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If you’re in the mood for a certain kind of food, Syracuse has it. Breakfast for dinner? No problem. Chinese and Mexican in one sitting? It’s done. Read more about the numerous restaurants the city has to offer.

Live music thrives after eight in the city. Small bands, like The Swooners, or chart toppers, such as The Beach Boys and 50 Cent, make their presence known at upstate New York’s unique venues.

There are endless activites to do around town. Race away bordem in Destiny USA’s go kart racetrack or put your knowledge to the test at various triva nights. Here’s your chance to prove that you’re the top dog.

Experience the nightlife of Syracuse in its music and bar scene. Hit the clubs with friends or see how far you can make it through the famous bar crawl around Armory Square.

After a long day of adventures, there’s no better place to relax than at home. Take a break in the state-of-the-art apartments around SU’s campus, or focus on a better you by kicking an unhealthy habit.

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RED VELVET WAFFLES $9These waffles don’t come with syrup, but they don’t need it. The two dark red waffles have a sweet, subtle red velvet taste and come with a dollop of sweet cream cheese icing placed on top. A mint leaf is used as a garnish to add a pop of color to the plate and a refreshing taste to your palate. These waffles stand out on the menu, and the powdered sugar only adds to that effect. The best part about this plate is that the dish is sweet, but it’s not overpowering whatsoever — and it’s vegetarian.

CLASSIC NO. 1 $10The Classic No. 1 burger is exactly what it sounds like — a classic American cheeseburger. This burger comes on a toasted brioche bun with melted American cheese. Lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions and pickles are placed on the side so customers can customize their burger how they would like it. The juicy burger can be replaced with a turkey burger or a quinoa patty for an extra fee. The dish also comes with a side, and the sweet potato tots are salted and toasted to perfection. The tots come in a large bowl, and they rival the burger themselves. You won’t regret going the traditional route on this meal.

HELLO BUFFALO $13If you’re looking for something savory, these french fries will do just the trick. Melted New York cheese curds, celery, carrot ribbons, scallions, hot sauce and blue cheese cover one big, gooey pile of french fries. Bite-sized pieces of crispy chicken can be found throughout the dish. The best way to attack the pile is to combine all of the elements into one bite if possible. The hot sauce has a slight kick to it, but is countered by the two cheeses and seasoned fries. The Hello Buffalo is the perfect dish to eat after a night out on the town.

BARNEY RUBBLE $10This dish isn’t like your mom’s classic French toast. Each piece of toast on the plate is evenly covered in rainbow fruity pebbles, and the strawberry-ginger jam adds a tang of flavor to the already sweet bread. Crème anglaise comes in a small dish on the side, and we found that slathering it onto the top of the two colorful squares is the best way to get the full Barney Rubble experience. This breakfast treat is perfect to post to Instagram and is guaranteed to make your friends’ mouths water.

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late night eatsThese restaurants in Syracuse rival Modern Malt’s late night snacks:

RED CHILI RESTAURANT

Mon. – Thurs.: 11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., Fri. – Sat.: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Sun.: 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

315-446-2882, 2740 Erie Blvd E., Syracuse, NY 13224

Red Chili offers Syracuse a taste of authentic Chinese food with “hot pot” and Szechuan-style cuisine. The restaurant offers private karaoke rooms for a

night of fun and laughter, as well as a bar filled with Chinese beers for customers to try.

Check out Red Chili and you’ll leave satisfied.

DOLCE VITA WORLD BISTRO

Mon. – Tues.: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Wednesday – Fri.: 11a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat.: 3:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

315-475-4700, 907 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210

Dolce Vita is located right next to the Syracuse Stage, and is just a few minutes away from Syracuse University’s main campus. The bistro offers customers a range of menu items, and takes inspiration from dishes all over the world. You can order Chinese, Spanish, Italian, American-style and more. The restaurant may be small, but the menu is large — and delicious.

THE MISSION RESTAURANT

Mon.: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tues. – Thurs.: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri.: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat.: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sun.: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

315-475-7344, 304 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202

The Mission serves Pan-American cuisine, which is a mix of Mexican, Southwestern and South American specialty dishes. The restaurant offers classic Mexican dishes topped with their house-made salsas, but offers a variety of appetizers tapas style and vegetarian dishes as well. On Tuesday through Friday from 4– 6 p.m., Mexican beers are only $3 and there are free chips and salsa in the bar and patio area — what a great deal.

