What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: St. Patrick's Day, fired up in Troy, egg season, State and Pearl, the short lives of sharrows, eating blindfolded, the Parade of Farmed Atlantic Salmon, burgers at Brown's, Chinese take-out, poutine, bathrooms, a bike shop, and signs of spring.
Steve documented a "curious show of force" by police on Pearl Street on St. Patrick's Day.
Silvia participated in the Running of the Green (Island).
Don Rittner's Troy history book got Jessica fired up and fires and urban renewal.
Dietrich reports that it's egg season.
Carl continued to unfurl the history of the State and Pearl intersection in Albany.
Randal noted that the lives of sharrows appears to be rather short. And Ethan had to dodge broken glass while riding his bike.
Albany Jane went to a "dark dinner" -- diners eat blindfolded -- at the Wishing Well.
Cupcake tasting recaps and discussion: KB | Wendy | Valerae | Jerry.
Colonie restaurant week prompted Daniel to shake his fist at "The Parade of Farmed Atlantic Salmon & Other Crimes Against Food."
Jerry got St. Joseph's pastries from Bella Napoli.
The Gastrothugs took issue with a change in Brown's burgers.
Emily explained why she likes Dragon City, a Chinese take-out place that is "actually good."
The Idiots pointed out that there is now poutine -- with cheese curds -- in Saratoga.
The Exiles took a museum day trip to Springfield, and saw the Dr. Seuss sculpture garden.
One of Kristi's readers asked about finding contractor for a bathroom remodel.
Melissa shared her engagement photos from the Empire State Plaza.
Chuck is using the Albany County Rail Trail and a stained glass window for an art project.
FiS Dan took a quick a look at a new bike shop in Saratoga.
And Jackie tried to keep up with all the signs of spring.
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Gotta agree with the Brown's Brewing assessment. They are just very inconsistent.
... said Olivia on Mar 21, 2012 at 1:21 PM | link
Thanks for your continued support, you guys rock!
... said Chest Rockaway on Mar 21, 2012 at 1:27 PM | link
As always, much thanks Greg and Mary, and I got a special gift for you at the birthday party!
... said Chuck MIller on Mar 21, 2012 at 1:57 PM | link
Chuck Miller, ruining surprise birthday gifts since 1965.
... said -S on Mar 21, 2012 at 2:32 PM | link