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Writer archives: Mary Murphy

Culture

Spice Rack : Trade off

When dining at an ethnic restaurant, it's important to approach the experience with an open mind. Unfortunately, an open mind won't make The Black Olive's… Read more »

Spice Rack: Middle of the road

Komachi Japanese RestaurantLocation: 727 S. Crouse Ave.Price: Entrées from $10.99 to $20.99 Rate: 2.5 of 4 peppersKomachi is a restaurant that falls somewhere in between… Read more »

Mission barely accomplished

The Mission RestaurantLocation: 304 E. Onondaga St.Price: Entrees from $7.29 to $19.99Rate: 2 of 4 peppersThe Mission Restaurant, in Syracuse's Columbus Circle, is one of… Read more »

Change of pace

Limp Lizard Lounge Bar & GrillLocation: 4628 Onondaga Blvd.Price: Entrées from $7.29 to $19.99Rate: 2.5 of 4 peppersConsidering the overwhelming local popularity of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que,… Read more »

That's amore

Francesca's CucinaLocation: 545 N. Salina St.Price: Entrées from $13 to $28Rate: 3 of 4 peppersWalking into Francesca's Cucina in downtown Syracuse is like walking into… Read more »

Pub Perfection

Bull and Bear PubLocation: 125 E. Water St.Price: Entrees from $7.25 to $8.95Rate: 3.5 of 4 peppersAnyone who has ever overindulged at a local watering… Read more »

Hold the cheese

Cheeburger Cheeburger Location: 5362 W. Genesee St., CamillusPrice: Entrees from $4.99 to $10Rate: 1 of 4 peppersFor a restaurant with the tagline 'Big is Better,'… Read more »

Moving meal

Sakana-Ya is a great place to bring someone you don't want to talk to. The kaiten-style dining, or sushi on a conveyor belt, means that… Read more »