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Don Cazentre is the Features & Food & Drink editor for The Post-Standard in Syracuse.

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Readers remember the frittatas at Poodles & Jim's

Posted on CNY Life on February 08, 2012, 2:00AM

Syracuse restaurant was destroyed by fire in 1975. Full story »

Split Rock Grille plans to open in Jamesville in March

Posted on CNY Life on February 08, 2012, 2:00AM

Casual American restaurant owned by Jason and Melissa Thomas, who also run Arad Evans Inn and Papa Gallo in Fayetteville. Full story »

Recipe Swap: Wintertime Tomato Soup, Butternut Caesar Salad great in cold weather

Posted on Recipe Swap Blog on February 08, 2012, 2:00AM

Chances are when you think of winter recipes, you don't think of a Caesar Salad. Full story »

Krebs owner plans to reopen landmark Skaneateles restaurant by end of summer

Posted on News from The Post-Standard on February 03, 2012, 6:00PM

The new Krebs will feature a modern farm-to-table concept, replacing its traditional fixed price, seven-course dinner. Full story »

Skaneateles' Krebs restaurant plans late summer re-opening, hires executive chef

Posted on News from The Post-Standard on February 03, 2012, 10:15AM

Restaurant, owned by Adam Weitsman, has been undergoing renovations since 2010. Full story »

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The Pot au Feu is a dinner entree.

Posted on CNY Signatures: L'Adour's Pot au Feu with Duck on February 02, 2012, 2:29PM

CNY Signatures: L'Adour's Pot au Feu with Duck

Posted on CNY Life on February 02, 2012, 4:00AM

Pot au Feu, literally translated as "pot of fire," is a traditional French peasant dish of meat and vegetables. Full story »

Fretta or frittata: Give us your take on this Central New York diner classic

Posted on CNY Life on February 01, 2012, 2:00AM

The scrambled up version may be a Central New York specialty. Full story »

CNY Brew Fest heads to New York State Fairgrounds Feb. 4 (with festival map)

Posted on CNY Life on February 01, 2012, 2:00AM

Local, national and international beers available for sampling in two sessions. Full story »

Recipe Swap: Super Bowl = Food Feast

Posted on Recipe Swap Blog on February 01, 2012, 2:00AM

Try Super Bowl Stromboli, Eli Manning's Lace Cookies or Jay Leno's Uncle Louie's Chicken Wings Marinara to please your palate. Full story »

Krebs owner plans to reopen landmark Skaneateles restaurant by end of summer

Posted on News from The Post-Standard on February 01, 2012, 1:00AM

The new Krebs will feature a modern farm-to-table concept, replacing its traditional fixed price, seven-course dinner. Full story »

Brewster Inn chefs win Iron Fork

Posted on Entertainment on January 30, 2012, 11:59AM

Proceeds from the cooking competition benefit the Rescue Mission. Full story »

Syracuse's Downtown Dining Week(s) set for Feb. 15-29

Posted on News from The Post-Standard on January 30, 2012, 11:24AM

Twenty-five restaurants offer 3 courses for $25 or less during the event. Full story »

Sunday's Bet Bet: Iron Fork Syracuse cooking competition

Posted on Entertainment on January 29, 2012, 9:00AM

Watch a competition between teams of local chefs and meet celebrity chef Anne Burrell, a Cazenovia native. Full story »

CNY Signatures: Anthony's Pasta Bar's Tuna Sardinia

Posted on CNY Life on January 26, 2012, 2:00AM

A hint of oregano lingers through the stronger flavors of the multiple ingredients of this dish. Full story »

Madison County's Good Nature Brewing Co. takes over taps at Colgate Inn

Posted on CNY Life on January 25, 2012, 2:05AM

The craft brewery has five draft beers. It opened Jan. 18. Full story »

Syracuse's Tipp Hill Cafe to close Tuesday

Posted on CNY Life on January 24, 2012, 3:16PM

Owners cite high rent; hope to reopen elsewhere in the neighborhood. Full story »

Busted water pipe temporarily closes north side soul food restaurant

Posted on CNY Life on January 24, 2012, 10:38AM

Sharon's Restaurant & Good Times Sports Bar should reopen early next week. Full story »

New summer brew fest scheduled for Syracuse's Clinton Square

Posted on News from The Post-Standard on January 19, 2012, 10:41AM

This event, promoted by Galaxy Events, is separate from the Empire Brewfest, promoted by The Results Group. Full story »

CNY Signatures: bc Restaurant's Gnocchi Truffle

Posted on CNY Life on January 19, 2012, 2:00AM

This recipe combines two of executive chef Wayne Cafariella's favorite things pasta and the technique of braising. Full story »

Find midwinter food at Baltimore Woods' Fresh Harvest Dinner

Posted on CNY Life on January 18, 2012, 8:42AM

Local farms and suppliers contribute to Sunday celebration of winter eating Full story »

Recipe Swap: Happy New Year! Chinese, many other Asians to mark start of lunar year Monday

Posted on Recipe Swap Blog on January 18, 2012, 2:00AM

To celebrate the new year, we look into the Chinese tradition of eating long beans, which look like green beans but can be a foot or more in length. It's also National Pie Day. Full story »

To clear this up: The Post-Standard is not taking sides. We are reporting what each side says. Over the course of reports spanning several days, we have quoted representatives for both Channel 9 and Verizon. We will always try to present both sides of the issue. (This particular follow-up story, by the way, only quotes a Verizon rep).

Posted on Update: WSYR Channel 9 goes off the air after failing to reach agreement with Verizon FiOS on January 12, 2012, 1:32PM