14 Ithaca dining, dessert and drink options to try this spring

With spring comes new beginnings –– and an opportunity to attempt new issues.

As buddies, household and new associates be a part of collectively, meals is one medium via which reminiscences are shaped, palates expanded and the hotter climate celebrated in colourful, lovely surroundings.

From dine-in to on-the-go meals, from Cayuga Heights to Ithaca Commons, this roundup supplies a variety of eating places, dessert outlets and drink spots to attempt.

This spring, test off the stops on this checklist — we’re organized it in alphabetical order — one after the other.

The place to seek out savory eats this spring 

BoatYard Grill

For diners searching for an attractive waterfront view because the climate warms, this restaurant offers precisely that, together with inviting meals.

With surf and turf choices, this menu features a basic Seafood Fra Diavolo (jumbo shrimp, calamari, bay scallops, toasted capers, spicy arrabbiata sauce and linguine), a Filet Mignon 8-ounce steak, wines, regionally sourced beer and cocktails, in addition to succulent desserts, such because the molten chocolate cake. 

Location: 525 Outdated Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca.

Hours: 4-9 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Hawi Ethiopian Delicacies

Because the solar comes out and extra gatherings are deliberate, Hawi supplies massive parts and combos for buddies, households and people to take pleasure in –– from their vegetarian meal Misir Wat (cut up purple lentil in onion and tomato sauce and Ethiopian spice, berbere) to their Yebeg Alicha (a halal meal with lamb in an onion and turmeric stew).

As the one Ethiopian restaurant in Ithaca, this 113 S. Cayuga St. location is house to tasteful meals for a variety of palates and dietary wants, together with for meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free eaters. 

Location: 113 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca.

Hours: 3-9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

Mama Stated Hand Pies

These candy and savory pies are a scrumptious hand-held possibility for folks to carry together with them on their spring adventures, work breaks and dates.

From their finest promoting potato and New York Cheddar pie to the tempeh patty (tempeh, coconut milk, scotch bonnet peppers, sofrito) and their blueberry hand pie, Mama Stated Hand Pies, positioned on the Press Bay Alley, has flavors from around the globe in a single small enterprise.

Whereas the storefront is open and obtainable to all from 11:30 a.m. to six p.m. Tuesday via Saturday, pre-orders on their web site are beneficial to make sure you get to benefit from the explicit pies you crave.

Location: 118 W. Inexperienced St., Ithaca.

Hours: 11 a.m. to six p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

Maru Ramen

With its colourful exterior, Maru Ramen makes a speciality of home-cooked broth curated with time and look after ramen lovers. The restaurant additionally serves appetizers like seaweed salad, rolls together with the Spicy Crab sushi roll, savory dishes like beef Bul-Go-Gi (marinated beef, rice and salad) and desserts for diners to take pleasure in.

Pickup and supply can be found.

Location: 512 W. State St., Ithaca.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Moosewood Restaurant

On the lookout for vegetarian choices and an opportunity to attempt a brand new seasonal menu?

The basic, famend Moosewood Restaurant is open and with an outside seating area for when the nice and cozy climate permits. You’ll be able to reserve a desk, order for curbside pickup and supply.

Location: 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca.

Hours: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday.

Earlier protection:Ithaca staple, Moosewood Restaurant, returns with new leadership and menu

Silo Meals Truck 

For Ithacans on the go this spring seeking meals from regionally sourced components, the Silo Meals Truck is the place to go.

They serve their signature fried rooster (a half pound of fried rooster, cornbread and honey butter, gravy and coleslaw), mac and cheese (served with further sharp cheddar béchamel sauce) and sides like vegan inexperienced coconut curry (inexperienced curry with purple coconut sticky rice, greens from Remembrance Farms, cashews and pickles), together with different variations to create a full meal to share or to take pleasure in solo. 

Location: 620 W. Inexperienced St., Ithaca.

Hours: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday; midday to 10 p.m. Saturday; 2-8 p.m. Sunday.