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The Upstate New York Diner Where One Family Has Served Breakfast Since 1972

Fresh cake donuts come out of the fryer here on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and they carry a family nickname. The same family has run this red farmhouse diner for more than 50 years. Three generations now work the place. Before the diner, the founders ran a gas station on...

New York · 1d
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Rome Restaurant to Close After 16 Years in Business November 30

ROME, N.Y. -- A restaurant in Rome will close after more than a decade in business. The owners of DiCastro's Brick Oven on Erie Boulevard W. announced on Facebook that they will retire and close the restaurant after 16 years. They plan to end daily operations on Nov. 30. See...

Rome, NY · 7d
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CNY News

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Popular Caroga Lake Restaurant Shares Bittersweet News After Nearly 10 Years

A beloved Caroga Lake restaurant is going up for sale, and the reaction from longtime customers says everything about what this place has meant to the community.

Caroga Lake, NY · 14h

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This Unassuming New York Eatery Is Home To The Best Burgers You’ll Ever Taste

There’s a small restaurant in Cooperstown, New York, that has absolutely no business being this good, and yet here you are. The Rusty Bison is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant you’ve ever spent too much money at. Now to start with Cooperstown,...

Cooperstown, NY · 2d
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This Boonville New York Buffet Stacks Generous Portions On The Table And Keeps Locals Coming Back

Sixteen hot dishes, eight cold salads, a bread station, and a dessert station all share one all-you-can-eat spread. That is a lot of table space for a country store. The funny thing is, the buffet started as a marketing idea during a slow snowmobile season. It worked so well that it stuck around.

Boonville, NY · 2d

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Hit The Road For This New York Restaurant Where The Incredible Buffet Will Blow Your Mind Completely

Some restaurants are worth a drive, and United Buffet in Schenectady, New York is the kind of place that makes you wish you’d started driving sooner. Pack a light lunch before you go, because you’re going to want to arrive hungry, and “hungry” doesn’t even begin to cover what this buffet deserves.

Schenectady, NY · 5d

Democrat and Chronicle

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Trader Joe's plans 2 new New York stores. See where they're going

Two new Trader Joe's stores are planned for New York, expanding the popular grocery chain's presence in the state. The California-based retailer announced plans this summer to open new locations in the Syracuse area and Yonkers as part of its latest nationwide expansion. The plans add to the company's growth in New York, which includes a Long Island store that opened earlier this year. The expansion comes as Trader Joe's continues to draw shoppers with its private-label products and competitively priced groceries. Where are the new Trader Joe's stores? According to Trader Joe's, the two planned stores will be located at: Camillus: 3515 W. Genesee St., in the Syracuse area. Yonkers: 2482 Central Park Ave. The Camillus store, located just west of Syracuse in Onondaga County, will be about 9,000 square feet and become the area's second Trader Joe's. The existing Syracuse-area store is at 3422 Erie Blvd. E. in DeWitt. The Yonkers location will cover about 10,000 square feet. When will the new Trader Joe's stores open? Trader Joe's has not announced opening dates for either New York location. Spokeswoman Nakia Rohde said new stores typically open within three to six months of being announced. Based on that timeline,

Syracuse, NY · 3d

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The 6 Incredible New York Steakhouses Where Legendary Flavor Beats Fancy Decor Every Time

Ready to find the best steakhouses in New York where legendary flavor beats fancy decor?. These 6 steakhouses serve up incredible cuts and unforgettable meals!. 1. Red Fox Restaurant (Saranac Lake) Some restaurants look like they belong on a postcard, and Red Fox Restaurant in Saranac Lake is one of...

New York · 22h

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"A great addition, " local leaders are still hopeful for the planned Chick-fil-A location in New Hartford.

The New Hartford Town Board announced plans for a Chick-fil-A near At Home in The Avenue Plaza earlier this year, but construction hasn't begun yet.

New Hartford, NY · 5d

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Pull Up A Stool At These 7 Small-Town New York Taverns Pouring Beer And Frying Wings Since Before You Were Born

Some of the best meals in New York are not found in fancy dining rooms but in old taverns on village main streets, where the bar stools have been warm for decades. From a Western New York spot famous for beef on weck to an 1800s blacksmith shop turned wing joint near Albany, these seven places have fed their towns longer than many of us have been alive.

New York · 2d

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Syracuse Sandwiches: Forget the Golden Arches. This Big Mac comes from a biker bar

(We all have our go-to order. This series is about shaking that up. Each week, I spotlight one sandwich at a Central New York restaurant worth trying and explain why it ended up on my plate. Got a suggestion? Text me at 315-382-1984. Don’t be surprised if I ask you to join me.)

Syracuse, NY · 10d

Only In Your State

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5 Small-Town Pie Shops in New York Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in New York means apple harvests, Concord grapes, and seasonal pies returning to bakery counters across the state. Beyond the familiar apple and pumpkin varieties, small-town shops are baking everything from strawberry rhubarb to chocolate peanut butter brownie pies. These five pie shops in New York take us from the shores of Lake Erie […]

New York · 8d

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Whatever Happened to Carrols Hamburgers? The Syracuse Fast-Food Empire

Long before the fast-food wars were fought through national advertising campaigns and sprawling drive-through chains, families across Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and other parts of the Northeast were ordering hamburgers, fries, and thick milkshakes at Carrols Drive-In. For a generation of customers, the name meant inexpensive food, an unmistakable roadside restaurant, and the chance to enjoy a meal without spending much money.

Syracuse, NY · 13d

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These 8 Old-School New York Grocery Markets Still Feel Like Shopping With Your Grandmother

Some grocery stores still have a real butcher behind the counter, a deli slicer that never seems to stop, and shelves stocked with things the big chains never carry. New York has held on to more of these places than you might think, from Buffalo and Rochester to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

New York · 1d

101.5 WPDH

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Walmart Makes Amazing Changes To Thanksgiving Meal Deal In New York

Wanna feed your family this holiday season for $3.50 per person?

New York · 1d

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Brandon's Bites: Nice Biscuit's warm, homemade meals

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Happiness, at least for some Syracuse diners, starts with a biscuit. At Nice Biscuit in Syracuse, customers are lining up for homemade Southern-style buttermilk biscuits made fresh from scratch daily. The shop’s biscuits have helped make Nice Biscuit a popular stop for people looking for a warm, made-from-scratch meal. CNY Central's Brandon Roth visited Nice Biscuit to take a closer look at what’s driving the restaurant’s popularity.

Syracuse, NY · 4d

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Elevated Dining Experiences You Should Try At Least Once In Western New York

They aren't places you'll probably eat at every day, but you should get to experience them at least once.

New York · 3d

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Each Of These Five New York Italian Restaurants Is Still A Family Business After More Than 5 Years

Some Italian restaurants come and go, but a few New York spots have stayed in the same family hands for decades. From the Capital Region to Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, and Syracuse, these dining rooms still serve the red sauce, pasta, and veal dishes that built their reputations. Each one has...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Original Twin Trees Restaurant in Syracuse to close after nearly 70 years

Syracuse, N.Y. — For nearly 70 years, the original Twin Trees Restaurant has served generations of Syracuse families the same pizza, made with the same recipes and cut into the same familiar strips. On Sunday, the West Side institution will serve its last pizza. Twin Trees, at 1100 Avery...

Syracuse, NY · 2d