News

Going Back to Where It All Started: Chris Allinger at Kelly’s Dockside Cafe’s Pajamarama

Going Back to Where It All Started: Chris Allinger at Kelly’s Dockside Cafe’s Pajamarama

Photo: Saga Communications


ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Tomorrow, August 27th from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Chris Allinger is hosting one of his last live radio shows at Kelly’s Dockside Cafe.

Having hosted his first morning show 35 years ago at Kelly’s, Chris will take it back to the place it all started – in his pajamas. Closing at the end of October, Kelly’s has been a staple in Ithaca for decades.

Known for his world-famous omelets made with fresh ingredients, owner Albert Kelly does the cooking and is there every day of the week. Having built the place himself in 1974, he’s an encyclopedia on the West End of Ithaca and has bought various other properties and businesses around the cafe over the span of time.

A dive bar in addition to a cafe, a lot of his business has also come from hosting school parties for those who have graduated from places like Ithaca College and Cornell University. If you stopped by when he owned a paddle wheel boat to hold celebrations on, you know how much excitement has come from going to Kelly’s throughout the years.

A celebration of the careers of both Chris Allinger and Albert Kelly, tomorrow’s Pajamarama will include delicious breakfast food, prizes, and pajama-wearing for those who choose to. Visit the Q-Country website here for more information.

Recent Headlines

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show

Fresh

Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.

2 hours ago in National

Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her

A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump's efforts to fire her.

2 hours ago in Sports

Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history

Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies

Movie theaters across the country are pulling out the stops for Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday in December. A new documentary about the song and dance man's life, "Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration," will be in theaters over his birthday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14, Fathom Entertainment said Wednesday.

19 hours ago in Sports

Eagles’ Jalen Carter avoids suspension, is fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

Jalen Carter was fined $57,222 by the NFL but avoided another suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the league's season opener Thursday night.

19 hours ago in National

Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but brings dangerous surf to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Kiko was creating high surf and rip currents for parts of Hawaii even as the system weakened just to the north of the islands, forecasters said.