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Category: Utica Food
Groovy Bagel Contest
Utica’s authentic bagelry, Bagel Grove is one of Utica’s most prized possessions. Bagel Grove offers home made one-of-a-kind bagels, with over 15 varieties daily as well as a full lunch menu to choose from including delicious sandwiches, salads and soups.
The fresh ingredients and products they use are from local farms surrounding the Utica area.Their whole wheat bagels are made from 100% Organic whole wheat flour that is grown and milled by Farmer Ground Flour in the Finger Lakes, just hours away from the shoppe. For more information on their products click here.
For our viewers and bagel lovers we have an opportunity for you to win a dozen bagels and cream cheese for free. Just place your vote for you favorite bagel here and comment your name in the comment box and we will pick our lucky winner next week. Happy voting.
Applebee’s
Although it isn’t unique only to the Utica area, Applebee’s is a very popular restaurant with over 2,000 restaurant locations in the United States. They specialize in casual dining, serving everything from salads to steaks. In addition to food, every restaurant location offers a bar section that serves alcoholic beverages.
With their new slogan, “Together is good,” it’s clear that Applebee’s emphasizes on comfortableness and casualness.
They offer a very wide range of food options. For meat lovers, they offer chicken, burgers, steaks and ribs. For seafood lovers, they sell different variations of shrimp and salmon. Lastly, for those who like to eat a little lighter, they sell pastas, soups and salads. Each entree comes with a side of either french fries, mashed potatoes or cole slaw.
To vote on what you think Applebee’s best entree is, click here.
Gerber’s 1933 Tavern
Gerber’s 1933 Tavern has been around for years and has offered many different services throughout those years. At one point in time this tavern has been a cafe, a tobacco shop, a produce place and much more.
The original owner, Harry Gerber was born in 1880 and opened up Gerber’s Grill in 1933. Years after his death in 1942, Gerber’s Grill closed.
The place remained vacant for some 40 years before Gerber’s 1933 Tavern opened in 2013. The company has experienced tremendous success since and has received rave reviews from critics and customers. With a wide range of options on their menu and reasonable prices, Gerber’s 1933 Tavern is a must visit restaurant.
Tramontane Cafe: A local favorite
The fall season is here and it shows promise that the bitter cold is here to stay for awhile.
That’s no surprise to us folks who live in Upstate, New York we’re immune to the cold, but that doesn’t mean we can’t hold back on warming up with a little something special. The first sip of coffee sure is something to look forward to. It warms my soul, perks me up right away and as a college student, coffee is what gets me and many other students through the day.
As a native of Utica, I’m all about finding new local hang-out spots. I believe there is so much more to Utica than what meets the eye. One thing I know for sure is, coffee spots are a definite favorite here.. and I’m not talking about corporate chains such as Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks, which are great for on the go runs, but the local ran cafe’s all over Utica are what make the city unique.
One cafe in particular that caught my eye was the Tramontane Cafe. The Cafe also known as “The Tram” is a local favorite because of the uniqueness and entertainment it has to offer. With funky, bohemian and vintage furniture including couches and lamps and humorous wall art bouncing off the walls. The Tram makes it feel like your in the comfort of a family lounge.
Owned and operated by Robin Raabe and Garrett Ingraham, The Tram has been open since 2008 and was rated Utica’s 4th best coffee house, but if you haven’t heard of it, you are not alone. It took me awhile to find it. Tramontane Cafe uses local coffee grounds and beans, mostly from the Finger Lakes and local produce as well. And If coffee isn’t your first go to, then have no fear because the cafe offers so much more than your ordinary cup of coffee. Whatever you’re wishing for, they have it. From latte’s, to chai tea, to homemade vegan soups, vegan burgers, salads, hummus, baked goods and sandwich melts, The Tram has it all. But it doesn’t stop there, when you stop in stick around for the events and entertainment. The Tram is open 7 days a week and offers nightly events including open-mic night, poetry night, story night and also has local band performers time to time. Stop on in and check it out for yourself. The Tram is located on 1105 Lincoln Ave. Just shy of Downtown Utica.
Babe’s Macaroni Grill & Bar
Babe’s Macaroni Grill & Bar is a local eatery that serves an array of food. They serve burgers, french fries, ribs, mac and cheese, fish, chicken, pasta and more. Everyday they start their menus with fresh ingredients.
They purchase their vegetables on a daily basis from Masi Produce. Their chicken is also fresh, along with their certified angus beef. They offer homemade soups, sauces and freshly baked bread. You can even stop in after work for Happy Hour. On certain nights, they have specials, making this food not only delicious, but also affordable.
In addition, they are well known for their hand cut steaks, freshly cut, every single day. Check out the map below for some famous steak eateries. Babe’s stays open until midnight Monday’s through Sunday’s.
Delmonico’s Steakhouse
Delmonico’s Steakhouse has been a very popular restaurant for awhile now with locations in Albany, Syracuse and Rochester, NY.
Among many popular dishes at Delmonico’s are their famous steak dishes. Their steak has been voted “Best Steak” in Capital Region’s Living Magazine. Among their famous steak dishes are their 16 oz. thick steak, center cut New York Strip Sirloin, Sliced Sirloin, Filet Mignon and the pound-and-a-half steak.
All these dishes are seasoned and seared to what most would consider perfection. Their steak, along with most of their food, receives rave reviews from customers. So, for all those steak lovers out there, why not head to Delmonico’s to give one of their steak dishes a try? For those who prefer to make this dish at home, you can find the recipe here .
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