Came with, I think, steak fries a salad and garlic bread. Drivers on Eddy Street, listening to the game on their radios, would throw their cars into park, jump out, run into Dunbars with a quarter, and down a quick shot before getting back in the car and driving away. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Ithaca, as well as the other locations which April visits, felt like their own characters brought to life by Larkin and colored by Aprils perspective. I bought a replacement copy when I left Ithaca in the late 80s, as my housemates had used/abused it heavily as well!, Located one flight below street level, this Eddy Street pizzeria was a favorite for many years before closing in 2005. At first, Aprils personality received pushback from editors, who often requested for April to be nicer and more of a normal teenager. In allowing for the final freedom to characterize April in a more unconventional way, Larkin credits the rise of the Me Too Movement and a wider discussion about the public roles of women. I worked at the original Collegetown Bagels, and at Rulloffs when it first opened. Sandwiches are $3.50 to $5.95. Known as Cosmos, the establishment was everyones intro to Greek food, says Curreri. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. . I had to keep searching for my people, said Larkin. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. Used to catch salmon and trout in Lake Cayuga and trade the owner for sandwiches. Raise a Glass to the Namesake of Zincks Night, Revisiting a Professors Fictional Lost Civilization, Meet the New Chairman of the Universitys Board of Trustees, Inger Burnett-Zeigler 02 Advocates for Black Womens Self-Care, James Larison 70, PhD 01, Reflects on his Career as a Nature Filmmaker. That little store introduced me to sambal olek, which more than satisfied a New Mexicans craving for a little more in his meals. The campus was magical during my tenure. Greek salad from Souv. It had been a bowling alley and the lane remnants adorned the walls. LOL. Yes, the New England clam chowder was a little peppery, as I recall. I would fast all day and enjoy three large red sauce covered steaming hot bowls. Lastly, Id be remiss not to mention that I met my spouse pouring over the Karaoke song book on a Monday night in March 2008 at Ruloffs. Lived in apartment above Pips, across from student agencies, home of legendary pinball marathons. Have some news for this column? Nobody ( I think,)has mentioned ZINCs(well all have drinks, at Theodore Zincs The legendary spot on Eddy Street was a vegetarian mecca with a national reputation, mostly due to its chef-turned-owner, Julie Jordan 71, who authored the landmark cookbook Wings of Life, as well as the Cabbagetown Caf Cookbook, which featured dozens of the eatery's recipes. And so I gave that voice to April because she felt the same way about it.. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Surprised it wasnt mentioned in this article. Basak-Smith and his wife, Molly Basak-Smith and their friend, Steve Novak, opened the first Cafe Decadence in Ithaca's College Town neighborhood six years ago. I liked being able to hear my companions talk. Too many other memories to count at Dunbars, Souvlaki, Nines and more. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. Loved the grittiness of the place a complete dive, which is what made it special. yes! . I purposely havent visited the campus since graduating in 1981. Too many beers at Dunbars. And lastly: The Chapter House celebrating after our womens lacrosse NY state tournament win with beer and singing along with jukebox fave We are the Champions at maximum volume (we may also have danced on the tables). What poor PhD candidates dreams are made of. Status: Inactive Registration: Jun 13, 1983 State ID: 73429822 Reg. As freshmen in the U-Halls, wed often walk there on a Sunday evening, a large group, for a rare dinner out, says Michael Emen 71. Mostly, the clientele consumed upstate Pilsner by the pitcher, recalls Jason Gettinger 64. They had no idea that CTBs familiar corner spot wasnt its first home, Anbinder says, or that Olivers [deli] was the corner icon there for a while.. I was almost certainly one of its first customers as I walked by it every morning from my run down apartment on Dryden Road. Its seems very cavernous and big city-ish and impersonal. Wonderful to get a chance to talk to so many new people and the regulars as I was mixing huge containers of tuna saladin batches so big for me that the nice owners (wish I could recall their names) had to buy me a stool to stand onor spreading it and any other ingredients customers requested. Each generation of students and alumni has its own view of what the timeless icons areand in many cases, theyre pretty narrowly focused, says Mark Anbinder 89, a second-generation alum who has been covering the Ithaca food scene for decades for 14850 Magazine and 14850.com and via a regular weekly segment on WVBR. There is a whole community of people who used to work at the Chariot and the Nines. Yum, Still use the cookbook. Definitely cant forget Bills, sort of grubby but invaluable for all-nighters. It had the reputation and insistence of being rundown, gritty and funky, with echoes of 60s counterculture, which gave it an instant attraction for us in 1972. Cornell undergraduate students spend four of our most formative years in Ithaca. