I noticed in the article that someone said they named their dog after the bar. The short-lived, but legendary eateryas described by Tengwas located in a large space on the southwest corner of Dryden Road and College Avenue that remains vacant today. (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!) 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 . One of my favorites was the hot truck found behind University Halls on West Campus! var mobile_allowed = true; Indeed, Steak Aroma! Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Great cast of characters on both sides of the bar. The Connection was a favorite happy hour hangout. Still hang with those friends. I remember starting my weekend pub crawl on Thursday nights. I have fond memories of going to Cosmos with Rick Curreri (1973, quoted above), Brian Prindle (1973) and others during my sophomore year, usually to order strip rare, french [fries], which indeed, with tax, came to $2.22. She also had a stash of Coke behind the counter and remembered that I preferred that over Pepsi . 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.. Very anti the War in Vietnam. (You can easily tell a Swede) Olivers, Rulloffs, and Connection (free popcorn)were our most visited places. People pass in and out of Aprils life as she moves around, making the hellos and goodbyes more emotional and fraught. Nothing made a night more complete than a slice and a soda with friends.. Henrietta, NY Amish Country Quills & Crafts brings (heir first sale to Rochester. 2 partners owned it including Mike Turback. Ive Got a Secret). 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. Waited a few hours and a few wine spritzers later sure that I had been stood up. Great memory! Combine with recent large construction projects, it will be very interesting to see how a somewhat new collegetowns identity grows and shifts over the coming years. 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. Toasted sesame with cc and sprouts from CTB We lived just down the block. The offerings include muffins, scones, bagels and fancy desserts plus Belgian waffles and specialty sandwiches. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . var zone_id = 336; I sold a huge oak coat rack to Turnbacks that resided in the entry hall there. The campus was magical during my tenure. 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. Oh that cheesecake and a pint of Schmidts for 50 cents. Charlie Schlumberger 76. So, whenever Jackson struck out, we would run downstairs, quarters in hand, slam them on the bar and down shots. Yum, Still use the cookbook. Much of the interview between Allison and I was spent comparing notes on our differing experiences of attending college in Ithaca. It was pastrami, not corned beef. You hit the nail on the head Victor. Sadly, a few years after graduation I returned to Ithaca and saw that the restaurant had closed! Went there the day it opened, pre-liquor license. mMiN !, W9MAhP W! Does anyone remember the Uni Deli jingle set to the tune of Comin Through the Rye? The People We Keep is partially based on Larkins own experience as an Ithaca College student from 1995 to 1997 two years that she feels were essential to her self-discovery, and two years she remembers fondly. We would wait in line to get in on a Saturday night, literally wall to wall people. .:.;.:. It made me see Ithaca in a different light, one unaffected by preconceptions or by other peoples Instagram accounts. Cant believe its been 30 years! I have made the cashew chili many times. The beloved pizza joint took its name from its buildingthe original, early 1900s home of Ithacas Fire Station No. Not a CU student but I worked as a Life Safety Officer/Public Safety & Risk Management for 35 years at Cornell. 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. I believe the Boxcar was started by Garry Morfit, Garry Moores son (of TV fame, e.g. LOL. Celia Shafer Feiler 95, DVM 99, remembers Olivers for having the best matzo ball soup! King Sub! 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. I still have my own personal beer mug from Jims in my den at home, recalls Bill Waters 54. 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. Heidi Kunsman fills that role in the Brighton shop. I returned to campus in 1986 to attend grad school. And hitting Dunbars for a Combat or some Rolling Rock ponies right before closing was a staple of life back then. Johnnys on Dryden Rd was definitely open into the mid 80s- but I had no idea they served food. Known for its soups, salads, felafel, and more, it was a Greek-and-Mediterranean favorite for three decades before it closed in 2019. RBC mush garden no grease from the Hot Truck As a Chi Psi member, I was able to hire a few of our brothers over those couple of years. Thats what was there when I first came to Ithaca in 1972. tjm rami . yes! My favorite restaurant along with Souvlaki house. 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. Aztec Two-Step at the RongoAnd Orleans every weekend at the Salty dog! 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. It was a great cheap night out. Rulloffs cerebral organ is one of the most notable occupants of the Universitys Wilder Brain Collection. Common Ground was the excellent gay bar. 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. Bills quick lunch on college ave. cheap Tully burgers. 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. 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. Probably too much of a good thing. 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. Oh my, the memories. Shortly before graduation I convinced the owner that I was leaving town and wouldnt go into competition with him, so he gave me the recipe. 