Downtown Ithaca’s Comfort Food Trail is a cozy winter event running January 16 – February 1 that invites food lovers to explore local restaurants while enjoying warm, comfort-food dishes around town. Participants scan QR codes at participating eateries to log visits, collect entries in a digital passport, and earn chances to win weekly $50 Downtown Ithaca gift cards or the grand prize of a $150 gift card—all while savoring seasonal comfort favorites and supporting local businesses. There’s no separate fee to join; simply order featured items and scan the QR code at each stop to get more chances to win and make your way through Ithaca’s vibrant Downtown dining scene.