It was such a shame to see it close. You can find a fun segment of To Tell the Truth featuring Garry Morfit Jr. and the Boxcar by Googling it. Hello, everyone. Sinbads was my first experience with getting a late night slice after going out! Their Exxer sub was crave-worthy, I think its still the best sub I ever had. I believe the Boxcar was started by Garry Morfit, Garry Moores son (of TV fame, e.g. I think the city is missing out on keeping an environment that will make it more valuable, emotionally and economically, over time. Amish Quilt & Craft Sale Direct From Lancaster County, PA Sat. Before CTB and Olivers, the restaurant on that corner was Pops Place. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Otherwise, I bought Chinese foodstuffs at a tiny little Asian food store past the top of Buffalo St. and made my own noodle dishes. This time period was a deliberate choice by Larkin, not only because it resembled her own experience, but because it intensifies the time friends spend together, making Aprils story more compelling. I graduated in 1964. The customers filled in the proposed recipe naming forms, and I would make, eat and decide on the weekly Winners. Write to Kathy Lindsley at 55 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY. . As a freshman engineer in the early 60s, Pops Place was a great place to procrastinate and grab a sandwich. 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. 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. The Vietnam restaurant on Dryden Road was my go-to place for cheap and cheerful chow. I used to go to watch football on TV, recalls John Seiler 57. 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. Collegetown seems so slick now; in fact most of Ithaca does. But please feel free to add your memories to the comments below! Loved the place, a real dive. Between Pops and Olivers there was Muggsys. I was a denizen of The Palms. In business for just over seven decades before closing in 2012, the Palms was one of Collegetowns most enduring bars. Shout out to John Browns Body and Kevin Kinsella best concert I ever saw there. Too good a deal to pass up. CAFE DECADENCE trademark information | BizStanding. Anbinder notes that even though Pixel was only in business for a decade (200515), it garnered just as much attachment for students as did Dunbars, which lasted 36 years. Located in an alley off Dryden Road, it was named one of the best clubs in Ithaca by the Daily Sun. 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. Great experience. Most of these establishments were flourishing and the drinking age was 18. Edition of Democrat and Chronicle. Hopefully a few new bars will come in to take the place of these legendary ones! . And hitting Dunbars for a Combat or some Rolling Rock ponies right before closing was a staple of life back then. Good to see that the Collegetown Diet hasnt buried either one of us yet! Mixed drinks were $1.25 and there was a closet in the back room by the DJ where they served beer out of when it was too hard to get to the bar. It made me see Ithaca in a different light, one unaffected by preconceptions or by other peoples Instagram accounts. Senior year conversations (over decent beer) at the Chapter House. 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. 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. He now practices at Falcheck Veterinary Clinic in Hilton. Its outdoor patio was one of Collegetowns largest. And downtown, Dos Amigos for the best melon margaritas and chimichangas. Yes, that was the best. Cant mention all of the questionable activities, but all you can drink including top shelf on Thursdays was epic. It was probably worth it. 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. That little store introduced me to sambal olek, which more than satisfied a New Mexicans craving for a little more in his meals. We had lines out the door so we handed out plastic glasses of sangria to people waiting in line. The campus was magical during my tenure. Guess the roses the next day worked here we are 38 years later (married 36). Molly gave birth to the couple's third child last week. The rice pudding at the Cosmo was great! I lived in an apartment upstairs in the building next to Pops. Roast beef, corned beef, russian dressing. When she "borrows" her neighbor's car to perform at an open . Free popcorn made it so. Rack of Lamb, lobster, roast duckgood wine listgreat views of Cayuga Lake. 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. Ik Si Giw! 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. Who didn't love the Nines? says Peter Brav 77. This is bugging me! There was nothing better than a chicken parm slice and a buffalo chicken slice for lunch the next day after a night out. And Aladdins was great first place I ever tried falafel. Le Cafe Cent-Dix. Wonder what happened to it? I also loved Johnny,s after chorus rehearsals or concerts. I want one NOW. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. 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. Paintings by local artists are displayed; the owners intend to feature a different artist each month. