What better way to start my summer vacation than a walk down Delaware Avenue? It was the perfect evening for a stroll (in between rain showers) and I was happy to see so many people out and about. Don't the tables in front of Pizzalo look good? I need to give their pizza another shot … Continue reading DelSo Night
Category: Restaurants
The Van Dyck
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
Pizza @Cafe Capriccio
Pizza a la CapriccioLooks like there may be a new contender in AOA's Tournament of Pizza. Friday night Yasmine, Will and I ventured to Capriccio for a late night, grown-up dinner and were the lucky recipients of Franco's beautiful circle of love. The pizza Margherita was delicious! Six slices of crisp crust, fresh, flavorful sauce, and generous mozzarella … Continue reading Pizza @Cafe Capriccio
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
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
Snow Day in the DelSo
You know I love snow. And you know I love my neighborhood. So what could be better than a snow day in the DelSo? Here's how I like to do it...toll house and peanut butter blossomsFollowed by....a great movie! not happy, but wonderful nonetheless. at the only place i want to go to see a movie.Concluded by...the … Continue reading Snow Day in the DelSo
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