Last night, I met a couple of friends in Schenectady at The Van Dyck for beers and a bite to eat. I've been to the Van Dyck, in its various incarnations, a couple of times over the years and have always thought of it as a cool space not living up to its potential. After … Continue reading The Van Dyck
Category: Food
Sausage Fest 2011!!
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!!
Lark Street on a sunny day
What a gorgeous weekend, huh? For a change, I had nothing going on other than a series of mini-dates with friends. I got outside a bit, visited with my neighbors, and attended to some tasks involving seasonal wardrobe changes for myself and the boys. All in all a productive and relaxing couple of days. Lark Street … Continue reading Lark Street on a sunny day
I could almost be a vegetarian…
The boys in my life had a craving for waffles last night, a craving I was more than happy to indulge with my trusty waffle iron and a $50 jug of maple syrup. Now, I love me some waffles, but I'm not really interested in eating a plate of carbs and sugar for dinner, … Continue reading I could almost be a vegetarian…
David Gray ~ Beacon Theater
About 20 years ago, when I was still in a position to make rules for "Living Silvia Style," I decided that I would never decline an opportunity to experience something new. Other than ecstasy or other recreational drugs, that is. As for those substances, thanks, but I'm not interested, even when it is a famous actor … Continue reading David Gray ~ Beacon Theater
Cella Bistro lunch
One of my favorite parts of a week off from school is the opportunity to sample dining options at other times left unexplored. There are so many places that I'm interested in trying, all within 25 or 30 miles, that I could probably schedule a Dining Staycation quarterly without exhausting anything other than my American … Continue reading Cella Bistro lunch
Deconstructed quiche salad
I don't know about you, but I believe that nothing but good can follow butter and onions. Geez, the aroma is practically a meal in itself! I was running a bit of a caloric deficit after completing the big loop at Muni and, truth be told, I probably spent the last .5 mile or so … Continue reading Deconstructed quiche salad