I don't know what you know about this place, but allow me to share some of what I've heard and experienced about this amazing place. I first saw the Mohonk Mountain House (MMH) on a perfect October afternoon. I was taking a little hike walk through the woods one gorgeous Columbus Day weekend with some … Continue reading Mohonk Mountain House
Category: Events
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
The Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings show at the Egg on Saturday was the final event of last weekend's grueling social schedule - and what a way to wrap things up! Again, I can claim only a cursory familiarity (thanks to WEXT, 97.7) with Jones and her music, but I do know that she … Continue reading Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Michael Franti @Northern Lights
You know how people complain about there being nothing to do in the Capital District? Well, I'm here to tell you that the real problem is not finding enough to do, instead it is finding enough time to blog about what you did do. Last weekend, I had an intense 36 hour schedule that nearly … Continue reading Michael Franti @Northern Lights
Soup Swap – Sea Shanty Spicy Clam Chowder
clam chowder with a twistPrior to moving to Albany, I worked in a fantastic little restaurant in Washingtonville, N.Y. called the Sea Shanty. The chef-owner, Len Holl, was truly the man who inspired me to view food in a completely different light; no longer was it something on a plate that I was serving merely … Continue reading Soup Swap – Sea Shanty Spicy Clam Chowder
Wine Fest
I can't imagine a better Friday in Albany than the one I had last week. It began with yoga @5:45 (yes, that is a.m.), lasted approximately 20 hours, and, start to finish, it was awesome. Photos below are from the 2nd Annual Albany Chefs' Wine and Dine for the Arts, which was held downtown at … Continue reading Wine Fest
(Post)Holiday Party at Cafe Capriccio
You remember how I said I was more than ready for the holidays to be over so I could have a little time to detox? Well, it hasn't occurred yet. Perhaps post-MLK weekend I will have an opportunity to dry out a bit, but the weekend after that is the Michael Franti show...I just don't see … Continue reading (Post)Holiday Party at Cafe Capriccio
Road Trip: Syracuse
Despite my best intentions to have a completely relaxing Christmas break, somehow things got away from me. What began as a mellow holiday week with takeout food and easy Italian somehow spiraled into a frenzied period of mind altering substances and miles of New York State travel. Seriously, it was either back to work for … Continue reading Road Trip: Syracuse
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