Archives for February 2011

weekend in the adirondacks

February 24, 2011

Today we are heading up to the Adirondacks… to Lake Placid!

Lake Placid brings back so much nostalgia for me. I used to go there every summer as a little girl, to attend a summer figure skating program at the Olympic Arena. Yep, I used to be a figure skater when I was younger, gliding through the ice doing leaps and bounds and jumps and spins.

I found this amazing photograph by New Yorkled on Flickr that perfectly captures my memory of Lake Placid. This was taken in the summer, but winter is equally as beautiful up in the Adirondack Mountains.

The Empire State Winter Games are happening this weekend, which means we’ll get to take full advantage of viewing the Olympic Facilities. My cousin Phoebe and Aunt Holly live in Lake Placid too, and they’re the owners of three successful restaurants, all of which I can’t wait to try. It’s sure to be a great weekend and I can’t wait to get there and start the experience!

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bittersweet wine bar

February 23, 2011

While in Syracuse this week for my February break, my family made sure to have lunch at Bittersweet in Armory Square. This restaurant was opened by Patrizia Barbieri, an alum of my high school, good old Jamesville-Dewitt. My sister is good friends with Patrizia’s sister Luci, a pastry chef who makes the desserts for the restaurant. YUM!

Overall the food was delicious, featuring a long list of wines and the most amazing desserts. We stopped in for lunch and were able to pick from a handful of sandwiches, which are named for each of the Barbieri family members; all of which have helped make Bittersweet a reality for Patrizia.

Click here to read the article above, featured in Syracuse Woman Magazine.

Here are a few of my own photographs from today’s excellent lunch:

Everything was so tasty! The Belgium Delight dessert was amazing. And the Death By Chocolate Cake was incredible too (it’s said to be Patrizia’s favorite). I only wish I could have tried the whole dessert menu. With over 15 options for dessert alone, this would have been impossible, but I guess it just means I’ll have to go back next time I’m in Syracuse!

Here’s a snapshot of Patrizia and Lucia, the lovely ladies behind the unique downtown cafe.

This is such a great addition to Downtown Syracuse! Definitely visit if you are in the neighborhood. It would be just the place to have a light bite for lunch, or a rich and satisfying dessert before a night out on the town– the perfect place to bring a date, or enjoy a nice night out with friends.