High-class brunch for diner prices
The Oswego Tea Company, located on East First Street, is a cozy breakfast nook that offers up more than just scrambled eggs and flapjacks. From the second a customer walks in, they are surrounded by a rustic, homey atmosphere and…
Save room for dessert at Port City Cafe
For me, a perfect night on the town involves going out and getting something to eat with friends. That is exactly why a few of my friends and I decided to brave the conditions of a dark rainy night to…
Canale’s perfect for local, classic Italian meal
When you first walk in to Canale’s, the restaurant on West Utica Street has the feel of your grandma’s house. Although the wallpaper and decorations could use some remodeling, it creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere that is family-friendly. Things at…
Maria’s Family Restaurant provides customers choices, value
I was wandering around the streets of Oswego with my friend Morgan when by some form of dumb luck we stumbled upon Maria’s Family Restaurant on West Second Street. It had been four hours since our last meal, and our hunger…
The Press Box impresses with its burgers, quick service
Before going to The Press Box I had heard many good reviews from other students and friends, which made me eager and excited to try and review the restaurant. From the moment I walked in the door, I was impressed. On…
The best sandwiches in Oswego
Throughout my time at Oswego State, the common word on the street has been that there are not many places to enjoy decent food. I was a believer of this perception until the first semester of my senior year. To…
Classic Oswego breakfast at Wade’s Diner
Wade’s Diner is a true fixture of the Oswego community and history.The breakfast stop has been around since the late 1930s, and can be found in an old Pullman train car. Wade’s offers a quick a breakfast that provides bang for…
Bistro 197 serves perfect sized meals in cozy environment
You may not be on the streets of New York City, but in the small city of Oswego, Bistro 197 provides the elegant dining experience of a classy city restaurant. The atmosphere is casual, making it appealing to a wide…
1881 serves prime steak
1881 Steakhouse closed on Nov. 12, 2013 I watch the sun finally submerge beneath the Lake Ontario skyline and a weight feels like it has been lifted off of me. At the appointed moment, at exactly 7:56 p.m., I lunge…
Closing Loop for season
Ask any local and they will tell you half the fun of eating at Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In is basking in the late-summer sun as it sinks into Lake Ontario. So of course we visit on a Monday, after sunset, in…
