Last month, a friend and I dropped in at the bar at Grappa 72 for a bite to eat. It was a Tuesday night and they appeared to be a bit busy, but I got the impression it was more a function of inadequate staffing rather than a glut of patrons. The bar is a … Continue reading 72 = a C
Month: August 2012
A day of mud and water and friends
Warrior Dash 2012 - check. What a blast! Aside from the no joke 1+ mile hill that starts the course, that is. I had heard some grumbling about the previous day's Dash. Apparently there were some serious bottlenecks at the obstacles and competitors who were reaching for personal records were thwarted with waits of up … Continue reading A day of mud and water and friends
Driven to eat
A couple of times a month I contribute to a fun blog hosted by the Times-Union. It's called Vinoteca and we talk about wine and food and family and wine and travel and wine. Check out my most recent post there.
DelSo – the word, the blog, the map
About three years ago, I looked around the neighborhood where I had been living for 12+ years and realized that things were happening, exciting things. Our "Main Street," Delaware Avenue, was getting an overhaul, complete with sidewalks, crosswalks and new lighting, and things were looking good. New businesses were opening and we had some great … Continue reading DelSo – the word, the blog, the map
Did you know I went to Cornell?
For a conference, that is. I should begin by saying, I didn't know that much about Cornell. I was aware of its status as an Ivy. I realized it is known for its veterinarian program. And that there are highly regarded hospitality and agricultural educational opportunities available. Oh - and that there is a rumored … Continue reading Did you know I went to Cornell?
Normanskill run
I've been struggling a bit with my running. Between the ridiculous heat and the literal pain in my ass, it has been challenging to get my miles in. The upside to this is that I've gotten on my bike with a bit more frequency (hello, 26+ miles of Hudson-Mohawk bike path!) and I'm remembering to … Continue reading Normanskill run
Check payable: Mario Batali
I've written before about Lupa and its status as my favorite place to eat, specifically their bar, when I'm in NYC. It would be misleading though to deny my absolute love for pretty much all Mario Batali does, food wise, in New York City. A recent overnight trip illustrates why I have often joked that … Continue reading Check payable: Mario Batali
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