Ithaca has more restaurants per capita than New York City so finding a great meal in town is always a pleasure. Bring your "VIT Pass" or Winter Recess Coupon to qualify. Here’s a taste of the dining deals offered during Winter Recess. Check back again for the complete menu. Americana Vineyards’ Crystal Lake Café 4367 East Covert Rd, Interlaken (607) 387-6801, Toll Free (888) 600-8067 americanavineyards.com Use your Winter Recess coupon to get a FREE appetizer with the purchase of 2 entrees. The Crystal Lake Café at Americana represents our continuous effort to give our customers a unique Finger Lakes Experience. As a proud member of the Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty, we work every day to create dishes made with fresh local products such as meats, cheeses, produce - even ice cream. Interesting, full-flavored fare is our hallmark, from salsa and sauces to soups and bread; house roasted turkey to hand packed burgers; cheese cake with Baco Noir ganache to Sweet Rosie Brownies. Applebee's Ithaca 2300 N. Triphammer Rd. (near Pyramid Mall), (607) 257-6200 Free Appetizer (up to $6.99 value) with the purchase of two entrées with your 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." Benchwarmer's Sports Bar & Restaurant 137 The Commons, (607) 277-7539 http://www.benchwarmersdowntownithaca.com Show your VIT Pass 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 One free appetizer with the purchase of two dinners with Winter Recess coupon (two per table max, please). Blackout date: February 14th. 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. Kids under 10 eat free on Mondays. Brötchen 128 E. State Street, Ithaca Commons (607) 277-9650 10% off entire plus free sample of gourmet candies (while supplies last) with VIT Pass. Brötchen is Ithaca’s gourmet Viennese coffeehouse delicatessen. Cayuga Lake Creamery 8421 Route 89, Interlaken (607) 532-9492 www.CayugaLakeCreamery.com Show your VIT or Teacher’s Pet Pass and present your Winter Recess coupon to buy one Item and get the second Item of equal or lesser value free (max of $5). Good for entire party. Cayuga Lake Creamery offers the finest homemade ice cream on Cayuga Lake. We also have wine sorbets made with wine from Cayuga Lake wineries, fruit sorbets, soy, fat free/no sugar added and gluten free ice creams. Additionally we serve fresh brewed coffee and classic food favorites. Open Daily 11am – 7pm. Domino's Pizza 401 East State St., (607) 256-4000 www.Dominos.com Show your VIT pass and get either of two great offers: 1. a FREE 2-liter drink with any order over $20 2. a FREE medium 1 topping pizza with the purchase of a large, 3 or more topping, pizza at regular price. Show your Teacher’s Pet Pass and get FREE cinnastix or breadstix with any order. East Shore Cafe 1638 East Shore Drive, Ithaca (607) 277-3433 www.eastshorecafe.com Use your Winter Recess coupon to get one free homemade dessert with the purchase of any entree. We offer diners delicious food, ranging from fresh seafood, steaks, pastas, salads, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Our chef-owned restaurant provides customers with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere over-looking beautiful Cayuga Lake. Open every night at 5pm - 10pm. Closing at 9pm on Sundays. Leave your business card and be entered in a drawing for a free spa package, provided by Blush Skin Boutique! Elizabeth Restaurant at The John Joseph Inn 813 Rt. 34, (607) 533-0097 http://www.jjande.com/ 1. Get 10% off two 3-course dinners and receive two FREE glasses of Champagne with your Winter Recess Coupon. Reservations Requested. Not valid Feb. 14th. 2. On our more casual “Bistro Barbeque” Wednesdays, use your Winter Recess Coupon and get a FREE glass of wine or beer with each dinner purchased. Not valid Feb. 14th. 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 Street, (607) 273-2219 www.AtomicLoungeIthaca.com Buy a flatbread & drink and get a second drink free with Winter Recess coupon. 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. Garcia's 344 Elmira Road (Rt. 13 South), Ithaca, (607) 277-3600 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. The menu features classic favorites and modern adaptations to the delicious Mexican culinary tradition. Get Spicy at the Downtown Chili Cook-Off Sat. Feb. 21, 11:30 to 4 p.m. Downtown Ithaca (The Commons) (607) 277-8679 http://www.DowntownIthaca.com Free entry and two free tasting tickets with VIT Pass and Winter Recess coupon. An explosion of taste, fun and entertainment. Come join us on the Downtown Ithaca Commons as more than 30 restaurants compete in Ithaca’s eleventh annual Chili Cook-Off & Winterfest. Spice up your winter and heat up your day with zesty food, live music and bustling downtown activities including mechanical bull rides, Iron Chef, Idol Karaoke, and a Chili Pepper eating competition. Gimme! Coffee 430 N. Cayuga St, Ithaca, (607) 277-8393, 7am - 9pm 506 W. State St, Ithaca, (607) 272-8564, 7am - 9pm 7 E. Main St, Trumansburg, (607) 387-3960, 7am - 7pm 2075 E. Shore Drive, Lansing, (607) 533-4862, 7am – 7pm www.gimmecoffee.com Buy one coffee drink, get the second Free (equal or lesser value) with your VIT or Teacher’s Pet Pass and your Winter Recess Coupon (not valid after Feb. 22, 2009). Locally roasted, artisanal coffees. Best cuppa joe you’ll ever have! Hal's Delicatessen & Sandwich Shoppe 115 N. Aurora Street, (607) 273-7765 Receive a free soda, tea or coffee with purchase of 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. The Heights Cafe 903 Hanshaw Rd, (607) 257-4144 http://www.heightscafe.com Free Dessert with Winter Recess coupon! Contemporary fine dining, serving American cuisine with global influences. Vegetarian dishes available. Open for lunch Mon-Fri: 11:30-2:30, and dinner Mon-Thurs: 5–9, Fri-Sat: 5-10 (closed Sundays). Ithaca Bakery/Collegetown Bagels Five locations including 400 N. Meadow Street, Ithaca, (607) 273-7110 collegetownbagels.com IthacaBakery.com IthacaBakery.com 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. Additionally, at Collegetown Bagels locations only: Show your VIT Pass after 2 pm and get a free small cappuccino! Show your Teacher’s Pet Pass after 2 pm and get ½ off a small hot cocoa! Ithaca Coffee Company Triphammer Mall Location: 2255 N. Triphammer Rd. (607) 257-2669 Downtown Location: Gateway Commons, 229 E. Green St. (607) 273-7800 http://www.ithacacoffee.com Show your VIT or Teacher’s Pet Pass and get 10% Off your Purchase (Excludes Beer and Espresso Bar). Buy one get one free at the Espresso Bar (both locations) with your Winter Recess coupon. Joe's Restaurant 602 West Buffalo Street, (607) 256-3463 www.joesithaca.com Free appetizer with every two entrées. VIT pass OR coupon. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or offers. 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. Knapp Winery & Vineyard Restaurant 2770 County. Rd. 128, Romulus, (800) 869-9271 www.knappwine.com Receive a free wine tasting for you and one guest with your VIT Pass. Kilpatrick’s Publick House 130 E. Seneca St (in Seneca Place - the Hilton Garden Inn building) (607) 216-4343 www.kilpatrickspub.com Buy one lunch, get one free of equal or lesser value with your VIT pass or Winter Recess coupon. Lucas Vineyards 3862 County Road 150, Interlaken, (607) 532-4825 www.lucasvineyards.com Receive a free wine tasting with your VIT Pass or Winter Recess coupon. And receive a free souvenir wine glass with any purchase. Madeline's Restaurant East end of The Commons, (607) 277-2253 http://www.madelines-restaurant.com Show your VIT Pass and receive 10% off your entire purchase (limit one per table). Blackout date: Feb. 14th. Serving delicious 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 http://www.Maxies.com Buy one entrée, get one free with Winter Recess coupon (maximum value $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. Live music on Tuesdays and Sundays. Moosewood Restaurant 215 N. Cayuga Street, (607) 273-9610 http://www.moosewoodrestaurant.com/index.html 15% off for holders of VIT pass and Teachers Pet Pass. 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 Show your VIT Pass and receive 15% off your entire purchase. Family owned and operated for over 32 years. Known for the best wings for 18 out of 20 years. The Owl Café (Above Autumn Leaves Books) 115 The Commons, Ithaca, (607) 273-8239 Café offers Dean’s Beans organic fair-trade coffee, all organic milk and soy milk and the best selection of natural sodas and teas on the Commons. Bagels, biscotti, vegetarian sandwiches, snacks and pastries are also available. 10% off bill with VIT Pass. Samurai Japanese Restaurant 113 E. State St., (607) 272-8638 Show your VIT Pass and receive 15% off your total bill. Simply Red at La Tourelle 1150 Danby Road (Rte. 96B) (607) 273-2734 Show your VIT Pass and receive a complimentary dessert with purchase of two lunches or Sunday brunches. Smart Monkey Cafe 335 Elmira Road, (607) 273-1455 smartmonkeycafe.googlepages.com/index.html 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. Conveniently located next to the Hampton Inn on Rt 13. Stella's 403 College Ave., Ithaca, (607) 277-1490 www.kitchenandcocktail.com/stellas Free appetizer with the purchase of any burger, entree, large salad or sandwich, with Winter Recess coupon. 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. Swedish Hill Vineyard 4565 Rt. 414, Romulus, (315) 549-8326 www.swedishhill.com Free wine tasting for you and a guest with VIT Pass and Winter Recess Coupon. Taverna Banfi at The Statler Hotel Cornell University 130 Statler Drive, Ithaca, NY 14853-6901 (607) 254-2565 www.tavernabanfi.com Complimentary Flat Bread Pizza appetizer with the purchase of an entree with VIT pass. Please present your VIT pass upon being seated. Italian fare, great views of Cornell’s campus and complimentary valet parking! Taverna Banfi offers an authentic Italian dining experience set in an original Tuscan Taverna complete with wine bar and regional Tuscan inspired specialties. As a member of the Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty, the dinner menu features ingredients from over twenty regional farms. Taverna Banfi is the recipient of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and Sunday Brunch. Reservations recommended. (607) 254-2565. Tavern on Green Located in Ithaca Coffee Company, Gateway Commons, 229 E. Green St. (607) 273-7800 Show your VIT or Teacher’s Pet Pass and get $1 off all drinks. Enjoy a glass of wine or any of our 100+ craft beers (6 on tap). Willow of Ithaca 202 East Falls St., Ithaca (607) 272-0656 Free appetizer with the purchase of an entrée for VITs. Free gelato/sorbet with the purchase of an entrée for Teacher’s Pets.