We mover the entrance to the side with the greenhouse foyer and added the patio. Had my first freshman drink at the Palms, I was 17 at the time. Visa & Mastercard Accepted - No Admission Fee - PH 7 1 7-786-8487 f I X, ft - 1 II- m Evnlnn: 7:25.9:45 SaturdaySunday Matlnwi: 1:25.1:45 CMnnt, with 2 IK 5TEBE04I Evening;: 7:00,9:35 SaturdaySunday Matlnw: 1:00, 3:3$ B Whit Stillman's arcdona QiliLi- PG-3&. We opened a Chef Italia in Syracuse, Horseheads, Rochester, and then I helped open the one in Ithaca when I returned to finish my degree in the Hotel School. Pops place a favorite during my graduate school years 1971-1975, also ate at Joes every night while completing the writing of my dissertation in summer of 1975. Cant believe its been 30 years! The People We Keep found a home the same way April did: by meeting people who truly understood it. My junior year I lived on Highland Place, around the corner from Elba. The most coveted seat in Collegetown as soon as the temperatures rose in the spring was on the CTB patio.. Another great Collegetown jukebox! It's an understatement to say that their schedules are very full; David says having good managers in the cafes is crucial. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. An all time favorite was Steak A Roma on College Ave. NOT SOUV!!!!! I was more of a Connection person as an undergrad. I remember having boburgers and those tasty apple turnovers after hockey games! I ate many a Hungry One Special at 3 a.m. Have to differ..Obies.. over the tracks was the best..Late night was always so crowded he had an out of order on the pinball machine. 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. In the 60s the Boxcar offered free green beer on St. Patricks day beginning at 8:30 am for an hour. A year or two later it became Duffys for a few years before closing. King Sub! I remember The Heidelberg tavern. Heidi Kunsman fills that role in the Brighton shop. number: 1351763 Status: 710 - cancelled - section 8 Status date: May 6, 2006 Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s)/ letter(s)/number(s) Attorney: Ian Jay Kaufman Ladas & Parry 26 West 61St Street, New York, NY 10023 Employee: Terry E Holtzman Goods & Services: "cafe", The mark consists in part of the . . !, What can I say? And the third opened in Brighton's Twelve Corners on Aug. 5. My buddies and I would go there for the filling meal that would carry us a few days. (It had been previously scheduled to close to make way for demolition of the Chacona Block that summer, but shut down earlier that spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The X-er : Pastrami,Roast Beef baked with cheese, then anointed with Russian Dressing Lettuce and onions !!! She never confused orders, just amazing! 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. You can find a fun segment of To Tell the Truth featuring Garry Morfit Jr. and the Boxcar by Googling it. I learned what Texas Toast was there. Novak, Cafe Decadence Where: 1918 Monroe Ave., Brighton. Cynthia Grossel Silber and I lament its passing every day we are in Ithaca. Endless salty popcorn from the Connection He got the idea that a cafe might be KATHY UNDSLEY popular back in Ithaca. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. 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. Great memory! I came to Ithaca in 77. We also used to hit Caf Decadence, next door to Aladdins, which was co-owned by one of my fellow nutrition grad students. It made me see Ithaca in a different light, one unaffected by preconceptions or by other peoples Instagram accounts. It wasnt easy getting up to prepare brunch after one of those Sigma Pi parties. 110 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850-4335 +1 607-319-0750 Website. 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: I worked there, mostly at the Chariot, in the early 1980s, and spent many nights with friends at the Chariot. And Aladdins was great first place I ever tried falafel. It think it was the special drink on Friday nights at The Haunt! If you were lucky, shed give you the donut holes for free., Known for its lunchtime burgers and weekend brunches, Rulloffs was a Collegetown staple from 1977 until its demise in 2020. Reasonable prices, many varieties of beer, burgers, those buckets of steamers, and great atmosphere with friends, especially after hockey games at Lynah Rink.. This is bugging me! 