Best of Food and Drink
Best Burger
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The Blarney Burger
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The star of this neighborhood pub is not the beer, but the “Blarney Burger.” A multiple ‘Best of Syracuse’ winner, the Blarney Stone is a favorite spot, with outside dining in the warmer months. 314 Avery Ave., Syracuse. 487-9675. blarneystonesyr.com
Nominees
Zebb’s
2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale. 455-5131. zebbs.com
Empire Brewing Company
120 Walton St., Syracuse. 475-2337. empirebrew.com
Ale n’ Angus
238 Harrison St., Syracuse. 426-9672. alenanguspub.com
Village Burger
920 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool. 565-5324. villageburgerliverpool.com
Pizza
Twin Trees Too
1029 Milton Ave., Syracuse. 488-6066. twintrees2.com
Wings
OIP (Original Italian Pizza)
489 James St., Syracuse. 448-3280. myoip.com
Gas Station Pizza
Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes
niceneasy.com
Barbecue
Dinosaur BBQ
246 W. Willow St., Syracuse. 476-4937. dinosaurbarbque.com
Sandwich Shop
Brooklyn Pickle
1600 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. 487-8000. brooklynpickle.com
Fair Food
Fried Dough
Family Restaurant
Coppertop Tavern
3380 Milton Avenue Syracuse or 7777 Brewerton Road, N. Syracuse. 458-1999. 448-1222. coppertoptavern.com
Sushi
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse
302 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool. 457-0000. ichibanjapanesesteakhouse.com
Fish Fry / Seafood
Doug’s Fish Fry (Skaneateles)
8 Jordan St., Skaneateles. 685-3288. dougsfishfry.com
Frozen Treat
Gannon’s Isle
1525 Valley Drive, Syracuse. 469-8647. gannonsicecream.com
Best Food Truck / Food Stand
Bacon Bandits
The food truck craze is hitting its stride in CNY, and there’s nothing like the smell of fresh bacon … except maybe the taste. Every item on the Bacon Bandits’ menu includes this crispy meat of the heavens. 436-8654. nybaconbandits.com
Nominees
Lady Bug Lunch Box
391-4489. directdesignstudio.com/ladybuglunchbox
Street Eats
989 James St., Syracuse. 476-3287. facebook.com/steviesstreeteats
Stir
481-7124. stirmobilefood.com
PB&J’s Lunchbox
884-9071. pbandjslunchbox.com
Breakfast Spot
Mother’s Cupboard
3709 James St., Syracuse. 432-0942
Restaurant to get a Veggie/Vegan Dish
Strong Hearts Cafe
719 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. 478-0000. strongheartscafe.com
Bakery
Columbus Bakery
502 Pearl St., Syracuse. 422-2913. columbusbakingco.com
Caterer
Dinosaur BBQ
246 W. Willow Street, Syracuse. 476-4937. dinosaurbarbque.com
Coffee
Dunkin Donuts
dunkindonuts.com
Italian Restaurant
Pastabilities
311 S. Franklin St., Syracuse. 474-1153. pastabilities.com
Indian Restaurant
Taj Mahal
3138 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. 446-2229. tajindianpalace.com
Thai restaurant
Lemon Grass
238 W. Jefferson St., Syracuse. 475-1111. lemongrasscny.com
Middle Eastern Restaurant
King David’s (Fayetteville)
317 Towne Drive, Fayetteville. 637-0485. kingdavids.com
Mexican Restaurant
Alto Cinco
526 Westcott St., Syracuse. 422-6399. altocinco.net
Steakhouse
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
2950 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. 445-1111. demonicositaliansteakhouse.com
Asian Restaurant
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse
302 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool. 457-0000. ichibanjapanesesteakhouse.com
Best Bar
Empire Brewing Company
Established in 1994, Empire Brewing Company is not just a contemporary downtown bar but a brewery and restaurant focused on sustainability. Using local ingredients from more than 60 CNY farmers, Empire serves award-winning beers. 120 Walton St., Syracuse. 475-2337. empirebrew.com
Nominees
Kitty Hoynes
301 W. Fayette St., Syracuse. 424-1974. kittyhoynes.com
Blue Tusk
165 Walton St., Syracuse. 472-1934. bluetusk.com
Blarney Stone
314 Avery Ave., Syracuse. 487-9675. blarneystonesyr.com
Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge
321 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. 703-4773. alswineandwhiskey.com
Bartender(s)
Alicia Maurer (J. Ryan’s and Cobblestone)
253 E. Water St., Syracuse. 399-5533. jryanspub.com. 400 First St., Liverpool. 461-8806.
Local Brew
Syracuse Pale Ale (Middle Ages)
120 Wilkinson St., Syracuse. 476-4250. middleagesbrewing.com
New York State Wine
Red Cat Hazlitt
1852 Vineyard. 5712 Route 414, Hector. (607) 546-9463. hazlitt1852.com
LGBT Friendly Bar and LGBT Friendly Eatery
Laci’s Tapas Bar
304 Hawley Ave. Syracuse. 218-5903. lacistapasbar.com
Sports Bar
Sharkey’s Bar & Grill
7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool. 214-4116. sharkeysbarandgrill.com
Beer Selection
World of Beer
10347 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse. 422-2330. worldofbeer.com/locations/syracuse
Late Night Munchies Spot
Mama Nancy’s
512 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse. 701-4994. mamanancys.com
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