Oh yes, burgers and fries in a basket lined with a red-and-white checked napkin. Ron Bulmer 67, who worked as a bouncer when the establishment was briefly known as Jims Chapter House, sums up his takeaway: I learned to hate pizzamessy to wear.. I was at Cornell in the late 1980s, and other than Collegetown Bagels and Louis Lunch Truck, my favorite restaurant was Sas Place, where I usually got a delicious calzone. It moved to its familiar corner spot in 1994, operating there for a quarter century before moving to its current home in 2020. Otherwise, I bought Chinese foodstuffs at a tiny little Asian food store past the top of Buffalo St. and made my own noodle dishes. I highly recommend the large Greek salad with extra feta. I returned to campus in 1986 to attend grad school. 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. They had delicious quiche and French onion soup.. 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.. 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. Thanks for remembering, Todd Mann 72. Hmmm. Utter deliciousness. Great times there with fun, warm people. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. obbees diner out of town greasy hamburger apple turnover with butter at 2 am cornell 62-66. I know there were a lot of people that flocked to Dunbars on Wednesdays for Group Therapy, but I found a Wednesday home across the street at Level B for Fishbowl night! (Weird, but delicious! Larkin mentioned how she still visits her favorite people and places in Ithaca even now, 20 years after her time in college. Review. It was pastrami, not corned beef. Morries was a famous part of Cornells history. Roger Smith BA 70, MS 73. A monster sandwich which was very filling and delicious. In 1995, Cafe Decadence was a real coffee shop in Ithaca Commons, and the city itself was much smaller. Hanging at Fufus (Ruloffs). Yes! 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. It wasnt easy getting up to prepare brunch after one of those Sigma Pi parties. An excellent addition. And so I gave that voice to April because she felt the same way about it.. Not a CU student but I worked as a Life Safety Officer/Public Safety & Risk Management for 35 years at Cornell. Hands down. Impressive. OBriens (Obies?) He had no idea that the movie The Right Stuff was three hours long when he and his MAE buddies went to see it. The Mojos, which thrived as a more or less Rolling Stones cover band was a regular contributor to the bars raucous and crowded beer and dance scene. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. That was probably the best bar/restaurant job I ever had. And downtown, Dos Amigos for the best melon margaritas and chimichangas. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. There were a lot of them. It was probably worth it. Definitely our #1 big splurge place until long after I graduated in 1971. Great subs, too. The roast beef coming through the rye. They became a best seller. Alumni weigh in on their favorite hangoutssome long gone, others still going strong. No way that would be acceptable behavior these days! How different my life would be without Olivers. As major construction continues to change the face of Collegetown, Cornellians asked alumni to share their memories of the neighborhoods restaurants and watering holes. (71-72). I loved playing the pinball machines in the laundromat for just 10 cents a game while doing my laundry. I was waiting to see if anyone mentioned Steak A Roma I worked there the last couple of months it was in existence as cashier/busboy and Texas Toast maker. Hopefully a few new bars will come in to take the place of these legendary ones! And Aladdins was great first place I ever tried falafel. 1978 1982 was a great time to be in Collegetown. Many recall 25-cent drafts, frat and sorority composites on the walls, and singing along with the jukebox. Oh my, the memories. We handed out free speidi cards at the football stadium. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Real Decadence Molly and David Basak-Smith (left) describe their style as "elegant, but not pretentious." Great pizza and very friendly owner. There was nothing better than a chicken parm slice and a buffalo chicken slice for lunch the next day after a night out. 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. The cafe concept is definitely catching on as an alternative to a diner in the morning or a bar at night. The Vietnam restaurant on Dryden Road was my go-to place for cheap and cheerful chow. And the meager price didnt prevent us from sending the burger back if wasnt properly cooked to order.. Nobody ( I think,)has mentioned ZINCs(well all have drinks, at Theodore Zincs The People We Keep. 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. 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. Recently heard an interview with Joe Bonamassa talking about playing at The Haunt. That, UDeli and Number Nines are my most vivid memories of Collegetown, with a bit of The Palms and The Chapter House thrown in. I think the city is missing out on keeping an environment that will make it more valuable, emotionally and economically, over time. My boyfriend then (and now husband) would pick up an order whenever I was sick.. 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. 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. Indeed, while some legendary establishmentslike Johnnys Big Red Grill, the Royal Palm Tavern, the Nines, Aladdins, Rulloffs, and the Chapter Houseexisted for decades, countless others have come and gone: changing names, locations, or cuisines or closing altogether, with new ventures popping up to take their place. 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. Surprised it wasnt mentioned in this article. 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: 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. A bunch of us mostly engineers who lived up the hill on Dryden Ave used to meet at The Connection on Thursday nights for fluids lab, putting many pitchers of beer to the test. I remember starting my weekend pub crawl on Thursday nights. The most coveted seat in Collegetown as soon as the temperatures rose in the spring was on the CTB patio.. Things felt more final and permanent when you said goodbye to somebody, Larkin said. :.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. The best part was the thrill of hanging on to your animal and trying to steal other peoples! Save. I wish I had kept a list of its ingredients! "We've been discovered," says David. Status: Inactive Registration: Jun 13, 1983 State ID: 73429822 Reg. