Strong Hearts Café
Revel in an all-vegan menu at this haven for local vegetarians. Try the loaded tofu scramble, french toast or "egg" trick muffin for breakfast. Enjoy a sandwich or salad with bold dressings and nourishing side dishes. The flavorful pizzas feature soy mozzarella cheese. Save room for a deluxe vegan milkshake---they are thick, rich and named after characters that have inspired the cafe's owners.
Strong Hearts Café
719 E. Genesee St.
Syracuse, New York 13210
(315) 478-0000
http://www.strongheartscafe.com
Blue Tusk of Central New York
Select from more than 50 types of beer on tap and then order a Blue Tusk signature sandwich, a specialty salad or quesadillas with unusual fillings. Tuesday through Thursday, make your selections from the Midweek Carving Bar, where roasts are hand-carved and served with warm bread. Blue Tusk is in the Armory Square historic section of downtown Syracuse.
Blue Tusk of Central New York
165 Walton St.
Syracuse, New York 13202
(315) 472-1934
http://www.bluetusk.com
The Mission
Tuck into pan-American cuisine at this restaurant built into an old church within steps of the civic center. Choose a hearty stew, salad or tacos and burritos for lunch, customized to taste with fillings and homemade salsa. The dinner menu features flavors from Spain, Argentina, Mexico and the Caribbean. The Mission menu includes a special section for kids.
The Mission
304 E. Onondaga St.
Syracuse, New York 13202
(315) 475-7344
http://www.themissionrestaurant.com
Gentile's Restaurant
Make reservations in advance to get a seat at Chef Gentile's evening dinner service. Self-described as eclectic Italian cuisine, the restaurant offers lunch and dinner menus featuring both classic and creative new dishes. Challenge the chef on Wednesday nights---pick an ingredient and let him prepare a custom dish just for you.
Gentile's Restaurant
305 Burnett Ave.
Syracuse, New York 13208
(315) 474-8258
http://www.gentilesrestaurant.com
Article Written By Denise Schoonhoven
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
