Meet “the bickering twins,” Corey and Kevin Adelman, twin brothers and the co-owners of Bickering Twins, a popular restaurant located on N. Cayuga Street. The Adelman brothers have a passion for food and hospitality, and their restaurant is known for its creative menu, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service. Corey and Kevin grew up in New Jersey, where they developed an … Read More
Meet Kate Brown at Your CBD Store
We spoke with Kate Brown, manager at Your CBD Store, to learn more about her and the specialty shop. What year did Your CBD Store open in Ithaca? 2018 How long have you owned/managed this business? How many years of experience do you have in your line of work? Just over a year as manager, and 10+ years of online … Read More
Meet Laura Larson at Odyssey Bookstore
We sat down with Laura Larson, owner of Odyssey Bookstore to learn more about her and her bookstore. What year did your shop, boutique, service, office, or restaurant open?* 2020 How long have you owned/managed this business? How many years of experience do you have in your line of work?* Since its inception (so 2019 technically and _ had no … Read More
Meet Suzanne and Mockingbird Paperie
We spoke with Suzanne Loesch, owner of Mockingbird Paperie on the Commons, to learn about her interests and her business. What year did your Mockinbird Paperie Open? * 2012 How long have you owned/managed this business? How many years of experience do you have in your line of work? * I’ve owned and operated the business since 2012. I … Read More
Meet Gabe Flores and Hiroko Takashima at MamaSaid Handpies
Meet Gabe Flores and Hiroko Takashima. The are the masterminds behind MamaSaid Handpies in Ithaca. The expert cooking couple is known for their delectable homemade recipes featuring mini hand pies filled with flavorful combinations of meat and fruit, all at a budget-friendly price point and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Meet Caleb Harrington at Nothing Nowhere
Locally known artist and seasoned barista Caleb Harrington brings us Nothing Nowhere, a cozy cafe located inside Home Green Home on the Ithaca Commons. Nothing Nowhere serves various coffee flavors from roasters Touchy Coffee in handcrafted mugs made by local artist Sarah Cherin. Plus, it sells fresh baked goods prepared by local bakers. We caught up with Caleb — he … Read More
Meet Verity Woitach at V’s Salon
Since Verity Woitach was a teenager, she dreamed of becoming a master hairstylist and opening her own salon.
Verity studied cosmetology while attending Ithaca High School to achieve these goals, and she accrued nearly 20 years of experience as a licensed hairstylist. (That’s a lot of hair maintenance!). She’s spent half her career working at her friend Akoko’s salon, Akoko@Ithacacuts, on Cayuga Street.
Meet Christopher DelCollo at The Brain Shoppe
If you love challenging your mind while simultaneously having fun, then you’ll enjoy what’s in store for you at The Brain Shoppe, one of downtown Ithaca’s newest stores. Located on the Commons (look for the giant green brain on the storefront window) since July 2019, The Brain Shoppe offers a grand selection of wooden and metal puzzles, code games, STEM … Read More
