Spiedie and Rib Pit
Binghamton is famous in the food world for a creation called the Spiedie. Otsiningo Park even hosts a yearly spiedie festival in honor of this culinary creation. The Spiedie and Rib Pit restaurant offers the perfect opportunity to try this dish, which consists of either pork or chicken cubes marinated in a special sauce loaded onto an Italian roll. Several variations are available, including the Bleu Cheese Chicken Spiedie, the Greek Style Spiedie and the Buffalo Style Chicken Spiedie. A variety of other items appear on the menu, such as BBQ baby back ribs, hamburgers, submarine sandwiches and hot dogs. Sides include garden salad, macaroni salad, pasta salad, onion rings and coleslaw.
Spiedie and Rib Pit
1268 Upper Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 722-7628
spiedieandribpit.com
Little Venice Restaurant
After a day spent on one of the local rivers, refuel with a classic Italian meal from Little Venice. Serving food since 1946, the casual yet elegant atmosphere includes over 150 original paintings on the walls. Italian classics such as eggplant parmigiana, chicken cacciatore, veal marsala and manicotti are included on the menu. An extensive seafood selection is offered, which includes broiled lobster tail, halibut steak, white fish and scallops. Pizza is also a popular choice here, with toppings ranging from the ordinary--black olives, mushrooms and pepperoni; to the more exotic--Italian sausage, fresh garlic and eggplant. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Little Venice Restaurant
111 Chenango St.
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 724-2513
littlevenicerestaurant.com
House of Reardon
For a taste of Binghamton history, consider dining at House of Reardon, Broome County's oldest Irish bar. In operation since 1922, the restaurant has had a large selection of sandwiches and wraps in addition to more traditional bar fare. Selections include a roast beef club, teriyaki pork, BLT and grilled cheese sandwiches. Bar favorites including pizza, buffalo wings, chicken fingers and cheese sticks are also available. The restaurant also runs a catering service that boasts an extensive menu. Free wireless Internet is available to dining patrons as well.
House of Reardon
25 Grant Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 722-9674
houseofreardon.com