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. While some alums note its corned beef, pastrami, and slices of cheesecake priced at 10 cents per ounce, Beth Anderson 80 calls it the place to go for coffee, a sandwich, ice cream, or any type of comfort food.. Great burgers and friendly casual atmosphere. If my wealthy Japanese Hotelie friend was treating, the Nabeyaki Udon at the Kayuga restaurant was the best. Heres a part of it that I recall (but there is more): The people at the Uni Deli Mostly, the clientele consumed upstate Pilsner by the pitcher, recalls Jason Gettinger 64. Very fond memories of Sas. Save. The place I really miss is the Greek House we ate lots of pizzas, garlic break and greek salads there. On Sunday evening they would serve spaghetti dinners, all you can eat for $1. Edition of Democrat and Chronicle. Le Cafe Cent-Dix. THE 10 BEST Cafs in Ithaca (Updated 2023) - Tripadvisor United States New York (NY) Finger Lakes Ithaca Ithaca Restaurants Cafs in Ithaca View map Sort by: Highest Rating 1. Besides the coffees served in the shop, customers can buy beans, too. The bacon pie was my favorite. The best part was the thrill of hanging on to your animal and trying to steal other peoples! The loss of the Chariot was like the loss of a good friend. And one of the bartenders was a former microbiology lab partner. Brown rice with cashews and cheese from Cabbagetown Nothing made a night more complete than a slice and a soda with friends.. Great subs, too. So, Duffys definitely holds a memory for me! The first picture in the piece really brought back some memories: My parents generously paid for my tuition but I was responsible for my living expenses so I worked in the hospitality industry throughout school. I remember starting my weekend pub crawl on Thursday nights. Growing up in the Southwest, Collegetown was a great introduction to many foods I had never really tried. Also liked King Sub and Johnnys Carryout for subs, and The Connection for just hanging out with friends. Yes, Jim, King Submarine on Eddy was great I remember The Xer the best sub I ever have eaten. He famously said with with every coffee order. 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.. Have some news for this column? Famous for peanut shells and popcorn on the floor and always had mellow live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Forgot about The Connection. Probably too much of a good thing. Olivers, my favorite place to meet friends for cheap beer and conversation whose topics could run from Paradise Lost to Meet the Ramones was long gone, but Ruloffs, the Palms, the Nines, and the Chapter House were still around, and Stellas, though too recent to be a memory of my student years, became my new favorite place to kill an hour or so with a coffee or coffee-like beverage. Sept. 17 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Dome Center - Minett Hall Corner of Henrietta Rd. I loved Sas too. Once your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Yes, Pops! Grabbing a bagel on the way to class at CTB when it was just a crowded little storefront. Review. During under graduate days,I lived in Cascadilla, and many nights, for dinner, I went to Collegetown for a TULI-BURGER !! On the Commons: The Common Ground. and the rest is history. The beloved pizza joint took its name from its buildingthe original, early 1900s home of Ithacas Fire Station No. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. I think the combination of these was about half of my meals from 83 to 86. 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. Great experience. Impressive. I havent thought of the Exxer for decades! She can be reached at[emailprotected]. & Calkins Rd. Sunny days at Olivers. 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. The campus was magical during my tenure. Still do. I worked for Chef Italia which was owned by Guido Iacavelli out of Binghamton, not Rochester. Coffee with my college girlfriend at Cafe Dec. And, finally, a nice meal at Aladdins, Kayuga Sushi on Eddy Street or at little Joes (or Big Joes downtown). var zone_id = 336; Dunbars was my Cheers. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. The proprietress at Sas somehow always remembered that I wanted an Xer. I purposely havent visited the campus since graduating in 1981. Required fields are marked *. I couldnt believe my luck that I could get a fresh toasted bagel with cream cheese. As a Chi Psi member, I was able to hire a few of our brothers over those couple of years. I had to keep searching for my people, said Larkin. Toasted sesame with cc and sprouts from CTB So the 1980 date in the article is off by a bit. 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. 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. Demos, the ever-friendly owner-chef, would send out moussaka, pastitsio, avgolemono, and other Greek specialties (along with a great Spanish empanada) for under two bucks. Their plan was to bring an A&W to Collegtown but when we stripped out all the layers inside and found the lovely chestnut woodwork, pressed tin ceiling and penny round tile floor of the original ice cream parlor they wanted to restore it. There was also a hot truck over near Risley and Alpha Phi. If you ate the Athenian Chicken and survived, all credit to your digestive tract! 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. You hit the nail on the head Victor. Later, I always chuckled seeing the subway tile floor in the north side of Chef Italia. Luckily my first class on Thursdays was photography at 2:00 pm. While alums weighed in on nearly two dozen favorites, otherssuch as Caf Decadence, the Connection, Dinos, and Johnny Osdidnt get detailed shout-outs. I cant seem to find anything on the web confirming they had a little dance floor. 