After a long winter of snow and sludge, I can’t wait for warm weather to come around. There are certain staples of summer I always look forward to and a lot of them revolve around eating outside. Rain or shine, I can always count on lunch in Wisner Park in Elmira. June through September, the Farmers Market is open for locals to peruse through charming crafts and grab lunch from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This year, the market is going to be open later on the third Thursday of everything month. The extended time is until 8:00 with the bonus of some local music entertainment.
There is something for everyone at the Market but my favorite stop is at the Hilltop Inn tent. Their chicken spiedies are delicious and I find that I can usually split one and still be pleasantly full. I always enjoy watching their culinary team prepare the chicken right there. Not only is the aroma amazing, I know it’s fresh. When I am feeling like something on the lighter side, I opt for Marilynn’s Chicken Salad. The mixture of fresh greens and grilled chicken is healthy and delicious.
The Hill Top Inn is Mark Twain Country's oldest licensed restaurant. Nestled up on Jerusalem Hill in Elmira, the view from the outdoor deck is breathtaking. As a guest, you have the choice to dine inside or out on the deck. I always opt for the deck and plan my reservation time around when the sun will be setting over the Chemung River.
With chain operations taking over, I love finding great locals places that have a certain charm that chains just can’t match. Hill Top has been a family ran operation since 1933 and has expanded into a restaurant that caters and offers a beautiful venue for events. Whether you are a lovely bride or someone planning a highly anticipated reunion, Mike Sullivan, his wife Suzanne and the staff will go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied.
If you are just like me and looking for an affordable fun night out, weekends begin on Wednesday at Hill Top and their calendar is full with events for this month. From live music and a top-notch menu with knocked down prices, the calendar is definitely worth checking out. Whether you are a permanent resident of the Finger Lakes Wine Country area or just passing through, you can’t miss the view and the menu the Hilltop has to offer.
As reported by Kate, Finger Lakes Wine Country's greatest intern to date.
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