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Service Awards 2021

calligraphic script: Congratulations and Thank You

Congratulations on achieving a milestone anniversary in your years of service at Cornell University!

In past years, the university has hosted an elegant dinner on campus to celebrate our Service Recognition awardees. Although we are unable to gather in-person to celebrate, we want to do something special to acknowledge and thank you for your achievement. 

All awardees of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years of service at Cornell were sent a gift card to treat themselves and a guest to a meal at one of the participating Downtown Ithaca Alliance restaurants shown below. If you have questions,  please contact  service_awards@cornell.edu.

How To Use Your Gift Card

  • Present card at time of purchase
  • Check balance by calling the number on back of card
  • If you experience any issues using your card, please contact service_awards@cornell.edu
  • Card expires June 2025

Important 2023 Update:

In working with our partners at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), we have recently discovered complications in the application of the gift card program. Our local businesses are still recovering from the pandemic impacts and are struggling with their transition back to full operations. As a result, there has been miscommunication internally with businesses regarding participation in the program, particularly, with new restaurant staff members who are not aware of the DIA gift card program. We understand it can be frustrating and embarrassing to have the gift card rejected or  to call ahead and be told the gift card is not accepted. Please know that the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and our community outreach partners are doing everything we can to support our local businesses and this program and we appreciate everyone’s patience. We recommend calling ahead to let restaurant staff know you'll be using your Downtown Ithaca Alliance gift card when you visit.

Check out local businesses that also accept the gift card on the Downtown Ithaca Alliance webpage. Your gift card is active for four years and can be used at anytime. 

Participating Businesses

List updated 7/16/21

  • Dining

    Angelhearts Diner

    401 E. State St., 319 -4205 Vegan comfort food.

    Asia Cuisine

    126 N. Aurora St., 256-8818Korean & Chinese.

    Bickering Twins

    114 N. Cayuga St. 319-0653Authentic Latin American food

    Capital Corner

    140 W. State St., 272-7350Asian cuisine.

    Capital State Kitchen

    138 W. State St., 272-138Sushi and Japanese cuisine.

    Casablanca Pizzeria

    111A The Commons, 272-7777 Pizza, Mediterranean dishes & more

    Collegetown Bagels

    301 E. State St., 273-2848Bakery & deli, great sandwiches

    Gorgers Subs

    116 W. State St., 319-5046Internationally inspired sub sandwiches.

    Greenhouse Cafe & Cocktail Lounge

    320 E. State St., 319-0223Thoughtful drinks & provisions featuring locally grown/sourced ingredients.

    Greenstar Food Co+Op at Dewitt Mall

    215 N. Cayuga St., Dewitt Mall, 273-8213Cozy downtown natural foods market with hot food.

    Ithaca Ale House

    111 N. Aurora St., 256-7977Featuring microbrews and great food.

    Ithaca Social Pub & Grille at the Hotel Ithaca

    222 S. Cayuga St., 272-1000Dining in classic American Style

    Jimmy John’s

    122 N. Aurora St., 645-0075World’s tastiest sandwiches

    Just a Taste Wine & Tapas Bar

    116 N. Aurora St., 277-9463Ever-changing tapas menu.

    Kilpatrick’s Publick House

    130 E. Seneca St., 273-2632Traditional Irish Pub

    Le Cafe Cent Dix

    110 N. Aurora St., 319-0750Classic French bistro 

    Mahogany Grill

    112 N. Aurora St., 272-1438American seafood & steak

    Mama Said Hand Pies

    118 W. Green St., 280-5941Homemade handpies with flaky golden crust locally sourced ingredients

    Mercato Bar & Kitchen

    108 N. Aurora St., 319-5171Italian-inspired cuisine

    Mia Tapas Bar & Restaurant

    130 The Commons, 277-2000High-end Pan-Asian cuisine.

    Monks on the Commons

    120 S. Aurora St., 272-2222Soulful food & Sinful Cocktails.

    Moosewood Restaurant

    Dewitt Mall, 273-9610Gourmet with a vegetarian emphasis

    New Delhi Diamond’s Fine Indian Cuisine

    106 W. Green St., 272-4508Tandoori specialties

    One Ring Donuts

    114 W. Green St.Locally made, seasonally inspired donuts

    Ooy’s Deli

    203 N. Aurora St., 319-4022Coffee, smoothies, pastries, and grilled items

    Pizza Aroma

    128 S. Cayuga St., 273-6165Gourmet pizza, El Salvadorian food

    Red’s Place

    107 N. Aurora St., 319-4486A unique dining pub

    Sammy’s Pizza

    215 The Commons, 272-2666Pizza, pasta, burgers, wings, and subs

    Simeon’s on the Commons

    224 The Commons, 272-2212American bistro cuisine

    Sushi Osaka

    113 E. State St., 607-379-6128fresh sushi, Japanese food

    Taste of Thai

    216 The Commons, 256-5487Award winning Thai cuisine.

    Viva! Taqueria & Cantina

    101 N. Aurora St., 277-1752Fresh Mexican food, margaritas

    Waffle Frolic

    146 The Commons, 319-0999Waffle bar, coffeehouse, baked goods

  • Other Venues & Nightlife

    Lucky Hare Brewing

    116 E. Green St., 546-2036

    Freshest craft beer possible in the Finger Lakes

    Nowhere Special Libations Parlor

    114 W. State St., (314) 669-4373

    Serving beer and tasty cocktails

    Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar

    103 S. Geneva St., 272-5282

     Serving kava & organic & local teas