
What are the closest stations to Ancora Productions?.The ‘Greens Ancora’ is their take on Utica greens, and you can’t beat their salad selections and traditional arancini (fried rice balls).Īnd last but not least, while you are out in the area take a stop at Swifty’s Restaurant and Pub.They have some of the best burgers in Utica, not to mention a relaxed and fun atmosphere great for pre or post-gaming.
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Mediterranean-inspired food plus tapas – not to mention their wine bar has a custom design. Italian fine-dining in Utica? Ancora is a place you can’t skip. Native to the area, the riggies are award-winning – along with their greens – right in the heart of downtown Utica. While you are making your way up the street, take a stop at Bella Regina for some Utica chicken riggies. Weekend Hours: Friday 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Saturday - 11:30 a.m. They say it doesn’t matter if you’re dressed up or dressed down before or after a hockey game – everyone can enjoy the neighborly feel at Ocean Blue – and you can’t beat the view.Īddress: LANDMARC Building 118 Columbia Street, Utica One of the newest establishments in the downtown area, Ocean Blue offers an old-fashioned, fun dining atmosphere where guests can actually watch the chefs preparing their food in the kitchen. First on the list is Ocean Blue Restaurant and Oyster Bar. 10 p.m.īack on Genesee Street in the city, you will find great places to eat and enjoy a nice evening out. They were the originator of this Utica mainstay back in the early 1900s. Make sure to call ahead a day in advance and order – as it isn’t on their main menu – like their upside down pizzas. O’Scugnizzo’s Pizzeriais one of the closest spots you are going to find it near the Aud, but just ask a local – they will point you in all the right directions. While Utica boasts some high-quality pizza, tomato pie is on another level. For those of you who haven’t tried it, or are skeptical of this traditionally “room temperature” Mohawk Valley delicacy – people in the area live for it. 5 p.m.Īnother Utica staple Bleeker Street has to offer is tomato pie. Where can you find them? The Florentine- one of Utica’s most well-known bakeries in its 90 th year of operation. Then, before you head into the heart of downtown – be sure to take a cruise down Bleecker Street to find yourself some halfmoons – not to be confused with ‘black and white’ cookies – and some Italian favorites like, pasticciotti aka pusties. This dinner option is some of what the area has to offer for a finer dining option. Right next door to the Utica Roasting Co., you’ll find Tailor & the Cook– a farm-to-table restaurant offering New American cuisine and “a path to the farmers and producers who make it happen.” The quiche selection alone is something to check out.ĭon’t forget to take an artisan loaf, or in true Mohawk Valley fashion – two or three loaves – home with you.

There aren’t many places in the city you can grab a couple slices of freshly baked toast and homemade jams. Roughly a 7 minute walk from the Aud (4 minutes by car) you will find Utica Bread.They offer some of the freshest grab-and-go items in “the true style of a French café “right in Baggs Square. They say their coffee is synonymous with the best qualities of Utica – simple and rich, with a “no-nonsense attitude.”Īddress: 92 Genesee Street, downtown Utica

In walking distance to the auditorium, the coffee shop brews a mean Cup of Joe, and offers a variety of flavors unique to the area. And what better place than the Utica Roasting Company? The one question everyone wants answered whether they are local or not – where they can find some of the best and freshest coffee. If you’re looking for places to find area staples while you are out and about in downtown Utica this weekend – here you’ll find a list of must stops just around the corner.

But for those less-familiar with the area – finding delicious Utica greens, chicken riggies and halfmoons – might be challenging. AHL All-Star Classic weekend brings plenty of hockey fans from across Upstate New York, and beyond to the Utica Aud.
