Congratulations to Janilex and Kevin of Atabey Restaurant & Lounge, now open for lunch and dinner in Downtown Ithaca! The pair are also co-owners of La Bamba Cuisine in Cortland, and they’ve been preparing for over a year to open on the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets in the building that used to hold Collegetown Bagels and Ooy’s Deli.

First Look: Atabey brings Puerto Rican flavors to Downtown Ithaca

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Serving as an anchor of the Fall Creek neighborhood since the fall of 2009, Northstar Public House will close at the end of April, according to an announcement Thursday from the restaurant’s owners. The restaurant has focused on seasonal and local ingredients, and has been a reliable source of both vegan and gluten-free offerings as well as plenty of meat.

Fall Creek stalwart Northstar Public House announces they’ll close this spring

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This week, 14850 Dining is up late and looking for grub! The late-night scene in the Ithaca area has changed a lot over the last several years, and not just because of the pandemic. While there are still bars open until 1am, even those that serve food tend to close the kitchens earlier, and most of the 24-hour options have faded away.

Up late and looking for good night-owl food in and around the Ithaca area

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