My wife LOVES popcorn. She could survive off it. I, myself, am not a huge fan, unless it's the…read morecheese covered kind, and even then, I really have to be in the mood for it. So, while running errands, I wasn't thrilled when my wife asked to stop into the Kandied Kernel, a little popcorn and ice cream shop in Liverpool, that she was interested in. But curiosity won out, and we stopped in anyway. The Kandied Kernel was opened in 2012 by gourmet popcorn loving couple Dave and Missy, who realized there was a niche to fill in their hometown of Syracuse. There are now three locations in the Central New York area. Walking in, you're almost transported back to a simpler time thanks to the vibe of the store - they have converted antique country store display cases into popcorn bins, which are used to house and serve the popcorn. There are chalkboards and chalkboard painted walls throughout the shop with little messages and their menu written all over. The one employee working asked if we had been there before, and we told her we hadn't. She was very friendly, gave us the backround of the store and told us we could sample anything we wanted. We tried a few kinds and everything was very good. Bunch of different flavors, both savory and sweet. They have four sizes of bags you can purchase - kiddies, kween, king and kollosal. My wife and I got kiddie sizes of classic caramel, and then a white cheddar/garlic parmesean mix. The white cheddar was some of the best I've ever had. The cheese was thick and creamy on top of the popcorn. They scoop and bag it for you to your liking - like a general mercantile shop owner would have a century ago. The emphasis is on friendly and helpful customer service serving a unique and delicious product made with quality ingredients, and this location achieves that. Most days there are fifteen or twenty flavors to choose from. I still would not classify myself as a huge popcorn fan, but Kandied Kernel may have a hand in changing that.

Great selection of popcorn flavors and flavors change often. There is always something new to try…read more My favorite is the Atomic Wing and Blue Cheese. Flavors range from sweet to savory. Be sure to check out the bargain bins, they always have something different on sale. One thing to keep in mind is while credit is accepted, there is a $10 minimum.

Great tasting froyo with lots of topping options. Very reasonably priced. Cute cafe area with some…read moreboard games and free arcade games in the back. Nice and helpful staff. I love that they donate to local charities.

First time coming here and it was absolutely amazing! I love frozen yogurt and they definitely do…read moreit well. For a small business there is such a large variety of flavors that taste sooo good. The cookie dough? Are you kidding? It was so good and had a slightly salt touch to it. For a small business, the amount of toppings they had was a pleasant surprise. As soon as I stepped foot inside I was greeted by party lights and the staff greeting me. Apparently if you round up to a charity when you pay, they throw a small dance party for you with a song and party lights!! Places like these are why I love small businesses!

Before my daughter moved to Syracuse, I used to love watching videos of Hercules Candy making their…read morecandy. I was fortunate enough to finally visit when I was in the area. First, from the outside, it looks fairly typical, inside is clean, and has whatever type of candy or chocolate you desire. Amazing experience. They have a guest sign in sheet where you sign in, leave a message and place a pin in your hometown. The staff were friendly, helpful and just delightful to be around. I came for the fruity pebble bark. As luck would have it, it was one of the few things they were out of, it's popular, that's probably for a reason. So we got a couple of small bags of chocolate. I for milk chocolate covered pecans and my wife, dark chocolate covered toasted coconut. Their chocolate is next level good! I've been around, I frequent any local candy places I can. This was fresh, rich, flavorful. Some of the best chocolate I've had. Do yourself a favor and if you're in the Syracuse area, make Hercules candy a place you visit. You will be glad you did.

Ok, so I saw this cute video on YouTube about viral blue cream chocolates. I loved the look of the…read morecandies and the process of making them, and figured I'd try them out ... just once on a whim. My wife light heartedly teased me, "you did not just spend $$ on a box of candy from an unknown shop on the other side of the country!" I was worried about them surviving the trip to Fresno. Well, they arrived today, perfectly intact with a tiny bit of chill left in the cooler pack to keep them that way. My wife tried one (it's up to four, I think, now), and then she wanted to know the name of "this shop I found". She immediately dug up the shop's website and began picking favorites. Hercules now has two solid fans now in Fresno. My wife has been looking for years for a chocolate experience she's missed for all that time, and these provided that. It's fantastic that you can order light, dark, or mixed as well as creams, nuts, or mixed to get exactly the variety you like best. We got all dark and a mix of fillings. They are perfectly sweet without being cloyingly so. And both the chocolate and the cream inside are so smooth without a hint of the crystalization present in even premium brand mass-produced chocolates (think Godiva). I should probably add that I love them, too. But I had a feeling I would watching them being made, so that was kind of expected. The red creams are amazing! There were some crunchy toffee ones that I really loved as well. I haven't hit a blue one yet like in the video, oddly enough, but there are plenty more to go! We will definitely be having more shipped out this way before the 100°F summer months make that too risky.

