What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: taking a risk, dog park drama, Sean Rowe and Railbird, Ponderosa, ingredients, speaking up, customer service, hot pot, sea urchin, dim sum, disappearing socks, snowy solitude, and a brownstone bouquet.

Daniel Nester decided to take a risk at the Arts Center of the Capital Region.

Silvia remembered much-admired local bartender John Wisniewski.

Albaniana found out more about the Refugee Cleaners.

Bandit was involved in some drama at the dog park.

Crystal was part of quite the birthday night: sushi (and green tea ice cream), then Sean Rowe and Railbird.

Kevin, Leigh and some friends made a pilgrimage to the Ponderosa in Amsterdam. (And Kevin's giving away tickets to see Steve Martin at the Palace.)

Daniel B would like Capital Region restaurants to be less expensive -- or use better ingredients.

Steve shared a local story illustrating why you should speak up about a problem at a restaurant.

Matt had a good time learning about some interesting variations on chicken parm at the cooking class taught by Steve and Jaime Ortiz.

Albany Jane went for hot pot at Shining Rainbow.

Ashallan ate sea urchin at Koto.

Leah the Nosher enjoyed dim sum at Tai Pan.

FiS says the best sandwich in Saratoga is from... Price Chopper.

Idea for a reality show: Kristi calls a different customer service line each week.

The man at Lodge's tried to help Rob with his disappearing sock problem.

The Exile watched the snow bend the trees.

Jen shared how she stays warm while running during the winter.

Drew took in the snow solitude at Moreau Lake State Park.

Naomi shared some places to donate children's books.

Chuck came across an Albany County cookbook from the mid-1960s.

Paula stopped to admire a brownstone bouquet.

And Laura snapped a pic of the Boo House.

Comments

Thanks for the blog love, Greg and Mary - maybe I'll bake you something from this cookbook, as soon as I can find some 40+ year old food for these 40+ year old recipes!

Thanks for including this post about the Refugee Cleaners. I hope readers will consider booking them when they need cleaning services. For more info contact refugeecleaners@gmail.com,
phone (518)-364-3589

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