The epic transformation of the Clarence Jordan Vision Center by Chris Sutter and his team almost makes us forget how dilapidated the structure was just a few years ago.
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Southside Restoration
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015Week in Review
Sunday, May 31st, 2015
On the Wings of Love: Joey Thompson and Corey Simmons, along with Rome Dickerson (not pictured), illustrated how to do business in this mobile economy with true hospitality, and in the process, served us the best wings in the country.
As part of our week well-traveled, we want to give a shout out to the Hunter and Baker families. Because of their invite, we got to check out the wonderful, finger-licking, stuffed wings from 2 Fat 2 Fly on Tuesday. Careful Buffalo, if these guys make it north of the Mason-Dixon, your days (for wing dominance) are numbered.
Our favorite was Chicken & Waffles.
Week in Review
Sunday, May 17th, 2015Here is a write-up about re-shoring our city’s future.
Week in Review
Sunday, May 17th, 2015
Awaiting the multi-use future.
Blueprint is in eye of the Beholder
Saturday, May 16th, 2015Once again, one of our best product/experiences is on the move. First it was Maryland and Chadds Ford (PA), and soon Wegmans will land in Brooklyn. Something we in Central New York take for granted becomes fuel for the buzz machine in other locales.
Who would ever think that an Upstate grocery store chain would bring more excitement to Brooklyn than a presidential campaign headquarters. Let’s call it the Wegmans Effect.
The Big Picture
Friday, May 15th, 2015Thanks to SHAZOW! Media and Syracuseinfo Pages for hooking us up with Syracuse Posters at Destiny USA.
The Future of 81 (continued)
Wednesday, May 13th, 2015We recently heard a talk by David Ashcraft and couldn’t help thinking how much it applied to the I81 Challenge we are facing here in Syracuse. Ashcraft pointed out that when it comes to crucial conversations we must be aware that:
- Opinions Vary
- The Stakes are High
- Emotions are strong.
As the various constituencies and groups continue to debate what is the best use of the thorofare, we hope they remember to ask critical questions, such as what do we want for ourselves, for others, and for the city as a whole?
This kind of constructive dialogue must continue as the city matures into the 21st century.
Verses to Vitamin Water to Vodka
Sunday, April 26th, 2015
Musician/entrepreneur 50 Cent played the Carrier Dome with G-Unit on Friday night.
We heard he also made an appearance to sign bottles of his vodka brand at a North side liquor outlet on Saturday.
Diversity Dialogue
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
Another of our favorites from the TEDx event was Doug Melville, who talked about using diversity as personal currency.