What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: the mob, a snow job, cost of living, Olana, deals in Saratoga, Chinese New Year, oxtail, first dates, the Utica Grind, home history, chiropractors, exploding cattails, and a shoveling machine.

Rob's theory about what's behind the run on bread, milk and eggs before a snowstorm: the mob.

Silvia took note of a snow job.

Daniel Nester's response to people who say the Capital Region has a high cost of living: "Really, people? Really?"

The faculty letter in support of the four students accused in the Compton's incident prompted discussion at Skidmore Unofficial.

Sebastien made a winter visit to Olana.

The Idiot put together a night full of deals in Saratoga.

Albany Jane celebrated Chinese New Year at Ala Shanghai. Daniel B was also there -- and says the Peking Pork Chop may have been his favorite dish of the night.

Steve says he'd go back to Buckatunna Cafe in Albany for the catfish and oxtail.

One Amanda's friends goes to Cafe Capriccio on first dates -- every time.

C2C had a "I Can't Believe I Ate The Whole Thing" moment at Kinnaree.

Mr. Dave gave the "Utica Grind" a try.

Crystal loved "the cozy, homey vibe" at Hudson River Coffee House.

Akum shared tips on how to research the history of your house.

One of Kristi's readers asked about finding a good local chiropractor.

Jackie learned the exploding cattail trick at the Vischer Ferry Preserve.

Ashallan loves her "feety protectors."

Chuck's trivia team came up one question short of repeating as Trivia Bowl champs.

And the Exile is a shoveling machine!

Comments

I'm with Daniel Nester. I'm about to start paying $400 LESS in rent than in my previous city. With one additional bedroom.

Goodbye, rat race!

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