Episode 210:

🌟 Memorial Day Weekend Recap

• Coffee at Joe Putrello's (Utica)
  • Switched from Utica Roasting due to long lines.
  • Great vibe, hidden upstairs seating—ideal coffee meeting spot.
• Lunch at Roosters (Utica)
  • Burger salad success + surprise jalapeño “special” from Javon.
  • Always fire. Literally and figuratively.
• Dinner at Stone Soup (Herkimer)
  • New upscale dining spot with a courtyard and great buzz.
  • Standouts: flatbread, shrimp, and soup. Packed—reservations recommended!
• Road Trip Eats
  • Crust (Rome) – Worth the hype. Standout sandwiches on housemade bread (Negotiator & One Night Stand).
  • Three Bastards (Rome) – 29 craft beers + 1 Mick Ultra, French onion bacon flatbread, mimosa flights, and Donald Trump tap handle.
  • 1911 Tasting Room (Lafayette) – Cider & bourbon flights, live music, outdoor seating, and bakery.
• Softball Season Ends with a Bang (and a Mercy Rule)
  • Daughter’s team gets crushed 19–0 by a team that looked like the Ohio State softball squad.

🎉 Upcoming Weekend Events

Diamond Dawgs Season Opener (Little Falls)

• Wednesday, May 28 – vs. Albany
• Thursday, May 29 – vs. Utica Blue Sox
• Friday, May 30 – vs. Amsterdam
  • Family fun, games between innings, kid-friendly, and community-focused.

Greystone Castle Outdoor Festival (Canastota) – Saturday

• 5th Annual event featuring vendors, food trucks, artisans, and wine tasting.
• $5 to tour the castle / $2 for kids 12 & under. Free to walk the grounds.

St. Francis Festival (Frankfort) – Friday to Sunday

• Local favorite with homemade Italian food, hot peppers from another planet 🌶️, fries, pizza, and more.
• Live music:
  • Friday: Showtime Trio (8 PM)
  • Saturday: Tom Maneen (7 PM), Gridley Page (8 PM)
• Bocce tournament, raffles, and strong community vibes.

Christopher Newton Memorial Golf Outing – Saturday, May 31 (Pine Hills)

• Even if not golfing, attend for the incredible basket raffles.
• Proceeds support suicide prevention and youth programming in local schools.

Mayor’s Gala (or “Gala”) – Saturday Night @ Delta Hotel (Utica)

• Supports Thea Bowman House.
• $75 includes full dinner and live music by Showtime.
• Dress up, mingle, and support a great cause!

Artisanal Market @ Woodland Brewery – Sunday, June 2

• First market of the season!
  • 11 AM–5 PM with food, drinks, music, and vendors.
  • Kid & pet friendly.
  • Happens first Sunday of each month.

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