Steakhouses, food trucks, bagels, Thai, Italian -- you'd think you're in Manhattan instead of at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Perhaps the wealth of restaurant options is due to the campus' renowned Hotel School? If Cornell is on your college tour list, you've got a dining option for every occasion.
At Union, everybody in the admission office (many of them alums!) gets in on the restaurant review act on their "Meet the Staff" pages of the school's website. Here are their recommendations: From Matthew Malatesta, Vice President for Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment, Class of 1991 Café Nola 617 Union Street Schenectady, New York A great lunch stop for New Orleans cuisine. Gershon's 1600 Union Street Schenectady, New York It's really first-rate. The best deli north of New York City. Peter Pause 535 Nott Street Schenectady, New York A great family-owned place to get breakfast or lunch just on the edge of campus. Terrific breakfast specials and wonderful soups. Perrecca's Bakery 33 North Jay Street Schenectady, New York Perrecca's makes great bread! This story explains more, including how Jack Nicholson gets it delivered (still?). They also do a good breakfast and lunch business.
Check out the latest addition to the Gourmet Guide -- Hamilton College. We've got the recommendations of Dean of Admission Monica Inzer and her staff -- including where to find chocolate chip pancakes, cider donuts, the best breakfast and that always important great cup of coffee. Check it out here.
