March
22 Controversial ad by Australia Tourism
www.wherethebloodyhellareyou.com
23 Niko's Mediterranean Grill & Bistro
http://nikosgrillnyc.com/page/o5pw/Home_Page.html
24 Eliot Spitzer's remarks at Maxwell School, Syracuse University, March 21, 2006
http://www.spitzer2006.com/main.cfm?actionId=globalShowStaticContent&screenKey=cmpSpeeches&htmlId=5263
25 Steve Ellwood's photographs of Northeast England
http://www.steve-ellwood.org.uk/
31 Nellie and Joe's Lime Juice http://www.keylimejuice.com/
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Favorite Places
I wonder why I can't settle on a theme for this little blog. Some of the very best blogs stick to one topic, tho the political and news oriented ones get so tedious. They also tend to have links to other blogs running down the entire sidebar. Boring.
I really would like to do just one topic, but it's never going to happen, no matter how much I want to. One Bookmarked site leads to another, and before I know it, I'm somewhere totally off in w.w.w.land.
Here's what I've been doing tonight - wandering around looking at my favorite local restaurants.
My favorite sub shop is Jreck's. I've been eating them since the 60's, back in the Potsdam days. A Jreck's sub meant spring had arrived. We'd get a couple and eat them down by the Raquette River. Heaven. Now, I've got a brand new Jreck's right up on the corner of Kasson Rd. and W. Genesee St. (Route 5). They're way better than Wegmans subs, or Subway.
Tucked in Elm Hill Plaza, maybe it's called Town Center, or something, is Cora D's. Either way, it's at the corner of Hinsdale Rd. and Milton Ave. Classy with a good menu, but not as fun as the three below. It's a decent replacement for Poor Richard's, which used to be at the mall.
Now, we get to have Walmart, Lowe's, and Applebee's. Add in Wendy's, Dunkin Donuts and Quiznos, and we'll all be fat and happy. I can't even think about Camillus Mall. It's so depressing.
First is Victor's Inn in Camillus. Many happy memories here. It used to be the Green Gate Inn. Some of us think they should have kept the name. We still call it that, so I guess it doesn't really matter. It's cozy and comfy, all done up with Victorian furnishings.
Have a look at it Victor's Inn. It's right in the heart of the Village of Camillus. They have these divine little onion rings they serve with the open steak sandwich. They pile them up on top - yummy.
Heading west out of the village on Route 5 is Gilfillan's West Hill Catering Club. It's a great place for a wedding reception, and the food is excellent. Every reception I've been to there has been a lot of fun. The only drawback is the brown wood paneling in the upstairs room. It makes it hard to get a decent photograph. Also, the cord from the big wall air conditioner hanging down to where it plugs into the wall isn't too attractive. Come to think of it, the restrooms could be spiffed up.
February 22, 2008 update: They don't have a website anymore. I hope they get one back up and running soon.
West of Gilfillan's, on Route 5, is The Inn Between. The salmon with asparagus and dill sauce is good, but they only serve it at private parties. I think. It's the perfect place for a baby or bridal shower. You don't have to lift a finger, and the porch is gorgeous. The price isn't bad considering the meal and service. It's worth every penny.
**Update January 22, 2008 - Gilfillan's doesn't have a website anymore. Victor's Inn was bought, and now it's back to its original name, The Green Gate. Reviews are mixed. The two times I went there, the service was so slow, I felt like leaving. Skip it, and go to Cora D's.
I really would like to do just one topic, but it's never going to happen, no matter how much I want to. One Bookmarked site leads to another, and before I know it, I'm somewhere totally off in w.w.w.land.
Here's what I've been doing tonight - wandering around looking at my favorite local restaurants.
My favorite sub shop is Jreck's. I've been eating them since the 60's, back in the Potsdam days. A Jreck's sub meant spring had arrived. We'd get a couple and eat them down by the Raquette River. Heaven. Now, I've got a brand new Jreck's right up on the corner of Kasson Rd. and W. Genesee St. (Route 5). They're way better than Wegmans subs, or Subway.
Tucked in Elm Hill Plaza, maybe it's called Town Center, or something, is Cora D's. Either way, it's at the corner of Hinsdale Rd. and Milton Ave. Classy with a good menu, but not as fun as the three below. It's a decent replacement for Poor Richard's, which used to be at the mall.
Now, we get to have Walmart, Lowe's, and Applebee's. Add in Wendy's, Dunkin Donuts and Quiznos, and we'll all be fat and happy. I can't even think about Camillus Mall. It's so depressing.
First is Victor's Inn in Camillus. Many happy memories here. It used to be the Green Gate Inn. Some of us think they should have kept the name. We still call it that, so I guess it doesn't really matter. It's cozy and comfy, all done up with Victorian furnishings.
Have a look at it Victor's Inn. It's right in the heart of the Village of Camillus. They have these divine little onion rings they serve with the open steak sandwich. They pile them up on top - yummy.
Heading west out of the village on Route 5 is Gilfillan's West Hill Catering Club. It's a great place for a wedding reception, and the food is excellent. Every reception I've been to there has been a lot of fun. The only drawback is the brown wood paneling in the upstairs room. It makes it hard to get a decent photograph. Also, the cord from the big wall air conditioner hanging down to where it plugs into the wall isn't too attractive. Come to think of it, the restrooms could be spiffed up.
February 22, 2008 update: They don't have a website anymore. I hope they get one back up and running soon.
West of Gilfillan's, on Route 5, is The Inn Between. The salmon with asparagus and dill sauce is good, but they only serve it at private parties. I think. It's the perfect place for a baby or bridal shower. You don't have to lift a finger, and the porch is gorgeous. The price isn't bad considering the meal and service. It's worth every penny.
**Update January 22, 2008 - Gilfillan's doesn't have a website anymore. Victor's Inn was bought, and now it's back to its original name, The Green Gate. Reviews are mixed. The two times I went there, the service was so slow, I felt like leaving. Skip it, and go to Cora D's.
Monday, March 20, 2006
This is Spring?
This is the first day of Spring?
Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse looks a tad bleak.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
March Madness
Syracuse Orange - wins the Big East Championship at MSG!
Wednesday, March 8 74-73 vs. Cincinnati
Thursday, March 9 86-84 vs. Connecticut
Friday, March 10 58-57 vs. Georgetown
Saturday, March 11 65-61 vs. Pittsburgh
Syracuse Basketball photos and scores for the 2005 - 2006 Season
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