The Curd Nerd: Syracuse’s Cheesy Hidden Jem

By Daisy Polowetzky, Photo By Dana Ward (Unsplash) Did someone say cheese? Located in Syracuse’s homey Eastwood neighborhood is The Curd Nerd, a specialty cheese and charcuterie store founded by microbiologist-turned-cheesemonger, Sarah Simiele. The Queens native founded the small business in 2022, after her now-husband, Matt Simele, got a job in Syracuse as an engineer in 2020.  Matt handled the shop’s paperwork and finances and … Continue reading The Curd Nerd: Syracuse’s Cheesy Hidden Jem

Try The Cake Bar’s unique boba flight at Salt City Market

Calling all boba lovers! Run, don’t walk to the Cake Bar. By Andie Vigliotti Over the past few years, arguably no drink has gained more popularity among Gen Z than boba tea, also commonly known as bubble tea. The versatile drink originated in Taiwan in the 1980’s and spread to the West Coast of the U.S. due to the large Taiwanese population that settled there. … Continue reading Try The Cake Bar’s unique boba flight at Salt City Market

Syracuse’s vegan seasonal menu

Your favorite local vegan finds By Maddie Rhodes Tis’ the season of crunchy leaves and everything pumpkin. While you’re adding all things fall to your October appetite, don’t forget these seasonal vegan meals to your menu. The A.B.C. Burger at Strong Hearts $15 Strong Hearts’ seasonal menu never fails! They recently started serving the A.B.C. Burger which has a beyond burger, apples, tempeh as bacon, … Continue reading Syracuse’s vegan seasonal menu