Ithaca has more restaurants per capita than New York City so finding a great meal in town is always a pleasure. Here’s a taste of the dining deals offered during Winter Recess. Bring your "VIT Pass" or Winter Recess Coupon to qualify. Check back soon for the full menu. Applebee's Ithaca 2300 N. Triphammer Rd. (near Pyramid Mall), (607) 257-6200 Winter Recess Deal: Free Dessert Shooter with the purchase of an entrée with Winter Recess coupon. Valid only at the Ithaca, N.Y. location, not valid with any other offer or promotion. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is an attractive, friendly, neighborhood establishment featuring moderately priced, high-quality food and beverage items, table service and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages. Applebee's truly is, "Eatin' good in the neighborhood." The Aurora Inn 391 Main Street, Aurora, N.Y., (315) 364-8815 http://www.aurora-inn.com Winter Recess Deal: 25% off of dinner or lunch (including food and beverages) when you present your VIT pass during Winter Recess. Maximum party size: 4 guests. Reservations recommended. Exquisite lake views. Spectacular sunsets. Classic American Country Fare. The Aurora Inn features luxury accommodations, dining and events in a recently renovated historic inn. Enjoy a hearty meal by the fire in the winter or a fresh summer meal on our veranda overlooking the sparkling lake. Located on the east shore of Cayuga Lake in the picturesque Village of Aurora, near famed pottery maker Mackenzie-Childs, King Ferry and Long Point wineries and Wells College. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday and for brunch on Sunday. Visit www.aurora-inn.com for menus, hours and information. Benchwarmer's Sports Bar & Restaurant 137 The Commons, (607) 277-7539 http://www.benchwarmersdowntownithaca.com Winter Recess Deal: Show your VIT Pass Monday, February 18th – Friday, February 22nd and receive 10% off your entire purchase. Big Food! Your classic sports bar and restaurant located in the heart of The Commons. Buffalo wings, burgers, salads and sandwiches... come ready to try something new. The Boatyard Grill 525 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca (607) 256-2628 http://www.BoatyardGrill.com/ Winter Recess Deal: Bring your VIT Pass for one free appetizer with the purchase of two dinners (two per table max, please). Kids eat free Monday. Whether for lunch, dinner or a quick bite before a night on the town, you'll love The Boatyard Grill. Located at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake just a mile from the Commons, The Boatyard is a casual restaurant with high quality service, an innovative menu and a comfortable atmosphere. Relax in the comfort of our nautical themes, catch a show at the bar on our 50" HD TV or enjoy the view overlooking the lake. You’ll discover a wide variety of menu items including entrée salads, filet mignon, blackened tuna or mouthwatering sandwiches at reasonable prices. And for convenience, all The Boatyard favorites are available for take out. Brötchen 128 E. State St., (607) 277-9650 Winter Recess Deal: Show your VIT Pass and receive 10% off your entire purchase. When he opened Brötchen this past November, Michael Horzing was delighted to be welcomed by a large international community. Many people have said that this European-style coffee house serving delicious coffees, baked goods, and daily lunch specials has filled a niche on The Commons. Horzing states, "After so many years away from Europe and away from the restaurant business, opening a coffee house inspired by the Viennese Kaffeehaus was, in a way, like coming home again. And, the work involved in owning and operating a coffee house that serves authentic Austrian and German food and European baked goods is a labor of love." Elizabeth Restaurant at The John Joseph Inn 813 Rt. 34, (607) 533-0097 http://www.jjande.com/ Winter Recess Deal: Purchase 2 Price Fix dinners and receive a FREE bottle of Champagne with your Winter Recess Coupon. Reservations Requested. Elizabeth Restaurant boasts world class cuisine featuring Modern American Comfort Food in an atmosphere of casual elegance. Housed in a renovated barn that was built in the early 1800s, the restaurant is wrapped in dark woods and steeped in rustic charm. Truly, a remarkable experience! Owners John and Elizabeth Hamilton have traveled the country opening and consulting for many top restaurants. Graduates of the famed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., John and Elizabeth bring their passion and experience to every plate. Elizabeth Restaurant at the John Joseph Inn is located minutes from downtown Ithaca on the East Shore of Cayuga Lake. Please call for