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. I prefer to remember fondly those places as they were, not as they have become! I had to keep searching for my people, said Larkin. And one of the bartenders was a former microbiology lab partner. My family is in Ithaca. Much of Aprils experience with found family in Ithaca is a reflection of Larkins own experience of feeling at home for the first time. 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. Whatever happened to it? I cant remember if there was cole slaw. 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. Eddy St, just outside the gate. Aladdins was the venue for my first lunch date with my partner Julian Vrieslander (PhD 81). Cochrane!! I noticed in the article that someone said they named their dog after the bar. It was made with apples, grapes, kiwi, melon, berries, and maybe some other fruit, topped with plain yogurt, drizzled in honey, and sprinkled with walnuts," Rubinstein recalls. Yes! I lived on Williams St., so after closing time at the Chapter House it was up the hill to Eddy St. for an Exxer sub and then back down the hill to my apartment. Customers 7 WEEKEND, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1994 7 FOOD & DRINK order and pay at the counter and seat themselves, and the food is delivered to the tables. I worked there starting pretty much as soon as I arrived in Ithaca in fall of 1969 through some of the winter in 1969-70 before I started grad school at Cornell. Luckily my first class on Thursdays was photography at 2:00 pm. Aztec Two-Step at the RongoAnd Orleans every weekend at the Salty dog! mMiN !, W9MAhP W! Sunny days at Olivers. Had good sushi there early in the 2000s. I have made the cashew chili many times. I also recall frequenting The Connection (this was early 80s), with its economical beer and popcorn diet. 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. 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.. But I dont see that anyone has mentioned the Eddy Street Bar (No name) across the street from Elba Italian Kitchen. I enjoyed many of the places listed. It was my first job after my undergrad days in the Midwest. Save my name, email, and class year in this browser for the next time I comment. Mr. Petrillose took one look at my dad and said, Didnt you used to hang out with . The first eatery I tried in C-Town while matriculating in 1971. Had my first freshman drink at the Palms, I was 17 at the time. This listing of light fare will be served in addition to the regular dinner menu, available from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. So many nights along about 10 pm, some brothers and I would pile in my car for a run to King Sub. 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. Seems kinda sad that Collegetown looks so fancy now. Missing from the list is the Alt Heidelberg bar which, before it burned down in 1968, was home to a great music scene in the mid-60s. Mostly, the clientele consumed upstate Pilsner by the pitcher, recalls Jason Gettinger 64. Still do. Fridays after biochem seminar we got drunk at Chapter house. I liked the gritty, funky, and run-down. The best! 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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.. It was a cafe inside a church. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Sometimes we had to go back for several weeks before the weather was good enough to take the photo. So, Duffys definitely holds a memory for me! I liked being able to hear my companions talk. The People We Keep. 305 Stewart Avenue (Located in lower Collegetown,. Morries was a famous part of Cornells history. 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. Didnt do well on my prelim later that morning. Cherished memories! 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. Wonderful memories for sure! I cant seem to find anything on the web confirming they had a little dance floor. He had no idea that the movie The Right Stuff was three hours long when he and his MAE buddies went to see it. Surprised it wasnt mentioned in this article. I also loved watching the guy holding the huge snake in front of the Uni Deli. Novak, Cafe Decadence Where: 1918 Monroe Ave., Brighton. & Calkins Rd. Miss it all! Love Sas. Utter deliciousness. Yes my personal haunt was The Haunt, as well as The Fall Creek House. ), Rulloffs was my date restaurant, notes Matt Van Ryn 82. Good for a burger and to get away from the crowd., Oh I think you mean the Ground Round. The three partners were graduate students at Cornell University when they started the business: Novak, a native of California, was studying genetics; Molly, who's from Rochester, was in nutrition; David, of Erie, Pa., was in the veterinary medicine program. and the rest is history. When get back.etc)- a classy bar/restaurant down the hill aways from Collegetown. Wrote Party at Dunbars on my mortar board at graduation. He got the idea that a cafe might be KATHY UNDSLEY popular back in Ithaca. The proprietress at Sas somehow always remembered that I wanted an Xer. I came to Ithaca in 77. 40 years later we still see each other and celebrate a symbolic Thanksgiving every year. 9. Very anti the War in Vietnam. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. 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