Have you ever thought about what it means to drink seasonally? That’s when your beverage choice directly relates to the time of year. Pumpkin ale in the fall feels right. Just like a big, bold Imperial stout tastes perfect in the dead of a brutal Syracuse winter.

Seasonal drinks and dishes are a highlight of summer, but too many hamburgers, ice cream cones and cocktails can have a disastrous effect on your diet and your waistline. Fortunately, keeping your body bathing-suit ready doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste or variety.

Summer fare calls for a companion wine that’s clean, crisp and food-friendly, and that’s Italian Pinot Grigio.

John Freightenburgh’s gourmet pizza is terrific, but it’s his restaurant that’s really unique. A wood-fired oven imported from Italy rolls to yard parties, festivals and picnics all over Central New York in the back of a seven-ton truck called the Pizza Rig.

Syracuse Grows supports community gardening so neighbors can share in the bounty

Clark’s tapped its final keg last September after 18 years of operation. The bar was closed in order to make room for the expansion of the Landmark Theatre. Several ales that were regulars at Clark’s will appear on the tour, including Rouge’s Black IPA.

Clark’s tapped its final keg last September after 18 years of operation. The bar was closed in order to make room for the expansion of the Landmark Theatre. Several ales that were regulars at Clark’s will appear on the tour, including Rouge’s Black IPA.

Think your taste buds have outgrown the grilled cheese sandwich? Think again. This childhood favorite has evolved into something quite sophisticated. Cheese expert and James Beard award-winner Laura Werlin recently released her second book dedicated to the ultimate comfort food sandwich.

No longer reserved for cucumbers, pickling has gone international