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Return to Fratello’s

Posted on November 15, 2025 by mohawkvalleygirl

Wednesday I did something I haven’t in a while: went to Fratello’s Pizzeria in Frankfort, NY for music an food. Long-time readers may recall that used to be a regular thing with me. Why wouldn’t it be? I love music, and I love food! Additionally, I love supporting local, both restaurants and musicians. But for one reason and another I have not made it to Fratello’s in a while. When I saw that Gridley Paige Naked and Scared with Justin Smithson was going to be there, I made plans!

Unfortunately, only one of my pictures turned out.

I keep saying that I will never get over my disappointment that Gridley Paige is not actually naked. That is the dirty old woman in me. I question, too, how scared they are, but I do no purport to know anybody else’s emotional state. I had never heard Justin Smithson play with them before but have heard him solo and like him quite a bit. He is, as you may know, the Rock’n Roll Mayor of Frankfort. I should see if the Sentinel wants me to start covering Frankfort Village Board meetings. I already do the Town ones.

After quite a bit of debate, I decided on a steak and cheese wrap. Yum! There are so many excellent choices. I may have to start going every week again, so I can work my way down the menu.

When I left, the band was bantering with some customers. I listened for a minute then said, “You guys have to play another song so I can dance my way out!” They were happy to oblige. I took my time leaving, dancing back and forth a few times, looking like the crazy old lady I am. Such a fun time!

Fratello’s Pizzeria is located at 158 E. Main St., Frankfort, NY, phone number 315-894-8484.

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Too Busy to Blog?

Posted on April 6, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

So yesterday was a Wuss-out Wednesday, blog-wise. I went for a walk in the morning and a run in the afternoon. I had a Mohawk Valley Adventure of going to Fratello’s Pizzeria in Frankfort for music and food. And I took some pictures of crocuses in my back yard.

But I did not make a blog post about any of it. What the hell, me?

Now it is Thursday morning, and I contemplate the coming day with dread. How’s that for a little bit of melodrama? I need to get over myself. Never mind, let’s get on with the blog post.

I knew it wouldn’t be a great picture, but I had to try.

On my morning walk, I admired the full moon. Full disclosure: I like to see the moon at whatever phase it is in.

I love to see them every year!

I felt the need to take pictures of all the crocuses that were there. It occurred to me that some people might shame me for it (you know who you are): “We all know what a crocus looks like. We see them every year.” Like how some people don’t want to keep seeing pictures of the snow. I can’t worry about those people now.

They were awesome.

This is the new to me band I heard at Fratello’s: Gridley Paige Naked and Scared. I loved them.

So once again I give you a blog post about what I could have written a blog post about. At least it was over 200 words.

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