If you are in the Binghamton NY area (or Syracuse, or Rochester or anywhere in NY) and enjoy…read moreshopping, going over to OWEGO (not Oswego) and go to The Hand of Man store. I've shopped there for over 25 years and just LOVE THIS STORE. They have wonderful items - ornaments, candles, small antique gifts, beautiful glassware and so much more. PLAN ON spending 2 hours, there is so much to see! While I haven't been back home to Syracuse in over 5 years now, when I do go home I ALWAYS make a trip to Owego just to go to Hand of Man. They are wonderful people and always helpful! Sad to say here in Texas, I have not yet been able to find a store like this!

Have experienced shopping and dining at the Hand of Man many times and always find it a delight…read more From their decorations to their cards and specialty items, you just can't go wrong in finding something making it well worth the trip.

Stopped by Carol's Coffee & Art Bar as part of a recent visit to Owego. I'm definitely a fan any…read morecafe or similar space that integrates art into their environment, and there were quite a variety of lovely pieces at Carol's - many by the owner, but also included are other local artists. The menu, of course, also has "Carol's Favorite 'Comfort Food' Sandwiches" on the menu, all named after famous artists. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm a huge Van Gogh fan, so I ordered the "Van Gogh" sandwich that comes with oven roasted turkey breast layered on sourdough bread and lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The sandwich was good, but I have to say that proportions of the ingredients felt a bit off. I also noticed during the prep of my plate that the chips came from opening a bag (a bulk version similar to ripple chips you'd just buy at the store). In a cafe space like this, you can't necessarily expect people to be making everything from scratch... but I think it's just helpful to note to keep expectations in line. The drink that I ordered was made well (their beverage selection is at the very back of the menu). You can definitely tell that this is a community space, and it seemed like a number of locals filtered in throughout the lunch. There are notes on the tables that advise of a 90 minute limit for sitting at the table (not something I've ever actually seen before), and there's wifi available for use by customers. Perhaps an awkward experience was just related to the overall service? You grab a menu and choose your table if you're dining in, but you end up paying at the counter. Personally, if I'm going to sit down to eat then I'd prefer to have the check brought to the table and pay that way. The space is a bit cramped by the counter, so it seems like it'd benefit to minimize the foot traffic that has to wait there. And perhaps this is silly, but upon paying for the lunch, the server handed me my receipt and said "Just sign here", and then seemed to be somewhat... abrupt? I feel like I'm pretty low maintenance when dining out, but it just left me going "OH. Okay. Time for me to get out of the way" (it's worth noting that at the time, there was nobody waiting around, or to get to, the counter). Still, it was enjoyable to stop at Carol's Coffee & Art Bar. It's a more unique space with nice offerings.

No kidding here, you need to believe all you've heard of Carol's pies! I ordered a 12" peach pie…read morefor my husband and when I picked it up my first impression was it was SO BEAUTIFUL! Then I picked it up and I was surprised at how heavy it was. After my hubby took his first slice I saw why, it was PACKED with sweet peaches, just moist enough but not too much. The crust was buttery and flaky without a wet bottom. He enjoyed it thoroughly and then set about cutting slices to share with friends; he was so happy to be able to bring this lucious treat, and I am very proud of him Thank you Carol's for your hard work on this pie, I'll be sure to to come again!

Lots of interesting things to look at/buy....something for everyone. Prices range from higher end…read moreto lower end. They do have a layaway policy which is nice and they will let you pick up your purchases later if need be. The staff is very friendly and helpful and hours are good. They are closed on Tuesdays.

