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Love Living Local 315
Episode 191 - CNY Weekend 3/21
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Love Living Local 315
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Episode 191
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)
- Paint matching elephant canvases – $22 per duo
- Book online at paintingwildcny.com
- 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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