I decided this morning I would treat myself to breakfast out so I could definitely make a real blog post and plug a local business. For one reason, I knew I would be out and about, searching for a picture to go with my story about the Ilion Village Board meeting for Sentinel Media (regular readers may recall I have a side hustle covering a few meetings and such in the Valley). For another reason, an Everything Bagel at Saturday Spreads sounded really, really good.
Great place to stop!
Since I knew I was going to be enjoying a cup of Utica Coffee later (“Wake the Hell Up!”), I sipped a cup of tea while I wrestled with my journalistic endeavors (“Wake the Hell Up” is Utica Coffee’s tag-line; I’m not cussing at you). Soon I was headed to Ilion in search of illustration. I failed to get a shot of some soon-to-be-demolished properties, because they were quite overgrown by now. Also, the neighbor’s dogs started barking at me, and I felt unwelcome. Finally I got a shot of some re-paving that was also talked about at the meeting.
Central Paving seems to be doing a fine job.
I explained to one of the fellows working that I was not taking pictures for any nefarious purpose. He told me he thought the mayor was doing a good job, and I agreed. Of course, it is impossible to please everybody. Even for Mohawk Valley Girl, if you can believe such a thing.
Finally I was at Saturday Spreads and enjoying my repast. I got the Utica Grind this time, which I remembered to write down: Cream Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Lemon Zest, Utica Grind, Flaky Sea Salt.
My writer’s breakfast.
I said to the waitress, “Some people make fun of people for taking pictures of their food, but I’m going to use it in my blog post.” I really enjoyed it. I found it quite salty and spice; it make my lips tingle, but they tend to get a little chapped this time of year due to allergies. I looked longingly at the pastries in the case as I left but resolutely headed out the door. I need to take off a few pounds for the sake of my knees and back if for no other reason.
Saturday Spreads is located at 264 E. Main St., Frankfort, NY. You can follow them on Facebook.
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