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 liked the gritty, funky, and run-down. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Unique gifts for all occasions! Closed now : See all hours. Tom Darling behind the bar in 77-78 and Ralph Byers unplugging the juke box and putting an out of order sign on it. The past decade has seen such significant change in Collegetown. Share. Only time I ever got invited back stage by the artists was G Love and Special Sauce at the Haunt! "Elegant, but not pretentious," is the way the owners describe the concept. I remember when you had to ask where Duffys was! I worked at the original Collegetown Bagels, and at Rulloffs when it first opened. From sophomore to senior year I lived in my fraternity, whose cook was not the best by any means. Very anti the War in Vietnam. Too good a deal to pass up. A shout out to Duffys which was next door to Rulloffs on College Avenue and introduced me to the fishbowl drink Blue Hawaiians in particular! 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. 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. 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. Yes, that was the best. 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. 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. 305 Stewart Avenue (Located in lower Collegetown,. But for food Hurry on down to Hardees, baby, where the burgers are charcoal broiled. 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. It was an NYC-style Korean deli that served everything from mashed potatoes to sushi to beer towers, open 24 hours a day, she says. I cant remember the name and it is bothering me now! Every time I hear Bobby Darins Mack the Knife or Robert Palmers Sneakin Sally Through the Alley, Im immediately transported back to the Chapter House, says Sharon Palatnik Simoncini 78. Too many other memories to count at Dunbars, Souvlaki, Nines and more. It was a great cheap night out. Thanks for posting the photo of the original CTB when it was just a take out bagel place. Went there the day it opened, pre-liquor license. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . When the check would come, it was quite amusing to witness a dozen freshmen try to divvy it up. Did it serve food? 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. Loved the place, a real dive. Common Ground was the excellent gay bar. Missing from this list are Cafe Decadence and Temptations in the early 90s, which both predated Stellas, and made way better coffee drinks than Stellas did when it first opened. Help me out here please Cindy. Like Larkin, April is a creative person: a songwriter who channels her experiences into her art. I cant remember if there was cole slaw. Wow so many memories. The far far was also known as the way out and the food truck near Risley was the wonderful Louies Lunch! Nothing beat sharing a literal fishbowl (always blue red was gross) with at least a pint of vodka and a signature plastic animal with 5-10 friends. Which, BTW, are not as good as the hot truck originals. We handed out free speidi cards at the football stadium. var corner_video = 'left'; There were a lot of them. Fond memories of my calculus professor taking the whole lecture class to the 9s for green beer on St. Patricks day in the early am. I also had the privilege to interview Allison Larkin about her writing process, her connection with Ithaca and what her latest novel can tell us about the relationships we maintain. NY; CA; CA-384; CAFE DECADENCE; CAFE DECADENCE (trademark) . Great times there with fun, warm people. Hidden in East Hill's Quarry Arms, the Valentine Caf is built upon one of Ithaca's longest love stories. Destroyed in a 2015 fireafter which, memorably, a crop of corn sprouted up in the vacant lot, seeded by the cache of popcorn kernelsthe building was rebuilt a few years later in a style similar to the original. Fraternity houses didnt have sets then.. I met my husband at Rulloffs and well be married for 10 years in June and expecting our second (older brother Ezra <3) in October what a different route my life would have taken without that place! And thats not really an acceptable thing to say anymore.. The offerings include muffins, scones, bagels and fancy desserts plus Belgian waffles and specialty sandwiches. Before Collegetown Bagels took the iconic corner spot at College and Oak avenues, Olivers deli resided there from 198094. Henrietta, NY Amish Country Quills & Crafts brings (heir first sale to Rochester. 