Turkish entertainment similar to American, with slight improvements
It started with the cluster of multicolored pinpricks in the distance spotted ecstatically during a bus ride to the airport. A moving rainbow of vibrant… Read more »
Writer archives: Jillian D’Onfro
Visit from friends proves that best tourist experiences aren't found in guidebooks
In the five days from Thursday to Monday, I slept 14 hours total. That meant Monday, to pass for a semi-functional human, I threw back… Read more »
D'Onfro: Legacy of Turkey's first president transcends modern American politics
On Saturday, Nov. 10, my roommates and I woke up bright and early to scramble to the main road in our neighborhood before 9 a.m.… Read more »
Misadventures in foreign land lead to meaningful memories
When making the decision to come to Istanbul, Turkey, I had to convince myself that I would be able to manage being several continents away… Read more »
From planes to taxi cabs, Turkish transportation has both highs and lows
With a high-pitched squeak, my roommate lost track of her story as she careened down the aisle of the bus. I helplessly snatched at the… Read more »
Travels serve as constant reminder to reinvigorate senses
One of the best side effects of being in a new place is a hypersensitivity to all the little things that go unnoticed once you’ve… Read more »
Taksim Square offers more exciting variety of events than Marshall Street
Having officially blown past the one-month marker of my time in Turkey, I’m finally starting to feel less like a wide-eyed tourist and more like… Read more »
First week of classes confusion intensifies abroad experience
As many of you Syracuse University students are probably already cramming for your semester’s first exam, I’m just embarking on week two of classes at… Read more »
Relaxing dip in Turkish bath redefines "personal space"
It’s not often in life that one would describe having a half-naked, hairy and hefty man scrubbing ones armpits as a beautiful experience. Last week,… Read more »
Whirlwind tourist trip through Turkey highlights country's diversity, history
After telling people I was going to study abroad in Turkey, they would occasionally ask me if I was crazy and would grill me about… Read more »
Istanbul incorporates new, old traditions
It was our first independent dinner in Istanbul, and 12 of us, hungry from a full day of trekking through the city, had crammed into… Read more »
Packing bags for semester in Istanbul requires weighing practicality against nostalgia
Four months, 50 pounds. Are you kidding? When beginning the packing process last week, I glanced incredulously between the one bag I was allowed to bring… Read more »
Summer in NYC serves as crash course for studying abroad
I still don’t quite believe it, but in about one week, I will be on a plane touching down in Turkey to spend the first… Read more »
Spice Rack : Bittersweet symphony: Cafe presents classy ambience, luscious desserts
Atmosphere: 5Service: 4.5Distance: 4Taste: 4.5Price: 4.5The white pixie lights glittered brightly in the front window of Bittersweet Caf. The evening wind was chilly, and the… Read more »
Spice Rack : Girl vs food: Six-pound frittata makes diners go big or go home with leftovers
Taste: 5The frittata tastes delicious. Enough said.Presentation: 2Predictably, a whole mess of meat, vegetables, eggs and potatoes slopped together doesn't look too pretty. Price: 4.5Although the… Read more »
Spice Rack : Garden state of mind: Restaurant specializing in salads tosses together fresh produce
Atmosphere: 5Service: 5Distance: 4Taste: 5Price: 4Step through salad.'Only 12 weeks old, the restaurant is still in its incubation phase. With a long bar of toppings… Read more »
Spice Rack : Eggcellent: Plentiful breakfast options break shell of traditional diner
The All Night Egg PlantAtmosphere: 4 of 5Service: 5 of 5Distance: 3 of 5Taste: 5 of 5Price: 5 of 5Hurtling down Erie Boulevard on the… Read more »
Spice Rack : Irish charm: Authentic pub food, homy decor bring taste of Emerald Isle to Coleman's
Atmosphere: 5 of 5Service: 3 of 5Distance: 3 of 5Taste: 5 of 5Price: 4 of 5Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub has a leprechaun door. It's a… Read more »
Spice Rack : Love in this pub: Laid-back feel, enticing burgers mesh harmoniously for fun night out
Bull & Bear PubMonday to Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.Closed SundaysRegular kitchen open until 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 p.m. weekends125 E. Water St.3.5 chili… Read more »
Spice Rack : Scrumptious substitute: Specialty bakery prepares tasty eats catered to all taste buds
Chilis: 4Yum Yum's Gluten Free BakeryAddress: 116 Seeley Road, Syracuse, N.Y. Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday and Friday: 7 a.m. to… Read more »
Veg out: Vegan-friendly restaurants around Syracuse offer filling alternatives to typical dining
Whether you're a full-on vegan or feel like skipping animal products for a meal or two, Syracuse offers a bounty of dining options. These four… Read more »
Spice Rack : Fill-adelphia: Specializing in Philly staple, quirky joint constructs melty goodness
Chillies: 4/5Address: 2533 James StreetHours: Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday noon to 7 p.m.Website: atasteofphiladelphiasince1976.comIt may not always be sunny in… Read more »
Spice Rack : Deceiving decor: Despite unassuming looks, Korean restaurant packs flavorful punch
Walking into Chorong House, my first reaction was, '…what?'The atmosphere of the small Korean restaurant doesn't have a wow factor. A crisscross pattern of thin… Read more »
Spice Rack : Mediterranean delights: Lebanese eatery strikes gold with savory cooking
Though Byblos Mediterranean Cafe only opened in downtown Syracuse two years ago, the cafe takes its name from a much older place. Named for an ancient… Read more »
