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Let's meet and see the New Movie "Julie & Julia" (comedy) Based on the life of the Chef Julia Childs!

Then We will go to Latham Farms to Vin Santo Tapas & Wine Bar.

Check out there website http://vinsantowinebar.com

Note: SHOWTIME IS 4:10 --remember this is opening weekend for this movie. Run time is 2hrs. Dinner reservation is for 6:30.

Please let me know if you are not joining us for dinner so I have the correct # for our reservation.

Remember to bring cash for your dinner - drinks-tax & at least 17 percent tip! Thank you--Sorry that had to be said.

PLEASE NOTE THE BUILDING IS ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE OFF-TRACK BETTING, WHICH IS INSIDE THE PARKING GARAGE. THE ATRIUM IS NOT GLASS IN THE PART VISIBLE FROM THE PARKING GARAGE.

Sam Handren of Clover Mead Farms LOVES cheese, and he can talk about it all day. And he's willing to, with us! No minimum number of attendees are required.

If you want a specific subtopic covered, let me know and I'll pass on your request. This farm seems to deal primarily with grassfed cows, and medium to hard cheeses such as Gouda and Courenne, although I have purchased their excellent mozzarella. Also note that the cheese vendors of the Troy Farmer's Market very rarely bring all their varieties of cheese with them each week.

You can come early to the market a bit early and eat a Caribbean lunch. If you want Mrs. London's pastries (divine!), you probably need to show up before 11 a.m. (I can give recommendations of where to kill time depending on your interests.) Thai/Indian brunch from Thunder Mountain Curry may or may not be available.
http://www.troymarket.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=44

The Troy Farmer's Market will NOT be at the Marina. They will be at their winter location, the Uncle Sam Atrium (has several other names, I believe).The atrium takes up the entire block between 3rd St. and 4th St., Fulton and Broadway. Please note there are some one-way streets in that area.

Below are directions to the nearest parking garage, for those of you who dislike street parking.

From Albany
Take 787 North and take Exit 8 (for Watervliet, 23rd St., and Green Island).
Turn right at end of ramp onto Lower Hudson Ave. (don't worry if you don't see a sign).
Drive 0.4 miles (you'll see a strip mall on your left) and make a right (also on Lower Hudson Ave.) towards and onto the Green Island Bridge.
Cross bridge and make a right at the first traffic light onto River St./US-4. You'll curve around a hotel (Franklin Square Inn & Suites). Immediately before the first traffic light (2nd St. and Fulton/River), there will be an entrance to a parking deck. (The Uncle Sam Atrium is the two-story building you see on the left, immediately after the traffic light.) The Atrium is across the street from the off-track betting place in the parking garage.

From Latham/Saratoga
Take Rt. 7 east bound across the Collar City Bridge. Take downtown Troy exit IMMEDIATELY. Do not continue onto Hoosick St.
Make a right onto Hutton.
At the end of Hutton, make a left onto River St./US-4.
Cross traffic light at Federal Ave./Green Island Bridge. You'll curve around a hotel (Franklin Square Inn & Suites). Immediately before the first traffic light (2nd St. and Fulton/River), there will be an entrance to a parking deck. (The Uncle Sam Atrium is the two-story building you see on the left, immediately after the traffic light.) The Atrium is across the street from the off-track betting place in the parking garage.
If you miss Hutton, make a right at the traffic light onto Federal. Make a left at the light immediately before the bridge, curve around the hotel, and follow the above.
From Latham/Saratoga

Let me know if you have transportation issues. I'm sure we can work something out.
Call my cell at 908-268-7317 if you get lost.

If you haven't had dim sum before, it's an experience you should try at least once. The experience is somewhat like a meal of tapas. You order a bunch of little dishes and snack your way through. Dishes can be sweet or savory. Arrive with an empty stomach!

The best way to try dim sum is with a large group! The more people, the more variety of dishes. :-) CCK is currently run by the former proprietor of Ocean's Palace, so this restaurant has a good reputation.

Notes:

Dim sum is NOT eating-restriction friendly. There is lots of sweets, lots of seafood, and lots of pork.

Also, arriving a bit early helps when trying to get a large table.

Please call my cell at 908-268-7317 if you need to change your RSVP at the last minute. It's much harder to deal with a restaurant if the head count fluctuates a lot.

More than 65 wineries samplings on Sat Feb 28th - Five area restaurants sample their best and
did I mention chocolate dipped strawberries? The grand finale is a dessert & sparklings reception and a live
auction of wines and trips! All that for $50 per person. Join
in the fun. for info on this 518-382-3884x 134