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. The sandwiches at the Chariot were gi-normous! says Van Ryn. Since the conception of her novel, Larkin has had a specific idea of who April would be, and she learned that it was not stubborn or unreasonable as a writer to stick to that idea. I think the city is missing out on keeping an environment that will make it more valuable, emotionally and economically, over time. Voted Best Brunch of Ithaca 2005, 2008 & 2010 - Ithaca Times; Voted Best Breakfast in Ithaca 2015 -. Hope someone can clarify this. A Mk fc. :.i.,SV.lliiWi'i"i milium miimiiim J1..1J11 in .1 j REED HOFFMANN stiff photographer who does all the recipe development, is keeping track of operations in Ithaca. My favorite memory is going to Olivers and hanging out in the patio senior year right after our wines class ended. Looked around for any other KDs in the place that I could make the long cold (February) walk back to North Campus when in he walks. var mobile_allowed = true; Roast beef, corned beef, russian dressing. I liked the full circle aspect to that. I enjoyed many of the places listed. Cant mention all of the questionable activities, but all you can drink including top shelf on Thursdays was epic. That, UDeli and Number Nines are my most vivid memories of Collegetown, with a bit of The Palms and The Chapter House thrown in. 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.. I think I ate 14 or 15 meals a week at Petes restaurant, the Souvlaki House, Johnson said, then led the audience in a round of applause for Papachryssanthou (who was in attendance) and added: I highly recommend the large Greek salad with extra feta.. My favorites: (1) The Chariot (great pizza and beer, jukebox, mismatched plates), where my friends in the band Your Mother serenaded me on my birthday one year. 40 years later we still see each other and celebrate a symbolic Thanksgiving every year. So the guys decided just to open up their own rootbeer place and named it Muggsys. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Larkin explained to me that it took 12 years to form and polish The People We Keep from start to finish. 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. 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. Only lasted a few years but Sunday nights watching The Simpsons were a blast! Senior year conversations (over decent beer) at the Chapter House. There was a Vietnamese restaurant too, best beef cubes rice. At the helm for many of those years, Dick and Rita Ellston who lessened the pain of a growling stomach during an 8am-4pm or a 4pm-12am shift with great conversation and even greater comfort food. Many other alums share happy memories of the Souvlaki Housestill in business on Eddy Street after more than half a century. 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. Many a night spent there. The Ithaca Mall was the center of city life Larkin described it as the place where. Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Liquor: None Other: Accessible to wheelchairs. I graduated in 1964. Christen Aragoni 02 has fond memories of her favorite Stellas beverage, an alcoholic concoction of hot coffee, chocolate, and mint called a Troop Leaderperfect after freezing at the hockey game.. Although not technically in collegetown, I have many happy memories of Mexican good and live music at the Rongovian embassy in trumansburg! The best pepperoni subs ever. A new station was built next door in the 1960s, and the Nines opened in the early 1970s as a bar, restaurant, and music venue (first called Old No. Although it wasnt in Collegetown, Andrews Confectionary, not far from the old Strand Theater, was a place I walked to weekly for a few chocolate covered wintergreen patties. Oh, and dont forget the short lived Shadows and then Billy Bob Jacks BBQ shack on Dryden Road. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. It had been a bowling alley and the lane remnants adorned the walls. Loved the grittiness of the place a complete dive, which is what made it special. The iconic bagel shop first opened in the Chacona Block in 1976, in the storefront that would later house Bear Necessities. . I was floored! Pile pastrami high That was probably the best bar/restaurant job I ever had. To this day it remains my gold standard for diner food. What memories! They became a best seller. He now practices at Falcheck Veterinary Clinic in Hilton. At the back of the shop, behind a big window, is the coffee roaster where David blends and roasts beans from all over the world. armia Sampling American Life Lectures to mcite your evenings sparkle, Including September 2 1 "Head ing down tlie I ligliway' Nostalgic glimpse of roadside America October 19 "Voices for 2 Wjrlds" African-American poetry reading November 16 'Are You Ready for Romance?" Of course, we went to Johnnys to eat. Sad to see so many of the old favorites gone from Collegetown, certainly lots of great memories from the late 70s at so many of those old classic spots. I want one NOW. 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. It was almost as good as the ice cream, particularly if you had them put hot fudge on it. Also loved Vinnies pizza! My favorite food memory is my girlfriend taking me to the Moosewood Cafe. Oct. 13, at 12:20 p.m. The English lounge was packed with people sitting under a shroud of excited silence. Lived in apartment above Pips, across from student agencies, home of legendary pinball marathons. Met the man whom Id later marry for a first date at Duffys in 1984. 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