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From left, Antonio Luis Ibanez, general manager of Dos Amigos, and Jorge Bouras, owner and co-founder, opened the restaurant's first brick and mortar on June 18 at 403 College Ave. Even with COVID-19 putting pressure on restaurants, new restaurant owners in Ithaca have found ways to open their doors.

New restaurants serve up distinctive dishes for community

By Emily Lussier, Senior Writer • October 20, 2020
Even with COVID-19 putting pressure on restaurants, new restaurant owners in Ithaca have found ways to open their doors.
After being significantly smaller in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ithaca Apple Fest will make its return to its previous size.

Annual festival to celebrate fall in pandemic-friendly fashion

By Emily Lussier, Senior Writer • September 23, 2020
Because of the safety precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance canceled the Apple Harvest Festival 2020.
The campus community was informed of the incident at 10:49 a.m. Oct. 16 via an email from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPS). According to the email, the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) is investigating the burglary with support from the OPS. It was reported that someone broke into the building, stole a television and fell asleep in the building.

IPD warns students about people getting drugged in bars

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • February 12, 2020
The Ithaca Police Department is warning people to be aware of possible drugs being slipped into drinks at bars located on The Commons.
Sarah and Rowan Catterall read a plaque at an exhibit in the History Center in Ithaca. The center focuses on the history of Tompkins County, and its goal is to connect with the history of the area.

Center dives into the history of Tompkins County

By Antonio Ferme • February 5, 2020
The center focuses on the history of Tompkins County, and its goal is to connect with the history of the area.
Press Bay Alley and Press Bay Court have a focus in micro-retail, small shops and business with more affordable rent. Businesses there include Mama Said Hand Pies, Press Café and Circus Culture.

Press Bay area offers specialized retail experience

By Arleigh Rodgers • January 23, 2020

In Press Bay Alley, passersby can purchase beer, homemade hand pies and scoops of ice cream on the grounds of the former printing and distribution space of the Ithaca Journal. Located off of West Green...

Brunch spot mixes sweet and savory

Brunch spot mixes sweet and savory

By Ashley Stalnecker, Assistant News Editor • December 12, 2019
For nine years, the restaurant has offered a variety of sweet and savory waffle combinations.
Senior wins local “best barista” award

Senior wins local “best barista” award

By Arleigh Rodgers, Assistant Life and Culture Editors • December 12, 2019
"... I do think I’m good at what I do, but also I’m a student-athlete as well, and working at Chatty Cathy wasn’t the biggest aspiration of mine, but I definitely have fun with it."
Ithaca boasts an array of diverse food options, with restaurants ranging from sushi to Mexican food. Each offers a selection of authentic food in different price ranges.

Reviews: Travel the world through food

By Eleanor Kay, Staff Writer • December 12, 2019
Ithaca offers a vast array of diverse cuisines from around the world, including Asian food and Moroccan food.
Luna combines fun and comfort food

Luna combines fun and comfort food

By Eleanor Kay, Staff Writer • December 12, 2019
The restaurant has a very casual environment, which is emphasized by the laid-back ordering system and the overall appearance of the restaurant.
From left, twins Kevin and Corey Adelman prepare food in the kitchen of their restaurant, Bickering Twins. The restaurant has been open since 2017.

Brothers serve up Latin-inspired food

By Brontë Cook, Opinion Editor • December 11, 2019
Since the restaurant’s doors opened in 2017, Bickering Twins has gained a local reputation for its creative cocktails and funky taco fillings.
Some of the brightest attractions at the first Winter Lights Festival will be luminescent prisms that glow with colorful light. The festival will begin on Dec. 5 and end on Dec. 15 and also feature a chowder cook-off and an art bike parade.

New Winter Lights Festival will illuminate The Commons

By Maddy Martin • December 4, 2019

Last December, blocks of ice were carved into dragons, knights and a surfing goat in downtown Ithaca. This year, 25 light prisms will be taking their place as the new Winter Lights Festival replaces Ice...

Elizebeth Wolff the Community Arts Partnership (CAP) ArtSpace Gallery on The Commons that featured Ithaca College student and faculty work focusing on the topic of immigration.

Local exhibit on migration showcases student art

By Emily Hung, Staff Writer • November 7, 2019
Ithaca College students and professors contributed artwork and curated stories for an exhibit at Community Arts Partnership ArtSpace Gallery.
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