Celebrating new ideas, new businesses, and the people building them. “What do you want for dinner?” The usual response? “I don’t know. What do you want?” Repeat the same question six more times, open the fridge, close the fridge, and somehow end up making a silent, defeated turn into the same drive-thru. Or ordering the…
Get hungry, Oneida County! Restaurant Week is here from July 13–24, and it’s your chance to discover bold flavors, support local favorites, and indulge in special prix-fixe menus at over 50 participating restaurants. From classic Italian at Portofino to Latin fusion at EcuaMex and El Jarocho, our region’s food scene is on full display. Whether you’re craving Greek, BBQ, or a good old-fashioned pub dinner, there’s something for every appetite. This week-long event celebrates our diverse culinary culture—and you’re invited to the table.
Join the Village of Cooperstown for the Annual Community Harvest Potluck Supper, where neighbors and newcomers gather around a 300-foot table on Main Street to share food, stories, and laughter. This cherished Upstate NY tradition celebrates local flavors, connection, and the welcoming spirit of small-town living.
Discover the vibrant food scene in Upstate New York! Explore Herkimer, Oneida, and Otsego Counties, where farm-fresh ingredients, iconic local dishes, and diverse international cuisines make every meal unforgettable. Find a complete listing of restaurants, cafés, and pubs at WhatsUpstateNY.com.
Hut Number 22 Where Grandmothers Share Stories and Sell Seasonings “Refugee grandmothers, most American citizens now, from Bhutan worked hard to ensure their families stayed together and survived in refugee camps. Men had to leave home to find labour jobs far from the camp and their families. Grandmothers stepped up. Moving to the United States…
For Coleman and Heather Covington, life in Otsego County is pretty sweet. As the owners of Five Kids Bakehouse, a bakery and cafe in Gilbertsville, their breads, pastries, and coffee fuel the local community. What started with selling Heather’s homemade baked goods from their front porch grew to a retail location in June 2021, thanks…
https://youtu.be/DgpimYvkF9I Hear how Hanka enjoys slowing down for a cup of coffee at a delicious Bosnian Cafe, Yummilicious Cafe & Bakery, located at 1600 Rutger Street in Utica, NY.
Hear how Sharrone and Anna Sofer started a business on $20,000 and a prayer! Visit them at The Compound, 106 Genesee Street in Utica, NY for delicious grilled cheeses, burgers, baked potatoes, gifts and more!
Fall Festival Weekends (Sauquoit) What: Hosted by Lincoln Davies Building Supply, this event has plenty of activities for all ages. There is a corn maze, hayrides, food, bounce house and live music on select weekends. Oneida Lake Chicken Wing Run (Sylvan Beach) What: The weekend includes an optional raft off 3 Mile Bay, chicken wing lunch at…
Sure – Utica is famous for our Italian cuisine, chicken riggies and greens, but what might be lesser known is just how diverse the landscape of food is in our city. It’s become a melting pot of immigrants, refugees and transplants from all over the world and everyone has brought their unique style of food…