The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/ithaca-restaurants/)
“One Ring’s future is sincerely up to the creativity, interest, and skill set of whoever ends up taking on the business next,” store founder Amy Cohen said. One Ring Donuts closed in April due to unexpected circumstances, and plans to reopen under new ownership.
Finally opening to the public after months of planning and construction, Ithaca Beer Co. is offering its famous beers and menu items in its new satellite location in Collegetown’s Student Agencies Building.
This February, Lev Kitchen — a Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant run by two Cornell Hotel School alumni — will open in the Ithaca Commons.
From stocking up on popular food items to increasing staff, many local Ithaca eateries have begun preparations for Super Bowl celebrations ahead of Sunday.
Trivia nights pop up in restaurant locations across Collegetown, providing Cornell students and locals alike with opportunities to test their knowledge and enjoy a night of fun.
Under new owner Kevin Sullivan, Purity Ice Cream Shop has implemented new menu options including burgers and fries while offering its usual renowned ice cream treats.
Every Cornellian is familiar with at least one of the Collegetown restaurants owned and operated by Kevin Sullivan: Jack’s, Luna’s, Pronto, Ithaca Ghost Kitchen and Loco. While all of these Collegetown restaurants are unique, most share two key similarities: consistently decent food and consistently substandard customer service. While I have never visited Loco, I have ordered from every other restaurant owned by Kevin Sullivan. My typical experience often involves abnormally long wait times and order mix-ups. Each time I have ordered takeout from Luna’s or Jack’s, I arrive when the ordering app says my food is ready only to find an additional wait at the restaurant.
Despite COVID risks and winter weather restrictions, Ithaca restaurants work hard to keep business going by introducing new dining and safety measures.
As the cold weather approaches, Ithaca’s restaurants will soon be faced with the struggle of maintaining their services open while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines, such as outdoor dining.