OTRO CINCO

Mon.– Fri.: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat. – Sun.: 4 p.m.– 10 p.m.

315-422-6876, 206 S. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Otro Cinco is home to Spanish and Mexican food, just like its sister restaurant, Alto Cinco. Otro Cinco distinguishes itself from Alto Cinco with its traditional Spanish dishes, such as paella, a rice dish, or Spanish soups. The restaurant, located downtown, is roomy and fits about 25–30 people at once in the dining room. The larger location embraces an inviting, family atmosphere, instead of the faster service or bar-like feel its sister restaurant can give off to customers. During some evenings, Otro Cinco plays live music and encourages dancing on the floor so customers can truly experience Spanish culture while dining in Syracuse.


slice is rightFRANCO’S

Franco’s Pizzeria and Deli has taken value in its relationships with customers since its opening 17 years ago on East Genesee Street. The owners and employees like to

watch students grow up over four years, but their favorite part of the experience is when those students come back to visit — usually with families or success stories to share.

Besides their fresh ingredients and fun flavor combinations, Franco’s staff is the one thing that makes them shine above all the pizza joints near Syracuse University. Antonietta Vigliotti, the manager of the small restaurant, said a few years ago that an SU stu-dent once came home from Spring Break and realized he had no way to get back to campus. He ordered a Franco’s pizza to the bus stop and hitched a ride back to campus with the deliv-eryman — eating pizza the way there.

“We end up looking at the college kids like they’re family, watching them grow up,” Vigliotti said. “That was the craziest thing we’ve done with the college students, but we always like seeing them.”

Vigliotti’s father owns Franco’s, so she has seen the changes not only in her store, but also throughout SU’s campus and school history. In the past decade, many things have changed, but one thing remains the same — students are the most hungry from 10 p.m. until Franco’s closing time of 3 a.m.

Inside Franco’s is a display of the latest pizzas fresh out of the oven, as well as gooey garlic bread sticks, some covered with cheese and bacon. The most eye-catching pizza is the Stuffed Luna, a pizza stuffed with toppings, such as Philly cheesesteak, chicken wings, veggie or lasagna. Below the Luna pizzas are pizzas with unfamiliar names, due to their nontraditional toppings.

“My favorite is our General Tso’s pizza. It is chicken, broccoli, onion, and I add banana peppers because I like a little spice to my piece,” Vigliotti said. “A lot of our pizzas are unique.”

The General Tso’s pizza is covered in fried chicken slathered in General Tso Sauce. This, along with the chicken bacon ranch pizza, are two of Franco’s bestselling pies in the store. If customers are feeling adventurous, they can try out the eggplant parmesan pizza or a slice of the bacon cheeseburger.

While there is plenty of sitting room in the back for customers to have a chat and enjoy their meal, Franco’s also delivers up to 1.5 miles

away from its location in a timely fashion.Vigliotti’s father also owns Dolce Vita,

so those who want to enjoy a drink can take their slices over next door to the bar and sit in a comfortable atmosphere. Dolce Vita hosts

trivia night on Tuesdays, which Vigliotti said brings in a crowd. By stopping in at Franco’s, customers are sure to get a good meal and possibly run into a familiar face — former NBA star, Earvin “Magic” Johnson was even in the

store just recently.Said Vigliotti: “Watching students flourish

over the years, it’s fun and it’s nice. But the best was when Magic Johnson came in here. That was just intense.”

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Empire Brewing Company is a modern bar and grill in Armory Square with a brewery on its premises. The restaurant prides itself in using locally grown vegetables and raised beef, as well as creating their own bein the brewery. Empire Brewing Company supports the Syracuse community only in its food and

drink, but by also hosting local musicians to help set the inviting atmosphere. The restaurant, which is also called a brewpub, has won multiple local and national awards. The most recent award was given by Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” in 2013 as one of the “Top American Brewpubs.”

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CHEERS

For those who want one wild ride of a night, the only place to go is Daisy Dukes in Downtown Syracuse. Girls clad in jean shorts, a mechanical bull and plenty of beers on tap help make Daisy Dukes one of the hottest country bars around. Flower power hour

specials are held every Wednesday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The hour features domestic drafts which are $2, mixers are $2 and premium drafts are $1 off. All bull rides are free, so what are you waiting for? Get bucked at Daisy Dukes.

If you’re a lover of beer, Blue Tusk is the bar for you. There are 69 beers on tap everyday, and plenty of wines to try if hops just aren’t for you. From Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Blue Tusk hosts

happy hour for customers. All draft pints are $1 off and bottles of wine are $10 off. For a cool, casual atmosphere to hang out with friends, stop by and order a pint or two of whatever is on tap that night.

