Out of Town Eats: Johnson City - The Village Diner

While in the Binghamton area, I had a incredible breakfast at The Village Diner. Don't let the outside deceive you because this little restaurant is a culinary powerhouse. They make the classics, and they do them right.

                                 

The pumpkin pancakes are awesome. With such an intense pumpkin flavor, you can taste Autumn is just around the corner. 

The french toast breakfast sandwich is another great option. The sweet syrup and toast with the savory eggs and ham was a delicious combination.

Lastly, we ordered the very special chicken and waffles. This exclusive item is no longer on the menu, but we were lucky enough to see someone else order it. I could not tell you why this was removed from the menu because this dish was the star of the meal, (and as the half eaten picture shows, it was so good it was nearly gone by the time I took my camera out.). I highly recommend ordering the chicken and waffles, and make sure you drown it in syrup and hot sauce!

There is no doubt about it - The Village Diner is a must-dine restaurant for a true breakfast lover. Happy eating!

-Mike

Out of Town Eats: Ithaca - Cornell Dairy Bar

On a recent trip to Ithaca, I stopped by Cornell Dairy Bar. I love this ice cream shop for the amount of care put into the product. From cow to container, the ice cream is entirely made locally. As a bonus for students, the Cornell Dairy Bar is located within Cornell University at Stocking Hall. 

The ice cream is super creamy and very flavorful. My favorite flavor is the Sweet CORNell, which is a corn based ice cream with salted caramel swirled throughout.

If you are in the area, definitely give the Cornell Dairy Bar a try!

-Mike