What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: Memorial Day, Blue Zones, the oldest, the Madison Theatre, a weekend in Eden, pleasing eyefuls, the Tour de Hard Ice Cream, unexpected sushi chefs, Italian food in Saratoga, bright menus, turkey, hotels, and ghost signs.

On Memorial Day, Rob baked cookies -- and urged people to think.

The Exile reflected on Memorial Day as an ex-pat -- and the opportunity to get to know the neighbors better.

Nicole considered her family's "Blue Zone" in Albany.

Carl says he's found a new candidate for oldest business in Albany.

Akum posted scans of the program from opening night of the Madison Theatre -- which was 83 years ago this month.

Jackie spent a weekend in Eden (it was in the Adirondacks).

Silvia says "each eyeful" of the Botanic Studio in Troy is pleasing.

Daniel shared results from the Tour de Hard Ice Cream. KB went for chocolate on the tour and shared her thoughts.

Jerry got sushi in Clifton Park -- from unexpected chefs.

Aliza enjoyed the a tuna/potatoes/pea shoots dish at Capriccio Saratoga.

The Idiots offered suggestions for Italian food in/near Saratoga.

Matt didn't take a shine to the light-up menus at 677 Prime.

One of Steve's readers, who's pregnant, asked about where to get a freshly roasted turkey sandwich.

One of Kristi's readers asked about finding a really nice local hotel to stay in before her/his wedding.

Notes from Ethan's weekend of camping in the Adirondacks.

And Chuck came across another ghost sign (it floats).

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