What's up in the Neighborhood

eve of destruction man on fire by chuck miller

Chuck watched a man give Death the middle finger -- multiple times.

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: Eve of Destruction, Little League, walking, a tasting menu, watermelon salad, Korean-Louisiana fusion, the most amazing patio, Ramona's, strawberries, beaver crime, the Round Lake Antiques Festival, newborn photos, dragonflies, tomato crack, anarchist goats, and a tiny message.

Chuck watched a stunt driver "[give] Death the big middle finger" -- multiple times -- during Eve of Destruction at the Lebanon Valley Speedway.

Crystal checked out the Round Lake Antiques Festival.

Akum commemorated the first Little League season in Albany.

Jessica called for a pedestrian staircase on the Congress Street Bridge in Watervliet.

Steve took two winning bidders to Yono's for what looks like was a lovely meal.

Daniel and Cap2Cap were invited for a special meal at Creo, and got to talk with the chef about how it came together.

Scott says a Korean-Louisianan fusion dish at Mingle was "terrific."

Aliza says Sperry's has "the most amazing patio."

Albany Jane had lunch at Ramona's Cafe on Lark Street.

Christine went a little crazy with strawberries she picked herself.

Carl highlighted the epidemic of beaver crime that once wracked Albany.

Silvia ran a 5k on the Walkway Over the Hudson.

One of Kristi's readers asked about finding a photographer for newborn photos.

Jackie admired some dragonflies on Pyramid Lake.

The clerk at the DMV not so subtly indicated to Albaniana that she should get a new driver's license photo.

Noted: Mr. Dave feeds his tomatoes crack.

Rob contemplated employing anarchist goats.

And Paula noticed a tiny message.

photo: Chuck Miller

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