Syracuse Spots
This place is known for its bright lighting and vegan eats, and is literally a 4 minute drive from my place.
What is Strong Hearts?
The two white men that served as Christy's advisors.
Who are Steve Sawyer and Jeff Hemsley?
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a gem of Lebanese history and culture, this is where Christy was born.
Jbeil / Byblos
The first scented one of these were created in the 19th century with the invention of stearin.
What are candles?
The brand of meat / jerky sticks I eat - I get them from Trader Joes and Target.
What are Chomps?
This location of a Recess Cafe is near the upside down traffic light.
What is Ulster / Tipperary Hill?
The social media platform Christy was intending to research during her PhD, before she made her switch to TikTok.
What is Twitter?
Known for putting "a star in your car", this is the brand of gasoline Christy's parent's gas station sells.
What is Chevron?
My favorite brand of them is Nail Reformation.
What are press on nails?
Making a few cameos in episodes of The Office, this large grocery store has the best gluten free aisle in Syracuse.
What is Wegmans?
The only place in Syracuse with a rooftop bar, and a great place to play board games.
What is Emerald Cocktail Kitchen?
It was in this European man's class that my question was complimented, and then I replied "Thank you SO much".
Who is Carsten?
Known for its' bulk items and cheap food court, this store's membership card is what Christy wanted for her 18th birthday.
What is Costco?
Gold, never silver of these accessories.
What is jewelry?
Liked by millennials, this is a popular breakfast dish I make myself at least 3 times a week.
What is avocado toast?
Even though there are so many options, this is where Christy gets the shish tawook plate basically every time.
Salt City Market
What is Halal Shack?
What is 6?
These perfectly square snacks are soft, chewy, and full of flavor - and of course, gluten free dairy free.
What are Heavenly Hunks?
This is Christy's usual order at Strong Hearts.
What is the gluten free mac n cheese with sassy molassy tofu?
The location that Christy never went to for her entire four years, and is a popular place for live music and apple picking.
Beak N Skiff
What is Data in Society and Information Visualization?
The mascot of Christy's K-12 days - it has to do with the proximity to Canada.
What are the Borderites?
Originally invented in China around 3000 BCE, early formulas were made from a mix of beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, and dyed flower petals. The colors worn often signified social status.
What is nail polish?
Her favorite salad, Christy's mom makes it without cracked wheat so she can enjoy it with the rest of her family.
What is Tabouli?