Drawing: Hidden City House and Garden Tour + Yono's or dp
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The annual Hidden City House & Garden Tour is this Thursday evening in Albany. The self-guided tour, organized by the Historic Albany Foundation and the Center Square Association, gives people a look at some of the beautiful gardens and historic homes in the Center Square/Hudson/Park neighborhood.
We have four tickets for the tour and we're giving them away. BUT, WAIT, THERE'S MORE: The prize also includes a $50 gift card for Yono's or dp in downtown Albany.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something local that you're looking forward to eating this summer?
It could be heirloom tomatoes from you backyard. It could be ice cream from your favorite seasonal stand. It could be whatever. We'll pull one winner at random and that person gets the four tickets and the Yono's/dp gift card.
The Hidden City House & Garden Tour is Thursday, June 23 from 5-8 pm. Tickets are $20 and available online -- they're also available at the Historic Albany Foundation office on Lexington Ave and Capital Wine at State and Lark.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 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, June 22 and must respond by 10 pm on that same day.
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Pico de gallo made with fresh, local summer veggies. Oh, and mojitos. In the park, in a backyard, on a porch, on a patio, on a boat, pool side, or lake side. Alas, I have no outdoor space. Someone please invite me -- I'll bring the pico!
... said Nicole on Jun 20, 2016 at 3:02 PM | link
I'm looking forward to some homemade bread with Nettle Meadow Farm Kunik, a little garlic scapes pesto (courtesy of Denison Farm CSA), and washed down with Nine Pin Cider.
... said Katie on Jun 20, 2016 at 3:29 PM | link
Sliced tomatoes warm from the garden with fresh-plucked basil and mayo, salt & pepper on a Rock Hill baguette ...... tomato sandwiches are Summer!
... said Tess on Jun 20, 2016 at 3:46 PM | link
I can't wait for tomatoes! Fresh pasta sauce, bruschetta, salsa, BLTs, caprese salad.... summer has its own menu :)
... said Valentina on Jun 20, 2016 at 3:50 PM | link
A massive clam bake with fresh, local golden corn smothered in parmesan cheese and hot paprika. If I'm lucky I'll snah some Utica Club to wash it down.
... said Sean on Jun 20, 2016 at 3:57 PM | link
summer corn! knee high by the 4th of July!!!
... said bb on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:00 PM | link
I love local berries! I cannot wait for blueberry season.
... said Jenna on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:01 PM | link
Local strawberries and tomatoes. Oh, and dairy-free Blue Moon from Moxie's in Wynantskill.
... said Liz on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:02 PM | link
Fresh strawberries. Maybe I'll swing by the co-op and grab some tonight!
... said Cori on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:03 PM | link
Sitting out in front of Lo Porto's on a warm summer's night in Troy with a platter of Antipasto and a few bottles of Chianti, Michael LoPorto's cigar keeping the mosquitoes away.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:07 PM | link
summer corn!
... said ab on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:33 PM | link
Fresh picked Blueberries from Samacott Orchards in Kinderhook.
... said Karen Tracey on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:40 PM | link
Pick your own produce at Samascott Orchards.
... said JG on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:55 PM | link
Local corn and local tomatoes...will use the tomatoes along with fresh mozzarella made at Roma foods in Latham...
... said llcwine on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:57 PM | link
Fresh local corn in a few more weeks, served as a side with some frankfurters from Rolff's!
... said Jon on Jun 20, 2016 at 7:14 PM | link
White donut peaches if the whole crop wasn't ruined!
... said Laura on Jun 20, 2016 at 7:26 PM | link
Tomatoes that are actually red from being ripe, as opposed to being gassed into redness in some warehouse somewhere
... said Marshall on Jun 20, 2016 at 8:00 PM | link
Blueberries, oh beautiful blueberries!
... said nan on Jun 20, 2016 at 9:13 PM | link
Corn and tomatoes.
... said Jim on Jun 20, 2016 at 9:36 PM | link
Wild blueberries picked from my kayak at Dunham Reservoir
... said katya on Jun 20, 2016 at 10:18 PM | link
Looking forward to eating the veggies in my garden: tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, green beans and broccoli.
... said Michelle on Jun 20, 2016 at 11:36 PM | link
Apples of course! Oh and apple cider, and cider doughnuts from local farms... With its countless surrounding farms and orchards, and excellent farmers markets, Albany is a great place to experience nature's bounty this season. Happy summer!
