Charlie Miller

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Charlie Miller

In Syracuse, we don’t measure summer in days. We measure it in bites and sips. From May to September, Central New York turns into a nonstop buffet of cultures, cuisines and live music. You could spend your weekends sunburned on a boat or stuck in traffic on your way to the lake. Or you could join thousands of your neighbors in Clinton Square, the Inner Harbor or your local church parking lot — plastic fork in hand, mouth full of something grilled, fried or slathered in tzatziki.

3 weeks ago | thisiscny.com | Charlie Miller

In Syracuse, we don’t measure summer in days. We measure it in bites and sips. From May to September, Central New York turns into a nonstop buffet of cultures, cuisines and live music. You could spend your weekends sunburned on a boat or stuck in traffic on your way to the lake. Or you could join thousands of your neighbors in Clinton Square, the Inner Harbor or your local church parking lot — plastic fork in hand, mouth full of something grilled, fried or slathered in tzatziki.

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Charlie Miller

(Every diner has a story to tell, and it’s often served with a side of bacon and eggs. Whether it’s a beloved recipe, a family legacy spanning generations, or the camaraderie of regulars at the counter, these places are more than just eateries — they’re community gathering places. Over the course of 2025, I’ll visit 25 or so diners, eating their signature dishes and uncovering the stories that make each one special.

3 weeks ago | thisiscny.com | Charlie Miller

(Every diner has a story to tell, and it’s often served with a side of bacon and eggs. Whether it’s a beloved recipe, a family legacy spanning generations, or the camaraderie of regulars at the counter, these places are more than just eateries — they’re community gathering places. Over the course of 2025, I’ll visit 25 or so diners, eating their signature dishes and uncovering the stories that make each one special.

1 month ago | thisiscny.com | Charlie Miller

Three Syracuse-area restaurants have cracked the top 10 in the annual battle for burger supremacy, including a newcomer to the local restaurant scene. The New York Beef Council today announced the Top 10 finalists in its ninth annual Best NY Burger Competition. Seven-time winner Ale & Angus is once again in the final round. Brewer Union in Brewerton once again is a finalist. Get Smashed, a 1-year-old pop-up kitchen making smashburgers out of Mother’s Cupboard on James Street, broke into the top 10.