In no more than 10 words
Long story short (because that's the point here): We had a chance to stop in to the Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa recently and had a good time. Because of Twitter brain (or something) we got to thinking how we could talk about the experience as concisely as possible -- in no more than 10 words. Here's what bubbled up:
Next Door Kitchen & Bar: Cozy space. Nice food. Friendly staff. Fair prices. Return happily.
Boiling down the thought was kind of fun, so we figured we'd write a handful of other no-more-than-10-word reviews/comments on places around the Capital Region.
And maybe you can share one or two that occur to you.
Rules of the game: Statements in no more than 10 words. Name of the place/thing doesn't count. Contractions are allowed. Punctuation is free.
Washington Park, Albany: Olmstead influenced. So many May tulips. Was once a cemetery!
Washington Park, Troy: Beautiful, like a movie scene. But you need a key.
DeFazio's: Fantastic crust. Quality toppings. Pizza tournament all-time high score.
Marino's: No-frills, consistently delicious pizza. Broccoli ricotta a revelation!
Thacher State Park: Favorite escarpment. See ESP from afar. Only one "t."
Vroman's Nose: Vaguely noselike rock. Not long hike. Fantastic Schoharie Valley view.
Golden Harvest in Valatie: Cider donuts! Heavenly warm. (Also good next day.) Apple booze!
Samascott in Kinderhook: Many apple types. Calm, uncrowded, relaxing. (Don't forget blueberries, cherries.)
Empire State Plaza: Striking, skyline defining. Neighborhood eraser. Decades later people still conflicted.
State Capitol: Like its state -- big, complicated, impressive. And often frustrating.
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AOA: In the know, so I go, each and every day.
... said Brian on Oct 24, 2014 at 1:47 PM | link
Wow! It takes me more words than that just to
... said Daniel B. on Oct 24, 2014 at 1:56 PM | link
Nipper: Capital watch dog. No bite. No Bark. Sit. Stay. Good.
Saratoga Race Track: And Down The Stretch they Come! Six weeks a year.
... said KGB on Oct 24, 2014 at 3:04 PM | link
WABY radio,listening,learning, and loving it!
... said mg on Oct 24, 2014 at 5:17 PM | link
Have you ever checked out SMITH magazine's Six-Word Memoirs?
http://www.smithmag.net/
Fun fact: Editor/founder Larry Smith is the husband of Piper Kerman, aka the inspiration for (and writer of) "Orange is the New Black."
... said Jess on Oct 24, 2014 at 5:51 PM | link
Ala Shanghai: Seriously good Chinese food gets some knickers in a twist.
15 Church: Downstate excellence comes to upstate dining with no apologies needed.
Roma Imports Saratoga: Smells like your Italian grandma's kitchen. Get subs with provolone.
Troy: Beautiful ruin. Corrupt pols. Indifferent landlords. O the untapped potential!
... said Burnt My Fingers on Oct 24, 2014 at 7:18 PM | link
@Jess: New to me! Thanks for sharing!
... said Greg on Oct 27, 2014 at 11:16 AM | link
Upstate New York - Comforting like chipped paint on a fall-down porch.
... said mr. dave on Oct 27, 2014 at 11:21 AM | link