The Infinite Abyss(es)

She’s heeeeeeeeeere. Avery goes to the movies, reimagines her favorite scene from “Poltergeist.” (at Eastwood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqSoAwwuiW2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Bold early in the year statement: Local Palate in Phelps tops my list of places visited and reviewed this year. The small cafe boasts crafts to craft beer, baked goods, fresh ingredients, events and live music, and an enthusiastic staff. A great reminder eating at and supporting locally owned and focused businesses is a worthwhile choice. Worth a. Is it and will hook you in to come on back. (at Local Palate) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBSOjpOuI2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is… (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpsxe4-OspJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Skinny dog in his element — Powder Horn Lodge (at Powder Horn Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpSv5_yO1o-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Feeling like you’re in a pit? Have a ball. (at My Gym Syracuse) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5A_LauGqR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another book added to our personal library! Happy to receive Big Truck Playdate from my personal friend Laurie Carmody (@laurieecarmody). Her first publication with illustrator Jennica Lounsbury (@jennicadraws) sheds light into autism through the eyes and feelings of a young boy. Can’t wait to read this again (and again) to our Avery, especially as she grows older. Published through Beaming Books (@beamingbooksmn). https://www.instagram.com/p/CosRRr-O5hU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Centralized Blunder — Local Palate, Phelps (at Local Palate) https://www.instagram.com/p/ConDOhOORya/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s National Pizza Day, and how can we not celebrate with Toss & Fire (@tossnfirepizza)? Especially with a wood fire pizza called “The Avery Whit,” right? No coincidence with the name. Our little girl and pup have an eponymous pizza with some killer ingredients: Garlic olive oil with pecorino romano, light shredded mozzarella, roasted red peppers, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, burrata cheese and hot honey. Thanks to Nick from Toss & Fire and Anthony of Eat Local New York (@eatlocalnewyork) for making this happen. Glad to be a part of the process and on the menu! (at Toss & Fire Wood-Fired Pizza) https://www.instagram.com/p/CocoB8FOvow/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Double date night done best at A.W. Wander. Shown: Root vegetable salad, beeria beef pizza, cremini and greens pizza. (at A.W. Wander) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmUZJMfuUDL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Quite the “haunt” — The Union Tavern (@uniontavernseabreeze) in Rochester. Comfort food in a relaxed pub setting. Shown: General Wow’s cauliflower, potato kegs, haddock and fries, and any up-close-and-personal shot of the hearty grain bowl. One of the favorite places I ate this year. (at Union Tavern Sea Breeze) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_fw0OuRIi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Relax to the max. (at Powder Horn Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6sdG7OFwr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tradition continues for the third year in a row: Christmas tree and then a meal at Heritage Hill. Hit up a new farm this year, at Falls Farm in Manlius, and incredibly happy with the tree we cut down on the small lot. Then to the ever consistent, satisfying Heritage Hill (@heritagehillbrewery) for flights, fried cauliflower and mushrooms, the Smoked Turkey BLT with Mac and cheese, meatloaf and cheddar grilled, and burgers (not shown). Plus, a couple new additions added to the growing experience. (at Heritage Hill Brewhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClwxbI1OaeV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yo rule! — Burger King, Geddes St., Syracuse (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClWgdPyO8rf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sips and bites from a recent trip to Saratoga. Feat. Whitman Brewing (@whitman_brewing), Artisanal Brew Works (@artisanalbrew), and The Olde Bryan Inn (@theoldebryaninn). Chowing down on prime rib, beef bruschetta, and stir fry. (at Saratoga Springs, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck_MT79uL0K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

That natural ambiance though. (at Rocky Mountain Summit - Inlet, Ny) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj58MSQpcVJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains.” – John Muir (at Forestport, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj2qsNqulDW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Rural relaxation. — New Bavaria, Ohio (at New Bavaria, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjBTDxVO78K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=