I've made no secret of my praise for Keith Castro and Lanai Monahan, the new innkeepers at the Essex Inn. To date I’ve enjoyed four delicious dinners at Room 12, the new Farm-to-Table restaurant located at the Essex Inn. That’s to say, two delicious dinners in situ and a fifth … [Read more...] about Essex Inn Takeout
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Essex Earthquake?
What were you doing at 5:15 AM today? Rocking and rolling? Or sleeping? An Essex friend and neighbor contacted me earlier today to let me know that I'd snoozed right through an earthquake. Or at least a pair of tremors. Friend: How about that little earthquake this morning … [Read more...] about Essex Earthquake?
Essex Gains $3.1 Million for Water Project
The NYS Department of Health has ordered the Town of Essex to update and improve its water treatment and the quality of the municipal drinking water. The town was issued a tribunal order by the Department of Health in late 2010 and has been working diligently on a remedy ever … [Read more...] about Essex Gains $3.1 Million for Water Project
Essex Inn Bids Farewell to Gladys and Josh Archer
Gladys and Josh Archer are moving on to new adventures after serving up warm smiles and delicious meals at the Essex Inn for over two years. Chef Josh's culinary skills and Gladys' energetic marketing campaigns transformed the Essex landmark into a popular Adirondack Coast social … [Read more...] about Essex Inn Bids Farewell to Gladys and Josh Archer
Create Your Own Sunshine
I'm not sure who originally taught us this lesson, but Sonny and Cher, Neil Sedaka and many others have reminded us over the years. Some days you just have to create your own sunshine. I love that Essex sunburst motif presiding over the principal intersection in the middle of … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Sunshine