Green Drinks Syracuse, the sustainability-focused happy hour, will take place at the BlueRain ECOfest Saturday, July 30th from 5-7pm. Hosted by 40 Below’s “It’s All Here” campaign, Syracuse First, the Sustainable Upstate Network (SUN), and Leadership Greater Syracuse, this Green Drinks brings together green businesses and residents interested in growing a green Central New York.
Armory Square, the city’s crown jewel, has recently added a new gem to its sparkling restaurant and bar scene. I visited Bittersweet, the clever concept bar at 121 W. Fayette Street, for the first time this past Friday since its December opening.
We're hosting an Oktoberfest! Featuring a German-style dinner, Sam Adams Octoberfest and other Autumn beer offerings, and a souvenir pint glass. Music by Fritz of Fritz's Polka Band: www.fritzspolkaband.com.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the tavern, or through Paypal on our website: http://www.lamonttavern.com
Purchase early! Tickets will be $25 at the door.
Hope you can join us!

Enjoy the Pride of New York Harvest Fest to be held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, November 6-7, 2010.
At the Harvest Fest you will enjoy a full weekend of unlimited sampling and purchasing fine quality food, wine and beer from New York growers and producers. You will attend cooking demonstrations presented by exceptional restaurateurs from across the state and educational seminars by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation.
Looking for a fun night out with your friends after a busy week or a great spot to impress that special someone? The new and improved Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro is sure to be a riot! I had the opportunity to visit and see for myself this weekend. From the moment I stepped through the door, the day’s worries slip away as I got ready for some delicious food and a night full of rip-roaring laughter.
Travel Channel's Man Vs. Food visited Syracuse and had the pleasure of eating at our fabulous Dinosaur BBQ, Heids and took on the frittata challenge at Mother's Cupboard.
Check it out here: http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Man_V_Food/Episodes_Travel_Guides/...
If you haven’t heard of Funk N’ Waffles, it’s understandable – the restaurant only opened a few years ago and is hidden beneath Chuck’s bar in the alleyway known as Campus Plaza off of S. Crouse Ave. However, one trip to this hip café and I know you’ll be back, not only for the waffles but the entertainment as well!
This recipe is a family favorite. My daughter can't get enough of it. I understand you're thinking taco soup, huh?! But trust me, you'll love it!! I recommend putting it in your slow-cooker while you go out and go sledding or ice skating..... it's a perfect "warm you up" dish. I have varied the recipe depending on who I am serving it to. My mom, prefers a mild spicy taste. My daughter, medium-mild, my brother- the hotter the better, and me- well, medium hot-ish.
Ingredients:
15. 5 ounce can of dark red kidney beans
15.5 ounce can of pink kidney beans
15.5 ounce can of corn
Having driven by Mama Nancy's along 690 West thousands of times I never once considered stopping in. What I discovered was that I was a fool for many, many years. On a recent Sunday morning, my family and I felt stuck with no place to go in the middle of the breakfast high noon hour.
When we got inside there was a 15 minute wait. The staff was bustling and everything was spotless. The food was dead-on. Fantastic pancakes, freshly prepared bacon and sausage, and eggs cooked to perfection. The price fell in line with most Syracuse eateries.