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One Bean To Rule Them All: Syracuse edition
By Dianna Bell
December 10, 2014 - 11:19pm
With three coffee roasters in Syracuse, it can be hard to decide where to get a caffeine fix. Here's a break down of what to expect at each.

Syracuse has three coffee roasters vying for the attention of caffeine addicts across the region, but who serves the best cup?

Freedom of Espresso has four locations sprinkled throughout Syracuse, Liverpool and Fayetteville. The Fayetteville shop, 128 W. Genesee St., is their home base and roasting facility. The pumpkin latte from Freedom was well balanced—I could taste the espresso while still having that hint of sweet. However, the milk was not steamed properly.

Smock’s Annual Sip and Shop brings holiday cheer and philanthropy to Syracuse
By Daisy Becerra
December 3, 2013 - 7:05pm
With the holiday season in full effect, one local company spreads the joy with an event this week that raises awareness for a greater cause.

For the savvy shopper looking to amp their gift-wrapping game, Smock — Syracuse’s environmentally-minded letterpress — will be holding their 2nd Annual Sip and Shop event on Dec. 4 and 5. 

Neighborhood Guide: Westcott
By Antoinette Siu
September 15, 2013 - 2:27pm
Get to know Syracuse, one neighborhood at a time. Up first: Westcott; from pretty parks to several restaurants to organized bike rides, there is plenty to eat, drink, see, do and shop when you tour through Syracuse's "hipster-ville."

EAT + DRINK

When it comes to food in the Westcott area, vegetarians and vegans have nothing to worry about. On Westcott Street alone, you can pretty much eat your way from breakfast to late night bites.