A few weeks ago, I got to thinking that I should host my first solo event at Chez Silvia. The Memorial Day holiday provided the perfect opportunity to gather friends together to celebrate the arrival of summer while also memorializing the events of the past - perfect. As I considered the invite list and the … Continue reading Sausage Fest 2011!!
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For sale: lifestyle complete with living space
You'll never imagine what's in here! photo: Skip Dickstein, Times-UnionMy friend, Will and his partner, Raj, are moving on to a new domestic project, which means their current home is newly on the market. They've received quite a bit of media attention, with articles in both the Times Union and posted on All Over Albany, relating to … Continue reading For sale: lifestyle complete with living space
Delso House White – Summer 2011
I am a huge fan of Empire Wine and Liquor in the Northway Mall. I like the owners, I appreciate their marketing, which is frequent without being irritating, and I value their customer service which always saves me time. They do this Ship 4 Free thing which is an offering of 4 bottles of wine, shipped … Continue reading Delso House White – Summer 2011
New Neighbor in the DelSo
image from: evbdn.eventbrite.com Welcome to the DelSo, Laura Glazer! Yesterday I got some exciting news – another artsy person has moved into the Delaware Avenue South neighborhood and I couldn’t be happier. In case you don’t Laura, she, among other things, hosts the radio show “Hello Pretty City” which airs Sunday nights from 8-10 … Continue reading New Neighbor in the DelSo
Going Greek
How do you say adorable in Greek?Friday night Liam and I made it to the St. Sophia's Greek Festival on Whitehall Road. I've attended this event in the past, but generally would be inclined to visit on Sunday afternoon, however, the weather forecast nudged me into getting there sooner (dryer) rather than later (wetter). If … Continue reading Going Greek
Champagne (and pork belly!) on the Park
pork belly - not everything needs tulips to be beautiful! Last Thursday was the annual Lark Street BID fundraiser, Champagne on the Park. Of all the Tulip Fest weekend events, this one is my favorite. Tulips, champagne, food, smartly dressed people...what's not to like? The weather mostly cooperated and I took a ton of … Continue reading Champagne (and pork belly!) on the Park
Thank you, Mother Nature
I know, I know, the weather has been crap. Too much rain, not enough sunshine, flooding, wet basements, lawns and gardens too saturated to permit you to get your hands anything but muddy. I get it. Despite Mother Nature taking a piss on all of us here in the Northeast, I would like to take … Continue reading Thank you, Mother Nature