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. 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What other place had so many amazing places to eat and drink in just 2 small blocks. Ah, The Chariot. The best pepperoni subs ever. Caf Owner and Kitchen Manager, Cafe Decadence, Ithaca, New York December 1987 to May 1990 Laboratory Technician,Department of Food Science, Cornell University June 1986 to January 1987 Teaching Assistant, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University Fall 1985 to Spring 1986 Tom Darling behind the bar in 77-78 and Ralph Byers unplugging the juke box and putting an out of order sign on it. 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. I still have a couple t-shirts from there, including the very first one they sold (although none of them still fit). Indeed, Steak Aroma! Too many other memories to count at Dunbars, Souvlaki, Nines and more. 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. The customers filled in the proposed recipe naming forms, and I would make, eat and decide on the weekly Winners. Sas place was a great place. The Carriage House Caf in Ithaca, New York, is a beautifully restored two-story carriage house. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. This is my Business. I, during those seven years on the hill had very little spare cash. Great article Joe. 305 Stewart Avenue (Located in lower Collegetown,. Amish Quilt & Craft Sale Direct From Lancaster County, PA Sat. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . But A&W would have none of it and wanted to install their typical interior. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Another nearby hangout, often for the hockey team, was the Fall Creek House. Although not technically in collegetown, I have many happy memories of Mexican good and live music at the Rongovian embassy in trumansburg! The best hot subs ever. tjm rami . I was almost certainly one of its first customers as I walked by it every morning from my run down apartment on Dryden Road. Outside of Collegetown, in the 70s the was The Box Car, the North 40, The Haunt, and The Salty Dog. The most expensive dish was a great boneless strip steak and fries, both covered with a Greek lemon sauce, for $2.22., The Ithaca franchise of this Rochester-based chain helped popularize spiedies in Ithaca in the 1970s. I enjoyed many of the places listed. When i returned for MBA School,I used to work at the Collegetown Book Store, it was a Used it for years. 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 burgers and friendly casual atmosphere. There was also a hot truck over near Risley and Alpha Phi. 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. It think it was the special drink on Friday nights at The Haunt! When April first arrives in Ithaca, she finds a campground where she can stay, meets Carly, and scores an interview to work at Cafe Decadence in a series of events that all seem incidental. They also had incredibly good cottage cheese. Dunbars was my Cheers. Just of those listed: Rulloffs, The Nines, Aladdins, Pixel Lounge, Royal Palms, The Chapter House, CTB (location-wise), Stellas, and Dunbars have all gone out in the past decade. You missed one of the greatest eating places of all, the Dutch Kitchen in the Ithaca Hotel. 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. Had many a pitcher of sangria at Chef Italia freshmen yearwed trek up from UHalls. Very fond memories of Sas. I also loved watching the guy holding the huge snake in front of the Uni Deli. Who noticed? Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. It has a classy, contemporary look with a long wall of exposed brick, a polished hardwood floor and booths with thick, oak table tops. The bacon pie was my favorite. CAFE DECADENCE - 10 Photos - Shop 62 Westfield Innaloo Shopping Centre, Innaloo Western Australia, Australia - Yelp Restaurants Auto Services Cafe Decadence 4 reviews Unclaimed $ Restaurants, Coffee & Tea Edit Open 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM See hours See all 10 photos Write a review Add photo Location & Hours Shop 62 Westfield Innaloo Shopping Centre (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!) But please feel free to add your memories to the comments below! She can be reached at[emailprotected]. Senior year conversations (over decent beer) at the Chapter House. I liked the gritty, funky, and run-down. But the new shop is a transformation. I cant seem to find anything on the web confirming they had a little dance floor. The cafe occupies space that housed the Crossroads Restaurant for some 30 years. 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. Henrietta, NY Amish Country Quills & Crafts brings (heir first sale to Rochester. 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. This made me tear up. Loved the Chapter House after hockey games (very special times), but Chef Italias pizza and salad bar resulted in big time take-out for a financially struggling student. The Connection was a favorite happy hour hangout. It was my first job after my undergrad days in the Midwest. As a freshman engineer in the early 60s, Pops Place was a great place to procrastinate and grab a sandwich. The closure of Ruloffs, the demolition of the Chacona block and its replacement with the hideous Student Agencies Building was just the last straw. The far far was also known as the way out and the food truck near Risley was the wonderful Louies Lunch! Married now for 25 years with two great kids. 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850 My best memory is these hot dog rolls. At first, Aprils personality received pushback from editors, who often requested for April to be nicer and more of a normal teenager. In allowing for the final freedom to characterize April in a more unconventional way, Larkin credits the rise of the Me Too Movement and a wider discussion about the public roles of women. And I still have my very beat-up copy of Wings of Life from the Cabbagetown Cafe. I think that the fact that we werent talking about all of those things lent itself to people wishing April could be nicer. Creative hints by author of 1001 Ways to Bt Romantic Tickets: $4.00 Strong Museum members; $6.00 nonmembcrs ( lit jMtg One Manhattan Square Rochester, NY 14607 716-263-2700 Finally, a comedy that will chance the way you think, the way you feel, and most importantly thewayyoudrest. The rice pudding at the Cosmo was great! 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. I think I misspoke when I mentioned the Cuba Libres at the Salty Dog. Still do. 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