What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: lots about Trader Joe's, convention center implications, last call, Thacher Park, museum rules, the Berkshires, restaurant health inspections, tea, pizza launched via meatball, mind blowing posters, Montreal, socializing at the dog park, and benign neglect.

Mr. Dave on Trader Joe's: "another addition to the characterless sprawl that is drowning all of us slowly."

Cap2Cap on Trader Joe's: "if you don't want to go to Trader Joe's, chances are you'll be safe from a kidnapping that locks you in there unwillingly."

Matt says Trader Joe's choice of Wolf Road is "lame."

Daniel considered Honest Weight's situation now that Trader Joe's is on its way.

FiS Dan wonders what the proposed Aqueduct convention center project will mean for racing in Saratoga.

The Idiots aren't convinced that an earlier last call in Saratoga will actually cut down on crime.

Ethan explored the north side of Thacher Park.

The Exile had a few complaints after his family visited the Albany Institute (but he liked the exhibit they saw).

Emily says shared some of the reasons she loves the Berkshires.

Steve says restaurants should be required to post a letter grade related to their health inspection score.

Randal got some tea -- and good service -- at Divintea in Schenectady.

Jerry had a pizza at DeFazio's that was launhced "right at the used-to-be-planet Pluto" by meatballs.

Robert was less than impressed on his visit to MochaLisa's in Clifton Park.

Nick tried the lunch buffet at Taste.

Albany Jane says you should skip dessert at the Epicurean and get cheese instead.

Kevin says the construction posters at the Empire State Plaza will "blow your mind."

One of Kristi's readers asked about good weekend getaway spots.

Tim shared why Montreal is one of his favorite cities.

Both Val and her dog socialize at the dog parks in Albany.

Ever one to notice the details, Jackie felt the warm air rise from porcupine caves in Moreau Lake State Park. And there was... grunting.

Chuck got photos printed at Walmart -- and it worked out well, after a hiccup.

Paula has started a project to document the Albany Rural Cemetery's "Church Grounds."

And Carl cheered benign neglect.

Comments

Ack. Benign neglect is kind of a personal bugaboo. I assume Carl wasn't using the term in full context.

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