The TU’s Table Hopping Blog reports that a Mexican Radio is coming to Schenectady! Yeah, baby! Now, does this mean that I will forsake Bombers and their glorious lemon pepper-garlic wings and ginormous margaritas? Oh, no. And yet, will I appreciate a downtown option for my young girls in which the main decorating motif is … [Read more…]
We spent Friday night at my sister’s. I always say that if I had three times as much money and ten times as much personal style and I didn’t have children running my house, I’d have a house just like hers. Everything is carefully chosen and beautiful. But I have to say, we did provide … [Read more…]
That’s right, baby! All of those seasonal fried-food-and-ice-cream places are gearing up! Bring it. . . . b-r-i-n-g. . . i-t! The Control Tower on Route 7 opens Monday, March 15th. Although I resent the new go carts and high prices, I love me a Chicken Caesar Wrap. Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue opens Monday, … [Read more…]
We ended up going to Cella Bistro last night. Mmmmmm. . . wild mushroom salad. Super tasty. Today was the first day that I really felt like spring was around the corner. The girls must have spent 2 hours playing in the backyard. Cute husband’s working for the rest of the day (on a Sunday! … [Read more…]
Wow, when it’s this cold, I just want to stay inside. Luckily, there’s lots to do this weekend, but the freezing weather and a visit to Mohawk Commons last night reminded me that I have another list I’m working on, which I like to call “Indoor Desperation”. You know–for when you must get out of the … [Read more…]
Voici, c’est la raison que j’aime travailler sur ce blog. Et aussi, la raison que j’aime le Google translate. Okay, I’m getting silly now, but between my lapsed college French and Google translate, I can sound convincing as. . . someone who used to vaguely know some French.  As I was saying, this is why … [Read more…]
Over my oatmeal this morning, I read in the Gazette that Hot Harry’s on Union Street in Schenectady will be opening for lunch today. Don’t bother to click on the Gazette link unless you’re already a subscriber: they are one of those websites that make you pay for the privilege of reading them (bitter? yes, … [Read more…]
Usually I give you the weekend plans closer to the actual weekend, but there’s a big-deal event that’s really not for the family, anyway. It’s the Albany Chefs’ Food and Wine Festival, and there are several events, but the cheapest you’ll manage is $50/person.  From what I hear, there are all sorts of delicious items … [Read more…]
After magic the other day, we did enjoy some culinary adventures while we were in downtown Albany. We went to Van’s Vietnamese Restaurant on Central Avenue.  The girls loved it–they have some very good child-friendly choices. Plain rice or vermicelli will prevent starvation for super-picky eaters, but my girls loved the Lemongrass Chicken as well … [Read more…]
