A quick recap of the week

week review 2011-06-04

Here are a few highlights from the past (short) week on AOA:

+ Soapbox: Martin on missing the Lark Tavern.

+ We broke down the choices for the two closest IKEA locations.

+ We looked for people to draw on the sidewalk.

+ What was up in the Neighborhood this week: a bucket list, Spittle Bugs, a winery, mountain biking, grass-fed steak, sushi, cakes, bolognese, high heels, fiddleheads, churros, The Orchard, MMA, a Bull's Eye, coal, and the upside to rain.

+ The Capital District Community Gardens is putting healthy food in convenience stores.

+ A report estimated SUNY's economic impact on the Capital Region.

+ We updated a list of Capital Region swimming pools.

+ A few of the items found on Craigslist this week: flirting at the dump, a want ad for naked house cleaning, a skate park, and a photo booth.

+ Maya asked about bike rentals.

+ Matt Baumgartner sent Roy McDonald a message about same-sex marriage. Via a billboard.

+ We'll talked with Jason Baker -- the innovative chef at Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark -- about art, duck testicles, and militant French kitchens.

+ And it's Karner Blue season.

If you'd just like the whole week unfiltered, check our listing of the last seven days of AOA.

Thanks to everyone who posted a comment or shared an idea this week!

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