The loss of the Chariot was like the loss of a good friend. It was a barbershop where I often had my haircut as a student. But I cant imagine what other dance place there was in C-town. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. And we know where some of their music led . Had my first freshman drink at the Palms, I was 17 at the time. One of my favorites was the hot truck found behind University Halls on West Campus! When get back.etc)- a classy bar/restaurant down the hill aways from Collegetown. 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. OOPS, I messed up on my first post. I worked there, mostly at the Chariot, in the early 1980s, and spent many nights with friends at the Chariot. Also much excitement when a Wendys opened there. It was excellent in its own right until Vinnie, who was always on the premises, got sick of Ithaca weather, shut the place down in about 1988, and retired to Florida. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850 (You can easily tell a Swede) Olivers, Rulloffs, and Connection (free popcorn)were our most visited places. She also had a stash of Coke behind the counter and remembered that I preferred that over Pepsi . So the 1980 date in the article is off by a bit. Pops Place had great chili and starving student prices! The beloved pizza joint took its name from its buildingthe original, early 1900s home of Ithacas Fire Station No. & Calkins Rd. She never confused orders, just amazing! 198 reviews #9 of 139 Restaurants in Ithaca $$$$ French European Vegetarian Friendly. I cant remember if there was cole slaw. "We've been discovered," says David. I highly recommend the large Greek salad with extra feta. Among these are smoked turkey, pesto and fresh moz-zarella; avocado, brie, lettuce and tomato; turkey, mushrooms and parsley-garlic dressing with melted Muenster, and others, all available on French rolls, wheat rolls, sourdough rolls, bagels or croissants. Yes, the New England clam chowder was a little peppery, as I recall. Although I did occasionally get a Hot Cosmo. (Weird, but delicious! Cant believe its been 30 years! Pizza at the Nines and the Chariot. Yes, the Haunt was formative for so many amazing bands, no-privacy bathrooms, cheap beer that took an hour to order, the ceiling that always looked as if it was about to fall in. Born in Berkeley, bred in Ithaca, Cafe Decadence is imported to Brighton David Basak-Smith was sitting in a trendy cafe in Berkeley reading a dermatology text one summer day half a dozen years ago. He was traded to the California Angels in 1982, and the special was discontinued. Still hang with those friends. var zone_id = 336; 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. I was at Cornell in the late 1980s, and other than Collegetown Bagels and Louis Lunch Truck, my favorite restaurant was Sas Place, where I usually got a delicious calzone. and you could do your laundry in the attached laundromat when I was at Cornell. Like Larkin, April is a creative person: a songwriter who channels her experiences into her art. We had lines out the door so we handed out plastic glasses of sangria to people waiting in line. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Ahhh, times spent sitting with a friend in the window table at Uni Deli, eating blueberry ice cream and watching the movie folks walking to and from or hanging out on College Ave. 50 cent rusty nails at the Nines. So the guys decided just to open up their own rootbeer place and named it Muggsys. Great cast of characters on both sides of the bar. The offerings include muffins, scones, bagels and fancy desserts plus Belgian waffles and specialty sandwiches. 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. Had good sushi there early in the 2000s. Early each fall semester The Haunt took a photo of all of the patrons in the parking lot, enlarged it, and put it on the wall inside. var site_id = 4609; Reading one of Ms. Colleen Hoovers books is basically a rite of passage for contemporary romance readers, so I suggest you pick this one up if you havent! Great times there with fun, warm people. Missing Collegetown many years ago! Paintings by local artists are displayed; the owners intend to feature a different artist each month. Oh that cheesecake and a pint of Schmidts for 50 cents. My buddies and I would go there for the filling meal that would carry us a few days. I liked being able to hear my companions talk. I cant seem to find anything on the web confirming they had a little dance floor. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. I remember Purity Ice Cream and I think it was the Taconic Inn for big splurge dining. I certainly didnt and my son still plays with those vodka soaked animals to this day (cleaned and sanitized of course). Seems kinda sad that Collegetown looks so fancy now. I went regularly for lunch with friends and co-workers, says Herman, adding that she still uses one of Jordans cookbooks. Sandwiches are $3.50 to $5.95. What memories! obbees diner out of town greasy hamburger apple turnover with butter at 2 am cornell 62-66. Wonder what happened to it? 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. 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!! The opening of the brewpub (owned by Ithaca Beer founders Dan Mitchell 00 and Mari Rutz Mitchell 98, MS 03) is just the latest major change to the neighborhood where so many Cornellians live, eat, drink, and socialize. There's a second Cafe Decadence in downtown Ithaca. I forgot about Steak-a-Roma! Brown rice with cashews and cheese from Cabbagetown Dunbars was my Cheers. Matt offered to buy me a beverage and the rest is history, she says, adding that they named their border collie after the bar. We took the whole gang there to celebrate my PhD in 1983. Most of these establishments were flourishing and the drinking age was 18. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. But for food Hurry on down to Hardees, baby, where the burgers are charcoal broiled. The Collegetown CTB has since spawned four related outposts (some operating under the name Ithaca Bakery)at the foot of East State Street in downtown Ithaca, in East Hill Plaza, on Route 13, and in the Triphammer Mall in Lansing. 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. In business for just over seven decades before closing in 2012, the Palms was one of Collegetowns most enduring bars. I love these comments about King Sub. I have made the cashew chili many times. Always an alternative to my other favorite, The Palms, the Alt brings back memories of loud music by the Stones and spilled beer on the floor. But please feel free to add your memories to the comments below! Edition of Democrat and Chronicle. Besides the coffees served in the shop, customers can buy beans, too. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Just of those listed: Rulloffs, The Nines, Aladdins, Pixel Lounge, Royal Palms, The Chapter House, CTB (location-wise), Stellas, and Dunbars have all gone out in the past decade. 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. 14614, or call her at (716) 258-2417. 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. Did it serve food? Outside of Collegetown, in the 70s the was The Box Car, the North 40, The Haunt, and The Salty Dog. We would wait in line to get in on a Saturday night, literally wall to wall people. Senior year conversations (over decent beer) at the Chapter House. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Roast beef, corned beef, russian dressing. Growing up in the Southwest, Collegetown was a great introduction to many foods I had never really tried. There was much lamenting when the Nines closed in 2018, with hordes of alumni and locals clamoring for a final taste of its deep-dish pizzaand a glimpse of what Tom Helf 83 praises as the very cool dumbwaiter that transported food down from the second-floor kitchen. (I worked lunch and dinner shifts and with little time between them would head to the Memorial Room at the Straight, where every dog in the building would sit looking at me expectantly as I smelled strongly of steak!) 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. !, What can I say? It wasnt easy getting up to prepare brunch after one of those Sigma Pi parties. Many other alums share happy memories of the Souvlaki Housestill in business on Eddy Street after more than half a century. We mover the entrance to the side with the greenhouse foyer and added the patio. This was 1967-71. I think that the fact that we werent talking about all of those things lent itself to people wishing April could be nicer. This is bugging me! We used to get pizzas at Elba, which were absolutely great, and bring them to the Eddy Street Bar and consume numerous pitchers of beer, OK Kids, Heres the real story of the X-ER, As the then current owner of King Submarine House 1970-72, The establishment was named for notorious local murderer Edward Rulloff, who, in 1871, became the last man executed in New York State by public hanging. I never visited the Vet campus but chose it as a recipient of my philanthropy. Otherwise, I bought Chinese foodstuffs at a tiny little Asian food store past the top of Buffalo St. and made my own noodle dishes. Amish Quilt & Craft Sale Direct From Lancaster County, PA Sat. I could go on and on! .:.;.:. 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