I heard it was a Canadian tourist overflow for the mall.  I heard that it would never be built.  I heard that the it would never be built. But sure enough, all the way up route 9 in Plattsburgh, past the Rip Van Winkle, past the A&W, even past the true value hardware store, sits the Cumberland 12 movie theatre. And despite the lengthy trek one would have to take in order to watch a movie here, it can be quite a pleasant experience.    Read More

Start with a traditional Parisian cafe, chic and magnifique, awash from table to table in grace and charm. Now, add a few tablespoons of "hip", strained of any garishness or overly trendy sensation but with just enough zest to keep the flavor fresh. Mix in a healthy cup of elegance, a product not so ripe that it stinks, but not so underdeveloped as to be bitter, either. Sprinkle it with artistry, an appropriately light garnish of tree-lined courtyards, cosmopolitan decor, and plates of food that look like they belong in the Louvre, and throw in a pinch of spice to liven the whole thing up -- but not too much. Finally, use the secret ingredient -- the one you've been sworn never to reveal, the one that makes everything taste just right -- to top it all off. Combine all items together, at one place and one time, and stir. Read More