reservations and directions. Felicia's Atomic Lounge 508 West State St., Ithaca, (607) 273-2219 www.AtomicLoungeIthaca.com Winter Recess Deal: Buy a flatbread & drink and get a second drink free with VIT Pass. For a light bite and fabulously creative cocktails, Felicia's Atomic Lounge is a must. In an urbane world where "hip" is a tired euphemism for "humorless," Felicia's breaks the mold. It's inviting, intimate, frisky and fun—proving that a trendy club can be cool without being cold. Felicia's flatbread pizzas are delicious and affordable. Try fig tapanade with goat cheese; apples & toasted walnuts with cheddar and feta; roasted potatoes with red peppers, garlic & cheddar; vegan with artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes, or house-made basil pesto with sundried tomatoes and feta—each only $7. For info: info@atomicloungeithaca.com. Garcia's 344 Elmira Rd. (Rt. 13 South), Ithaca, (607) 277-3600 Winter Recess Deal: Buy one combo and two drinks, get one combo free with Winter Recess coupon. Garcia's offers warm hospitality and mouth-watering Mexican cuisine. Bring your family and friends, pull up a chair, indulge in a tasty Margarita and relax. No matter what the occasion or your appetite demands, the friendly staff at Garcia's Mexican Restaurant won't let you leave without a smile on your face. The menu features classic favorites and modern adaptations to the delicious Mexican culinary tradition. Gimme! Coffee Four local espresso bar locations including 430 N. Cayuga St, Ithaca, (607) 277-8393 Winter Recess Deal: Buy one coffee drink, get the second free (equal or lesser value) with VIT Pass and Winter Recess Coupon Food & Wine magazine says Gimme! is "one of the 10 best coffee bars in the U.S." The New York Times says Gimme! has "an obsession with each detail of the journey, from the farm to the cup." Since 2000, Gimme! has been Ithaca's favorite coffee stop. Now with seven locations here and in NYC, Gimme! is on a mission to support the advancement of espresso as a social movement—a utopian worldview that includes peace on earth and fine coffee in every town in America. www.gimmecoffee.com Gino's Pizza 106 N. Aurora St., (607) 277-2777 Winter Recess Deal: Show your VIT Pass and receive 10% off your entire purchase. Gino's NY Pizza… one of the best pizza places around. Located in the Commons. Great Deals. Hal's Delicatessen & Sandwich Shoppe 115 N. Aurora St., (607) 273-7765 Winter Recess Deal: Receive a free soda, tea or coffee with any lunch with your Winter Recess Coupon. Hal's is open for full breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will deliver to your hotel or motel. We serve delicious Hebrew national Deli style food like knishes, mini potato pancakes and salads. Ithaca Bakery/Collegetown Bagels Five locations including 400 N. Meadow St., Ithaca, (607) 273-7110 www.collegetownbagels.com Winter Recess Deal: Buy one specialty sandwich, get one of equal or lesser value free with Winter Recess coupon. Ithaca Bakery/Collegetown Bagels is the outstanding deli-café of the Finger Lakes. Magnificent rustic bread, international cheeses, countless innovative sandwiches, homemade soups and salads, excellent pastry, great snacks, awesome bagels. Five different stores. Joe's Restaurant www.joesithaca.com Winter Recess Deal: Free appetizer with every two entrées. An Ithaca landmark for decades, Joe’s offers a wide variety of authentic Italian dishes along with American favorites in a warm, casual setting. Enjoy vintage photos from the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's while sipping specialty martinis. With the classic voices of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett singing in the background, you'll swear you're dining in a delicious bygone era. Juna’s Cafe 146 The Commons, Ithaca, (607) 256-4292 www.junascafe.com Winter Recess Deal: Buy one coffee, tea, mocha latte, ice cream shake or Italian soda and get one free with VIT Pass. (Equal or lesser value, excludes bottled drinks.) Located in the heart of downtown Ithaca, Juna's Café is a local favorite for breakfast, lunch, coffee and desserts. Warm, inviting, casual and comfortable, a visit to downtown Ithaca is incomplete without a tasty stop at Juna's. Madeline's Restaurant 215 E. State St., The Commons, (607) 277-2253 http://www.madelines-restaurant.com Winter Recess Deal: Show your VIT Pass and receive 10% off your entire purchase (limit one per table). Serving Euro-Asian Cuisine and specializing in home made desserts. Over 18 dessert choices nightly! Maxie's Supper Club 635 W. State St., Ithaca, (607) 272-4136 www.Maxies.com Winter Recess Deal: Buy-one-get-one-free entrée (max $15) Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar