• Archive for 2008

    Syracuse Restaurants with Long Wait Times

    by  • February 20, 2008 • Dining • 2 Comments

    There are many really good restaurants in Syracuse. No, really! Actually, they must be good, because some of them frequently have lines of people waiting to get in. That’s essentially a good thing, because they’re doing a good business. Maybe it’s just me, but I seem to be experiencing more and more long wait times. [...]

    Read more →

    Santeri Ojala, Finnish Master of Guitar Comedy!

    by  • February 14, 2008 • Comedy • 0 Comments

    Warning: guitarist worshippers who hate parody should not read this article! As a guitarist, I occasionally like to watch videos of the greats seen on YouTube and elsewhere. It’s fun to see what others are doing to get ideas while being amazed. In rock, it’s very important to have Attitude, of course. Without it, you’ll [...]

    Read more →

    Ponchito’s – Happy 1 year anniversary!

    by  • February 10, 2008 • Dining • 0 Comments

    I’m very pleased to report that my favorite local taqueria*, Ponchito’s, has passed its one year milestone! In the restaurant business, the first year is very tough, a make-or-break proposition. Despite their somewhat obscure location, over on New Court Av., word has gotten around enough that they’re good and busy. And I’m very pleased to [...]

    Read more →