A quick recap of the week

posted Mar 27, 2015
week review 2015-03-27

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

+ AOA7 drawing: New World Bistro Bar + The Spectrum: What's a highlight of your local neighborhood, and why?

+ We broke up with Winter. It was well past time.

+ Proctors unveiled its upcoming Broadway season.

+ Alisa asked about how to spend an early spring weekend with some out-of-towners visiting with kids.

+ AOA7 drawing: The Confectionery or Peck's Arcade or The Grocery: Which Capital Region building/place would you like to make over, and how?

+ The story of Audrey Munson, who was the model for the Spirit of Life statue in Congress Park (and many other monuments around the country).

+ What was up in the Neighborhood this week: the line, the game winner, flattery, American Express, half marathoning, frogs, winter, chit chat, salad, sushi, Route 7 Diner, Rock 'n Roll Brunch, Psychedelicatessen, popcorn, cheese sticks, critics, and Girl Scout Cookies.

+ AOA7 drawing: Nine Pin Cider + Albany Distilling: If you could bottle something about the Capital Region, what would it be?

+ Sean asked about finding a good spot to get General Tso's chicken -- there were a bunch of suggestions.

+ AOA7 drawing: Fort Orange General Store, The Cheese Traveler, Saratoga Sweets Candy Co.: What's something in the Capital Region that lifts your spirits?

+ And thanks to everyone who celebrated AOA's birthday this week, in person or in spirit.

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

party photo: Tim Raab Northern Photo

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