The Cellar d'Or in downtown Ithaca, New York specializes in small production estate bottled wines and ciders, and here you can expect to find small-production, terroir-driven wines and ciders representing some of the greatest growers and wine makers from around the world. This small boutique wine shop offers free weekly tastings at the shop every Friday, and a fun and informative experience is guaranteed. Cellar d'Or also has a Special Club where different wines and ciders reviewed by the staff will be included in your monthly membership with different tiers of membership available, come enjoy a unique selection, so join for exclusive wines, collectible and rare bottles as well as mixed cases of interesting and casual wines.READ MORE

The Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, New York offers excellent programs in research, collections, publications, and public education, and has merged with Cayuga Nature Center, which together with its Museum of the Earth are the public education venues. With over 8000 square foot of permanent exhibitions showcasing a 4.5 billion years of history from earth's origin to present day, a collection of almost three million specimens, here you can explore the world through a mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. Special guided tours are available, with the museum, and Nature Center offering interesting and regular events, you can even overnight at the Museum of Earth and enjoy hands on learning about dinosaurs, playing interactive games and sleeping under a whale skeleton. The Paleontological Research Institution offers fascinating and informative visits with something for everyone.READ MORE

Ports of New York in Ithaca, New York is a winery offering Uniquely mellow but spirited fine Port method wines entirely made in Ithaca. They also have a museum with a collection of photographs from Bordeax to Normandy in the 1920's, before and after the D-Day bombing, a wine and spirit label collection, wine cellar tools, and distilling and smuggling artifacts. Ports of New York is available in wineries, stores, restaurants, and the Meleau specialty wines can be aged for decades stored horizontally at the correct temperature, enjoy them as a complement to a variety of foods, or as an aperitif or digestif, the choices is yours.READ MORE

Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar in Ithaca, in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes in New York brings you delectable fresh fish and oysters and traditional New Orleans food. With a highly addictive Southern Inspired seasonal menu, here you enjoy comfort cooking to the extreme with nightly specials, fresh shucked oysters and clams, spicy Creole and Cajun delights, it's a feast of taste. Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar is festive too with free live music every Sunday and Tuesday, and they have handcrafted beers, great wines, cocktails and southern specialty drinks. Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar also offers on-site and off premises catering, and they know how to throw a party that is delicious and fun, and perfect for group functions.READ MORE

Amazing Grace Bed and Breakfast in Ithaca, New York is located in a charming 1836 farmhouse on the hamlet of Ellis Hollow conveniently close to the University and College. Here there are three bedrooms available with lovely views of the farm and forest, and it's an excellent base for hiking and cross-country ski trails close by with excellent activities available year round, they also have a doll house cabin in the meadow available for rent. Amazing Grace Bed and Breakfast is also a beautiful wedding venue, and can host from 300 to even a 1000 guests with stunning ponds and landscapes and backdrops. Come to the home of music, poetry, and lovingly prepared organic foods for a magical stay.READ MORE

Cayuga Lake Creamery in Ithaca, New York brings you delicious ice cream with all the traditional flavors made from the finest ingredients, and along the way you'll happen across some unique flavor surprises including lavender maple bacon or sea salt caramel. They celebrate their location on the Cayuga Wine Trail, by offering signature wine sorbets, assisted by local winemakers. Cayuga Lake Creamery also have gluten free, soy-based, No Sugar Added/Fat Free and creamy soft serve custard options. Stop by and enjoy a wonderful ice cream or meal, they serve good food too, from sandwiches to burgers, fries, salads and more, enjoyed in their dining area, or out on the sunny deck, or even packed as a picnic for down by the pond. They also offer ice cream catering for special events, and create stunning and delicious ice cream cakes, ice cream pizzas and ice cream cupcakes, it's all here.READ MORE

Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant in Ithaca, New York takes you on a sublime culinary journey of exquisite Japanese cuisine from an extensive sushi menu, bento boxes and noodles in a wide variety of meats and flavors. Enjoy dining in a bright and lively atmosphere where the sushi chef prepares your meal while you watch, they also have excellent tempura and teriyaki dishes as well as great appetizers, salads and soups. Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant are also available for parties large and small, and are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Come for an authentic Japanese dining experience from a menu that has something for everyone.READ MORE

The Trip Hotel in Ithaca, New York is your ideal home base close to the Cornell University campus, the Ithaca mall and Triphammer market, and accommodations here include 106 comfortably appointed guest rooms with great services and amenities. There's a business center, free WIFI internet, business class guestrooms, and all rooms come with flat panel TV, refrigerator, coffee maker and more, and are ideal for business or leisure stays. The Trip Hotel is ideal for business meetings and events and the venue hosts conferences and elegant weddings, the grand ballroom can host up to 375 guests banquet style with staff on hand to ensure success. This is also the ideal base for visiting state parks, museums, historic downtown Ithaca and so much more, come exploring and enjoy the sights.READ MORE

A Taste of Thai Express brings you Ithaca's finest Thai food available for dine in, delivery, take out or catering and they are BYOB so don't forget the wine and beer. All dishes made here are cooked in low saturated-fat canola oil and their deep-fryers use a mixture of non trans-fat corn and canola oil, they cater to Vegans and Vegetarian and proudly use organic tofu and other organic ingredient. Enjoy daily chef specials, spring rolls, a seafood medley, Thai soups, Thai style salads, excellent dinner entrees of noodle dishes, curry dishes served with jasmine rice, Asian style wok stir fries and more, closing with a sweet ending. Taste of Thai Express also offer daily lunch specials, come for a delectable dining experience of exquisite Thai cuisine.READ MORE

Moosewood Restaurant is located in downtown Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes region of New York state, and with an emphasis on healthy natural foods, creative vegetarian cuisine is their specialty. The Moosewood Collective has also authored thirteen internationally acclaimed cookbooks featuring their best and most popular dishes, here, they love crafting new recipes and they love food, come taste for yourself. Moosewood Restaurant cuisine is prepared from locally sourced products, using the freshest vegetables, herbs and fruits, and use organic ingredients where possible. Here the food is beautiful and tasty, pleasing to the eye and palate, made with blends of whole grains, nuts, beans, high-quality oils, spices and seasonings, and fine imported and domestic cheeses, it's an exceptional dining experience paired with beers and wines, ended with delectable homemade desserts and fair trade coffee.READ MORE