If you grew up in the Central New York region, there are several things you understand, do, or say that no other area or region can relate to.
1. Wegmans is superior to all other food stores
When someone says Wegmans isn't the best grocery store, you get extremely offended. There is no debate when it comes to Wegmans and any other grocery store. End of conversation.
2. Going to Gannon's
Gannon's is the prime ice-cream spot during summer time. If you've never had Gannon's, you've never lived.
3. Snow storms are never a surprise
Getting above a foot of snow is never a shock to you. Somehow, we manage to live through blizzards at least once a week during the winter.
4. Heids is the place to be during summer
Even if the line is a mile long, that 45 minute wait for a famous, Heid's hotdog is worth it.
5. Chicken Riggies are non-existent anywhere else
If you say the word "Chicken-Riggies" to anyone NOT from Syracuse, they have no idea what you're talking about.
6. Tullys
Tully's popcorn, Tully's tenders, Tully's chicken wing dip, Tully's "cookie-monster", Tully's in general. Nothing beats Tully's.
7. Syracuse Basketball
If you haven't been to a Syracuse basketball game, you are not a real Syracuse native and you should move somewhere else.
