We had lines out the door so we handed out plastic glasses of sangria to people waiting in line. Dunbars used to run a 25 cent shot special anytime Jackson struck out on television. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Pops Place had great chili and starving student prices! Hands down. 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. I still have a couple t-shirts from there, including the very first one they sold (although none of them still fit). Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Cynthia Grossel Silber and I lament its passing every day we are in Ithaca. Wonder what happened to it? 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. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Cochrane!! Bills quick lunch on college ave. cheap Tully burgers. 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. One last indelible memory to note: Going to the Palms and being astounded that my friend Al Biederman (79) knew all the words to Love Potion #9. Cornell undergraduate students spend four of our most formative years in Ithaca. Local and NYC-based graffiti artists were commissioned to decorate the exterior walls; inside, it offered an arcade of old-school games like Ms. Pac-Man, an ongoing stream of projected movies, and a variety of DJs offering hip-hop and electronica mixes to an eager crowd. Still do. Ayesha Chari is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences. Celia Shafer Feiler 95, DVM 99, remembers Olivers for having the best matzo ball soup! Roger Smith BA 70, MS 73. NOT SOUV!!!!! Wed drink and play those newfangled things called video games. The best hot subs ever. I was a Hotelie and taking Advertising classes in the Ag School. 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 . Thats Taughannock Inn. OBriens (Obies?) I loved Sas too. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. Sandwiches are $3.50 to $5.95. To this day it remains my gold standard for diner food. . Thats what was there when I first came to Ithaca in 1972. 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. & Calkins Rd. I think I misspoke when I mentioned the Cuba Libres at the Salty Dog. Still hang with those friends. I used to go to watch football on TV, recalls John Seiler 57. The building that housed the Palms is no more; it was one of several properties razed in 2017 to make way for Cornells Breazzano Family Center for Business Education. And then you hope you see them again. It had the reputation and insistence of being rundown, gritty and funky, with echoes of 60s counterculture, which gave it an instant attraction for us in 1972. 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. Tully burgers at Bills on College Ave,Sunday night steak dinner at Zincks,late night burgers at State St Diner and great Italian meals at Joes downtown. We were five Swedes that studied at the same time in the mid-80s. 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. I liked being able to hear my companions talk. Oh, and dont forget the short lived Shadows and then Billy Bob Jacks BBQ shack on Dryden Road. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. 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. 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?" I had the opportunity to read an advanced copy of The People We Keep, which will be released on August 3. 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. 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: I went regularly for lunch with friends and co-workers, says Herman, adding that she still uses one of Jordans cookbooks. 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. Also much excitement when a Wendys opened there. Guess the roses the next day worked here we are 38 years later (married 36). 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. There was a rumor your could turn in 18 animals for a free fish bowl (they were $18 a piece I believe) but who would ever trade in their treasured collection for one measly free drink?! Makes me so sad, though, to see historic buildings razed nothing can create the special college town environment like preservation of history and the physical presence of the historic place that is Cornell. Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Liquor: None Other: Accessible to wheelchairs. Few seem remember the excellent Italian restaurant that previously occupied the space of Little Joes in the mid-80s: Vinnies Italian Kitchen. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Am I crossing wires in my head? Allison Larkins upcoming novel, The People We Keep, follows its protagonist on a similar coming-of-age journey amongst Ithacas gorges, hills and waterfalls. Yes, the Haunt was formative for so many amazing bands, no-privacy bathrooms, cheap beer that took an hour to order, the ceiling that always looked as if it was about to fall in. My friends and I also frequented both The Connection I ate lots of popcorn there (we lived in a house on Eddy St) and the Plum Tree delicious food! Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Are they the ones who had The Steakburger? As a class member of 58 BS and 61 DVM, I have a fond memory of a white structured hotel downtown Ithaca, Cayuga St.?? Surprised it wasnt mentioned in this article. The closing of Olivers robbed the world of some of the best NE clam chowder ever made! Although I did occasionally get a Hot Cosmo. Real Decadence Molly and David Basak-Smith (left) describe their style as "elegant, but not pretentious." Many a night spent there. This was one of the first places we took our son when he came to campus as a 2 month old in 2017 for my husbands reunion and it meant so much to us his middle name was ALMOST Ruloff but we thought it a little sadistic to name him after a serial killer in the end. No way that would be acceptable behavior these days! Have some news for this column? It also offers up some of the best home cooking. Great memories.. Senior year conversations (over decent beer) at the Chapter House. King Sub! for several violations in June or July 1976, re-opened, and then was mysteriously destroyed by a fire a couple of months later. We took the whole gang there to celebrate my PhD in 1983. 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. But A&W would have none of it and wanted to install their typical interior. Dinos, the first bar to hit on way into the center of Ctown senior year when I lived on Catherine. There used to be a B. Kliban cartoon, Never Eat Anything Bigger Than Your Head. Those were the sandwiches at the Chariot., Nicole Neroulias Gupte 01 remembers the legendary corn nuggets. I think the combination of these was about half of my meals from 83 to 86. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. 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 more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Famous for peanut shells and popcorn on the floor and always had mellow live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 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. var mobile_allowed = true; Definitely our #1 big splurge place until long after I graduated in 1971. I enjoyed many of the places listed. I worked at the original Collegetown Bagels, and at Rulloffs when it first opened. I think eventually the floor gave way to the basement. 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. But please feel free to add your memories to the comments below! So many nights along about 10 pm, some brothers and I would pile in my car for a run to King Sub. 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.. Homemade chicken soup and one giant matzo ball that filled the container. My favorite in all of Ithaca was the Rosebud diner downtown. Nothing made a night more complete than a slice and a soda with friends.. I ate many a Hungry One Special at 3 a.m. Have to differ..Obies.. over the tracks was the best..Late night was always so crowded he had an out of order on the pinball machine. Its outdoor patio was one of Collegetowns largest. The Daily Sun used to go there after electing the next slate of editors, she says, and they comforted me greatly when I lost an election junior year.. The Vietnam restaurant on Dryden Road was my go-to place for cheap and cheerful chow. As recent grad Reed Rosenberg 20 observes: I think the appeal of Collegetown, upon reflection, is that it encapsulates what most people are nostalgic about when they think about their college years: its a close-knit, walkable community where you can see your friends easily and frequently.. Raise a Glass to the Namesake of Zincks Night, Revisiting a Professors Fictional Lost Civilization, Meet the New Chairman of the Universitys Board of Trustees, Inger Burnett-Zeigler 02 Advocates for Black Womens Self-Care, James Larison 70, PhD 01, Reflects on his Career as a Nature Filmmaker. 305 Stewart Avenue (Located in lower Collegetown,. Rack of Lamb, lobster, roast duckgood wine listgreat views of Cayuga Lake. Known as Cosmos, the establishment was everyones intro to Greek food, says Curreri. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Once your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. 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.. Recently heard an interview with Joe Bonamassa talking about playing at The Haunt. Olivers was one of the first places I cooked. Loved the place, a real dive. Charlie Schlumberger 76. Failing out of school, picking up shifts at Margo's diner, she's left fending for herself in a town where she's never quite felt at home. Ithaca, as well as the other locations which April visits, felt like their own characters brought to life by Larkin and colored by Aprils perspective. I think the specialty was apple turnovers, open almost all night but I cant remember the name. Sept. 17 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Dome Center - Minett Hall Corner of Henrietta Rd. What poor PhD candidates dreams are made of. Later, I always chuckled seeing the subway tile floor in the north side of Chef Italia. You can find a fun segment of To Tell the Truth featuring Garry Morfit Jr. and the Boxcar by Googling it. I live in Collegetown and we used to eat breakfast at Pops and in the evening drank beer at the Palms. And for a student on a budget, I recall a decent meal without a sting. The Connection was a favorite happy hour hangout. Downright folksy, as I recall. Fridays after biochem seminar we got drunk at Chapter house. Yes, my dear friend, Charlie Mayer, worked there for years and loved doing it, making sandwiches for people who loved the whole thing, including Charlie. One of my favorites was the hot truck found behind University Halls on West Campus! It has a classy, contemporary look with a long wall of exposed brick, a polished hardwood floor and booths with thick, oak table tops. My boyfriend then (and now husband) would pick up an order whenever I was sick.. Also unusual in that you ordered at the counter (or not, if the proprietress knew your usual order already), then ate, then went up to pay. However, whenever the Angels played the Yankees on television, the special was revived. 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. For information about catering or reservations, call (716) 256-0390. Oops! The Carriage House Caf in Ithaca, New York, is a beautifully restored two-story carriage house. NY; CA; CA-384; CAFE DECADENCE; CAFE DECADENCE (trademark) . 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. My son, class of 2016, was surprised that the corner location was not its first. Hope someone can clarify this. Im transported back to Dunbars whenever I hear Ring of Fire. ), Rulloffs was my date restaurant, notes Matt Van Ryn 82. Growing up in the Southwest, Collegetown was a great introduction to many foods I had never really tried. I really liked it. 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. Eating there was a real treat and the Cornell Daily Sun held its annual black-tie banquet there. A shout out to Duffys which was next door to Rulloffs on College Avenue and introduced me to the fishbowl drink Blue Hawaiians in particular! yes! Missing Collegetown many years ago! (It had been previously scheduled to close to make way for demolition of the Chacona Block that summer, but shut down earlier that spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I liked the gritty, funky, and run-down. They closed within a year, during which they were a go-to spot for many students.. Hidden in East Hill's Quarry Arms, the Valentine Caf is built upon one of Ithaca's longest love stories. People and places were intertwined with April a girl from a small town and from a time before the internet in a way that is no longer possible for us. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Larkin said that she eventually learned how to listen to critique while still retaining the vision of April and her life that she wanted. Hopefully a few new bars will come in to take the place of these legendary ones! 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