The Chef & The Cook - Dualing Menus with Choices for Every Palate

The running joke with my friends is that I rarely leave my ten mile radius on my off time. A trip to Baldwinsville seems so far away (it really isn’t), but we ventured outside our little bubble to visit our friends at The Chef & The Cook on a date night. Chris interviewed Deanna Germano on Episode 5 of WeEatCNY: The Podcast while the restaurant was still in its construction stage. Actually, we ended up sitting at the very table where the conversation took place! It’s wonderful to see how far Deanna and her partners Mark Germano and Jason Jessmore have come in just a few months.

Restaurant Visit, Date NightKatharine JohnsonSeptember 10, 2018oyster, champagne, greens, duck, wings, lobster, local, poke, rissoto, gnudi, ribeye, steak, beef

XO Taco - Hugs and Kisses for Your Taste Buds

One of my new greatest enjoyments is seeing an influx of new restaurant openings in the Greater Syracuse area. Not one to want to get into a rut of going to the same places over and over again, as we have been often accused of doing, the opportunity to see the excitement of patrons trying new ideas from chefs and restaurateurs really makes me happy. The nervous buzz from the wait staff and passion from the owners checking in with every guest, adds to the excitement of the guests. On Thursday night, we were able to be those excited guests.

Local Spots, Restaurant VisitChris JohnsonSeptember 7, 2018XO Tacotacos, hot sauce, chicken, beef, shrimp, vegetables, fish

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