By Michelle Hornaday
Enjoy outdoor recreation in the Frankfort, New York area.
Halfway between Manhattan and Buffalo in Herkimer County, 2,537 residents call the village of Frankfort home, according to the 2000 Census. The Herkimer County area offers summer visitors 40 golf courses, an extensive hiking trail system, and fishing and boating on the Erie Canal and the Fulton Chain of Lakes. Winter visitors enjoy skiing and miles of snowmobiling trails, according to the county's website. Dining options are plentiful in Herkimer County and the greater Frankfort area.
Fratello's Pizzeria
Fratello's Pizzeria serves pizza and Italian fare in a casual atmosphere with takeout, delivery and catering services available in addition to dining at the restaurant. With extensive menu offerings beyond pizza, hot and cold sub sandwiches, wraps and Panini are options for lunch. Dinner alternatives to pizza include seafood such as calamari and broiled haddock, and pasta entrees such as shrimp scampi and chicken Alfredo. Unique pizzas at Fratello's include upside down, chicken wings and eggplant and a full-sheet sized pizza is available in addition to traditional small, medium and large. The chicken wings also are served in batches of 10 to 150. Fratello's is located at the intersection of Main and Frankfort streets.
Fratello's Pizzeria
201 Main St.
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 894-8484
The Knight Spot
Open since 1974, the Knight Spot serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features traditional American and Italian fare. Children are welcome and are offered their own menu; ice cream is a featured menu item that's sure to appeal to younger diners.
The Knight Spot
264 E. Main St.
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 894-4054
Kitlas Restaurant
Kitlas Restaurant features diverse fare including American, Asian, barbecue and Chinese dishes. The setting is casual and families are welcome for lunch or dinner.
Kitlas Restaurant
2242 Broad St.
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 732-9616
Dominique's Chesterfield Restaurant
Located five miles west of Frankfort, the Chesterfield Restaurant is a 10-minute drive and offers homemade Italian fare in a historic setting. With a motto "Old School with a Twist," the Chesterfield features a varied menu of traditional favorites such as lasagna and chicken parmigiana or more modern dishes such as broccoli rabe ravioli and veal Grand Marnier. Other dinner entrees include seafood, veal, gnocchi and steak. Lunch service includes house specialties, salads, pasta, and gourmet sandwiches such as yellow fin tuna and filet Mignon. A wine list is available and Friday nights feature party music and a festive atmosphere. Reservations are accepted and takeout orders are available at the Chesterfield.
Dominique's Chesterfield Restaurant
1713 Bleeker St.
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 738-9710
chesterfield1713.com
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About the Author:
Michelle Hornaday lives in Edmonds, Washington and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Washington State University and a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University. She is currently a freelance writer for various websites.
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