Van Curler Room at SCCC

If you love trying new things as much as I do then I suggest trying out the buffet at the Van Curler Room at Schenectady County Community College.  On Tuesday, February 21, 2012, my friends Amy and Scott joined me for dinner as we headed to SCCC for the Mardi Gras buffet.  The culinary arts students put together a wonderful assortment of foods in this themed buffet dinner.  The cost to attend is $20 per person inclusive of tax.  Since the program is put on by the students, gratuity is not required nor suggested.  I have been told that gratuities may be made and that the money is used for special programs for students, so I suggest making a small donation.  The children learn how to prepare, organize, serve and create this event. 

If you have ever been on a cruise where you enter a dining room and are seated with others (the tables are set for 8), that is the atmosphere you will enter.  We were seated with 2 older couples and the evening was such a success, they were knowledgeable and entertaining and we had some wonderful conversations.     

It is so wonderful to have this culinary institute in our backyard where you can enjoy a wonderful meal while students are working toward a degree.  Next week, it’s off to try their Italian Buffet.  Another reason I love where I live!

Brandon's Steak & Seafood Restaurant

Schenectady is always serving something up and last week was Restaurant Week.  On Monday, February 20, as part of Restaurant Week in Schenectady (a week in which area restaurants serve a $20.12 menu including appetizer, entrée and dessert) my friend Denise and I decided to try the new Brandon’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant on 1702 Chrisler Avenue in Schenectady.  The restaurant is a bit smaller than I had expected but the food was delicious and the service well above par.   I had the fried calamari as an appetizer, and the Chicken Angelina (sautéed egg battered chicken medallions topped with shrimp and finished with a lemon Chardonnay cream sauce and served over fresh sautéed spinach) and to complete the meal, a delicious rice pudding.  While the meal was delicious, one of the best things about Schenectady Restaurant week is the ability to spend an evening with a good friend, enjoying a great meal while checking out a new restaurant, all for $20.12, wow, I love Schenectady. 

GE's Big Game Video from Schenectady just released

Hey All - You know I love Schenectady and I also love my job working with Internal Communications at GE right here in town.  Yesterday, they released a copy of their Big Game video (filmed right here in Schenectady) with local employees and I thought you all might like to check it out.  Gives a whole new meaning to "this Bud's on me"...  Check it out here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DgNStjaxOCM