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Restaurant Server Gets 7000% Tip

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:07:26 +0000

Restaurant servers have to endure their fair share of grouchy customer complaints but every once in a while a diner will show some extra appreciation. Such was the case at a Steak and Shake restaurant in Indianapolis, Indiana recently when server CeCe Bruce was shocked to receive a 7000% tip from a generous customer.

"Mama Mia!"-Matt's 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:10:26 +0000

It is a well known fact that the Utica-Rome area is home to some of the best Italian restaurants in the Northeast and that includes New York City and Boston. My wife and I enjoy going to many of them and as difficult as it was I put together a list of my 5 favorite area Italian restaurants.

Burger King Introduces Turkey Burger

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:10:13 +0000

If you're on the go and stop by for a burger and fries and your favorite fast-food restaurant, now we have so many more choices. And Burger King has announced it's adding "Turkey Burgers" to its menu.

Restaurants Open On Christmas

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:15:05 +0000

Christmas is usually a time for family, friends and a home cooked Christmas meal. But if you are going to be on the road this Christmas or perhaps looking for a place to take the family rather than prepare a meal your self here are some suggestions. radisson.com/utica-hotel 1 Garden Grille At The Radisson Hotel [...]

Utica Area Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:38:25 +0000

For whatever reason, many of us find it more convenient to dine out on Thanksgiving Day. Let’s face it, preparing a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner with all the fixings is quite a job. So, if you’re thinking of Thanksgiving Dinner out this year in Central New York, we have a few suggestions. While we can’t know [...]

TS Steakhouse Now Open At Turning Stone Resort Casino

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:42:58 +0000

There is a new addition to the list of eateries where you can sink your canine's into a tasty steak and it's called the TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone Resort Casino. The facility opened the door of the new restaurant recently and promises a full gourmet dining experience.

Grimaldi's Closing After Nearly 70 Years

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:55:07 +0000

It is a fact that the Utica-Rome area has some of the best Italian food and finest Italian restaurants in the country. That list will be a little shorter soon with word that Grimaldi's Restaurant on Bleecker Street in Utica will be closing its doors sometime in the next few weeks. According to YNN the Castronovo family issued a statement explaining the closure.

Crazy Otto's Empire Diner Competing For New York State's Best Burger Title

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:30:34 +0000

Everybody in the valley who loves a good burger knows all about Crazy Otto's Empire Diner in Herkimer. Now the rest of New York State knows about it too. YNN reports that the landmark, retro eatery has been named one of 10 regional winners in the New York State Beef Industry Council's "Best NY Burger" contest. While it may have been somewhat of a surprise to some owner Scott Tranter takes great pride in his offerings.

Area Diners Serve Up More Than Great Food

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:00:40 +0000

Whenever I have a day off, my wife and I like to enjoy breakfast at one of the areas many fine diners. We usually find ourselves eavesdropping on other patrons conversations and when we do we find ourselves being updated on all the local news and gossip.