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The Carriage House Cafe offers a great brunch and lunch in lower Collegetown

As summer approaches and the student population wanes, 14850 Dining finds it easier to get a table at the Carriage House Cafe in Collegetown. This beautifully restored 1850s building on Stewart Avenue is open for brunch and lunch every day but Monday, and is one of the most locavore-focused eateries in town.

Dessert that's good for you at Ithaca's Smart Yogurt

Ready for a sweet idea? This week, 14850 Dining is in Ithaca's southwest visiting Smart Yogurt, just opened this spring on Route 13. It's a brightly colored shop with plenty of seating.

This self-serve frozen yogurt shop focuses on just one thing, that creamy dessert concoction, but they really go all out. Choose from ten different yogurt flavors, then add any of the dozens and dozens of toppings -- or all of them.

Southwest meets sustainable at Chipotle Mexican Grill

Join 14850 Dining in Ithaca's Southwest for a southwest-style meal at Chipotle Mexican Grill. This new chain eatery on Route 13 offers counter service with made-to-order burritos, tacos, bowls, and salads, with a variety of meats or vegetarian options.

Hal's Deli continues a Downtown Ithaca tradition

Serving Ithaca for over fifty years now, Hal's Deli has offered inexpensive breakfasts and overstuffed sandwiches to countless generations of students and locals. Hal Kuntz, the original proprietor, passed away years ago, but his memory lives on in the tasty food, and his wife, Sandy, still presides most mornings.

Passover Observance Offers Food Symbolism, Grain Restrictions

This week, 14850 Dining is talking about Passover and its food traditions. Straight out of the Bible's Book of Exodus, the Passover story is about the Jewish people's departure from slavery in Egypt, and the holiday is full of traditions that recall aspects of that story.

Burger King to adopt locavore philosophy and commit to local beef

The Burger King Corporation today announced an ambitious plan to adopt a locavore philosophy, beginning with a commitment to use local sources of beef across the United States. The plan, already being test-marketed in Central New York, will eventually involve sourcing beef from farms within 100 miles of every Burger King franchise.

Wegmans recalls store-brand pita bread and thin sandwich rolls

The Wegmans supermarket chain announced a recall Thursday of several varieties of pita bread and thin sandwich rolls, all bearing the Wegmans brand, citing the possibility that foreign objects may be in the products. The company says only products purchased on Wednesday, March 28th, would be involved.

Celebration of Local Foods fundraiser this Saturday will feature live music and charity auction

This Saturday afternoon, the Great Local Foods Network is hosting a fundraiser at the Regional Access facility on Ithaca's west hill. The event, from 3-7pm on Saturday, March 31st, will feature live music from the Sim Redmond Band and Kambuyu Marimba Ensemble; local food, wine, and beer; and a benefit auction.

On the Street comes indoors in Ithaca's west end

This week, 14850 Dining visits Ithaca's west end and On the Street, an outdoor food vendor that's come indoors with their Greek-style pitas and salads. You've probably seen their stand on the Downtown Ithaca Commons in Bank Alley, at the Ithaca Farmers Market, or at festivals such as Grassroots, and now you can visit anytime, on Fulton Street between Maxie's and Sparrow's Fine Wines.

New burger at Rogues Harbor a showcase of New York food

When Rogues' Harbor owner Eileen Stout learned of the New York Beef Industry Council's "Best Burger in New York" contest, she took it as a challenge. Even though her pub menu already included some of the area's finest burgers, including the Rogues Burger and the Peppered Aioli Burger, Eileen wanted to come up with a new sandwich tailor-made for the contest.

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The Carriage House Cafe offers a great brunch and lunch in lower Collegetown

Dessert that's good for you at Ithaca's Smart Yogurt

Southwest meets sustainable at Chipotle Mexican Grill

Hal's Deli continues a Downtown Ithaca tradition

Passover Observance Offers Food Symbolism, Grain Restrictions

Burger King to adopt locavore philosophy and commit to local beef

Wegmans recalls store-brand pita bread and thin sandwich rolls

Celebration of Local Foods fundraiser this Saturday will feature live music and charity auction

On the Street comes indoors in Ithaca's west end

New burger at Rogues Harbor a showcase of New York food

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