Slider Slam tickets for Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival
Sliders from last years Albany Food & Wine Fest Slider Slam.
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
It's Monday and the first full work week after a holiday. We're not sure about you, but we need a little something to look forward to. Hmm... a little something. Something little? Sliders are little. And fun.
The people from The Albany Barn have passed along a pair of tickets for the Slider Slam at the Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival later this month. The Food & Wine Festival is three days of dinners, tastings, pairings, and galas with food prepared by some of the area's finest chefs. Proceeds from the event go to arts organizations throughout the area.
The Slider Slam is January 18 from 8-11 pm and includes craft beer pairings from Ommegang, wine, cocktails, and a Jack Daniels tasting -- plus music and dancing. The event sold out last year. When we checked last, a few tickets were still available for this year's Slider Slam for $35 each.
You can enter here to win a pair of tickets by answering the question below:
Sliders are miniature burgers. They're more fun because they're little. What would you like to miniaturize in the Capital Region?
Maybe it's taxes, maybe it's The Egg so you could carry it around in your pocket and have tiny little concerts wherever you go. It's like having an imaginary shrink ray.
Post your answer in the comments. We'll draw one winner at random.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Wednesday and must respond by 10 am on Thursday, January 10.
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I'd like to miniaturize the dozens of cars that speed through red lights in Albany every day. I don't think anyone would risk running a red light when you are driving a Matchbox car.
... said Jeff on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:36 PM | link
i would like to miniature the rolls from shogun - then i can double the amount of sushi i normally could! like little tidbits of amazingness, in my mouth.
... said heather on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:37 PM | link
I'd like to miniaturize rent in the capital region.
... said Zac on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:38 PM | link
Winter.
... said Ellen on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:44 PM | link
Winter.
... said Brian on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:44 PM | link
I would like to miniaturize the homeless dog and cat population. That would mean that people would be more responsible about spaying/neutering as well as taking good care of their pets. :) Thank you
... said ROBYN KEARNS on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM | link
787 - so it wouldn't be as painful!
... said Robert Gutterman on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:49 PM | link
I would miniaturize the Troy Farmers' Market, and more specifically, the folks who make 'BuddhaPesto' -- I would build a tiny village for them in my kitchen. Fresh Pesto whenever and wherever I want? Thank you very much.
... said Jason on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:52 PM | link
I'd love to miniaturize the hill that RPI is on in Troy. It would make it so much easier to bike and walk between RPI and downtown Troy and I think both RPI and Troy would have something to gain from increased mixing.
... said Jay Walker on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:55 PM | link
Famous Lunch Hot Dogs, so I could eat a dozen without feeling shameful.
... said TrojanMorse on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:55 PM | link
I would like a miniature birthday boot for those of us who would die of alcohol poisoning after chugging 2L!
... said Laura C on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:07 PM | link
Commute times.
... said Chris H. on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:07 PM | link
I'd like to miniaturize my car at will. Would make parking a breeze. Pull up, blammo, pop it in my pocket. Instant car-ness anywhere...the mall, downtown, never have to worry about dings in a parking lot again.
... said Sarah on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:14 PM | link
It's a good question - hard to find too many things one would want to make smaller in a place so often called Smalbany. Still, I'd love to see 787 shrunken down to nothing more than a model fit for a museum...hopefully as the "before" in a before and after display.
... said Matt on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:19 PM | link
I would like to shrink down the Dunn Memorial Bridge so that my son can use the unfinished stub portion of it to launch his hot wheels cars over a mock Hudson river in our sandbox.
... said Spoon on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:20 PM | link
i would love to put the old shrink ray on opposition to the raven's head brewery and all this craziness with trying to kill nightlife in Albany
... said jalarson on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:21 PM | link
I would like to make my body mass smaller.
I know i can't do that loving sliders,and all the fixin's!
... said mg on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:30 PM | link
I would like to miniaturize the length of the winter. I am coooold ;)
... said Camilo Jimenez on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:37 PM | link
Spoons. They are just SO BIG.
... said -S on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:37 PM | link
Nipper! I would love to have a keychain sized one.
... said Debra on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:38 PM | link
the level of frenzy and/or panic people display when there is a chance we might get .0000000005 inches of snow in the Capital District.
... said Rebecca on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:52 PM | link
I would like to miniaturize my big back side. My second choice would be everything from the Capitol to the Cathedral--and stick it in a snow globe.
... said Holly CC on Jan 7, 2013 at 1:57 PM | link
I see miniaturizing more as something from Willy Wonka...a way to shrink something that's annoying. If this was the case, I would elect Alan Chartock from WAMC during their fund drive, paintings of horses and anyone who refers to Saratoga as "Toga".
