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Return to Yetty’s

Posted on June 29, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Yesterday, feeling hungry and remembering how much I love restaurant leftovers, I made my way to Yetty’s in Herkimer. I ordered a Muffaletta, a marvelous sandwich olives and cold meat on a delightful bun. I can only eat a quarter of it, leaving three more quarters for my future dining pleasure.

Hi, buddy!

Of course I was happy to see the actual Yeti looking down on us diners, of which there were not many, since I was late for lunch and early for dinner. I had forgotten the pictures I took of him the last time I was there are somewhat blurry. That will be my excuse for another stop at Yetty’s!

My other excuse is to try another of their delicious desserts. I had not tried any before but ventured on a piece of carrot cake. It was yummy! And huge. I could not finish it and left the restaurant completely stuffed.

Today I am going to attempt a trip to Hannaford, to purchase some regular food. Previous to this, my sister Cheryl and my parents have brought me some provisions. However, I like to take responsibility for my own nutrition. I was going to use Hannaford To Go but I really want to get a puzzle book with anacrostic puzzles, and you really need to look those over in person. I hope my leg holds out.

Yetty’s Pizza and Pasta of Herkimer is located at 109 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY. They are currently open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday.

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An Excellent Dinner

Posted on June 28, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Last night I was hungry as well as wanting to get out of the house, so I went to Salvatore’s Pizzeria and Restaurant in Herkimer, NY. I was not disappointed!

One of my go-to places!

It was right around four when I got there, so I had my choice of places to sit. I ordered broiled haddock with a side of pasta, then got an antipasto salad to take with me, thus ensuring a few meals in the coming days. I also took some of the fish and pasta home, so I am set!

My waitress was one of my fellow actresses from Ilion Little Theatre, so that was nice. We were able to enjoy a little chat, although more diners arrived after me, so she was a little busy. I really miss my theatre friends. I must make my way back to ILT soon. I think I saw something about auditions in the coming weeks. I wonder if there are any parts for actors on crutches (preview of coming events).

As I ate, I enjoyed the music: classic rock from the ’70s and ’80s. Yes, they are “oldies” now, but so am I. I embrace it. I only wish my body had waited till after the Boilermaker 15K to give out as it has, but let me not hark back to my foolish problems.

Salvatore’s Pizzeria and Restaurant is located at 650 1/2 German St., Herkimer, NY, phone number 315-866-2600. They do a booming take-out business as well as offering a full-service sit-down dining experience.

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Yetty’s Is Still Here!

Posted on March 16, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I saw a Facebook post from Yetty’s Pizza and Pasta of Herkimer, NY asking people not to listen to rumors: Yetty’s is still open. There is a For Sale sign posted in front of the restaurant, but it is open while the owner tries to sell it. It was good news to me that Yetty’s is still there, because they are open on Sunday. I went down yesterday and enjoyed a good dinner.

I like the hair band making a skirt on the one Yetty.

I am a big fan of their pizza and the Muffaletta Sandwich, but I was in the mood for pasta. I got the Ziti Bianco, a vegetarian dish. It was yummy, and I had leftovers to take home. I love restaurant leftovers.

While I ate, I noticed the goose dressed for St. Patrick’s Day. Why I have not included the goose in previous blog posts about Yetty’s, I do not know.

Gotta get me an outfit like that.

I will return to Yetty’s as long as they are open. I only hope that when the place finally sells, the new owner keeps up the tradition of delicious food.

Yetty’s is located at 109 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY, phone number 315-866-4201.

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Good Tuesday Dinner

Posted on February 19, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Yesterday was Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday as I like to call it. I know, for me every Tuesday is Fat Tuesday, and every other day as well. Leave me alone, I’m working on it (was it a Freudian typo that I first put “forking on it”?). Anyways, the day was wearing on, and I thought I would like to do something fat. Like go out to eat. After considering every possible place I could get to, I decided on the Paradise Eatery.

As soon as I walked in, I knew I had made the right decision, as the waitress gave me a big smile and welcomed me. Soon I was sitting down and looking at a menu. My eye immediately fell on Cheeseburger, and my body said, “Yes!” It was a rare moment of decisiveness for me. I had asked for a glass of water to start with but later requested a cup of coffee as well. It was very good coffee.

The Cheeseburger was everything I had hoped for, and it came with fries which were perfectly done. I chatted a little with the waitress, who has helped me before when I have eaten there. I told her how her big smile had made my day.

Picture taken at a different time.

When looking for a picture, I remembered my original post about Paradise Eatery was “Bad Pictures, Good Eatery.” I guess I need to get some better pictures. An excellent excuse for another meal at Paradise Eatery!

Paradise Eatery is located at 122 W. Albany St., Herkimer, NY, phone number 315-219-5149.

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I Yetty While I Still Can

Posted on February 8, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

The For Sale sign on Yetty’s Pizza and Pasta of Herkimer, NY tells us a great place to eat might not be with us much longer. Of course, Yetty’s fans hope somebody will purchase the property and continue the restaurant. In the meantime, I was happy to see they were still open and serving on Friday, because I was hungry.

