The Rook

Ithaca, tonight we celebrate. How can you tell? Well, when was the last time you saw ham under a fur coat? These days it’s taboo, but you have the Russians to thank for that one. Trust us. You’re gonna love it. (The original was herring under a fur coat, forgive us.) Folks, this year has been some ride. We survived a worldwide pandemic, learned how to socially distance, resumed the conversation concerning racism, redefined the function of restaurants and rebuilt our own bus...iness from the ground up. We’ve been among the lucky ones. We could’ve built the Colosseum, but unless you guys came to enjoy it with us, it would all have been for nothing. Each of you have carried us the entire way, week after week, through thick and thin (mostly thick). We consider you family now. Thank you. So come by tonight to pick up your party goods. Give us a 30 minute call ahead so we can fry your chicken to order. No call necessary for your snack board pickup. We close at 9PM, so don’t be tardy. Nothing’s sadder than a missed train. As if you weren’t already spoiled enough, we remind you that @tugglethedj has compiled 4 different musical experiences tonight for us all. This man will forget more music than you’ll ever hear of. Only a fool would miss this. Look for the link on our website. No purchase is necessary to enjoy this privilege. Tell everyone you know. So let’s bask in this. We’re the survivors. We’re the party people in the place to be. Shake your ass tonight. Wear your favorite heels. You’re looking so damn fine. Brush your shoulders off. We got this. You ready? Go hard. We’ll see you on the other side... . . . . . #djtuggle #gohard #nye2020 #covidpivot #ithacaisduckfatfried

Ok, Ithacatime for a housekeeping meeting. Many of you have contacted us asking about NYE pickup protocol. So here we go... Let’s tackle the particulars. NYE fried chicken orders: please call us ahead of your pickup so we can fry your chicken to order. Give us at least 30 minutes heads up. Would you like guests showing up unannounced? Right. That’s what we thought. (4-9PM, Thursday) Next, please, step lively. NYE Snackboard orders: Pickup is anytime between 4-9PM. We’ll be ...expecting youno need to call ahead. Your tower of goodies will be waiting for you like the pyramids of the Pharaohs. Some folks wanted to know if the Snackboard is enough to suffice as dinner. That all depends on who you’re sharing with, but we’d explicitly state that it’s a snackboard, not a dinnerboard. The hors d’oeuvres are rich as hell and satisfying as a woman’s smile, but why not add on some fried chicken just to be sure? Don’t forget that our dear friend @tugglethedj has put together the definitive NYE music experience for us all. We’ll be posting the link on our website. Make no mistake, this is akin to winning the lottery, striking gold, having BB King & Lucille play you a lullaby. Tell your friends, tell your Mama, tell your enemiesit’s time to DANCE. Lastly, we close our doors promptly at 9PM. Don’t be late for your pickup. We have our own plans to get to, our own loved ones to embrace. We don’t have time or patience to wait around for you. You’ve been warned. So look sharp and step to it. We’ll see you on the other side. . . . . . #NYE2020 #friedchicken #snackboard #covidpivot #ithacaisduckfatfried

When we say Go Hard for NYE 2020, we don’t mean get wasted. We mean, make it count. Someone recently said, If you ever wondered what you’d be doing during history’s greatest moments, you’re doing it right now. If that ain’t the truth, we don’t know what is. Right now, if you’re a Momming a troop of kids, we love you. If you’re doing the teacher grind, we’re in awe of you. If you’re risking it all in the hospital night and day, we are grateful .... Many of you are already Going Hard doing the thankless tasks that keep us all safe, keep us alive. The rest of us owe you the simple respect of giving it our all. So GO HARD. Breathe deep. Dream big. Let’s make it count. Make mistakes. Learn from them. Give more than you can. Live with some style. We miss you. Next year we’re gonna hug it out like we used to, feast like we used to and party like never before. Don’t forget to tune in while @tugglethedj spins the best NYE playlist of the year. There’s something for everyone. 4 different sound experiences. We’ll provide a link on our website on NYE. . . . . . #gohard #NYE2020 #buckets&bubbly #covidpivot #ithacaisduckfatfried @cremedecornell

Hellooooooo Ithaca. It occurred to us that we didn’t invent fun, Xmas or fried chicken but hey, never let the truth get in the way of a good story. What is true lately is that we’re delivering our food and drink straight to your door. Yes, even bottled cocktails and wine. For those of you who’ve perfected the fine art of procrastination, our deadline for ordering Xmas Feast is 12/12 and NYE Snacks & Bubbles is 12/19.... In the meantime, we’re still thinking of a way to break it to Josie that Santa’s not real and reindeer can’t fly. She’s gonna be crushed, but we gotta get her ready for the real world someday. . . . . . #delivery #cocktaildelivery #ithacaisduckfatfried #covidpivot

The Rook offers local area delivery! https://www.rookfoodanddrink.com

Let’s face it, you’re not as cool as you once were, but even worseyour kids have noticed. They don’t believe you have a cool bone in your body. They’re not impressed by your Netflix queue. They’re not moved by your jokes. They see right through your schemes and they ain’t buying any of your life experience . But there’s still hope for you. This Xmas, while decorating the tree with the fam, pop on some MNDSNG and blow their little minds. They won’t even know who you are whe...n you hit them with the coolest Xmas album known to man. This sound fuses the old and new into Xmas magic (plus, we have a soft spot for a Charlie Brown Xmas, so this our JAM). So there you go. You’re welcome. Go easy on the Brandy Alexanders and relish the moment with the rugrats. They’ll be moving in with they’re boyfriends before you know it and you’ll be lucky if they call you for the holidays. . . . . . #mndsgn #xmasmusic #holidayspirit #covidpivot #ithacaisduckfatfried @mndsgn @cremedecornell

Ok, folks...one more time nice and slow, because we know it’s hard to accept reality... Santa Claus is quarantined for the holidays.We don’t give a damn who’s been naughty or nice, we’re still gonna cook for you...Christmas Feast For Four: $150 Gently reheat at your convenience. Beef Bourguignon with mushrooms and lardon. Creamy Potato Dauphinois. Glazed Carrots. Citrus Salad with pomegranate, orange and grapefruit. Financiers baked dessert.... Visit us online during our regular business hours to preorder by 12/12!

When delivering fried chicken & cocktails to Cayuga heights (basically the Upper West Side of Ithaca)we definitely wear a corduroy blazer with penny loafers while blasting M79 (Vampire Weekend). It’s the Ivy League strings in this case that sells it. In addition, it’s obligatory to salute when passing Carl Sagan’s cliff side dwelling. Requiescet in pace, dux hominem. . .... . . . #delivery #friedchicken #bottledcocktails #carlsagan #covidpivot #ithacaisduckfatfried #cayugaheights See more