... said Chris Johns on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM | link
How about potholes
... said Rich on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:05 PM | link
Jerry Jennings' ego. Or any politicians' ego for that matter.
... said Valerae on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:06 PM | link
The only thing I could think of that I'd like to miniaturize in the Capital Region is the price of gasoline...piiiiick me!!!! :)
... said Linda on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:07 PM | link
Snow piles!
... said Abby on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:10 PM | link
laundry
... said Michelle on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:12 PM | link
POLITICS.
... said brianne on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:13 PM | link
I'd like to miniaturize bad/inconsiderate drivers who nearly run me and other pedestrians over all the time. Then I could be like Godzilla and step on their cars when they get too close, or honk and act annoyed when I'm crossing the street. Mind you, it's while I have a walk signal in my favor.
... said Alex on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:23 PM | link
787
... said Ed on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:28 PM | link
Animosity towards the 'burbs.
... said Jay on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:36 PM | link
I'd miniaturize the winters, crumble them up in my fists, and toss them somewhere else.
... said Melissa on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:37 PM | link
hangovers?
... said karen riley. on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:40 PM | link
Egos!
... said Laura on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM | link
Cars so there would be more parking in Center Square!
... said Kathryn on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:50 PM | link
The horses in Saratoga. Both the ones on the street and at the races.
... said megan on Jan 7, 2013 at 2:50 PM | link
787 along the riverfront
... said Chrystal on Jan 7, 2013 at 3:00 PM | link
I'd like to miniaturize the length of office for Albany Mayors and many other self-servers in our region.
... said BobGumson on Jan 7, 2013 at 3:08 PM | link
My butt- ironically winning tickets to a slider slam wouldn't help me any.
... said Julia on Jan 7, 2013 at 3:45 PM | link
I'd miniaturize Nipper and put it on my desk!
... said Jenna on Jan 7, 2013 at 3:49 PM | link
Trader Joes so I can always have tasty hummus and beer an arms-length away!
... said OKW on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:02 PM | link
I'd miniaturize the stench that comes from the dump while driving through the exit 24 tollbooths, and keep it bottled up to use when I must defeat an enemy!
... said XYZ on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:09 PM | link
I would minimize my copay for physical therapy and chiropractice services. I looovvveee body work!
... said RMH on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM | link
The Capital Region footprint to make public transportation more viable and necessary.
... said Shawn on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:22 PM | link
Taxes!
... said Katie on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:28 PM | link
I'd like to shrink Billy Fuccillo's car deals, so they're not so "hue-juh"
... said theshakes on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:30 PM | link
I would like to miniaturize my commute to Clifton Park.
... said Vernon on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:34 PM | link
My taxes!
... said Jessica on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:34 PM | link
Gas Prices. Or the distance between all the places in town I want to go. Either way.
... said Mike on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:38 PM | link
I want to miniturize the Fucillo car dealerships, so in their irritating commercials they wouldnt yell its HUUUUGE they would yell ITS TINYYYYYYY!!!
... said Mike B on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:38 PM | link
small minded smalbanians
... said Kate Fleming on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:40 PM | link
I would like to miniaturize State Street from the Capitol to Broadway, specifically the hill, so I would go down there more often.
... said Heather on Jan 7, 2013 at 4:46 PM | link
the empire state plaza, so the surrounding neighborhoods could be connected again.
... said Mike R on Jan 7, 2013 at 5:04 PM | link
I'd like shrink 787 so I could step over it and get to the river.
... said Adam on Jan 7, 2013 at 5:10 PM | link
Golden Harvest apple cider donuts. I would make them into a necklace and snack all day long.
... said Naomi on Jan 7, 2013 at 5:23 PM | link
This winter. I need another mild one like last year!
... said Jen on Jan 7, 2013 at 5:31 PM | link
I'd like to miniaturize all the bad radio stations in the area
... said Ty on Jan 7, 2013 at 5:43 PM | link
I would miniaturize the property taxes in Albany and Schenectady. Let's get people back to living in amazing old homes instead of fleeing to the suburbs.
... said Josh K. on Jan 7, 2013 at 5:44 PM | link
My commute!
... said Jessica R on Jan 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM | link
787, fo sho!
... said AJJ on Jan 7, 2013 at 6:01 PM | link
Dust Bunnies
... said atterratt on Jan 7, 2013 at 6:14 PM | link
I'd like to miniaturize the number of decaying historical buildings around here and have them restored to their former grandeur. Albany could be a really beautiful place if we could stop playing politics and start embracing our local history and culture.
... said JukeJointJezebel on Jan 7, 2013 at 6:31 PM | link
racism and patriarchy!
