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“We include two free cookies with every order, and my daughter Alex writes a little message on every one of the boxes.” “I do most of the deliveries myself,” he said. But we’re trying to make it look beautiful in the take-out box too.”Īlthough face-to-face interaction has been minimized, he’s still finding new ways to interact with his customers. You make the meal look beautiful on the plate. “With dine-in, it’s a full-service interaction with the customer. “It’s a different methodology,” said Wrubleski. “And I posted on Facebook to let people know that our shrimp and garlic pesto fries are still available, so people know they can still get their favorites.” “We’ve been doing take-out all along with our fish fry, so we had a busy Friday,” said Davidson. “The community has been so welcoming to me, and we want our customers to feel comfort knowing that we’re still here.” “We’re a favorite in the community,” he said. “And we’re absolutely still offering our desserts: We have a new apple cinnamon bread pudding.” “We’ve added a grilled salmon so we have a fish offering,” he said. Some, like John Shideler, The Otesaga’s new general manager, are finding ways to add new offerings to their “to-go” menu. “The crew is having fun in my car,” he said. In addition to the company vans – a frequent sight around the county in the summer – Ryan put his own SUV up for delivery. “We deliver within a 10-mile radius with no fee, but it’s a $20 minimum order.” “We want to help get people the food they want,” he said. Take-out isn’t new to Brooks, but the spread of COVID-19 prompted Ryan to move up his plan to add delivery. “But it’s always nice to see some friendly faces.” “I don’t think a lot of people know which restaurants are open,” said Council Rock’s Becky Davidson. Many others, including Mel’s, Brooks, Council Rock Brewery and The Otesaga’s Hawkeye Grill have quickly adapted to take-out and delivery. Some, like Morey’s and The Depot in Oneonta, the Doubleday Café in Cooperstown and Jackie’s in Milford, simply closed. “It was like someone took something out of my heart.” “When the quarantines started happening last week, I walked into work and there were no customers coming in,” said Brian Wrubleski, who owns Mel’s at 22, Cooperstown. With Governor Cuomo’s order that all “non-essential” businesses be shuttered, restaurants can no longer accommodate dine-in customers. Council Rock Brewery’s Kyle Llewellyn fills a “crowler” can – that’s half a growler – as Manager Becky Davidson supervises.

“We’re going to add additional phone lines,” said owner Ryan Brooks.

Special to ONEONTA – At Brooks House of BBQ, the staff can’t answer the phones fast enough.

Without fail, at the end of August each year, you’ll find yourself staring into the sky as hot air balloons float overhead.You’ll Have It TO GO! From Emergency, Novelty: Folks Around County Pick Up Dinners Mel’s at 22 proprietor Brian Wrubleski packs to-go dinners with the help of daughter Alex Gauther, left, and Tomeka Ray. You wait all summer for the Susquehanna Hot Air Balloon Festival in Neawha Park. Panic! at the Disco headlining and both colleges helping in the cleanup of the event? A win-win.

You know that OH Fest is a widely-debated event.īut you’ll go anyway. You mourned its closure in late 2013 after nearly three decades in business. You miss the swanky vibe of Neptune’s Diner. If you’re a true local, you’ll just say “I’m going to Undercover.” You always end up getting a City of the Hills, Mrs. Others may think that an undercover eggplant is a purple plum, but at this sandwich-specializing eatery the eggplant shines. You know the maté and the artisanal bread are some of the best options, but you still always end up ordering the Spinwich or The Yellow Submarine. You look forward to eating at the Yellow Deli.

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