Chus On Chow

Chus On Chow

A Pair of Enthusiastic Foodies in Syracuse, NY

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We are David and Lonnie Chu, food enthusiasts who live in Syracuse, NY, but who will travel in search of good food, good coffee and interesting restaurants. We each have other blogs (Assonance and Walkable Eastwood) but we’ve found ourselves writing so often about food that we thought we’d create a dedicated food blog.

While we end up dining and therefore reporting most often on good eats in the Syracuse area, we will keep you informed of what we find anywhere we go, primarily in upstate New York. This area is beginning to see something of a renaissance after years of decline, with many interesting projects popping up all over the place.  One of particular interest is the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, with its 234 municipalities linked by the Erie, Champlain, Cayuga-Seneca, and Oswego Canals and Cayuga and Seneca Lakes.  We figure there’s at least one dining adventure awaiting us in each town.

We look forward to learning from you, too! We welcome comments and hope to be directed to a few great meals in the process.  Bon appetit! ¡Buen provecho! Enjoy!

Taken at a bench on a street in Philadelphia, the spot where we ate Christmas dinner (prosciutto sandwiches) in 2008

Taken at a bench on a street in Philadelphia, the spot where we ate Christmas dinner (prosciutto sandwiches) in 2008

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  • Patrick:

    Another hidden gem you might want to check out is The Kind Coffee Company on West Fayette Street(800 block). I can’t start the day without a cup. It is not the fanciest place, but Doug Nicolaisen (and his dog, Koro) roast the coffee the same day. Monday’s roast is light and it gets darker as the week progresses.

    Reply June 22, 2010 at 12:33 pm
  • Amelia Nigro:

    Our favorite place is Gentile’s on Burnet Ave. Kevin has a knack for the eclectic palate. His sauces are always amazing and he gives a generous amount of veggies & starch with the entree. The most unique part is the dipping “sauce” with warm bread. He uses true extra virgin olive oil, a swirl of balsamic reduction and a pate-like swirl of white beans & gorgonzola. It’s a cozy atmosphere with friendly & timely service.

    Reply November 3, 2010 at 11:30 pm
  • Kathleen Morse:

    Last night we tried our umpteenth try at Tomato Pie in Syracuse. We didn’t have high hopes until I ordered the pie and the wonderful man on the phone said (paraphrase) You’re gonna love my tomato pie, and when he lovingly described how the sauce was made my hopes soared. Lo and behold, through the door comes the best Tomato Pie I have ever had. If you haven’t had NY Gianni’s Tomato Pie, you are in for a great experience and if you’ve never had a Tomato Pie, this is the one to start with. I come from a family of great cooks and I’ve had the Tomato Pie in the best places in The City (NY) and I swear to you, none has compared to NY Gianni’s Bronx Style Pizza at 1428 Burnet Ave. 315 425-7770. No matter where you live, the Pie is worth the drive! Kathleen Morse, Ginny Russell

    Reply January 26, 2012 at 4:11 pm
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