Chili Bowl Is Back ONEONTACommunity Arts Network of Oneonta will hold the 18th annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off and Fundraiser on Saturday, February 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at 11 Ford Avenue. Hundreds of locals come to purchase bowls handcrafted by local artists and taste delicious chilis. This popular Oneonta foodie competition is back in February, but has moved to the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday.…
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Staff Dining Picks August 12, 2021 Diners, good Chinese food top picks Tara Barnwell Publisher Roma’s Ristorante and Pizzeria A friend invited me for lunch a little further south than I usually go, but I’m so glad I did! Roma’s Ristorante and Pizzeria was well worth the drive to Sidney. The staff, as well as the owner, Mike Barone, are genuine and so is the food. It’s a relaxed atmosphere, very Italian motif, and all of the ingredients are fresh.…
Staff Dining Picks August 5, 2021 Our Best Bets for Local Dining Larissa Ryan Business Manager SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt I went to SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt recently while doing errands. There were a variety of flavors of frozen yogurt available for self-serve, including mango and cookies and cream. I chose to get a mix of cookies and cream and cake batter. Then I added brownie bites, mini MnMs, hot fudge and gummy bears, to cookies, sprinkles and caramel. I literally cannot…
Staff Dining Picks July 29, 2021 Origins Café provides vegetarian food; Mt. Fuji has sauce with extra flavor Larissa Ryan Business Manager Mt. Fuji A nice spot to sit down for dinner, Mt. Fuji is conveniently located on Main Street in Cooperstown and has some of the most delicious food around. They also provide takeout if that’s more your speed. I recently had the chicken hibachi dinner there. It comes with a small salad to start. It’s not so filling…
Staff Dining Picks July 22, 2021 Our best bets for local dining Larissa Ryan Business Manager Schneider’s Bakery One of my favorite food shops in Cooperstown, Schneider’s, is also one of the oldest. It’s one of those shops where if I stop in I just have to buy something. For me, that’s usually one of their chocolate croissants, which are always delicious with chocolate in the middle and light and flaky bread on the outside. However, there are also many…
Staff Picks Our Best Bets for Local Dining Sunflower Café, Adaline Ice Cream Larissa Ryan Business Manager Sunflower Café I took a drive out to Springfield Center this weekend and stopped in at a cozy little café there. It’s a homey spot with indoor and outdoor seating and a sunflower theme in the decorations and the food. They serve locally sourced breakfast and lunch, or brunch, which is what I had. I ordered the Windy Hill Scramble, which was two…
Staff Picks Our Best Bets for local dining Delicious pasta, salad with salmon and a great view Larissa Ryan, Business Manager Lakefront Restaurant Dine by the lake in style at the Lakefront Restaurant. It’s a wonderful spot for lunch or evening dining, and it has some great views of the lake. How could it not, the name says it all. They offer a variety of seafood, including lobster and trout. However, I, being something of a creature of habit, went…
Staff Picks Out Best Bets for Local Dining Larissa Ryan Business Manager Welcome back to upstate New York. The season is off to a beautiful start and we know people will be getting hungry after all the activities available around here. So here are our staff picks of local favorites. One of my favorite places to eat is Alfresco’s in Oneonta. It’s an Italian restaurant with a homey atmosphere, wonderful staff and delicious food. My family’s favorite order is stromboli…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Prepare For The Holidays PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Find gently used holiday decorations including lights, undecorated wreaths, ornaments, tableware, more. Also enjoy goodies at bake sale. Proceeds benefit mission programs of United Methodist Women. Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9515 or visit www.cooperstownumc.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Pony Palooza! PONY PALOOZA – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Horse rescue opens doors for family friendly celebration. Includes pony hugs, tours, games, local vendors, rides, food, face painting, more. Rosemary Farm, 1646 Roses Brook Road, South Kortright. 607-538-1200 or visit www.facebook.com/RosemaryFarm/ HOPS FOR HISTORY – 2 – 8 p.m. Downtown venues offer food pairings with local beers. Tickets, $30 day-of. Available only at Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit www.oneontahistory.org…