A really nice, large multi-vendor antique/flea market with lots of vintage finds. There is…read moresomething for everyone, including tools, toys, jewelry, home goods, rugs, art, advertising, lighters/tobacciana, even electronics. Little kids might be a bit bored but unlike many of these types of stores where it's a lot of old clothes and books, I found EOAC (may I be the first to shorten the store name to 'ee-oh ack'?) to be very diverse and was not bored at all while the rest of my family looked around. Prices can be hit or miss, and the sellers are not around in their individual 'booths' so there's no opportunity to negotiate, but given that this is a retail store, the prices were definitely not outrageous. Pro Tips: -We were there around closing time and they do shut down promptly at that time- lights off, doors locked. Make sure you buy whatever you're looking at before then. -There's a good amount of on-street parking along the side of the store, particularly the diagonal spots right around the corner, if you can snag one -The two-block area of Owego around the store is really perfect for strolling/shopping/hanging out. -The downstairs part is very clean and well organized, and not super-crowded with stuff. The upstairs is a little funkier, especially the side and back rooms (which look like they may have originally been employee break or stock rooms). Don't make the mistake of not at least taking a peek upstairs and seeing if there's anything you like. The only drawback I see is the second floor is not accessible; no ramp or elevator that I saw, only stairs (remember this was built as a department store in the 1950's). The first floor does seem wheelchair accessible though. So far we've been here twice and would stop by again if nearby. If you are a die-hard antique/collectible person, this store could be worth making into a destination all it's own.

They are the best. Highly professional, very careful with your possessions, and genuinely nice…read morefolks. Can't say enough good things about this moving company!

Minute Man Movers did an incredible job moving me to my home. They accommodated the day I needed…read moreto move; showed up ten minutes early; reviewed everything that was needed to be moved; and worked expeditiously while respecting my belongings. Upon arrival to the new location everything was unloaded and set up, again very quickly but without any issues -- they were so very careful. One thing they did, something I thought was unusual, they walked with me through each room to determine if everything was in place and how I wanted it. After my final approval, we sat down and went through the charges and received the invoice. I thought the cost was very fair and less than I expected. Moving is a major stressor and Minute Man Movers made it easier for me.

Really lovely plant nursery / greenhouse in Owego, NY. Wonderful variety of plants, and the prices…read moreweren't bad either. I found a BEAUTIFUL calathea stella plant that I had been looking for (and considered buying from Etsy up until that point). I'm SO happy to have found that particular plant at TG, along with a couple succulents that I had been thinking of buying. They even have some carnivorous plants (pitcher plants, etc) that I hadn't expected to find (you usually only see venus fly traps, if anything). I also purchased some succulent soil (because every time I buy soil from one of the big box stores, it has some kind of massive fungus gnat issue - wtf), and I used some that night for repotting other plant - no gnats! YAY! Pleasant service as well, and the overall setup of the place is clean and easy to navigate. Really enjoyed shopping here.

Tioga Gardens is the type of place you like to visit on a Saturday just because. And I've been…read moredoing that for probably 10 years at this point. It's a beautiful place from their amazing indoor tropical greenhouse, featuring HUGE tropical plants and a koi pond, to their wide selection of plants, and even their incredible outdoor venue (where I've known several people have gotten married). It's lovely. Their plant selection is better than most in the greater Binghamton area with prices to match. I'm the type who likes to browse all the plant shops, but this one is hands down my favorite, if not also because their staff are always so friendly and knowledgeable. If you're coming by the area for a visit, it's a nice place to stop if you're the type that enjoys botanical gardens.

I had a difficult time searching online for food sources near our hotel during our stay in Owego…read more Fortunately, when we reached our hotel, we saw this Tops supermarket across the street (Route 17C). This was a farily typical grocery store, not new, and probably rebranded from another name. What really annoyed me though was that Tops seemed to heavily push their membership program that gives savings on their products. Those savings apply to a great majority of the products that I looked that and sometimes the savings were quite significant. As I was only staying a few days in the area, I did not sign up for the membership. Annother annoyance was that even if I were to get the membership, their prices are still significantly more expensive than where I live (Boston area). For example with apples, their cheapest variety with their membership card were around $1.88/lb (costed even more without the card) but our apples are $0.99/lb for all varieties. For comparison, I visited Wegman's at nearby Johnson City on the last night of my trip and found their apples at a base price of $1.88/lb (no card needed). For positive notes about this particular store, the staff working at the deli counter were friendly and were able to make a decent sub for my coworker.

My experience at Tops has always been above superior. The young lady working the service desk,…read moreSamantha was very friendly and helpful when suggesting the best lottery numbers to pick and drawing dates