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Head downtown for the area's largest concentration of restaurants on the Ithaca Commons and "Restaurant Row" on adjacent Aurora St. No chains here, just fresh, local fare on a fun pedestrian mall. Named one of the thirteen most influential restaurants of the 20th Century by Bon Appétit magazine, Moosewood has been at this same Ithaca location for over 40 years, serving healthy vegetarian cuisine. Plug in your ear buds and take a walk around Ithaca's most electric dining neighborhoods, adjacent to Cornell University. Expect a great ethnic selection and the prefect latte at hip local restaurants and cafés. Once a shipping gateway to the Erie Canal, this waterfront area now holds some of Ithaca's favorite bars, restaurants and specialty stores. Experience the hip commercial renaissance with waterfront dining and beautiful inlet views. DINING M O R E : V I S I T I T H ACA . CO M ITHACA AURORA STREET & THE COMMONS MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT COLLEGETOWN, TRIPHAMMER, & EAST HILL WEST END DISTRICT Ithaca has more restaurants per capita than New York City. It's a surprising statistic that hints at all the great food available in Ithaca's diverse dining scene. Fresh, ethnic, inventive and bold, Ithaca is a "gastronomic oasis," according to the New York Times. Sounds like a delicious compliment to us. We think you'll find it tasty too. DID YOU KNOW: Ithaca is the birthplace of the ice cream sundae! First created in 1892, the iconic sundae still remains among the best ways to cool off on a warm day. Indulge at one of the local sweet shoppes and ask about our local "Cherry Sundae" heritage. Neighborhood Photos this page: Kristian Reynolds. Soup photo courtesy of Moosewood ITHACA 26