<p>We are visiting Cornell on Monday. Any suggestions for eating Sunday night for dinner and Saturday for lunch? Where are the best places that will give us a really good feel for the city and the college?</p>
<p>Taste of Thai in the Commons and Miyake (Japanese) in Collegetown are the two places I can really mention for dinner. Stella’s in Collegetown isn’t bad either and I’ve heard good things about Madeline’s in the Commons.</p>
<p>I couldn’t tell you much about Lunch. Other than Miyake, I can’t really think of anywhere else.</p>
<p>Taste of Thai is okay, but they have terrrrible service. I’d recommend Stellas, Taverna Banfi (it’s in the Statler on campus), Madelines, and Miyake if you like sushi.</p>
<p>For lunch, DEFINITELY go to the Farmer’s Market on saturday. Loads of ithacans and CU students alike flock there for the awesome and cheap food. It’s also a beautiful setting right on the lake, and you can sample some finger lakes wines while you’re at it. I think the Farmer’s Market gives you a great sense/feel of what the Ithaca community is like.</p>
<p>As far as food goes, definitely try Macro Mama’s, and the cambodian stand and the cuban stand are both VERY good as well.</p>
<p>If you like Thai food, you have to go to Tamarind. Taste of Thai is the Ithaca establishment but it can’t even begin to touch Tamarind’s quality. When someone says that a restaurant in Ithaca is good, there’s usually an implied qualification: “for Ithaca standards.” Tamarind is good period. The Tom Yum is ridiculous. </p>
<p>Plum Tree in Collegetown is considered the best sushi in Ithaca. I dunno about summertime, but during the school year it’s always packed. It’s a little expensive for their quality of sushi but it’s Ithaca so what can you do. </p>
<p>If you want ambiance, try the Boatyard. It’s right on the lake and has some pretty cool views. The food is good and it’s standard American/seafood. Good for dinner.</p>
<p>The Heights ($25-50/person) and John Thomas Steakhouse ($40-75/person) are classier, steak and wine options but are probably the priciest in Ithaca. Madeline’s is similar but less expensive. </p>
<p>Viva Taquera down in the commons is hands down the best Mexican food. It’s like a California-style place where you can get quick tacos or burritos or whatever. Good for lunch.</p>
<p>I second Plum Tree having better sushi, but that’s just about the only thing it beats Miyake in (other than slightly lower prices).</p>
<p>Our family likes Maxie’s Supper Club. Very good Cajun food and… oysters!</p>
<p>Great suggestions! Thanks!</p>
<p>for dinner madeline’s is my favorite its kind of italian/asian fusion with the most amazing desserts (i’m a dessert person), miyakes for sushi, aladdins for middle eastern/mediterranean, taste of thai for thai</p>
<p>for lunch if you want to sit down carraige house is the best! if you want something quick i’d say pita pit or collegetown bagels.</p>
<p>We really like the Boatyard</p>
<p>you HAVE to go to the Moosewood! it’s amazing! they cook mostly vegetarian food, but even if you’re not a vegetarian it’s delicious.</p>