My latest question to the world of social media followers was born out of a conversation I was having with a friend.

He mentioned that an  old friend and spouse were coming to visit for a few days from the west coast, and he was trying to think of where to take them for an enjoyable dinner in the Southern Tier.

Well, we have so many restaurants to choose from. And of course a large variety of locally owned restaurants that would be a perfect place to dine. I would have a hard time coming up with just one answer.

And that's why I asked the question on social media "- Your friend/relative is visiting Binghamton for the first time! What restaurant are you taking them to?" I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of answers.

Of course there were the usual, I would cook for them at home, which is a good idea if you are a good cook, but wouldn't you rather take them out instead? Maybe they would pay for your meal as well!

And then there were the Bah! Humbugs that nixed the idea altogether, because, well that's what they do.

I lost count of the number of suggestions. But there were a few local restaurants that had quite a few mentions. Here are 25 that have been mentioned several times.

Little Venice - Chenango Street Binghamton

Little Venice
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Oaks Inn - Main Street Endicott

Oaks Inn
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Cortese - Robinson Street, Binghamton

Cortese Restaurant
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Lost Dog - Water & Henry Street, Binghamton

The Lost Dog
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Cacciatore's - Harry L. Drive, Johnson City

Cacciatore's, Johnson City
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The Beef Restaurant - Leroy Street, Binghamton

The Beef Restaurant
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Michelangelo's Restaurant - Court Street, Binghamton

Michelangelo's Pizzeria
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Remlick's - Lewis Street, Binghamton

Remlick's
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Nick's -  Main Street, Endicott

Nick's Pizza & Restaurant
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Joey's Pizzeria - Oak Hill Avenue and Witherill Street, Endicott.

Joey's Pizza
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Old Union Hotel - Clinton Street, Binghamton

Old Union Hotel
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Moxie - Conkin Road, Conklin

Moxie Wood Fire Grill
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Amici - Henry Street, Binghamton

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Jane's Diner, Conklin Avenue, Binghamton

JANE'S DINER
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Frank's Italian Restaurant, Route 26, Maine

Frank's Italian Restaurant
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205 Dry, State Street, Binghamton

205 Dry
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Tony's Restaurant, Main Street Endicott

Tony's Italian Grill
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Fat Cowboy BBQ - Route 7 Port Crane

Fat Cowboy's BBQ
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Spiedie & Rib Pit - Vestal Parkway, Vestal & Upper Front Street, Binghamton

Spiedie & Rib Pit
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Kampai Japanese Restaurant - Vestal Parkway, Vestal

Kampai Japanese Steakhouse
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Aiello's Restaurant - Main Street, Whitney Point

Aiello's Ristorante
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Consols Family Kitchen - Oak Hill Avenue, Endicott

Consol's, Endicott
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Food & Fire - Harry L. Drive, Johnson City

Food & Fire
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Garage Taco Bar - Henry Street, Binghamton

Garage Taco Bar
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Donoli's, Route 434, Apalachin

Donoli's Restaurant
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