Drawing: Tickets for Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration 2014 + a bottle of wine
The scene from a Beaujolais Celebration in a previous year.
Drawing's closed!
The AIDS Council's annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration is November 21 at the ESP Convention Center. We have a pair of tickets for the event and we're giving them away.
BUT WAIT, there's more: The winner will also receive a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau courtesy of Capital Wine on Lark Street.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something local of good vintage?
We're interpreting this broadly. It could be strawberries you picked during the summer of 2014. It could be music from 1980something. It could be a place or event at a certain time. Whatever.
We'll draw one winner at random. The person gets the tickets and the bottle of wine.
The annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration includes wine (of course), but also food samples from local restaurants. Tickets for the event start at $75.
Important All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) 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 10 am on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday, November 13.
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Sam's Home Cooking on Lark Street.
From my Yelp review of the place:
" Sam's Home Cooking is a place that doesn't take itself too seriously. I think the character of the joint and it's proprietor can be summed up by a sign on the wall that reads, "Helen Waite is Sam's credit manager; if you want credit, go to Helen Waite!"
The place is easy to miss as it's signage isn't the brightest on Lark Street, which has kept it my secret hangout place for years. It's an old-fashioned breakfast/lunch counter, complete with a working mechanical cash register and gas fired coffee percolators. The clientele on a typical day consists of an odd mix of retired old guys and college students.
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Honestly, the place is kind of a dump, but a good old-fashioned dump with good food and great character. If you're looking for a good, quick, no frills, breakfast or lunch experience, I suggest you give Sam's a go."
... said Anthony on Nov 10, 2014 at 11:22 AM | link
"Dang That's Cherry" on 3rd Street in Troy is the best in vintage.
... said Doug Bartow on Nov 10, 2014 at 11:24 AM | link
wQEX. Awesome radio station that's been around for 30 years.
... said Jordan on Nov 10, 2014 at 11:49 AM | link
All of our local hikes and parks! It's so great to be able to escape into nature in 20-30 minutes.
... said Albany Jane on Nov 10, 2014 at 11:49 AM | link
Albany Architecture! We have so many gorgeous 19th century row homes, and so many lovely and well preserved public buildings.
... said Jenna on Nov 10, 2014 at 11:50 AM | link
Bob and Rons
... said Jackers on Nov 10, 2014 at 11:53 AM | link
Albany's Broadway in 2014
With the addition of Nine Pin to the fantastic line-up of Wolf's, Albany Distilling, Stout, Barrel Saloon, etc., and the new sidewalks for traveling among the options, 2014 is shaping up to be the best vintage yet!
... said Lindsay on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:02 PM | link
All Over Albany - its just keeps getting better and better!
... said Ron on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:11 PM | link
Schenectady's Vale cemetery.
... said Chris R. on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:24 PM | link
Thacher Park!
... said Lexi on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:26 PM | link
Washington Park which is a product of students of Olmstead who designed Central Park and many others of of awesome dintinction around the country. It's vintage hides the cemetery it was built over and passes along so many legends of Ballin' in the Graveyard, Tulips, summer picnics, lovers hideaways, etc.
... said Bob on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:29 PM | link
Kristy's Barn, farmed by the same family since 1910! Great apples, produce, doughnuts and cider!
... said Kate on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:31 PM | link
The USS SLATER, 1944 vintage.
(PS, Anthony: When is Sam's open?! I live in Center Square and have never seen it open)
... said M on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:36 PM | link
9 pin ginger cider on a fall afternoon.
... said John on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:40 PM | link
Downtown Albany Nightlife. With each passing year there are more points of interest for the mature Albanite and less of the crazy manic underage drinking that used to characterize the neighborhood.
... said Trish on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:54 PM | link
The Let's Have a Party Albany music video
... said anne on Nov 10, 2014 at 12:59 PM | link
Downtown Albany architecture.
... said A on Nov 10, 2014 at 1:15 PM | link
The farmers markets! Better every year!
