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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)
  • 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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