What memories! Wonder what happened to it? A new station was built next door in the 1960s, and the Nines opened in the early 1970s as a bar, restaurant, and music venue (first called Old No. 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. LOL. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. 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. There are so many great comments here making me nostalgic for my reunion coming up this June where our son, Ezra (5), will be getting his first memorable Ithaca experience! 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. Although not technically in collegetown, I have many happy memories of Mexican good and live music at the Rongovian embassy in trumansburg! var corner_video = 'left'; Basak-Smith and his wife, Molly Basak-Smith and their friend, Steve Novak, opened the first Cafe Decadence in Ithaca's College Town neighborhood six years ago. But A&W would have none of it and wanted to install their typical interior. Obbees diner was the best way to end the night. (716) 461-4750. And Dont forget the Pine Tavern. Went there the day it opened, pre-liquor license. 14614, or call her at (716) 258-2417. Tom Darling behind the bar in 77-78 and Ralph Byers unplugging the juke box and putting an out of order sign on it. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Did it serve food? The Ithaca Mall was the center of city life Larkin described it as the place where. I cant remember if there was cole slaw. Its owner, Mark Kielman, was something of a mentor to many of us. But for food Hurry on down to Hardees, baby, where the burgers are charcoal broiled. Good to see that the Collegetown Diet hasnt buried either one of us yet! 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. Drivers on Eddy Street, listening to the game on their radios, would throw their cars into park, jump out, run into Dunbars with a quarter, and down a quick shot before getting back in the car and driving away. 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. (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!) It was very affordable. I appreciated the drink and the ride home. For information about catering or reservations, call (716) 256-0390. 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. Great subs, too. 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. 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.. The cafe occupies space that housed the Crossroads Restaurant for some 30 years. (71-72). 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. 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. And Dionysus was around for most of my college time. The loss of the Chariot was like the loss of a good friend. Yes, Jim, King Submarine on Eddy was great I remember The Xer the best sub I ever have eaten. Also loved Vinnies pizza! 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. 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. Nicknamed Uni Deli, the sandwich shop at the corner of College and Dryden was a mainstay of the 1970s. Luckily my first class on Thursdays was photography at 2:00 pm. That was probably the best bar/restaurant job I ever had. Greek salad from Souv. I still have a couple t-shirts from there, including the very first one they sold (although none of them still fit). Seems kinda sad that Collegetown looks so fancy now. 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. Oops! 110 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850-4335 +1 607-319-0750 Website. Needless to say he was shocked I was still there waiting. 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. Davia Weinberg Love, Hum Ec 73. Known as Cosmos, the establishment was everyones intro to Greek food, says Curreri. 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. Ah, The Chariot. We had it good in the 80s and early 90s! Ah, the Chariot! We came independent of each other, but soon hooked up. The first picture in the piece really brought back some memories: My parents generously paid for my tuition but I was responsible for my living expenses so I worked in the hospitality industry throughout school. ), Rulloffs was my date restaurant, notes Matt Van Ryn 82. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. Loved the grittiness of the place a complete dive, which is what made it special. And some fabulous nights listening to Zobo Fun Band (their troupe of dancers) and Boffolongo (sp.) They had great ice cream, often new flavors that were being tested. 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. We mover the entrance to the side with the greenhouse foyer and added the patio. Great burgers and friendly casual atmosphere. And for a student on a budget, I recall a decent meal without a sting. 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. And theres another reason why Johnnys looms large in Big Red food lore: its proprietor, Johnny Petrillose, was the father of Bob Petrillose, founder of the legendary Hot Truck. I returned to campus in 1986 to attend grad school. I loved playing the pinball machines in the laundromat for just 10 cents a game while doing my laundry. Alumni weigh in on their favorite hangoutssome long gone, others still going strong. Cornell undergraduate students spend four of our most formative years in Ithaca. Maybe they are somewhere in the fine print, but I didnt see any references to Morries. It was right at the corner of Dryden and Eddy, where today it appears there is a place called Hideaway. Right across the street from it there was a Burger King. Many other alums share happy memories of the Souvlaki Housestill in business on Eddy Street after more than half a century. Oh that cheesecake and a pint of Schmidts for 50 cents. I liked being able to hear my companions talk. It made it very hard to leave places.. Im very excited about Ithaca Beer Companys new spot on the most coveted corner in Collegetown. It was dark in there. 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. Status: Inactive Registration: Jun 13, 1983 State ID: 73429822 Reg. This is bugging me! Later, in the early 70s, known as Buds Boulevard Diner. 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!. 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. 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!! As major construction continues to change the face of Collegetown, Cornellians asked alumni to share their memories of the neighborhoods restaurants and watering holes. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . This allowed me to head up in the dead of winter without a jacket and not have to worry about losing it. 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. 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