... said AM on Jun 21, 2016 at 6:24 AM | link
Fresh gazpacho from el Loco! Only available in the summer and by far the best thing on their menu.
Also great to make at home from garden vegetables.
... said Ben on Jun 21, 2016 at 8:32 AM | link
Indulging in the veggie wraps and lemonade from the food vendors at the annual Empire State Plaza 4th of July Fireworks - music and an all day picnic!
... said Laura on Jun 21, 2016 at 9:02 AM | link
Local strawberries and tomatoes!
... said Alice on Jun 21, 2016 at 9:21 AM | link
Sausage sandwiches from Gus's in Watervliet.
... said Matt on Jun 21, 2016 at 9:29 AM | link
maple creemee
... said spencer on Jun 21, 2016 at 9:50 AM | link
Pick your own raspberries at Samascott Orchards. We did strawberries last weekend, too!
... said Trish on Jun 21, 2016 at 9:53 AM | link
Ice cream at Martha's!
... said AC on Jun 21, 2016 at 10:03 AM | link
PYO blueberries and cherries!
... said Kerry on Jun 21, 2016 at 10:29 AM | link
Eating ice cream from the folks at the Dutch Udder. Yum!
... said fuddley on Jun 21, 2016 at 10:37 AM | link
Tomatoes and corn
... said John M. on Jun 21, 2016 at 10:39 AM | link
Tomatoes from my garden (both Early Girl and Mortgage Lifter are on the way), warm and freshed picked, with a bit of basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar and good olive oil.
... said Otis Maxwell on Jun 21, 2016 at 11:34 AM | link
The first cherry tomato from my garden, still warm from the sun, popped right into my mouth.
... said Amy on Jun 21, 2016 at 11:55 AM | link
Snowman Ice Cream - particularly the creamsicle twist!
... said Emily Mercurio on Jun 21, 2016 at 11:59 AM | link
Pick-your-own strawberries from Hand Melon Farm in Greenwich. So good!
... said Amanda S. on Jun 21, 2016 at 12:33 PM | link
Fresh tomatoes, strawberries and cherries. Also corn on the cob,
... said Amy on Jun 21, 2016 at 12:33 PM | link
Looking forward to a clam dinner at Jumpin' Jacks, followed by an ice cone for dessert; must get there at least once during the summer!
... said Graceful J on Jun 21, 2016 at 12:37 PM | link
Strawberries!
... said Mo on Jun 21, 2016 at 1:03 PM | link
Sliced, local tomatoes from the farmers market, drizzled with olive oil. My favorite after-work snack!
... said JayK on Jun 21, 2016 at 1:45 PM | link
Homemade black raspberry ice cream from Scoups!
... said Eleanor on Jun 21, 2016 at 2:44 PM | link
Fresh local corn, especially from Barber's Farm!
... said May on Jun 21, 2016 at 2:53 PM | link
Garlic scapes.
... said Jamie on Jun 21, 2016 at 3:03 PM | link
Fresh picked raspberries from Indian Ladder Farms
... said Su on Jun 21, 2016 at 3:11 PM | link
Liege Waffles from the Troy Farmers Market!!!
... said Chris on Jun 21, 2016 at 3:34 PM | link
Grilled blackened ribeye & mango salsa!!!!
... said Michele on Jun 21, 2016 at 3:41 PM | link
I can't wait to make my big tour of all the local ice cream places!
... said AS on Jun 21, 2016 at 3:53 PM | link
DP dough
... said Connor on Jun 21, 2016 at 4:09 PM | link
I am looking forward to a visit to Toll Gate for their infamous hot fudge sundae after a day of hiking up at Thacher Park.
... said Shannon M. on Jun 21, 2016 at 4:12 PM | link
i am so looking forward to the okra from our garden. i will have to content myself with our amazing bounty of lettuces in the meanwhile.
... said eika on Jun 21, 2016 at 4:58 PM | link
Ceviche - love the lime and cilantro. Cold seame noodles. And..grilled corn on the cob
... said janet carmosky on Jun 21, 2016 at 7:49 PM | link
Looking forward to great ice cream and live music from emack and bolio's. Also, tasty iced coffee from hudson river coffee house
... said colin on Jun 21, 2016 at 8:13 PM | link
I love a good fish fry on a nice summer evening! The Big Dipper in Wynantskill is a great spot
... said Megan McL. on Jun 22, 2016 at 5:06 PM | link