Long before open-concept kitchens and oversized islands, the keeping room was the heart of the home. While its original function has evolved, the idea of a relaxed sitting area near the kitchen is ...

Syracuse, N.Y. - The upstairs of the new Stoop Kitchen will look familiar to many who, more than a decade ago, went to the Armory Square bar for live music and Tequila and comfort food.

From the outside, it looks like any other typical kitchen cupboard. But once you open the doors to this pantry, you'll find a secret entrance that leads to a spectacular room with plenty of ...