I stopped by Kevi's Treats today in celebration of their 3rd anniversary…read more It was such a beautiful site to witness! Kevi's Treats is a soul food take out eatery that serves delicious, and I do mean delicious entrées and desserts. This eatery does offer a few countertop stools to relax in while you're waiting for your food to be prepared. Everything is made fresh, so if you're in a rush, I would definitely recommend calling in your order ahead of time. However, it's definitely worth the wait. On this particular occasion, I ordered their "school lunch" special, which is slow roasted turkey breast & gravy served over mashed potatoes, this platter comes with seasoned corn and a dinner roll. This meal was so nostalgic as it truly reminded me of my favorite school lunch. Not only was it nostalgic, but it was also delicious! I also ordered their honey garlic shrimp platter for my spouse, which comes with 2 sides. I opted for green beans and mac & cheese. He had zero complaints! I would like to mention that Kevi's platters are HUGE! This is one of the very few eateries that gives you this much bang for your buck. Two people can easily feed off one platter or one platter can cover 2 meals. However, you slice it. It's definitely worth the $20. When you visit, I would like to encourage you to try their desserts. They are some of the best and most unique desserts you'll ever try.

I really enjoyed this frozen yogurt shop! The ambiance of the place was chill and laidback. The two…read moreemployees working were helpful with the various questions my group asked. One of the employees even offered us some samples from the flavors we wished to try before making our final flavor decision. I look forward to seeing the flavors they add in the future the next time I visit!!

We tried this place twice and we really like it. We like the variety of flavors and options for…read moretoppings. For the 4 of us the price was 25$ which is not bad given some of us had a lot of toppings. My kids liked the strawberry and vanilla frozen yogurt flavors. I added hot fudge and marshmallows to my caramel swirl frozen yogurt. Only two tables for seating but usually we find seating.

So glad to have found a spot in Syracuse selling my favorite- Gifford's homemade ice cream! I wish…read morethey had a hard chocolate option that didn't have chili flakes in it at the time that I stopped. They did offer a vegan hard chocolate. The soft ice cream is delicious! Will come back later in the season to see if they have expanded their Gifford's flavors.

Lovely little ice cream downtown, generally relatively easy to find parking near by…read more I believe all the ice cream is homemade, they nornally have a handful of vegan options as well. Not sure if the waffle cones are homemade but if you eat ice scream slow like me-they are slightly thicker than normal which prevents your ice cream leaking out the bottom. I highly suggest the chocolate dip cone . They have a cast of rotating classic and seasonal flavors. Employees are always friendly and willing to answer any questions. Inside is clean with a fair amount of sitting. I also enjoy sitting outside and enjoying any live music happening in Clinton Square.

Lots of ice cream flavors and a dole whip dairy free choice too…read more Prices are good. There's outdoor seating and bathrooms inside to clean up after melted ice cream is all over your hands

Actually, I was really surprised that the great service we received, the speediness with which we…read moregot our ice cream and fair pricing. I ordered a junior cone because I wasn't really that hungry but who could resist getting something from an ice cream stand? I got the dole whip, which was a twist of mango and orange pure ecstasy! The junior cone is huge. My husband ordered the strawberry sundae and the regular size was quite large. We sat at a picnic table outside and everything was clean. The garbage was emptied while we were there and it appears that people take great pride and working there.

I absolutely love this Infinite Nutrition! Every time I go in there I leave with a smile, the…read morestaff is so nice and welcoming. I bring my two little ones with me and they are great with them and will make the older one teas with glitter. I have not had anything on the menu that I didn't like. They also let you order off menu and make up your own flavors which is amazing. I cannot say enough good things about this place, go try it!!

A new nutrition club in the Syracuse area. You could also consider it somewhat of a smoothie/juice…read morebar. The shakes are deemed as meal replacements. Therefore, they're all about 200-250 cal with 21 vitamins/minerals and low in sugar and fat, but high in protein. I tried the brownie batter shake. It tasted just like a dessert. You can somewhat taste the protein powder, but it didn't bother me. It was very thick and filling. It's great if you're looking for a meal replacement or if you're like me, just looking for a delicious, healthy version of a milkshake. They have a huge menu selection of flavors. It was almost overwhelming. You can choose anything from fruity, chocolate, pb, to dessert flavors. The staff was very friendly and helpful in my selection. You get a tea with each shake purchase. I upgraded mine to a power tea, so it had more caffeine. They have a ton of flavors in these as well. I went with gushers and it tasted exactly like that. So good! A bit pricey, but the drinks were both quite large, so I guess you get the bang for your buck.