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It appears it's going to be in the parking lot of the Bowl-O-Drome this time. |
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![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=92) deithaca and others have been telling me for as long as I can remember that I really need to try the fish fry at the Corner Store, and today I finally did.
 After a friend waited until I was on my way to pick her up to tell me she didn't need to borrow my car for a job interview after all, I had some unexpected free time to kill downtown before work at 2pm, and decided to try the fish sandwich.
It's a hefty piece of tender, flaky haddock, on a solid roll with your choice of toppings. I went with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, and pickles at their suggestion. The sandwich is just $4.48, and I added a side of cole slaw.
It took me this long to get here because they're only open until 6pm most nights, 7pm on Friday, and closed on weekends. If you have a chance to get there for lunch or an early supper, give it a try! I'll be back to try the burgers and the Hofmann dogs. |
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Does anyone know why? I confess I haven't eaten there in a while, but they were the only place in that area (that I know about) that had sweet potato fries. I just hope there isn't a cascade effect. I'd hate to lose the toasty subs next door at Bella's Pizza!
-D.E. |
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In case you haven't noticed its construction, it's just across Route 13 from "Five Guys". See you there!
BTW, the nearby "Sammy's Italian Buffet and Grill" has been closed for a while. The sign on the door says they're relocating to CHICAGO (although the original Sammy's on the Commons will still be open).
-D.E. |
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I see that there's now a Mexican restaurant in the location formerly occupied by a Mediterranean restaurant (and before that the great Abbey's Real Texas BBQ (alas)). They apparently opened last Tuesday.
I tried the chicken fajita taco today. Not bad!
-D.E. |
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They're worth checking out, I think. Apparently, they keep making fresh (superpremium) ice cream all the time!
Tip: Don't take a roll that has been pre-sliced, though. If it's been sitting a while, it might be getting stale....
-D.E. |
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It's 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, Oct 10, 2011. Last time they were in town they were running out of things by the end; so you might want to go earlier! |
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For me, at least half of the enjoyment of a good sandwich comes from the bread. I've recently been enjoying the hot subs at Bella's in Center Ithaca. They get them from Ithaca Bakery -- they've always been good, but within the last couple of months they've really been tasty, with a higher density that lends itself well to toasting.
Are there any other places out there, "under the radar", with good breads you like? Thanks!
-D.E. |
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See http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20110725/NEWS01/107250346/Hotel-proposed-Manos-Diner-site-Ithaca.
What are people's favorite Manos menu items? In the time remaining, it might be good to try out some of these... while we still can. :-( |
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On Jul 12, 14850dining tweeted:
Has anyone tried the @subwayfreshbuzz pulled pork yet? Can't match @thepiggery's, but is it worth trying?
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It wasn't at the Commons location, but I found it at East Hill Plaza. Pretty tasty, similar to JJ's Cafe, in that respect. However, the texture was "pork paste". Which wouldn't have been bad if they'd had crostini to serve it on.
All in all, one of the better things I've had at Subway (which I generally only go to WHEN EVERY OTHER RESTAURANT IS CLOSED) ;-)
-D.E. |
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I happened to pass by this recently (apparently it replaced Dusty's Diner). Does anyone know if it's changed much since Dusty's? Thanks.
-D.E. |
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I'm not sure when it happened, but what used to be The Little Cafe in the Park (35 Thornwood Drive, in the Industrial Park near the airport) has changed ownership, and is now The Park Grill Cafe & Catering
(http://www.parkgrillcafe.com/).
I tried the pulled pork, along with their fresh cut fries today. I'm told the pork is done in a Jamaican style. I don't know about that, but I know it's good. And the fries might just be the best to be found in the Ithaca area, at the present time (IMHO, YMMV).
This has to be one of the more obscure locations for a restaurant in the Ithaca area (second only to the "findable only if you know where it is" Taber Street :-)). If my experience today is any indication, it's well worth searching out.
-D.E. |
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It's the former Queen of Tarts location. I see they're on Twitter: <http://twitter.com/#!/coalshackcafe>, but they haven't updated yet to show they're open! If you try it, please post a review. Thanks!
-D.E. |
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