Pictured is a Cuban Hog sandwich, one of many specialty sandwiches offered at The Owego Kitchen, lcoated at 13 Lake St. in Owego, N.Y. Provided photo.
The Owego Kitchen, located at 13 Lake St. in Owego, N.Y., was ranked sixth among the best restaurants in Upstate New York as communicated by NewYorkUpstate.com on March 15.
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According to NewYorkUpstate.com, the best restaurant ranking “Uses its best algorithm to combine the number of user reviews and the total star rating to determine the best overall Upstate New York restaurants.”
From sandwich shops to sushi bars, to diners and bakeries, the diverse businesses on the list showcase the 27 best in Upstate New York. Amongst the winners are amusing business names like “Lake Effect Ice Cream” in Lockport and “Wholly Crepe” in Buffalo.
Closer to home, The Owego Kitchen was ranked sixth on the list of 27. According to a Yelp.com review posted, “Amazing food and baked goods with wonderful specials,” is just one of the multiple reviews giving praise to the establishment.
The Owego Kitchen, a café’-style eatery, opened on Nov. 11, 2015, and compliments many excellent restaurants and shops already in the historic village and surrounding community.
As their website describes, “The Owego Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and sweets, and also specializes in homemade dishes with plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options.”
The Owego Kitchen also offers catering, from casual in-house events and parties after close of regular business, along with other catering options like luncheon meetings.
Looking back, it was a walking tour of the village about four years ago that heightened Julie and Ike’s interest in browsing at homes for sale, and then, considers it meant-to-be when the Lake Street property caught their eye.
Julie had shared in a previous Owego Pennysaver story, “It’s like the building spoke to us,” and additionally, from their website, “We fell in love with a building and the Owego spirit, and haven’t looked back since!”
Extending their passion for the community further, the couple has embarked on another labor of love. Today, Ike and Julie, along with Ike’s father, Lester, are making new history by renovating 249 Front St. in Owego and transforming the property into the Belva Lockwood Inn. Expected to be open by the fall of 2018, the luxurious inn with hotel-style amenities will feature five rooms with private baths, and one disabled-access room. In addition, catering for special events will be offered.
When asked about the recent top restaurant ranking, Julie replied, “What I think the importance of being number six means is that it proves that business is alive and well in Owego, New York,” and added, “People often underestimate what’s happening in Tioga County, and let it be known, things are happening!”
For more information about The Owego Kitchen, visit their website, theowegokitchen.com or find them on Facebook. You can also follow the Belva Lockwood Inn on Facebook.
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