Category: Happy Hour

6 things you should know

I’m here to refute every person who claims there’s nothing cool going on around here when the reality is there are actually more fun things to do than there are hours in the day. Here are a few that are on my radar right now: First Friday - at the Eleven. This Friday Tops of … Continue reading 6 things you should know →

What happens in Vegas?

No, really. What do you enjoy doing when you visit Las Vegas beyond going to see your favorite live band in the world’s newest and coolest new venue? Early next month, my sweetie and I are heading to Vegas to watch the lads play the Sphere and I’m trying to get a sense of what … Continue reading What happens in Vegas? →

Dry January? How about “Try January?”

The first month of a new year always comes with plenty of pressure to make major life changes, be they intended to be permanent or just for the 31 days of January. In a typical year, gym memberships, divorces and diets all experience a surge and folks looking to seriously trim down sometimes explore all … Continue reading Dry January? How about “Try January?” →

City Squire Ale House

Friday night, after far too long of a separation, my friend Will and I reunited for an evening of fun and food. Initially I thought we were going to hang in Albany for First Friday, but he felt the need to check out a friend’s new spot on Union Street in Schenectady since he been … Continue reading City Squire Ale House →

Defining Luxury

Someone needs to explain to my children that spending two weeks at the beach every summer is a luxury, not something to be taken for granted. It's always been important to me that the boys have traditions in their lives, certain experiences that provide a constant thread throughout their childhoods.  Cape Cod vacations have been … Continue reading Defining Luxury →