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April 19, 7 p.m.TONY BENNETTTurning Stone Resort Casino5218 Patrick Rd., Verona

April 21, 8 p.m.PRIMUS AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY WITH THE FUNGI ENSEMBLE

Landmark Theatre362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

April 21, 8 p.m.THE BEACH BOYSTurning Stone Resort Casino5218 Patrick Rd., Verona

April 23, 8 p.m.SASSAFRAZ WITH I AM FOOL

Funk ‘n Waffles — Downtown Location307 S. Clinton St., Syracuse

April 24, 8 p.m.FOAM N GLOWWestcott Theater524 Westcott St., Syracuse

April 24, 6:30 p.m.BLOCK PARTY: 50 CENT WITH G-UNIT, KYGO, RAE SREMMURD

Carrier Dome900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

April 25, 9 p.m.NATIVE WELLZ WITH DJ ROB LOW

Funk ‘n Waffles — University Location 727 S. Crouse Ave.Suite 8., Syracuse

April 25, 9 p.m.THE SWOONERSTurning Stone Resort Casino5218 Patrick Rd., Verona

April 26, 8 p.m.UPSTATE HEATFunk ‘n Waffles — Downtown Location307 S. Clinton St., Syracuse

May 3, 6 p.m.THE MAINE WITH REAL FRIENDS, KNUCKLE PUCK, THE TECHNICOLORS

The Lost Horizon5863 Thompson Rd., Syracuse

May 5, 7 p.m.GODSMACKOncenter Complex515 Montgomery St., Syracuse

May 8, 7:30 p.m.JOHN MELLENCAMPLandmark Theatre

362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

sickbeats photo by luke rafferty

Upstate New York’s music scene is an eclectic mix of rap, country, jazz, oldies and pop. By exploring the various venues around town, it’s hard to find something you don’t like. Check out a glimpse of who’s coming to the Syracuse area in the next few months.


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May 31, 7 p.m.

LADY ANTEBELLUMSPAC108 Avenue of the Pines,Saratoga Springs

June 12, 8 p.m.LINDSEY STIRLINGLandmark Theatre362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

June 19, 7 p.m.TRAINSPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs

June 23, 7 p.m.FALL OUT BOYSPAC108 Avenue of the Pines,Saratoga Springs

July 2, 7 p.m KID ROCKSPAC108 Avenue of the Pines,Saratoga Springs

July 26, 7 p.m.BRAD PAISLEYSPAC108 Avenue of the Pines,Saratoga Springs

July 29, 8 p.m. THE TEMPTATIONSTurning Stone Resort Casino5218 Patrick Rd., Verona

August 11, 7 p.m.NICKELBACKSPAC108 Avenue of the Pines,Saratoga Springs

August 26, 7 p.m5 SECONDS OF SUMMERSPAC108 Avenue of the Pines,Saratoga Springs

September 6, 7 p.mZAC BROWN BANDSPAC108 Avenue of the Pines,Saratoga Springs


relax & renew

PARK POINT

There’s no place like home, and Park Point is one of the best and closest apartment complexes to Syracuse University’s campus. The complex was made with college students specifically in mind. The fully furnished units are still available for next year, but are running out fast due to its popularity on campus and state-of-the-art amenities. Park Point offers a 24-hour fitness center, media room with video games, a coffee bar and a grassy courtyard to hang out in when the weather becomes warmer.

ZOOM TAN

Already thinking about summer or reminiscing about Spring Break? Look great for formal season and graduation celebrations. Zoom Tan wants to help you get rid of those winter blues with a golden glow. Pick from different shades of spray tans that will give you a no-streak, non-orange tan for five to 10 days, or check out the UV booth. Zoom Tan prides itself on offering a faster, darker and cleaner tanning experience with its hygenic standup booths. Check out Zoom Tan’s website for a $5 spray tan coupon or a $1 UV tan session.

LERNER CENTER

It’s almost halfway into the year, and that means it’s time to check in on those New Year’s resolutions. Have you tried quitting smoking, but haven’t been able to kick the habit? The Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion has partnered with Healthy Monday Campaigns to promote Quit & Stay Quit Monday — a day to celebrate progress. Quit & Stay Quit Monday offers support groups, a “Quit Buddy,” workbooks, inspirational tips and more. Recommit to quit today.

