What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: making something nice happen, rebirth, finding a babysitter, OKCupid, hiking into the clouds, the paste fortune, quality and expectations, lost foods, brunch at Zest, head counts, a vegan hot dog, an entire head, talking ice cream, and Krampus.

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Chuck needed something nice to happen -- so he did something nice for someone else.

Amy reflected on Christmas and time and rebirth.

Observe as Stephanie holds a master class in how to search for a new babysitter.

Silvia braved the wilderness of OKCupid.

Jen went for a winter solstice hike in the Adirondacks.

Carl admired the Albert V. Bensen Residence on State Street in Albany -- and recalled the paste fortune that helped pay for it.

Daniel tumlbed some ideas about restaurant quality and customer expectations.

J+R commemorated some local food spots that are closing.

Ashley had a seat at the communal brunch table at Zest Catering in Ballston Spa.

Dominic shared some recent examples of why it's a good idea to submit an accurate head count with your restaurant reservation.

Randal tried the vegan hot dog at The Beer Belly.

Steve was served an entire head on a plate.

Jerry's Italian comfort foods class is returning.

Mr. Dave was joyed by talking Stewart's ice cream.

And we're guessing Rob is fun at an office Christmas party. Heh.

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