I first met John in the fall of 2002 when McGuire's opened on Lark Street. I don't know how I had avoided him for so many years previously - we both liked music and cocktails and food and it seems crazy that our paths hadn't crossed sooner. I was charmed by his garage sale finds, … Continue reading Wizapalooza
Category: Events
Pool Party!
You try wrangling 10 boys in a pool for a picture! One of the challenges of parenthood is making decisions on the behalf of another living, breathing human being. I mean, seriously, there’s quite a bit of pressure from the very beginning. Consider the naming process or the choice of a pediatrician – there’s lots … Continue reading Pool Party!
Mohonk Mountain House
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
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
