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By: Sydney Froelich When you order something like MrBeast Burger  on DoorDash, you will likely picture a real MrBeast storefront behind it.  But here in Syracuse, your food might actually be cooked inside Ruby Tuesday  or other chain restaurants, a detail many customers do not realize.  Ghost Kitchens  According to CloudKitchens , Ghost kitchens, also known as virtual kitchens, are cooking spaces that make food solely for delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and more.  Ins

By: Sydney Froelich Syracuse, NY, Downtown. Source: Creative Commons, Don-vip Syracuse, New York, is not exactly known as a foodie destination. In fact, CNYCentral  says that the city is a food desert, one where chain restaurants like McDonald's  outnumber delicious local spots.  But over time, I have learned that there are a few spots that helped me change that narrative. Ones that remind me of home, but also make me want to linger in Syracuse for a little longer.  Here are

By: Sydney Froelich I grew up as the kid who only ate five things, and the truth is…not much has changed.  My diet has always been a rotation of chicken parm, pasta, grilled cheese, French fries, and pizza. So basically every comfort food known to man.  I used to go to dinner with people and joke that I ate like a ten-year-old. But as I have gotten older, I have realized how much being a picky eater has shaped my habits.  I avoided trying new foods out of fear. Fear of textur

By: Sydney Froelich The first act of open-mic night takes the stage to sing an original. Photo by: Sydney Froelich The tables at Funk ‘n Waffles  in downtown Syracuse turn into front-row seats several nights a week.  Guitars rest against chairs, microphone cords screech as they’re plugged in, and the usual chatter of a restaurant fades into applause as a local artist takes the stage. On open-mic Sundays, a mix of students, regulars, and first-time visitors come together to di

By: Sydney Froelich Harvey's Garden at 6:59 P.M., one minute before trivia starts. Photo by: Sydney Froelich For those who are always...

By: Sydney Froelich Everyone has that one food influencer that they cannot stop watching. Since I am hopelessly in love with chicken parm...

By: Sydney Froelich Customers line up as Mario collects change and serves slices behind the counter. Photo by: Sydney Froelich Any time...

By: Sydney Froelich Photo by: Sydney Froelich. Donna Margarita Chicken Parmigiana Breaded chicken, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese...

By: Sydney Froelich Photo by Wix Journalism today looks very different from what it did just a decade ago. In the past, most people...