CUSEHOUSING.COM Off campus housing can be one of the most difficult things to navigate for students at Syracuse University. With multiple landlords, hundreds of houses and apartments on the market, finding a place to live can be overwhelming for juniors, seniors and graduate students. Cuse Housing, a product of The Daily Orange, is the solution to all housing search problems. All you

have to do is put in your search criteria and in a matter of seconds a list of available homes are ready for you to pick and choose from. Details and photos are included with each listing, so it’s quick and easy to filter out your favorites without making any phone calls or even taking multiple, unnecessary tours of homes. Sit back and relax, Cuse Housing has you covered.


POLE POSITION RACEWAY

Mon. – Thur.: 12–10 p.m.

Fri.: 12–11 p.m.

Sat.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sun.: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

315-423-7223

9090 Destiny USA Dr.

Syracuse, NY 13204

Do you have a need for speed? Pole Position Raceway is an indoor go-kart racing facility that allows riders to drive up to 45 mph on a quarter-mile road course. The state-of-the-art climate-controlled facilities mean the track is open year round, and the best part about the adrenaline-filled action is racing against your friends. It

doesn’t matter if you’re a casual driver or a professional racer — everyone is equal on this track.

SONG MOUNTAIN RESORT

Mon.: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tues.¬– Thurs.: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri.: 10 a.m. ¬– 10 p.m.

Sat.: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sun.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

315-696-5711

1 Song Mountain Rd.

Tully, NY 13159

Just because spring is here, doesn’t mean the snow in Syracuse is finished just yet. Take advantage of upstate New York’s wintery weather during Song Mountain Resort’s

night skiing hours. Throughout the week take a quick break from studying or enjoy time off work and hit the slopes. Night lift tickets come at a discount, and be sure to check out the resort’s website daily for the conditions of each trail.

THE INN COMPLETE

Tues. – Wed.: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Thurs. – Sat.: 5 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

315-443-1102

Skytop Road

South Campus

Test your trivia knowledge on campus every Tuesday night at The Inn Complete. This pub, located on Skytop Road, used to be a ski

lodge when Syracuse University operated a ski facility on South Campus until the 1970s. Now the red barn is filled with flat-screen TVs to watch sports games, good food and games. The facility includes a PlayStation, chess, foosball and pingpong to entertain guests in a friendly atmosphere.

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ocated in the heart of the Westcott neighborhood is the Mello Velo Bicycle Shop. As soon as one walks upstairs to the cafe or the bike shop, they are greeted with an

eager, friendly face — it’s Musa, the shop dog who mans the stairs. Whether you pass by him or stop to give him a pet, he’s immediately happy you’re there.

Sara and Steve Morris opened Mello Velo in 2009 because they wanted to create the best locally-owned, friendly bike shop in town. They wanted riders of all experiences to feel welcome inside their shop and create a bike culture in Syracuse — and they’ve done just that.

Besides fixing all types of bikes in the traditional shop and running the cafe next door, Mello Velo offers spin classes, workshops and in the spring when the weather is warmer, after-hour bike rides.

The Thursday night “fun rides” begin at 8 p.m. outside of the bike shop, co-owner Sara Morris said. They wait for all the riders to arrive and mingle, then set off on their ride around 8:30 p.m.

“They first started to actually ride our bikes in the summertime,” Morris said. “We fix them all day, but we don’t actually get to ride. This was our way of exploring the city.”

Rides can last from one to two hours, and anyone is welcome. Morris said the group of regulars includes those who take biking seri-ously, but she sees families, students and casu-al riders come on the rides every so often. Each ride has an average of 25 people riding, but the groups can range from eight to 75 depending on the weather.

Morris’ favorite part is talking to new people who join their group. She paces herself in the group so she can strike up a conversation with whoever is next to her throughout the ride, and she said it’s inter-esting to experience the city through the people she’s met.

“There isn’t a plan for the ride — it’s not struc-tured. It’s kind of just in the city, and the pace can vary,” Morris said. “The mileage can be 15 to almost 30 miles depending on where we go.”

Bikes are available to rent if those inter-ested don’t have one, they just need to let the owners know in advance. The ride schedule can be found on the ride calendar on Mello Velo’s website, or Morris said to check Mello Velo’s Facebook page for updates.

Said Morris: “The city’s pretty dead, so it’s kind of fun to ride the streets. It’s fun to meet all sorts of people from all over the place. It’s not just students or weird bike people — it’s everyone.”

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