A quick recap of the week

week review 2013-05-24

Here are a few highlights from the past week on AOA:

+ Collins asked about where to get a good steak.

+ The NYS Writers Institute summer reading series lineup is out -- lots of names you'll recognize.

+ Jona asked about swim lessons for adults.

+ We mapped the breweries, wineries, and distilleries of New York State.

+ What was up in the Neighborhood this week: workforce challenging, the Bod Pod, like of Troy, memories, Esther and Whiteface, a buffet for beavers, an excellent opening, less than transparent, don'ts, Henry Burden, then and now, circus school, the Tour de Gelato, heart melting creme brulee, Tara Kitchen, popcorn-esque frisbees, super carrots.

+ The lineup for this summer's Rockin' on the River is out -- tribute band discussion ensued.

+ Casey tried the "best craft beer in New York State."

+ A few of the items found on Craigslist this week: doomsday prepping, women ogling guys, centuries old barn beams, and cute goats.

+ A UAlbany professor won a prestigious award for writing.

+ And the Capital City Gastropub has new owners (thankfully the burger special is staying the same).

Here's the whole week all lined up.

Thanks to everyone who posted a comment or shared an idea or photo this week!

Lydia Davis photo: David Ignaszewski / MacMillan

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