BORN AND RAISED IN THE 315 UTICA, NEW YORK

02/19/2026

Thinking of what to do Friday night? Well McGills Whiskey Tavern and Grill has a great idea! Come on down for some drinks, wings and of course KARAOKEEEE! Yay every Friday night from 9-1! Kitchen is open till 11 for fryer foods! Come sing, come dance, come have a fabulous time…see ya there 😉

02/18/2026

Let’s goooooooo!👍🏽

Simply delicious.

02/18/2026

Who’s buying me some 🙃

When the case looks like this… you know it’s going to be a good day. 🍩🍪🥖

From fresh donuts and hand-frosted half moons to tomato pie, focaccia, and sweet treats ready to go — there’s something for every craving waiting behind the glass.

Stop in, take a look, and let us know what you’re choosing today.

02/18/2026

Ohhhhhhhhh

🐟 Lent starts next week and fish fry season is back 🐟

Enjoy our customer-favorite haddock dinner, made fresh to order and perfect for Fridays during Lent. Choose your flavor and let us handle dinner.

📞 Order ahead 315-724-4107

02/18/2026

New Spot ‼️

Get ready, Utica! We're coming to your neighborhood with the goods. 🔥🥪

Soon you'll be able to get your favorite sandwiches, bowls, and drinks at 330 Main St., Suite 1.

😎 Big things are happening. Stay tuned!

02/18/2026

Who will be my valentine 💘!

02/18/2026

OMG❤️❤️❤️❤️💯

[ NOW CLOSED!!! WE RECEIVED AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO OUR CONTEST WE WILL NOW BE GOING THROUGH ALL OF THE NAME SUGGESTIONS AND BE PICKING A WINNER SOON! ]

🍪✨ HELP US NAME OUR 🍪✨ HELP US NAME OUR NEW HALFMOON ✨🍪

As the Original Maker of Halfmoons, we take pride in honoring tradition while continuing to grow with our community.

As part of our 2026 objective to “Make It Better for Kids,” we’ve taken on a new challenge — creating a Halfmoon that meets federal Smart Snack nutritional guidelines while keeping the look and nostalgia you know and love.

Now it needs a name.

Comment your best name idea below 👇
We’ll narrow it down to our top 3 favorites and let the community vote for the final winner.

🏆 The winning name receives a $200 Gift Certificate valid at Hemstrought’s Bakery and Utica Bread.

Let’s build the next chapter of the Halfmoon — together.



***UPDATE****

Just to clarify — we are not replacing our original Halfmoon.

Our classic Halfmoon will always be a staple in our bakeries. 🤍🤎

The contest is to help us name a new, lighter version we’re introducing as an addition — giving you another option while keeping the original exactly as you know and love it.

Think of it as expanding the Halfmoon family, not changing it.

We’re excited to bring something new to the case — and we can’t wait to hear your name ideas!

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Anybody else loving the more mild temps? Get in the mood for spring and sign up for our first seed saving class! 🌱

Sign Up ➡https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/seedsavingworkshop1_230

02/18/2026