For the past few weeks, I've been driving by an intriguing sign offering a chicken parmesan meal, with salad and pasta, for two for $22 at Sam's Italian American restaurant. I understand that there are people who take their chicken parm very seriously, but for me, it isn't at the top of my list for … Continue reading Sam’s Italian-American
Category: Albany
School Budget Vote – Today
Don't forget that today is the day school budgets come up for a vote across New York State. I don't necessarily think holding these votes in May is ideal (what we the Legislature's work still undone and uncertainty everywhere) but, this is the day and you all need to participate in the process. And if … Continue reading School Budget Vote – Today
Mother’s Day ~ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Is it just me, or does it seem that the purpose of Mother's Day is to make so much food available that you end the day looking at least 4 months pregnant? Sorry if I'm projecting, but I definitely have a food hangover today - and I wish had like 3 more hours of sleep. … Continue reading Mother’s Day ~ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Champagne on the Park
Last night I was lucky enough to attend this event in beautiful Washington Park. To me, this has become the event of Tulip Fest weekend and I really look forward to it every year. I mean, if I want to have a couple of drinks in the park, I'd much rather do it with people … Continue reading Champagne on the Park
Oh, Albany!
Last Saturday, I met a couple at the restaurant who were in the process of moving to Albany from San Francisco. Now, there are others who have made this same trek East only to be disappointed by some of what the Capital Region has to offer. I don't know if it is a question of … Continue reading Oh, Albany!
Tasting Tuesday!
I'm really looking forward to joining my husband at the bar tonight @Dale Miller for some educating...that's right, it's Tasting Tuesday. A couple of things being offered tonight that have piqued my interest are the Hugel 'Cuvee Les Amore' Pinot Blanc Alsace, France, because you know I love me some Alsatian white, the Tir Na … Continue reading Tasting Tuesday!
Beautiful Washington Park
Saturday was an amazingly beautiful day and we got the family out to Washington Park in the afternoon. Spring has come rather early this year and chances are the majority of the park's tulip beds will be past peak for the annual Tulip Festival Mother's Day weekend. I shot some pictures for those of you … Continue reading Beautiful Washington Park
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