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In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:32 pm
by Pearalegal
To escape the cold. Was snowing dramatically this morning, now sort of blue skies. Am listening to a law school conversation (I think) behind me.
Everyone really should visit here...after all the complaints I've heard, I actually think it's a really charming town after walking around for a few hours (can't feel my ears). Have a class visit, meeting and tour tmrw. I'm gonna be a little bored till then, but it's the only time my flights worked out (I was already traveling for work).
So if anyone has any tips...
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:37 pm
by badwithpseudonyms
Pearalegal wrote:To escape the cold. Was snowing dramatically this morning, now sort of blue skies. Am listening to a law school conversation (I think) behind me.
Everyone really should visit here...after all the complaints I've heard, I actually think it's a really charming town after walking around for a few hours (can't feel my ears). Have a class visit, meeting and tour tmrw. I'm gonna be a little bored till then, but it's the only time my flights worked out (I was already traveling for work).
So if anyone has any tips...
Collegetown Bagel was a pretty cool spot. Good asian food in downtown Ithaca. I kind of dug the bar next to the bagel place. ...It's probably a little cold to check out the 'falls. (That's why I visited in September

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Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:40 pm
by Pearalegal
Lol, I am in that bar next to the bagel place.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:43 pm
by awesomepossum
Rulloffs?
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:44 pm
by badwithpseudonyms
Pearalegal wrote:Lol, I am in that bar next to the bagel place.
Nice. Great minds and all that, I suppose. Do you dig it?
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:44 pm
by badwithpseudonyms
awesomepossum wrote:Rulloffs?
The crazy dude who killed people?
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:47 pm
by Pearalegal
awesomepossum wrote:Rulloffs?
yes. Just checked the chalkboard to make sure.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:49 pm
by awesomepossum
You should check the Nines if you have time. Awesome deep dish pizza.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:52 pm
by Pearalegal
I most certainly have time. Am planning a little food/bar crawl at his point all by myself.
And, yeah, I definitely like Rulloffs, BWPNs.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:27 pm
by Pearalegal
Till at the bar. Got hit on by a 19 year old. God I feel old and dirty.
I also feel like I'm drunk texting TLS at this point. But...aside from all the helpful suggestions I've gotten so far that were more general...any good dinner suggestions?
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:45 pm
by neimanmarxist
I visited just a couple of days ago. Did you already have your tour? Lovely, innit?
When husband and I go to Ithaca we like to visit the moosewood restaurant. But we're hippie types like that.
If the weather were nicer I'd check out a local vineyard.
Does the ithaca farmer's market run in winter too? it's amazing and worth checking out if you're there through Saturday morning.
ETA: We had some fabulous tapas in Ithaca once, at a place that's right next to a steak restaurant. I realize i'm not being very helpful.... but if you go by the tapas place and wonder if it's any good, it is

Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:53 pm
by badwithpseudonyms
Pearalegal wrote:Till at the bar. Got hit on by a 19 year old. God I feel old and dirty.
I also feel like I'm drunk texting TLS at this point. But...aside from all the helpful suggestions I've gotten so far that were more general...any good dinner suggestions?
I think we should start a thread for drunk texting TLS. It would be worth paying the contract on an internet phone for.
Good for the 19 year old for giving it a shot.

Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:59 pm
by examplepdf
stella's used to have 1/2 price burgers from 4-6pm... it's on college ave, can't miss it.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:02 pm
by neskerdoo
The tapas place is Just a Taste, on Aurora (The commons). If you get there and they are too busy or you aren't excited about it, then you will be surrounded by other options...
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:05 pm
by James Bond
here's to this thread turning into textsfromlastnight
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:13 pm
by 06072010
The fucking Haunt, dude!
http://www.thehaunt.com/
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:16 pm
by champagnepopbottles
Go on a winery tour.
Some of them make their own chocolate.
Can't remember which I did, which should tell you it was a blast.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:20 pm
by thesealocust
edit: never mind
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:21 pm
by 06072010
thesealocust wrote:lol @ the haunt. We used to go there once a year with a big group of freshmen and it was... special.
My main advice about Ithaca is to not mistake how enjoyable it may be for a day or two with how god-fucking-awful it is to live there year round. Your mileage may of course vary, but... *shudder*
Back up off the Haunt meng, it's FANTASTIC.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:27 pm
by kn6542
thesealocust wrote:lol @ the haunt. We used to go there once a year with a big group of freshmen and it was... special.
My main advice about Ithaca is to not mistake how enjoyable it may be for a day or two with how god-fucking-awful it is to live there year round. Your mileage may of course vary, but... *shudder*
Most law students don't live in Ithaca year-round, since they have jobs and shit, so I'm not sure how relevant your point is.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:28 pm
by jakamajiga
If you like pad thai, go to Asian Noodle House for dinner. It's on Dryen Road, a few doors up the hill from Collegetown Pizza, which is at the corner of College Ave. and Dryden Rd.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:39 pm
by neskerdoo
jakamajiga wrote:If you like pad thai, go to Asian Noodle House for dinner. It's on Dryen Road, a few doors up the hill from Collegetown Pizza, which is at the corner of College Ave. and Dryden Rd.
this is good and costs about 7.50 to boot
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:40 pm
by vanwinkle
Pearalegal wrote:To escape the cold. Was snowing dramatically this morning, now sort of blue skies. Am listening to a law school conversation (I think) behind me.
This is why I could never ever live there for any real length of time. I got snowed in here in VA for only a couple days and wanted to /killself by the time the roads were clear again.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:43 pm
by The Dan
neimanmarxist wrote:Does the ithaca farmer's market run in winter too? it's amazing and worth checking out if you're there through Saturday morning.

It's open from April to December. So right now it's closed, unfortunately.
Dino's is a good place to go on Thursday nights. 25 cent wings.
Re: In a Bar in Ithaca
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:46 pm
by weaselology
Pearalegal wrote:Till at the bar. Got hit on by a 19 year old. God I feel old and dirty.
I also feel like I'm drunk texting TLS at this point. But...aside from all the helpful suggestions I've gotten so far that were more general...any good dinner suggestions?
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