He looks so jolly.

I took that picture on a previous visit. I did not take any yesterday, because I did not think of it. It took me some time to peruse the menu, because I did not know what I wanted. Pasta? Pizza? At last I decided on a Black and White Burger. Black and White refers to the sauce. It came with fries, and I asked for ranch dressing to dip them in.

They always treat me special!

The special board probably says something different now, but I did not notice. I really must start paying more attention to these things. In any case, my food was delicious, and I took leftovers home. I love leftovers!

I do enjoy eating out, and I especially love a local eatery. When it is walking distance from my house, Score!

Yetty’s is located at 109 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY. Their website is yettys.com. Go eat there while you can!

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It Was Yummy at Yetty’s

Posted on December 23, 2025 by mohawkvalleygirl

I was sorry to see a For Sale sign on Yetty’s in Herkimer, one of my go-to restaurants. However, they are still open currently, so I stopped by for an early dinner the other day. I enjoyed the Christmas decor.

Nutcrackers! Like my husband used to collect!

I got a Muffuletta sandwich. Do you need to say “sandwich” or is that implied by muffuletta? Fine foodie I am! But I know it is yummy! I had leftovers, which did not last long.

Everybody has the Christmas spirit!

My picture of the fish with the Santa hat came out blurry, but I am unlikely to get down there again and take a better one before the New Year. Then again, one never knows. I also have a craving for pizza, and Yetty’s pizza is delicious. If you get it with sausage, the sausage is a whole layer on top of the crust. I get hungry just thinking about it. Then there is pasta, salads, subs, appetizers, and more. So much food. So little time.

I do not know how long Yetty’s will remain open. It could be somebody will purchase the restaurant and keep it going. In the meantime, I hope to eat there again. Of course now that I think about “so much food, so little time,” I am thinking of all the other great restaurants in the Mohawk Valley. Oh dear. What a dilemma.

Yetty’s Pizza and Pasta is located at 109 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY, phone number 315-866-4201.

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A Delightful Dinner

Posted on September 25, 2025 by mohawkvalleygirl

Today I found myself in Little Falls around dinner time and decided to check out Trattoria Giorgio’s. It is in the space previously known as Ruggiero’s Trattoria, which I always liked. I found that it is still a delightful place to eat.

I guess it’s also known as a Tap and Tavern.

I took a seat at the bar and perused the menu. I wanted to get a glass of wine with my meal but would not know what to drink till I decided what to eat. I went with one of the specials: a grilled chicken BLT. I thought it would pair well with Chardonnay. I don’t really know a lot about wine pairings, but I know in general white goes with chicken.

While I waited for my food I worked on a letter to my sister Diane and chatted with the bartender and other patrons. The bar is in a U shape, which is handy for conversation.

My sandwich was delicious. As usual, I cut it in half and took half home with me. It came with chips, but I figured the chips wouldn’t travel well in the same box with the sandwich. They were not the homemade kind anyways. But I kept nibbling on them while I finished my drink.

I was in Little Falls to attend a meeting of the Flash Fiction group at Little Falls Public Library (preview of coming attractions). If I make that a regular Wednesday thing, I may make dinner out a regular Wednesday thing too. There are a few more places along Main Street in Little Falls I would like to eat at (another preview of coming attractions!). But I will make Giorgio’s a regular stop.

Giorgio’s is located at 546 E. Main St., Little Falls, NY, phone number 315-823-1414.

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Lots of Cars at Dave’s!

Posted on August 15, 2025 by mohawkvalleygirl

Tuesday I went to one of the last Cruise-Ins at Dave’s Diner in Schuyler. Dave’s is closing as of Sept. 1, to the dismay of many, but, hey, folks are allowed to retire! My late, beloved husband, Steve, and I used to stop there on our way to Rome or Utica, usually for a great breakfast, although their lunches were splendid as well. Tuesday I had a delicious burger before walking outside to enjoy the cars.

Yes, they stretched for a long line!

I later found out that trophy was the People’s Choice from the first year Dave had the Cruise-In 25 years ago. The winner has returned to proudly display the trophy every year since.

I LOVE classic cars!

Yes, there were two long rows of cars.

I walked up and down the rows of cars a few times, because more kept arriving. A couple of the owners said if it had not been so hot, more cars may have shown up.

Back when cars had style!

If I had a car this cool, I would take Bonita for a ride.

A couple of cars had cool passengers. After getting a shot of the skeleton, I noticed Chucky.

“I’m Chucky, wanna play?”

Then I said, “Oh, you have Tiffany too!” The lady said, “Of course!” Of course I took another picture.

The couple that slays together, stays together!

I’m not really a huge fan of the slasher flicks, but my husband and I rented the original Chucky movie (Child’s Play) (on video; that’s how old that is!) and were entertained by it. Years later I saw Bride of Chucky in a theatre (it may have been second-run) and urged it on Steve. I just love that Jennifer Tilly! But I digress.

Two more Tuesdays remain for Dave’s Cruise-In, and two more weeks to get a good meal at Dave’s Diner, 2251 State Rt. 5, Utica, NY, phone number 315-735-4332.