10x10: Casinos, John Oliver, new spots

posted Dec 19, 2014

The Beer Belly.

A while back we did a thing where wrote 10 reviews/comments in no more than 10 words each. People seemed to like it, and it was kind of fun way to concentrate some thoughts.

So, here's another batch...

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.

Casino skepticism: Creating economic activity not the same as creating economic development.

ZEN building: Shaping up to be an impressively modern... office building.

John Oliver at The Palace: Hope he took trip to see Nipper. Via jet ski.

The Beer Belly in Albany: New, but feels like it's been there a while. Cozy!

City Line Bar & Grill: Better as a bar (with snacks) than as a restaurant.

Roux in Slingerlands: Interesting menus ideas. Execution sorely lacking. Maybe needs time.

The Standard's veggie burger: "Meaty" without imitating meat. Grilled onions, garlic sauce key.

Early grade for this winter: Wet snow, unevenly applied. Still no pond skating. Needs improvement.

Hat hair: Better than your ears freezing off. Embrace it.

Otto's Christmas decorating help: Good company. But not a lot of help.

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