What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: the hipster bar rubric, Cooperstown, a cappella, the pizza incident, the groove, clams, absolutely phenomenal chicken, breakfast, Utica, walking over the Hudson, Rosie, a crumbling mansion, and the wonders of Albany.

Daniel N applied his hipster bar rubric to the Palais Royale.

Kim went for some fall fun in Cooperstown.

The Exiles saw an "extraordinary and thoroughly unexpected" show Friday night.

Rob shared the story involving one of his son's teachers and "the pizza incident."

Carey and Rob felt the groove at Putnam Wine.

Jackie took in the colors at the Saratoga Farmers' Market.

Albany Jane is having a passionate affair with Matt's Fish Fry.

Jerry has some "absolutely phenomenal" chicken at New World Bistro Bar -- though the other items were uneven.

Rebecca is in love with Beverly's. (And she's also raising money for the American Cancer Society.)

Matt suggested some good places to eat in Utica.

Skidmore Unofficial's editor on eating Esperanto: it's "like hooking up with your ex-girlfriend 3 months after you've broken up."

Steve's readers asked about the best local place for paella and where to find tri-tip.

FiS Dan wonders if Saratoga can support four full-service Asian-themed restaurants.

One of Kristi's readers asked about finding a non-denominational wedding officiant.

Laura questioned "the wonders" of Albany.

Silvia took a stroll on the Walkway over the Hudson.

Chuck has put together another photo book.

Bennett says the highlight of a day at Indian Ladder is Rosie.

Sebastien posted some fun photos from a recent show at Northern Lights.

Paula admired the crumbling mansion on Madison in Albany near Washington Park.

And CAPow spotted rainbows at Cohoes Falls.

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Thanks for the link, guys! :-D

Thanks once again for the love, AOA!

thanks, guys! and thanks again for your awesome waterfall post... we went and checked some out this weekend! CAPow had it right... it's so beautiful down there at the falls.

cheers!

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