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Episode 191 - CNY Weekend 3/21

• Love Living Local 315 • Season 1 • Episode 191

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Episode 191:

🌞 Weekend Recap

  • Roosters Burgers (Utica)
    • A family favorite with unique burger options like the Rooster, Figgy, and Chopped.
  • Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors Day
    • Love Living Local attended and spotlighted vendors like Phil the Mold Man, Dustin (radon), and Josh Amodio.
  • St. Patrick’s Day Cheers
    • Couple cocktails before Scott’s 72-hour fast!

📺 March Madness

  • NY Rec & Social Club at Turning Stone
    • Ideal sportsbook experience for watching all the tournament games.
    • Great atmosphere, drinks, food, and our friend Joe Bravo keeping things lively.

🧂 Fish Fry Friday Roundup

A full guide to top local fish fry spots:

  • Fire Departments:
    • Poland Fire Department
    • Deerfield Fire Department (arrive early!)
  • Former “Hey Neighbor” Guests:
    • Anthony Amodio Catering – Available at Utica Elks Club & Curling Club
    • 1886 Prime – Avocado oil fried fish and beef tallow fries
  • Local Favorites:
    • Cafe Canole 
    • Brass Tack (Frankfort)
    • PK’s Pub
    • Fresco’s
    • Fat Cat’s & McGill’s
    • Court Vue Luncheonette 
    • Asteroga Alehouse

⚽ Friday Night Sports

  • UCFC Home Game vs. Harrisburg
    • 7:05 PM kickoff – Tickets start at $18. A fun, family-friendly way to kick off the weekend.

🧘‍♀️ Weekend Events

  • Wellness in the Wild – Utica Zoo (Saturday)
    • Yoga at 10 AM, crafts, scavenger hunts & wellness vendors.
    • Admission: $9 adults / $6 kids
  • Mommy & Me Painting – Utica Station Farmers Market (Saturday)
  • Maple Weekend at Shaw’s Maple Products (Clinton, Saturday)
    • Pancake breakfast (9-1), sugar house demos, syrup tastings.
    • No dogs allowed. Admission to event is free.
  • Monster Truck Wars – NYS Fairgrounds (Syracuse, Saturday)
    • Two shows: 1 PM & 6 PM. Adults $30 / Kids $10. Don’t forget earplugs!

🍳 Sunday in Little Falls

  • Brunch at Canalside Inn (11 AM–2 PM)
    • Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, Filet Oscar Benedict, Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffles, French Toast, and more!
    • Reserve via OpenTable – limited seating.
  • Dip & Sip at Rock Valley Brewing (Little Falls)
    • Featuring The Mustard Seed & Thousand Islands Winery.
    • Wine + dip tasting experience, $17.85 for a 4-hour event.

🎉 Final Notes

  • Little Falls is making a strong showing this week—check out its historic beauty and local events.
  • Fish Fry season is in full swing—rewind if you missed any and get out there to support local!

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