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Executive chef Jason Jessmore prepared this dish at SKY Armory, 351 S. Clinton St. Truffle risotto, beef short rib, compressed carrots, candied tomatoes and dark cherry sauce.

(David Lassman)

Sky Armory is at the back end of an alley adjacent to 325 S. Clinton St., at left, now the Modern Malt diner.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Eclectic gastro-diner Modern Malt and event venue SKY Armory will launch "Downtown Get-Down," a street food and entertainment series, scheduled to take place every Thursday, all summer long.

Looking to highlight their shared outdoor space, "The Alley," the neighboring establishments wanted to offer locals a relaxing hang-out spot with the series.

Downtown Get-Down kicks off Thursday, June 11 and will return every Thursday through Sept. 3 from 5-8 p.m., weather permitting, at 351 South Clinton St.

Chefs from Modern Malt and SKY Armory will craft global street dishes each week, backed with live music from a rotating roster of DJs and musicians.

DJ "Stay Gold" Jeff Watkins will open the June 11 event, spinning vinyl on the first level of the Clinton Street Parking Garage.

Martini at the Cafe Kubal Water Ball at Sky Armory in Syracuse, N.Y.

Admission will be $5 and all attendees will receive coupons to sample food from both Modern Malt and SKY Armory.

The menus will offer dishes at three price points: $1 sampling bites, $4-5 appetizer plates, and $7-10 "near-entree" portions.

There will also be a beer truck with different craft beers on tap each week, along with funky cocktails and specialty wines. Attendees must be 21 and older.

Admission: $5.

Where: The Alley at 351 South Clinton St.

When: 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 and every Thursday through Sept. 3.

Katrina Tulloch writes features and entertainment stories for Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. Contact her: Email | Twitter | Google+