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Cynthia Grossel Silber and I lament its passing every day we are in Ithaca. Roast beef, corned beef, russian dressing. (You can easily tell a Swede) Olivers, Rulloffs, and Connection (free popcorn)were our most visited places. Great pizza and very friendly owner. The winning subs for about 8 weeks went onto our new permanent specialty Sub Menu ( 8 new sandwiches including the Tuna Moon, X-er, D MC D, Hot Cosmos and a few others. The X-er : Pastrami,Roast Beef baked with cheese, then anointed with Russian Dressing Lettuce and onions !!! Also much excitement when a Wendys opened there. 198 reviews #9 of 139 Restaurants in Ithaca $$$$ French European Vegetarian Friendly. Only lasted a few years but Sunday nights watching The Simpsons were a blast! My wife and I mourn its passing. Larkin explained to me that it took 12 years to form and polish The People We Keep from start to finish. I can remember my father, Class of 1934, visiting me during the early 70s. 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850 It was such a shame to see it close. Once your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Before CTB and Olivers, the restaurant on that corner was Pops Place. Good to see that the Collegetown Diet hasnt buried either one of us yet! I want one NOW. Famous for peanut shells and popcorn on the floor and always had mellow live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The Exxer and the Tuna Moon were my favorites. Obbees diner was the best way to end the night. It was a barbershop where I often had my haircut as a student. As recent grad Reed Rosenberg 20 observes: I think the appeal of Collegetown, upon reflection, is that it encapsulates what most people are nostalgic about when they think about their college years: its a close-knit, walkable community where you can see your friends easily and frequently.. I also loved Johnny,s after chorus rehearsals or concerts. I cant remember the name and it is bothering me now! 40 years later we still see each other and celebrate a symbolic Thanksgiving every year. 14614, or call her at (716) 258-2417. Rulloffs was another favorite and I liked that they had both an upstairs and downstairs bar. The Palms remained a dive-bar favorite even as student drinking habits and socializing behaviors shiftedparticularly after New York raised the legal age to 21. In recent decades, Cornellians started hanging out in apartments before heading out for a short stretch right before last call, which became known as Palms oclock., For Lucrezia Herman 76, one of its salient features was the stickiness of its tables: I once made the mistake of putting a paperback on a table there, leaning my elbow on it for an hour or so and then tearing part of the back cover off when I tried to pick it up!. The Daily Sun used to go there after electing the next slate of editors, she says, and they comforted me greatly when I lost an election junior year.. No one had a credit card and every penny was precious. In my day there also was the Ithaca Diner open 24 hours. I, during those seven years on the hill had very little spare cash. The place got closed down for a week by the Health Dept. Le Cafe Cent-Dix. Of course, we went to Johnnys to eat. The cafe concept is definitely catching on as an alternative to a diner in the morning or a bar at night. and the rest is history. If my wealthy Japanese Hotelie friend was treating, the Nabeyaki Udon at the Kayuga restaurant was the best. When the check would come, it was quite amusing to witness a dozen freshmen try to divvy it up. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . It was a great cheap night out. People and places were intertwined with April a girl from a small town and from a time before the internet in a way that is no longer possible for us. Ayesha Chari is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences. Paintings by local artists are displayed; the owners intend to feature a different artist each month. Share. Being a North Campus resident with most classes in Martha Van I really never ventured into Collegetown and had to ask him where Duffys was when he asked me out! I still walk through there a couple of days a week but when I eat out its at the tavern in my town, or the Glenwood Pines, or, if Im feeling upscale, at one of the farm-to-table places along one of the lakes. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. This book needed caretakers that could see the soul of it. Larkin eventually found a home with an editor and a publisher that understood Aprils journey and wanted to help tell that story. A year or two later it became Duffys for a few years before closing. To this day it remains my gold standard for diner food. Downright folksy, as I recall. Otherwise, I bought Chinese foodstuffs at a tiny little Asian food store past the top of Buffalo St. and made my own noodle dishes. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. I appreciated the drink and the ride home. From the 60s, not restaurants but movie theatres heading downtown the Near Near, the Far Near, the Near Far, and the Far Far. And there was a late night restaurant all the way across town. There was also a hot truck over near Risley and Alpha Phi. Loved the names of the subs the Eggplanet was one of my faves. My favorite food memory is my girlfriend taking me to the Moosewood Cafe. I loved the pizza at Sindbads on Eddy Street. This is my Business. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Featuring over 300 Quilts plus Wall Hangings, Pillows, Dolls, Toys, Books, Furniture, Rugs, Artwork and much more from the Amish & other Craftspeople of Lancaster County, PA. Search. A Mk fc. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. The customers filled in the proposed recipe naming forms, and I would make, eat and decide on the weekly Winners. ), You could say I was a three sport star having tended bar at Johnnys Big Red Grill, The Royal Palm and the Chapter House. The novel chronicles Aprils journey to and from Ithaca and her struggle to understand the concept of home. Oct. 13, at 12:20 p.m. The English lounge was packed with people sitting under a shroud of excited silence. I had the opportunity to read an advanced copy of The People We Keep, which will be released on August 3. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Later on, I bartended for a couple of years at Rulloffs. In 1995, Cafe Decadence was a real coffee shop in Ithaca Commons, and the city itself was much smaller. Cant mention all of the questionable activities, but all you can drink including top shelf on Thursdays was epic. How is The Club House not on this list? Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. They had great ice cream, often new flavors that were being tested. But I cant imagine what other dance place there was in C-town. A staple on Dryden Road for 15 years before moving to Ithacas West End in 2012, Mama Teresas was (infamously) ranked by Playboy in 1999 as a top spot for diners to enjoy while in a state ofshall we sayinebriation. There was a Korean restaurant, Cayuga, that opened up while I went to school there, with the spiciest beef soup and by there an Indian small market where we would get bidis to smoke. Yes! That Stewart Avenue watering hole had opened in the late 1920s; it segued into the Chapter House in the 1960sweathering a 1980s stint as an ice cream parlor before reemerging as a popular hangout that eventually offered 49 beers on tap as well as house-made sodas, games, live music, and popcorn. All our friends would order a pitcher of beer (or two) and let the world go by. Not only did the the sub nourish me, but learning to parallel park in a tight space on a hill at night in pouring rain or a blizzard was one of the life skills I learned at Cornell that has stood me in good stead to this day. In Ithaca, she starts working at the cozy Cafe Decadence and meets a group of friends that make her feel, for the first time, like she belongs. Speaking of the grill in there, it was so cold one winter night that (having had a few drinks) I leaned over the grill to get warm. I used to favor the restaurant called Greek House (over Souvlaki House). Mr. Petrillose took one look at my dad and said, Didnt you used to hang out with . . The Mojos, which thrived as a more or less Rolling Stones cover band was a regular contributor to the bars raucous and crowded beer and dance scene. Was banished once for a food fight. We came independent of each other, but soon hooked up. For information about catering or reservations, call (716) 256-0390. VT ' Ingllih mftWrtw Mini a. mams cnOon Maying American Music Music performances to aJJ sizzle to your nights, including October 5 "Neapolitan Festival" Ciiillari Di Piazza November 2 "Flour City Blues & Rbytbms" With radio host Doug Curry Tickets: S6.00 Strong Museum members; $8.00 nonmembcrs All performances and lectures at 7:30 p.m. Get access to this page