... said RC on Nov 10, 2014 at 1:16 PM | link
Mrs Mattoon down on 9th is of a wonderful vintage, a '27 Troy. If she were wine she would be Sparkling. She wears rhinestones, gold lamé, hand sewn sequins and glitter pumps when she play Bingo at the Atrium on Tuesdays, Thursday, and Sundays. Saturdays she stays home and makes a pot roast. Other Bingo players say she is trying to "work the game". They say she is causing a distraction with all that sparkle. Mr Boots says he can't concentrate on his cards with a "darn christmas tree shootin' laserbeams 'round the darn room." She's been compared to the mother ship in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. She brushes the critics off with a delicate wave of a gleaming arm. "Jealous nellies!" she says. "Cause I win, that's it." She says there has been an "arrest on sight" order for her in Atlantic City since the war. Which war? "All of 'em!" she laughs.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Nov 10, 2014 at 1:20 PM | link
Washington Park in Troy....I feel like I'm going back in time when I walk around the park and see all those amazing homes.....
... said Kizzi Casale on Nov 10, 2014 at 1:24 PM | link
Shades of Green, Lark Street, Circa 2001.
... said Jessica R W on Nov 10, 2014 at 1:47 PM | link
All those signs and recycling bins around the city with Mayor Jerry Jennings' name on them.
... said Silvia Meder Lilly on Nov 10, 2014 at 2:01 PM | link
Gershon's Deli in Schenectady.
... said Ellen on Nov 10, 2014 at 2:12 PM | link
The Fort Orange Club
... said Cassie on Nov 10, 2014 at 2:20 PM | link
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
... said Jbird on Nov 10, 2014 at 3:06 PM | link
Fountain day at UA pre-2004
... said Brian on Nov 10, 2014 at 3:07 PM | link
The Hamilton Street El Mariachi...
... said Jen on Nov 10, 2014 at 3:26 PM | link
Anne already beat me to my answer, but it's so good I'm going to say it again -- "Let's Have a Party, Albany!"
... said Burton on Nov 10, 2014 at 3:31 PM | link
Store in Troy NY
http://www.dangthatscherry.com
... said Rich on Nov 10, 2014 at 3:37 PM | link
Jack's Drive-In
... said ACW on Nov 10, 2014 at 4:48 PM | link
Plaza skating rink. Glad it's re-opened!
... said Mary on Nov 10, 2014 at 9:56 PM | link
Washington Park Lake House
... said Jenn on Nov 11, 2014 at 9:10 AM | link
The Ruck!!!
... said llcwine on Nov 11, 2014 at 9:42 AM | link
The SUNY System Administration Building, formerly the Delaware & Hudson Railroad Building. One of the most iconic pieces of Albany architecture
... said Mike on Nov 11, 2014 at 10:29 AM | link
Indian Ladder Farms
... said Sue on Nov 11, 2014 at 10:47 AM | link
The Palace Theater!
... said pete on Nov 11, 2014 at 10:52 AM | link
Indian Ladder Farms Apples.
... said Cliff on Nov 11, 2014 at 10:57 AM | link
Albany Pine Bush. Vintage Middle Ordovician
... said Jeff M on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:19 AM | link
Jerry Jennings' complexion
... said D on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:25 PM | link
The Victorian Stroll--emphasizing how vintage Troy was before vintage was even cool.
... said Laura on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:28 PM | link
Something local of good vintage is The Albany Institute of History and Art. Not only is their building old, but they've got a ton of cool antiques inside! :-)
... said Ryan Smith on Nov 12, 2014 at 11:11 AM | link
Robibero Winerys new Cabernet Sauvignon from Long Island grapes is excellent
... said Bill on Nov 12, 2014 at 12:46 PM | link
The Miss Albany Diner MAD French Toast. Gone but never forgotten.
... said Jeremy on Nov 12, 2014 at 9:13 PM | link