Charlie Miller

3 days ago | syracuse.com | Charlie Miller |Don Cazentre

Geddes, N.Y. — Daniella’s Fresh Seafood and Pasta House has served its last all-you-can-eat crab legs. The sit-down restaurant inside the Empire Room at the New York State Fairgrounds quietly shut down for good this spring. A kitchen fire in February forced a temporary closure, but the restaurant never reopened. Daniella’s opened in the Empire Room space in 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic, between the Horticulture Building and the Art & Home Center.

5 days 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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Charlie Miller

Syracuse, N.Y. — One of Syracuse’s most beloved pubs is about to get another taste of national fame. Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant, the anchor of Fayette and Franklin streets for the past 25 years, will be featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” this Friday night at 9 p.m. on the Food Network. Hosted by Guy Fieri, the show highlights iconic dishes from hidden gems across the country. This week’s episode is called “From Barbecue to Boxty,” and it includes a stop in Syracuse.

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Charlie Miller

Lakeland, N.Y. — At exactly 2 p.m. today, Suzie’s Diner turned off the griddle for the last time. The coffee pots were emptied, the stools pushed in, and the “Open” sign flipped to “Closed” for good. Word got out early that morning, when owner Sue Degregorio posted a short message on Facebook: Suzie’s was closing at the end of the day. Within minutes, the 40-seat diner on State Fair Boulevard filled with regulars hoping for one last plate and a chance to say goodbye.