What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: Halloween, unintentional scares, therapists, the Riggis, the truth about upholsterers, a burger endorsement, hot dogs, beautiful pizza, Provence, being literal, restaurant servers, rainbow construction, coldplaining, and things that set off detectors in the night.

Akum lobbied to bring back the Albany Halloween Carnival.

Paula remembered the cemetery that was once in Washington Park.

Silvia saw some unintentionally scary things at the Great Escape's Fright Fest.

One of Kristi's readers asked about finding a good couples therapist. (Also: she milked some cows.)

Jackie finds the best fungus.

The Idiots defended the Riggis. FiS Dan's not so sure about that.

SkidmoreUnofficial spotted an "only at Skidmore" situation.

In case you missed it, Kevin came up with some creative names local residents.

Albaniana learned about the truth about upholsterers at Caffe Lena.

Daniel endorsed a burger at Taste. Nick pulled his endorsement.

Jerry says the hot dogs at the Capital City Gastropub are "a major draw."

Jen fell in love with a beautiful pizza at Marisa's.

Emily says Provence is "a gem."

Mr. Dave braved the McDonald's "pumpkin pie."

Steve called out a statement for being "either delusional or spectacularly literal."

Matt asked about people's favorite restaurant server.

Chuck built a rainbow.

One of Ashallann's co-workers has a great word for winter complaining.

Stephanie might be new to the Capital Region, but she doesn't need an explanation of an ice scraper.

Let it be known that Rob bravely rushes to his car.

Comments

How about the "common for local bakeries to use cake mixes" conversation on Table Hopping? http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/owss-beef-wall-street-isnt-winning-its-cheating-20111025

And: Michael Pollan at HVCC, dinner and reception coordinated by the Chef's Consortium of NY!

the link to Marisa's doesn't seem to go anywhere.

I second the local bakeries using cake mixes convo. That one really ruffled my feathers.

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