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. My dog Max monopolized the bowling machines at The Palms and the Chapter House and they put a sign up at Johnnys that read, No dogs allowed, except Max.. The following is a not-at-all-comprehensive (and in no particular order) smorgasbord of establishments that offered nourishment, libations, and entertainment to alums from the mid-20th century onward. Before Collegetown Bagels took the iconic corner spot at College and Oak avenues, Olivers deli resided there from 198094. Great times there with fun, warm people. Impressive. In 1995, Cafe Decadence was a real coffee shop in Ithaca Commons, and the city itself was much smaller. I showed up on campus in the fall of 81 and The Vineyard was still in business. I remember dancing on the bar at The Nines the night they closed in winter of 78-79. But the Chapter House has not been revived, and the space remains vacant. 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. Love Sas. Yes my personal haunt was The Haunt, as well as The Fall Creek House. That, UDeli and Number Nines are my most vivid memories of Collegetown, with a bit of The Palms and The Chapter House thrown in. 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. Nothing like it! My friends and I, many of whom lived at a house on Cook Street, had the dubious distinction of being asked to leave (actually, kicked out) of the Royal Palms for getting too rowdy playing a drinking game! After looking at the menu, I asked where is the food? Yes, Jim, King Submarine on Eddy was great I remember The Xer the best sub I ever have eaten. In business briefly in the early 1970s, the restaurant (also known as Ruthys Flamboyan Restaurant) was located across from Chef Italia on College Ave. Aside from great lasagna and her signature cranberry chicken, Ruthy was best known for her hot, fresh-from-the-fat donuts, available a few evenings each week, Rick Curreri 73 reminisces. Another great Collegetown jukebox! Plus Plum Tree, still hanging tough on Dryden Road. 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 dermatolo. Yes, you could get a full meal with steak, potato, soda and a salad for under $5 at Steak A Roma. Hidden in East Hill's Quarry Arms, the Valentine Caf is built upon one of Ithaca's longest love stories. 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: 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. Sunny days at Olivers. 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. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. I highly recommend the large Greek salad with extra feta. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. Loved the grittiness of the place a complete dive, which is what made it special. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Guess the roses the next day worked here we are 38 years later (married 36). Many recall 25-cent drafts, frat and sorority composites on the walls, and singing along with the jukebox. There were a lot of them. The bacon pie was my favorite. 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. Love to get that back. 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?" Yes! Larkin said that she eventually learned how to listen to critique while still retaining the vision of April and her life that she wanted. I used to favor the restaurant called Greek House (over Souvlaki House). 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. Morries was a famous part of Cornells history. I was a Hotelie and taking Advertising classes in the Ag School. Seems kinda sad that Collegetown looks so fancy now. The 9s had an actual fire engine inside in the mid 70s. That proved to be true. In the late 70s/early 80s, Reggie Jackson was playing for the New York Yankees. Collegetown Bagels was my first introduction to bagels with cream cheese (I often grabbed a hazelnut coffee and a cinnamon-raisin bagel toasted with cinnamon-raisin cream cheese on the way to class in the morning). 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. Great memories.. Thursdays were $3 (I think) Long Island Iced Tea nights! 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). 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. Came with, I think, steak fries a salad and garlic bread. And the third opened in Brighton's Twelve Corners on Aug. 5. In business for just over seven decades before closing in 2012, the Palms was one of Collegetowns most enduring bars. Free popcorn made it so. He was traded to the California Angels in 1982, and the special was discontinued. We had lines out the door so we handed out plastic glasses of sangria to people waiting in line. 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!. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Once your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. And Dionysus was around for most of my college time. 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. And downtown, Dos Amigos for the best melon margaritas and chimichangas. Miss it all! 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. But I cant imagine what other dance place there was in C-town. On Sunday evening they would serve spaghetti dinners, all you can eat for $1. Missing Collegetown many years ago! Helen Rubinstein 04 was particularly fond of the restaurants popular fruit salad. Most of these establishments were flourishing and the drinking age was 18. The Unmuzzled Ox. Visa & Mastercard Accepted - No Admission Fee - PH 7 1 7-786-8487 f I X, ft - 1 II- m Evnlnn: 7:25.9:45 SaturdaySunday Matlnwi: 1:25.1:45 CMnnt, with 2 IK 5TEBE04I Evening;: 7:00,9:35 SaturdaySunday Matlnw: 1:00, 3:3$ B Whit Stillman's arcdona QiliLi- PG-3&. 