... said rana on Jan 7, 2013 at 6:36 PM | link
Winter, for sure.
... said Emily on Jan 7, 2013 at 7:09 PM | link
Egos of the political class. Keep 'em in lockets on a bracelet, they'd jingle merrily.
... said Gina on Jan 7, 2013 at 7:22 PM | link
Trash
... said Danielle on Jan 7, 2013 at 7:32 PM | link
Cafe Madison into my kitchen every morning
... said Jonathan Hentrich on Jan 7, 2013 at 7:52 PM | link
I would like to make the amount of people who don't support the arts LESS. More people should be supporting local art, music and culture. There is so many amazing happenings going on all the time.
... said tony on Jan 7, 2013 at 9:30 PM | link
I'd love to minimize the Northway. There are so many places I want to visit that are north of Albany (Saratoga, Lake George, the High Peaks, Lake Placid, etc.) but sometimes the Northway just takes too long...
... said Laura on Jan 7, 2013 at 9:32 PM | link
I wouldn't mind a miniature SUNY Albany campus so their would only be 1/4 the bros populating the area.
... said MEC on Jan 7, 2013 at 9:45 PM | link
late night drunks and fights on lark streets, with a ray gun.
... said justin on Jan 7, 2013 at 9:57 PM | link
787's impact on the Capital Region.
... said Joe on Jan 7, 2013 at 10:22 PM | link
Bad attitudes, I would love for a good dose of awesomeness.
... said Karyn on Jan 7, 2013 at 11:00 PM | link
my living expenses!
... said Kobe on Jan 7, 2013 at 11:05 PM | link
I would like to shrink all the cars so that I can park in downtown Albany without trouble!
... said Tara on Jan 7, 2013 at 11:36 PM | link
I would like the dog parks to have a miniaturizing day so I can take my 4 lb chihuahua Gigi to the dog park and have some playtime also.
... said Jacqueline on Jan 7, 2013 at 11:37 PM | link
Snow banks so people can park and not take up the street I'm trying to drive on
... said Sarah on Jan 8, 2013 at 12:17 AM | link
I would like to miniaturize my 6' 7" boyfriend, so I can put him in my pocket and take him everywhere!
... said Rosary on Jan 8, 2013 at 12:39 AM | link
Garbage trucks so that they would not block the street
... said Theresa on Jan 8, 2013 at 4:50 AM | link
The amount of hours I've been putting in at work.....and taxes
... said llcwine on Jan 8, 2013 at 7:13 AM | link
The Empire State Plaza
... said Michael on Jan 8, 2013 at 7:26 AM | link
The Mohawk Hudson Marathon, then I might actually run it.
... said Chris on Jan 8, 2013 at 7:39 AM | link
I'd like to minimize the length of the work week.
... said C on Jan 8, 2013 at 8:02 AM | link
The potholes on Jay Street.
... said Greg on Jan 8, 2013 at 8:43 AM | link
Miniaturize rude neighbors! and then some handpies from All Good Bakers
... said Kate S on Jan 8, 2013 at 8:52 AM | link
The capitol building, With so many small people inside, you'd reap some pretty impressive economies of scale.
... said Bruce on Jan 8, 2013 at 8:59 AM | link
winter. Actually, not so much winter but the snow on the ground for 4 months straight. That's just too much...
... said CVAA on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:12 AM | link
I'd like to miniaturize the snow banks left by plow operators at the end of my driveway...
... said J on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:17 AM | link
I'd like to miniaturize Jerry Jennings' tan... homeboy needs to not be ORANGE anymore :)
... said Samantha on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:17 AM | link
I'd like to miniaturize a CDTA bus, driver & all--carry it around in my pocket & have my own bus to take me anywhere I want to go whenever I want to go there! I could go to concerts at Proctors, HVCC even Caffe Lena etc. in Saratoga and never have to worry how to get there or how to get home!
... said PK Miller on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:17 AM | link
State bureaucrats floating aimlessly in their over-sized office buildings on their over-sized pensions.
... said Kimi on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:20 AM | link
I'd like to miniaturize the unreasonable fear of Albany downtown so that folks from the burbs can relax and enjoy it as much as I do!
... said Tess on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:31 AM | link
Kate, you're the second person in as many days who requested mini hand pies, I think we can make that happen!
... said Britin @allgoodbakers on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:36 AM | link
Reading all the comments above, I would want to miniaturize my life, so I can start over again!!
... said Amy Gerling "thetravelgerl" on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:46 AM | link
I'd like to miniaturize the traffic on Central Ave.
