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
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Skiing Saratoga Spa State Park
see? i'm not the only one who likes x-country!Hi. my name is Silvia and I'm a cross-country skiing addict. Whew - that feels better. Maybe not as good as being outside on a beautiful day with skis on my feet and the sun on back, but, good nonetheless. The past few years have been rough … Continue reading Skiing Saratoga Spa State Park
Dinner at Max London’s
I don't often get to Saratoga, which is unfortunate because there are some places there that I definitely enjoy. There are also a number of joints which I've been wanting to try; places like Sperry's, Maestro's, and Max London's. Friday night I finally got to Max London's - with basically good results. I wasn't blown away by Max's food … Continue reading Dinner at Max London’s
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
Trix are for kids, cocktails are for grownups
beautiful speakeasy decorAround the dinner table last night we were discussing the respective advantages of being an adult vs. being a child. The usual examples were thrown around; paying bills vs. nonstop playing, having a job vs. having nothing but free time, freedom to make choices vs. being told what to do... You know the … Continue reading Trix are for kids, cocktails are for grownups
Otto
My most recent trip to the city involved revisiting favorite spots and exploring some new ones. Otto (8th Street just east of 5th Avenue) is a place to which I frequently find myself returning. Seriously, I've probably been to this restaurant more than 8 times in the last couple of years - it's just really good. … Continue reading Otto
Soup Dumplings
I'm sure you're all aware of Ala Shanghai and their upstate (near) monopoly on the soup dumpling, right? I know that folks, who know way more about Chinese food than I do, love their soup dumplings, but Joe's Shanghai will eternally hold a special place in my heart when it comes to these luscious pockets … Continue reading Soup Dumplings
