Episode 204:
🌟 Weekend Recap
- Pop-Up with Purpose – Herkimer ARC @ Flawless Salon
- Free event with local vendors, permanent jewelry, flowers, crepes, mocktails, and punch card prizes.
- Shoutout to Unhitched and Crepe & Waffles Food Truck for free goodies!
- Dinner Spots & Takeout Favorites
- Alamo (Herkimer) – Wing night + authentic Rochester-style garbage plate.
- Toca Boca – Sunday drink stop turned brunch discovery. Full buffet including chicken riggies & greens!
- Grande’s (Sauquoit) – Takeout pizza, fish, and a massive antipasto that fed the whole family.
🌼 Mother’s Day Week Highlights
🌺 First Source Spring Plant Sale (Now–May 10)
- Location: Commercial Drive branch
- Beautiful plants from Flower Barn. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
🌙 Moonlight Market – Frankfort Marina (Friday, 5–9PM)
- Vendors, music by Ashley Cox (6–9PM), food trucks, and more!
- Hosted by local sponsors including Retro Sorrento & Main Street Mercantile.
🖼️ After Hours @ Munson – May Riment (Friday, 5–9PM)
- $5 members / $10 public (includes drink ticket).
- Optional tarot readings, art gallery access, and chill evening vibes.
🎉 Saturday Events (May 11)
- Cocomelon LIVE @ Adirondack Bank Center – 2PM
- Family-friendly show for the little ones. Doors open at 1PM.
- Mother’s Day Plant Pop-Up – Superofficial Cafe (Rome)
- 10AM–2PM with The Plant Stand – last-minute gifts, good vibes, and local treats.
- Demolition Derby & Flea Market – Herkimer County Fairgrounds
- 9AM–4PM. $10 admission. Derby action, vendors, crafts & collectibles.
🦓 Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day
- Utica Zoo – Moms Get In Free!
- Open all day, meet adorable zoo moms & babies. Sponsored by Gates Cole Insurance.
- Mother’s Day Brunch Spots to Consider:
- Primo’s (Ilion)
- Woodland Brewery
- Portofino
- Rocky’s on the Lake
- Seven Hamlets
- The Otesaga (Cooperstown)
- Delta Lake Inn
- Bella Vista (Little Falls)
- Babes and Ocean Blue (New Hartford)
- O’Scugnizzo’s across from Babes
Pro Tip: Some offer buffets, others regular menus. Call ahead for reservations!
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