... said C on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:56 AM | link
I think i'd like to miniaturize Lark Street. I live in Amsterdam now, and there's nothing fun or interesting to do out here. If I could carry Lark Street around with me, it would be like I am carrying the best of the best right in my pocket :)
... said Jessica on Jan 8, 2013 at 10:12 AM | link
Miniaturize all the Fat Heads (they know who they are) that keep things from happening.
... said A Roullier on Jan 8, 2013 at 10:19 AM | link
TAXES!
... said Ron on Jan 8, 2013 at 10:36 AM | link
I'd like to have a miniature reporter Liz Benjamin ( that I could carry around..).it would be awesome to pull her out whenever one of the politicos, or other talking heads, or lobbyists makes some kind of assertion, and have her call it out!
... said EllenD38 on Jan 8, 2013 at 10:58 AM | link
I'd love to miniaturize the stinkiness of the Hudson River. Nothing is worse than the smell as I cross over the Corning Preserve in the summertime.
... said Kizzi on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM | link
Property taxes.
... said ned on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:07 AM | link
Miniaturize hormones, antibiotics, preservatives, pesticides and other chemicals in the meats and vegetables we consume in the Capital Region!
... said Angie on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:10 AM | link
Winter for sure!
... said Tiffany on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:23 AM | link
I would like to shrink the distance between saratoga, schenectady & troy!
... said adine viscusi on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:31 AM | link
I'd like a mini winter... say, 2 weeks? I think I could get everything in that I like about it in that time... some sledding, ice skating, lights in the park, a few cozy nights under blankets with hot cocoa.. then everything magically thaws out/melts in a day or two and it is spring. perfect!
... said Linz on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:36 AM | link
I'd like to miniaturize the amount of people who think owning a car in Albany is Absolutely Necessary. Sure, the CDTA isn't perfect, but Albany is very walkable in a lot of neighborhoods and it would do wonders to clear up our roads and atmosphere!
... said Allie on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM | link
I'd really like to miniaturize the size of 18 wheelers on the northway into smartcars
... said Chris on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM | link
I would miniaturize fast food, restaurant serving sizes.
... said Katie on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:46 AM | link
I'd like to minaturize my taxes
... said Drew on Jan 8, 2013 at 11:56 AM | link
I would miniaturize all SUVS and replace them with Mini Coopers.
... said Christina on Jan 8, 2013 at 12:09 PM | link
The amount of mediocre supermarkets popping up.
... said Adeyinka on Jan 8, 2013 at 12:25 PM | link
Taxes
... said D on Jan 8, 2013 at 12:33 PM | link
I'd like to minimize all the small-minded, short-sighted, anti-progress whiners in Albany!
... said Alie on Jan 8, 2013 at 1:09 PM | link
I would miniaturize the distance between some of my favorite spots in Albany- like The Olde English Pub and Wolff's Biergarten. In the winter they aren't super walkable.
... said Kayla on Jan 8, 2013 at 1:40 PM | link
Gov't fraud, waste & abuse.
... said Joy aldrich on Jan 8, 2013 at 2:30 PM | link
I'd like to miniaturize the class separation throughout the Capital Region.
... said Dylan on Jan 8, 2013 at 2:43 PM | link
Clifton Park
... said Sean on Jan 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM | link
I would miniaturize the Egg, so that I could have the acts that play it perform for an even smaller, more intimate crowd of my wife and myself.
... said KGB on Jan 8, 2013 at 4:09 PM | link
I'd love to miniaturize the traffic on the Northway after 5pm especially during the summer and the holiday season.
... said Heather on Jan 8, 2013 at 4:35 PM | link
Table Hopping commenters' crummy attitudes.
... said Kerosena on Jan 8, 2013 at 4:52 PM | link
I'd like to be able to minimize cars so you can find lots of room to park them downtown and get closer to shopping.
... said laura on Jan 8, 2013 at 7:43 PM | link
That car taking up two parking spaces.
... said CP on Jan 8, 2013 at 8:31 PM | link
I would like to miniaturize my cable bill. Thanks for nothing, Time Warner.
... said Mark R on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:19 PM | link
the amount of space in between cars for street parking on Madison
... said matthew on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:38 PM | link
Winter! And maybe SUNY Albany's school year... I love when all the college kids leave for the summer and the annoying drunk frat guys aren't crowding every Albany bar
... said Nat on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:48 PM | link
all of my things, so that moving to Troy will be a breeze
... said Francesca on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:57 PM | link
@kerosena, favorited!
... said Britin @ All Good Bakers on Jan 10, 2013 at 5:11 PM | link
I'd shrink everything "HUGE", if you know what I mean.:-)
... said ira on Jan 6, 2015 at 3:54 PM | link