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. 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 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. Pops Place had great chili and starving student prices! I couldnt believe my luck that I could get a fresh toasted bagel with cream cheese. They became a best seller. In 1995, Cafe Decadence was a real coffee shop in Ithaca Commons, and the city itself was much smaller. Sinbads was my first experience with getting a late night slice after going out! The loss of the Chariot was like the loss of a good friend. 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. Thanks for remembering, Todd Mann 72. And the meager price didnt prevent us from sending the burger back if wasnt properly cooked to order.. And I still have my very beat-up copy of Wings of Life from the Cabbagetown Cafe. 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. 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. The cafe concept is definitely catching on as an alternative to a diner in the morning or a bar at night. Who didn't love the Nines? says Peter Brav 77. I remember Saint Pattys Day when they decided to give green beer for five cents. Sandwiches are $3.50 to $5.95. var corner_video = 'left'; What about the boxcar just outside of town. Ithaca Bakery 743 reviews Closed Now I appreciated the drink and the ride home. 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. 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! That was my senior year, and I was living with three guys in an apartment above Kinkos Copy, next door to Dunbars. If you ate the Athenian Chicken and survived, all credit to your digestive tract! 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!! Are they the ones who had The Steakburger? The president of the college declared that anyone that went would be dispelled from school. To this day it remains my gold standard for diner food. 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 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. 1984. My apartment senior year was half a block down Williams Street. I was almost certainly one of its first customers as I walked by it every morning from my run down apartment on Dryden Road. Their Exxer sub was crave-worthy, I think its still the best sub I ever had. Have some news for this column? I left Chef Italia to get my MPS at the Hotel School. Matt offered to buy me a beverage and the rest is history, she says, adding that they named their border collie after the bar. 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 had this overwhelming feeling of Ithaca as where I started. Dunbars used to run a 25 cent shot special anytime Jackson struck out on television. Famous for peanut shells and popcorn on the floor and always had mellow live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Unique gifts for all occasions! 305 Stewart Avenue (Located in lower Collegetown,. Who didnt need some free food with their beer when they were in college? (716) 461-4750. Not actually in Collegetown, but jeesh, how could you overlook Hals? 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. That was probably the best bar/restaurant job I ever had. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Recently heard an interview with Joe Bonamassa talking about playing at The Haunt. 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 X-er : Pastrami,Roast Beef baked with cheese, then anointed with Russian Dressing Lettuce and onions !!! Their dog. 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. ), Rulloffs was my date restaurant, notes Matt Van Ryn 82. Grabbing a bagel on the way to class at CTB when it was just a crowded little storefront. Loved the names of the subs the Eggplanet was one of my faves. From sophomore to senior year I lived in my fraternity, whose cook was not the best by any means. 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. In business from 191981, the Dryden Road stalwart long left its mark on Collegetown: its iconic sign stayed up for nearly 30 years after the restaurant closed, finally being taken down in 2009 for safety reasons. My favorite food memory is my girlfriend taking me to the Moosewood Cafe. and you could do your laundry in the attached laundromat when I was at Cornell. Great burgers and friendly casual atmosphere. Mostly, the clientele consumed upstate Pilsner by the pitcher, recalls Jason Gettinger 64. Hello, everyone. I had many a late night munch there with the WVBR crew. The best! The best one though is meeting my bride-to-be, Heather Straka (Sytsma) 95, on the patio at Olivers during summer break. This allowed me to head up in the dead of winter without a jacket and not have to worry about losing it. The Carriage House Caf in Ithaca, New York, is a beautifully restored two-story carriage house. What poor PhD candidates dreams are made of. It also offers up some of the best home cooking. in a diner car, with Bo-burgers (cheeseburger, fried onions, fried egg), and apple turnovers kept warm on the grill. Married now for 25 years with two great kids. Did it serve food? 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 weekly sandwiches were advertised on WVBR Radio and the creators names were mentioned as well as receiving free King Submarine sandwiches for a week . Edition of Democrat and Chronicle. How is The Club House not on this list? Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. The other great place for dessert was the Dairy Bar on campus. 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