Madeline's Restaurant closes; One Ring Donuts to debut during Ithaca Festival

Madeline's Restaurant has closed its doors.

Thursday was the last chance for someone to order from it's Asian fusion menu or to grab a pastry, dessert, cocktail or spirits.

"After 21 years, Madeline’s last night of service is Thursday May 31st!," a Facebook post read. "We are proud of our run, it’s been wonderful, it’s been challenging, it’s been exhilarating, it’s been an adventure! We love all our loyal customers and hope you can stop in Thursday to say goodbye, and for us to say thank you!"

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One Ring Donuts will debut this weekend at Press Bay Alley during the Ithaca Festival. The business will sell donuts that are made with potatoes.

"We're opening Ithaca Fest with four flavors — Thai Tea, Raspberry Lemonade, Chocolate Glazed and Vanilla Glazed, as well as a Vanilla Glazed gluten-free donut," said Amy Cohen, who co-owns One Ring Donuts with Carmen Kiera and is a founder of the nearby Circus Culture. "Many more flavors will follow and Vegan donuts will be released in July."

Cohen said she anticipates to open the brick and mortar location in the late summer. In the meantime, she and Kiera will use pop up shops to sell donuts every Sunday in Press Bay Alley

"One Ring is a reference to the small, familial, and cozy one ring circuses that bring communities together to sit around the ring and experience something both connective and magical," the business owners said. "We are focusing on locally made and seasonally inspired donuts."

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