Drive In and Stay a While

A guilty pleasure everyone can agree on: The loaded twisters for breakfast ($6.29) at Mimi’s Drive-In in Fulton.

Drive In and Stay a While

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 14, 2020
Post category:Dining Out Special Features

Mimi’s puts the “full” in Fulton By Christopher Malone I’ve been on a diner kick, which made choosing Mimi’s Drive-In in Fulton an easy first-choice when narrowing down the restaurants…

Sea food platter plus a variety of food found at Skip’s Fish Fry in Oswego.

Not Skipping on Tradition

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:October 14, 2020
Post category:Dining Out Special Features

Oswego fish fry sizzles By Christopher Malone Skip’s Fish Fry, located at 42 W. 2nd St. in Oswego, seems to be on an island of its own. When looking at…

Mozzarella moons at Kyle’s Wigwam in Sandy Pond.

Kyle’s Wigwam

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:August 10, 2020
Post category:Dining Out Special Features

Restaurant on the shores of Sandy Pond in Pulaski offers good food with a view By Christopher Malone Looking to finally take your step out into the world and enjoy…

Fried ravioli at Canale’s: Lightly breaded and seasoned ravioli did not survive as leftovers.

Canale’s Carnival of Food

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:June 24, 2020
Post category:Dining Out Special Features

Oswego can’t fail with Italian food — it’s on par with Syracuse, Utica By Christopher Malone When it comes to Central New York Italian cuisine, Oswego holds its own with…

The light, golden-colored pancakes had a light crisp around the edge. The bacon was not too crispy, not too flimsy, but just right.

Comfort Cuisine Cruise-In

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:April 6, 2020
Post category:Dining Out Special Features

Grist Mill country-style staples off the grill By Christopher Malone Full disclosure — I was headed to a different location to accomplish this edition’s restaurant review. Perhaps the appeal of…

Fillet with asiago cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy on the side ($18.99).

Tavern on the Lock

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:February 15, 2020
Post category:Dining Out Special Features

Lock, stock, and many warm plates at this Fulton restaurant By Christopher Malone There is something warm about a winter’s walk down to Tavern on the Lock in Fulton. After…

Façade of Nora’s in downtown Oswego.

New Kid Down the Block

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 14, 2019
Post category:Dining Out Special Features

Nora’s in Oswego offers no-nonsense feel-good food By Christopher Malone Nora’s in Oswego is all about simplicity. Its black-and-white logo with a spoon, knife and a fork appears above the…

Bridie platter ($10.95): Artichoke hearts, dipping oil, tomatoes, provolone cheese, and slices of rye pumpernickel bread baked crostini style. With a couple of tomato and provolone slices, plus an artichoke heart — the combination is great.

Lombardo’s Bridie Manor

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:October 21, 2019
Post category:Dining Out Special Features

A restaurant where dinner is served with a view By Christopher Malone Lombardo’s Bridie Manor, located at 1830 Bridie Square, is unmistakable while crossing the East Utica Street bridge in…

The prosciutto and arugula pizza balances Italian meat and flavorful greens, topped with a balsamic glaze.

Mama Gina’s Ristorante

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:March 16, 2019
Post category:Dining Out Special Features

Recently-renovated Fulton restaurant now offers wood-fired pizza By Christopher Malone Mama Gina’s Ristorante & Pizzeria was established in Fulton in 1982. Although I’ve lived outside Oswego County my whole life…