with a Free Trial, Millions of additional pages added every month, Exclusive licensed content from premium publishers like the. I remember Saint Pattys Day when they decided to give green beer for five cents. Ithaca is the backdrop for some of our most important developments: it is where we set the academic and professional foundations for the rest of our careers, and where we form some of the longest lasting and most impactful relationships and friendships of our lives. NOT SOUV!!!!! Claimed. & Calkins Rd. Ive Got a Secret). The closure of Ruloffs, the demolition of the Chacona block and its replacement with the hideous Student Agencies Building was just the last straw. We mover the entrance to the side with the greenhouse foyer and added the patio. Thats what was there when I first came to Ithaca in 1972. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. Little River, New York, 1994: April Sawicki is living in a motorless motorhome that her father won in a poker game. It wasnt easy getting up to prepare brunch after one of those Sigma Pi parties. I showed up on campus in the fall of 81 and The Vineyard was still in business. Tom Darling behind the bar in 77-78 and Ralph Byers unplugging the juke box and putting an out of order sign on it. Great memories.. You can find a fun segment of To Tell the Truth featuring Garry Morfit Jr. and the Boxcar by Googling it. I always seemed to lose that game. . This is bugging me! It was dark in there. There are so many great comments here making me nostalgic for my reunion coming up this June where our son, Ezra (5), will be getting his first memorable Ithaca experience! Fraternity houses didnt have sets then.. An additional note as seniors we would take Prof Christiansens Wines course on Wednesday afternoon, then progress to Johnnies for happy hour, then stumble to the fraternity for date night. Its outdoor patio was one of Collegetowns largest. When April first arrives in Ithaca, she finds a campground where she can stay, meets Carly, and scores an interview to work at Cafe Decadence in a series of events that all seem incidental. Who didnt need some free food with their beer when they were in college? It's one of Ithaca's best-kept secrets. Cherished memories! And for a student on a budget, I recall a decent meal without a sting. In the end, that was what struck me most about this novel The People We Keep explores the vulnerability of opening up, whether through your art or your relationships with others, and it uses a familiar location to do so. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Went there the day it opened, pre-liquor license. Best Cafs in Tuusula, Uusimaa: Find Tripadvisor traveller reviews of Tuusula Cafs and search by price, location, and more. But for food Hurry on down to Hardees, baby, where the burgers are charcoal broiled. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. I liked the gritty, funky, and run-down. A monster sandwich which was very filling and delicious. I think the combination of these was about half of my meals from 83 to 86. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. There used to be a B. Kliban cartoon, Never Eat Anything Bigger Than Your Head. Those were the sandwiches at the Chariot., Nicole Neroulias Gupte 01 remembers the legendary corn nuggets. Ik Si Giw! We took the whole gang there to celebrate my PhD in 1983. I remember Purity Ice Cream and I think it was the Taconic Inn for big splurge dining. People pass in and out of Aprils life as she moves around, making the hellos and goodbyes more emotional and fraught. Great memories of Cuba Libres at the Salty Dog. Married now for 25 years with two great kids. Hmmm. Cant believe its been 30 years! I was a Hotelie and taking Advertising classes in the Ag School. Alternatively, you may use, So many choices you have to visit more, Homey cafe with a good variety of basics, Good place to take a break and sit with, I could definitely spend some time here, Neighborhood Cafe with the Best Fish Fry, Well executed European Bistro in Ithaca, Best Breakfast Sandwich Ive Ever Had!! Ithaca Bakery 743 reviews Closed Now As a result you the place was was Mobbed from nine in the morning till late at night. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. Ithaca, NY 14850: Party Name: Cafe Decadence, Inc. Party Type: 20 - Owner at Publication: Legal Entity Type: 03 - Corporation: Address: Ithaca, NY 14850: Party Name: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Once your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Not a CU student but I worked as a Life Safety Officer/Public Safety & Risk Management for 35 years at Cornell. Known for its soups, salads, felafel, and more, it was a Greek-and-Mediterranean favorite for three decades before it closed in 2019. Thats Taughannock Inn. Notable for its fold-up booth seats and wall art showcasing both soccer jerseys and images from classical history, it has long been a go-to place for hockey fans pre-game dinners, featuring not only the eponymous meat dish and huge Greek salads but pizza, Italian entrees, and garlic bread. var w=window;w.googletag=w.googletag||{cmd:[]},googletag.cmd.push(function(){var e=googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([800,600],[728,90]).addSize([320,480],[320,50]).build();googletag.defineSlot("/100557188/ca-pub-2224625513254808-tag/cornellsun",[[728,90],[320,50]],"cornellsun_728x90_320x50").defineSizeMapping(e).addService(googletag.pubads()),googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(),googletag.enableServices(),googletag.display("cornellsun_728x90_320x50")}); BookTok Brings Renewed Fame to Colleen Hoovers It Ends With Us, Refugeography: A Reading With Slam Poet Bao Phi. They became a best seller. Yes, Jim, King Submarine on Eddy was great I remember The Xer the best sub I ever have eaten. And we know where some of their music led . It was because Aprils story was personal to Larkin that she felt so strongly about keeping its essence the same. Grabbing a bagel on the way to class at CTB when it was just a crowded little storefront. Allison Larkins upcoming novel, The People We Keep, follows its protagonist on a similar coming-of-age journey amongst Ithacas gorges, hills and waterfalls. I enjoyed many of the places listed. As a Chi Psi member, I was able to hire a few of our brothers over those couple of years. Laura Tocco Mariani 99 recalls meeting her now-husband, Matt Mariani 97, there. My favorite memory is going to Olivers and hanging out in the patio senior year right after our wines class ended. Wonderful memories for sure! Alumni weigh in on their favorite hangoutssome long gone, others still going strong. We were five Swedes that studied at the same time in the mid-80s. Boy does that B&W picture of collegetown in the 80s make me feel old! Hopefully a few new bars will come in to take the place of these legendary ones! I remember dancing on the bar at The Nines the night they closed in winter of 78-79. Last but not least the iconic Turbacks out on Route 13 and LAuberge Du Cochon Rouge (now La Tourelle by IC) for when someones parents were treating! The North 40. I was more of a Connection person as an undergrad. I loved Sas too. Dubbed the Taproom, the eatery is located on the ground floor of the newly constructed building that replaced the Chacona Blockat the same corner where Collegetown Bagels (CTB) served up food and drink for decades, before moving across the street to Sheldon Court in 2020. I cant remember if there was cole slaw. CAFE DECADENCE is a trademark owned by Cafe Decadence, Inc. and filed on Monday, February 5, 1996 in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category. And one of the bartenders was a former microbiology lab partner. Oh, and dont forget the short lived Shadows and then Billy Bob Jacks BBQ shack on Dryden Road. Being Binghamton based we had to introduce Ithaca to Speidis. Local and NYC-based graffiti artists were commissioned to decorate the exterior walls; inside, it offered an arcade of old-school games like Ms. Pac-Man, an ongoing stream of projected movies, and a variety of DJs offering hip-hop and electronica mixes to an eager crowd. Dunbars used to run a 25 cent shot special anytime Jackson struck out on television. If you ate the Athenian Chicken and survived, all credit to your digestive tract! I had this overwhelming feeling of Ithaca as where I started. What other place had so many amazing places to eat and drink in just 2 small blocks. In February, Ithaca Beer Company opened its new brewpub on College Avenuefeaturing modern dcor, a patio for outdoor dining, and a menu that showcases its libations and locally sourced ingredients. I love these comments about King Sub. While every Big Red alum may have the Collegetown of their East Hill years emblazoned in their memory, the student-driven enclave is forever evolvingfrom decade to decade and even year to year. From sophomore to senior year I lived in my fraternity, whose cook was not the best by any means. The loss of the Chariot was like the loss of a good friend. (https://cornellsun.com/2021/07/29/the-people-we-keep-and-discovering-yourself-in-ithaca/). Sas place was a great place. 9. Later, in the early 70s, known as Buds Boulevard Diner. It was a cafe inside a church. That was my senior year, and I was living with three guys in an apartment above Kinkos Copy, next door to Dunbars. And downtown, Dos Amigos for the best melon margaritas and chimichangas. Comprehensive information on any company or organization. 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