Syracuse Journals

Syracuse - the heart of New York State

A travel journal to Syracuse by mikro

Quote: Located in central New York, Syracuse feels like a big small town but has enough cultural and sporting events, shopping and dining experiences to satisfy most residents. The close proximity to the Finger Lakes, Adirondacks, and 1000 Islands is a great advantage.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

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Restaurant

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On the edge of Armory Square in downtown Syracuse is the famous Dinosaur BBQ. Established by 3 bikers, it's a great hangout for the Harley crowd . You can dine indoors or outside and will always find a lineup of Harley-Davidson's at the curb. A full service bar and restaurant, the Dinosaur is open for lunch and dinner. Live blues music is performed 3 nights a week. The menu has a full line-up of southern/BBQ favorites. For Palate Igniters (appetizers) start with fried green tomatoes, catfish strips or AK (ass-kickin) chili. Entrees from the pit feature ribs, steak, beef, and chicken with 2 homemade sides dishes. My personal favorite is the pulled pork sandwich platter w/ macaroni sal...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 6, 2004

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
246 E. Willow Street
Syracuse 13202
(315) 476-1662

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On a busy Saturday night, we waited nearly an hour at this popular Italian restaurant. However, the waiting area has comfortable seating and a view of the dessert display case - tempting enough to save an appetite for. The menu includes the usual Italian fare - a variety of pastas, seafood, chicken, veal, and beef. Pizza is also available, and soup of the day. If you can't decide, the Italian platter is a good choice - baked lasagna, ravioli, rigatoni, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, and tortoni - for under $10. My personal favorite is chicken tenders with broccoli and fresh mushrooms in butter-garlic sauce over linguine. Most diners, leave with a container to finish at home, especiall...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on April 13, 2005

Dominick's Restaurant
1370 Burnet Ave
Syracuse 13206
(315) 471-4262

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This double-storefront restaurant provides a cozy dining experience in downtown Syracuse. The brick walls and painted tin ceiling combined w/ old photos and prints gives a nostalgic atmosphere. Many diners come here before theater and symphony performances. The wait staff is friendly and very accommodating in getting you served and to your venue on time. On our recent visit to the Brick Alley, a special menu was featured for Syracuse University graduation weekend. Tables were decorated with dark blue and white cloths and bright orange napkins, the school colors. Appetizers included fried calamari, pizza with BBQ chicken, coconut popcorn shrimp, and crabcakes. Their chowder won first ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 15, 2005

Brick Alley Grille House
317 Montgomery St.
Syracuse 13202
(315) 472-3990

Regional Market

Attraction

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Every Saturday morning throughout the year, the Regional Market is bustling with activity. Fresh from the farm are fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and eggs sold in five sheds. It's the place to buy your spring flowers and vegetable plants. Pumpkins, apples, and fresh cider abound in the fall. In the weeks before Christmas, wreaths, trees and poinsettias are available. During winter, there are fewer merchants but the market remains open. Food vendors offer donuts, pies, pizza fritte, Laotian cuisine, hot dogs, bagels, honey, jams and jellies, and Ma & Pa' s Kettle Corn (my personal favorite). Local crafters sell unique gift items ranging from wooden decors to furniture, and jewelry to quilts...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 4, 2004

Regional Market
2100 Park St
Syracuse, New York 13208
(315) 422-8647

Apple Grove Farm

Attraction | "Apple Picking"

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A 30- to 40-minute drive northwest of Syracuse takes you to apple country near the southern shores of Lake Ontario. There are many orchards to choose from but our favorite is the family-run Apple Grove Farm. It's best to call during the season to see what varieties they are picking . It's very user-friendly - you can drive right up to a row of trees and easily pick of bushel of apples. A few samples along the way are allowed, of course. After you have picked enough apples, head into the farm store where the aroma of freshly baked bread and pies awaits. Donuts and cookies are also baked on premises and, recently, BBQ chickens were added on weekends. There's a large selection of jams, preser...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 4, 2004

Apple Grove Farm
5987 State Route 3
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-7504