chicken riggies

Utica’s legendary Chicken Riggies dish is a ‘one of a kind’ in the Greater Utica area and it’s getting more and more popular across Upstate New York. Today, there are all different variations of the classic Utica dish; but, there’s only one original recipe. Where did it originate?

Would you consider Pumpkin Spice Utica Chicken Riggies horrendous, or amazing? They definitely lean to the realm of horrendous, let's be honest.

If you go anywhere outside of Central New York and mention "Riggies" - people are bound to look at you like you have seven heads. It's a staple for us!

Utica has so many fantastic things to see...and to eat...it's hard to pick just one.

You love chicken riggies. You love ice cream. Would you ever mix the two together?

There are a bunch of great festivals and events that happen around the country, but somehow don't make their way to our area. Here's a few we think should...

After two weeks of nominations and a full week of voting, Central New York has chosen their favorites in everything from chicken riggies to coffee to hair salons.

You get to decide which spots are the very best in Central New York - from food to hair salons to the perfect spot for date night. It's all up to you.

Have you ever found a great restaurant right in the middle of a small town? CNY has its share of tiny towns, and hidden within them is some darn good food.

Well, it's official! Naomi Lynn has lived in Central New York for three years now. And in those three years, she's definitely learned a lot...

How could you possibly summarize our entire state into one sentence? Well, one reddit user did. See if you agree with their answer.

Decision Time! We want to know which Central New York food staple you could NOT possibly go without. It's going to cost you all the other dishes, though...