is an authentic New Orleans gem in a surprising New York location. Maxie's all about fresh fish and oysters and truly traditional New Orleans food. The menu is Southern-inspired and highly addictive—it's comfort cooking of the highest quality. Be sure to check out the blackboard specials for creative nightly menu items, along with fresh shucked oysters and clams. If you like spice, music and great drinks, Maxie's is for you. Moosewood Restaurant 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, (607) 273-9610 http://www.moosewoodrestaurant.com/index.html Winter Recess Deal: 15% off With an emphasis on healthful natural foods cuisine, Moosewood Restaurant is a driving force in the world of creative vegetarian cooking. Famous for its bestselling cookbooks and acclaimed by Bon Appetit magazine as one of the thirteen most influential restaurants of the 20th Century, Moosewood has operated to rave reviews for 33 years. Find out why with a lunch or dinner visit to this Ithaca landmark. Napoli Pizzeria 401 E. State St., The Gateway Center, (607) 272-3232 Winter Recess Deal: Show your VIT Pass and receive 25% off your entire purchase. Family owned and operated for over 32 years. Known for the best overall wings for 18 out of 20 years. The Nines 311 College Ave., Ithaca, (607) 272-1888 www.TheNinesIthacany.com Winter Recess Deal: Complimentary Garlic Torpedo with the purchase of any pizza or $2 off any pizza Collegetown's home of award-winning deep dish pizza and live music. The Nines is an Ithaca institution famous for pizza, homemade soup and bread baked fresh in our kitchen. Delicious appetizers include wings, nachos, corn nuggets and more. And don't miss the fabulous burgers and sandwiches. Olivia 381 Pine Tree Rd., Ithaca, (607) 272-1020 http://www.kitchenandcocktail.com/olivia Winter Recess Deal: Free glass of NYS red or white wine, champagne or NYS beer with the purchase of any food. Olivia Restaurant and Bar creates fresh opportunities for dining and socializing in Ithaca. Set in a beautifully remodeled historic train depot once owned by Cornell University founder Ezra Cornell, Olivia is at once spacious and intimate, contemporary and classic, offering a sophisticated but comfortable experience to be shared with your favorite accomplices. The Olivia menu features top-quality meat and fish, gourmet sandwiches, burgers, pasta, eclectic bar snacks and appetizers. Olivia's bar and lounge, O Bar, serves fruit-infused cocktails with all natural flavors, and offers the region's largest list of sparkling wines by the glass. Come see what the buzz is about. Purity Ice Cream 700 Cascadilla St. (at Rt. 13), Ithaca, (607) 272-1545 www.PurityIcecream.com Winter Recess Deal: Get a free Espresso/Coffee Drink with any Ice Cream or Dessert purchase! Ithaca's old fashioned ice cream soda fountain, serving Ithacans for 70 years! Ithaca is the home of the ice cream sundae, and Purity is Ithaca's favorite ice cream. Along with homemade sundaes, cones and shakes, try Purity's delicious selection of specialty chocolates, espresso drinks, ice cream cakes and mouth watering pastries. Open daily, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., open late Friday and Saturday. Come visit Purity Ice Cream where "Cool Things Happen." Simeon's on the Commons 224 E. State St., (607) 272-2212 Winter Recess Deal: Receive a free glass of wine with your Winter Recess Coupon. One of Ithaca's most popular gathering spots is now under new ownership. Simeon's serves exceptional American Bistro Cuisine inspired by the seasonal bounty of the Finger Lakes region. The Simeon's tradition of welcoming guests in a warm turn of the century setting for over 25 years is now merged with unparalleled flavor, value & service. Smart Monkey Cafe 335 Elmira Road, (607) 273-1455 smartmonkeycafe.googlepages.com/index.html Winter Recess Deal: Show your VIT Pass and receive 15% off one dinner entree with the purchase of a second one at full price. Smart Monkey Café loves teachers! Offering the finest in organic cuisine. Grab a sandwich for lunch...or create a delicious evening with one of our French/American entrees. Live music every weekend. Conveniently located next to the Hampton Inn on Rt 13. Stella's 403 College Ave., Ithaca, (607) 277-1490 www.kitchenandcocktail.com/stellas Winter Recess Deal: Free appetizer with the purchase of any burger, entree, large salad or sandwich. The home of casual swank, Stella's is a bar that lives for the quality beverage and a restaurant that thrives on delicious surprises. From edamame to burgers, workaday Utica Club to world-class Chimay Rouge, Stella's has it all. For drinks, lunch, brunch, dinner, night moves, style and variety, Stella's is an Ithaca favorite.