On the seventh day, God rested, right? Well, on the 7th day of Christmas, so did I - at Mingle, that is. Here's how it went down... Following a fun run and a delicious cocktail, I knew I needed to get back to the DelSo, park my car for the night and walk somewhere to … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas ~ Dining DelSo
Category: Restaurants
Red Cross benefit to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy
I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to shoot a TU SEEN gallery this week at Yono's Restaurant in downtown Albany. I think you know about my love for the Purnomo family, as well as my sincere admiration for all the good work they do for our community, and this event was a fine … Continue reading Red Cross benefit to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy
Mezze
I finally got to Mezze, an awesome restaurant just south of Williamstown, MA., after years of hearing about it. I'd heard praise for this place for so long, I can't even remember who* originally recommended it. Believe me, though, I would send that forgotten initial fan of the place a "thank you" note if I … Continue reading Mezze
Woodstock!
A couple of weeks ago, I realized it was starting to feel like I hadn't seen my bestie in a long time. Within hours, an indication of how psychically in tune we are, I got a text from her requesting a get together. We decided on a date and a destination and I immediately began … Continue reading Woodstock!
I don’t know Pho, but Yum!
Early in the summer I had a craving for an inexpensive, light lunch and remembered that Linh Diep from My Linh, had opened a place right in the area I happened to be. I am a huge fan of the simple fresh flavors of Vietnamese food, although I can't claim a wealth of experience or … Continue reading I don’t know Pho, but Yum!
DeFazio’s Pizza
One of the things that makes late summer bittersweet is the realization that all of those things one hoped to experience over the leisurely days of July and August are not possible to squeeze in. We give it our best with a flurry of road trips to Zoom Flume, the NYS Fair, visits with friends … Continue reading DeFazio’s Pizza
72 = a C
Last month, a friend and I dropped in at the bar at Grappa 72 for a bite to eat. It was a Tuesday night and they appeared to be a bit busy, but I got the impression it was more a function of inadequate staffing rather than a glut of patrons. The bar is a … Continue reading 72 = a C
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