It started when I saw him host the Tony Awards a few years ago. I wondered at his voice and…read morecharisma, not knowing his background and achievements. For more about him (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMLABSyJdk). A short time later during the holiday season, I saw a CD at Costco which was his Christmas album and quickly put it in my cart. Needless to say, I am a fan. When I saw ads during this summer that he would be touring with a stop in San Francisco, I searched for tickets for his performance. Not knowing the background of the tour, I looked forward to what I envisioned as a magical evening of music. The venue where he performed to open his tour (didn't know until he mentioned after taking the stage) is a historical theater, the Golden Gate Theater in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Much has been made about the demise of this neighborhood and the crime issues that plague my hometown. Still, being on Market Street and knowing there would be a good crowd to see this performance, the theater seemed like a perfect holiday location being just a few blocks from Union Square with the annual Christmas Tree shining brightly. He took the stage promptly a little after 7:30 pm and we made it to our seats just as he grabbed the mike to speak. Here's a clip of one of his more popular songs from that evening (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrQwGLmGBBE). His tour ends a week from today in Detroit so check his website for whether he is coming to your area. Catch this show and you'll enjoy one of the more talented vocalists right now. ** He has two performances scheduled on his website for April.

This past Saturday I went to skyline Lodge out in fabius for a wedding. What a beautiful place The…read moreview is panoramic amazing. It was a buffet style wedding the food was delicious. The attendance were very attentive to everybody. It the whole thing was just amazing it's an amazing place. They also offer horseback riding, hiking trails, mountain biking, picnic areas and in the winter time they have sleigh rides. The scenery is magnificent you're on top of the hill that overlooks all of fabias absolutely stunning for pictures. It is a must-go and spend time there type of place.

We were looking for a winery near our Airbnb Decided to…read moregive this one a try Very nice location with a fantastic view Tried the 5-wine sampler in red and white I found 2 reds that were just what I like The wife chose 3 of the whites They were extremely friendly and helpful Family owned and operated Bought several bottles to take home If ever in the area again I will return Highly recommended

My mom and I were in the area and stopped by for a wine tasting. You can get 5 1oz samples for $9…read more We were greeted by Tacie and she made our experience so enjoyable. She shared a lot of the history about the family, farm, and winery. I really appreciated all of the descriptions about how the wines got their names. Outside of the wine tasting the location is absolutely beautiful. There's a driving range on site and the views are incredible. There's plenty of parking and seating inside and outside. I loved seeing all of the different wine bottles and decorations. This was so much fun and I'm sure the next time we are in town we'll be stopping by!

Amazing service, The owner is down to earth polite and willing to make accomodations for those with…read morespecial needs. She was amazing with my autistic daughter.

Service, food, and ambiance were great! The owners checked on us at our table, too! It was also…read moregreat that there was parking at the restaurant. A delightful experience.

Party of four... we made it here on a Saturday night on a whim, no reservation... staff was very…read moreaccomodating and helpful in getting us a table and the service by the waitress was very good as well. Over the course of dinner, the place never really filled up. And as the evening went on, I found out why. I will say that the food was very good - we asked for the Clams Casino and the Mozzarella Wedge. Soup of the day was New England Clam Chowder, it was nice and thick and loaded with both potatoes and clams. Definitely one of the better ones I've had. Dinner was the BLI Burger, which my wife tells me was very good but no better than quite a few deli's in Syracuse. I ordered the Truffle Gnocci and Scallops, which was expensive for the portion I got - they tried to make it look bigger by serving it in a large bowl but no one was fooled. About 6 gnocci and 3 scallops with some mushroom risotto. Pathetic. Then came the coup de grace... two filet au poivre with the Lazy Surf and Turf. What does this really mean, you might ask? Well, instead of getting a lobster tail they pull the meat out and serve it in a bowl of butter for you. Hence, "lazy" - you don't have to do any work. And they charge exorbitantly for this service. So the price was $74 for the steak with an additional upcharge of $28 for the "lazy" lobster tail. One guest got the lobster tail, one didn't. Was it good? Yes. Was it worth the price? Absolutely not - I've been to Chicago and gotten a better, larger cut of steak for far less than this. So for dinner the bill came to a little over $300 (not including tip). Ridiculous to pay for 4 dinners and a few appetizers, especially when one of them was a burger and fries. I could have gone to the Grotto in North Syracuse, gotten bigger portions, better quality food and spent about half as much. As it stands, I won't be back - not because of the food quality or the service, but because the prices are far too much for far too little.

My girlfriend, ten-year-old son and I stayed here for two nights over Memorial Day Weekend, and…read morethoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and clean (though a little musty when we first arrived). We couldn't get the tv to work, though not a big deal (and I'm sure they would have been helpful had we asked about it). The property itself is the real draw. High in a valley, it is surrounded by forest and has great views of the valley below. We enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub, and made a fire one night in the fire pit with wood they provided. They also have two gas grills and picnic tables, though we didn't use these. The breakfast was pretty basic but still filling, though seating is limited inside and the screened in porch is not heated. Overall a great place to stay when visiting Cooperstown and the surrounding area. Can definitely recommend to others.

August Lodge in cooperstown was a friday date night destination. My mother in law resides in…read morecooperstown so we dropped the little one off early and had a day to ourselves at this beautiful mountain getaway. Reading previous reviews we were on the lookout for a gravel unpaved road leading up to the lodge. To our surprise, the gravel road folks grumbled about in previous reviews has been paved into a proper road with lights on the left side of the path to guide your way in the evening. as it was a Friday in August most of the families that stayed for the week for dreampark had checked out and I believe there were 20 rooms booked for the weekend. We were greeted by a friendly young man who was courteous and enthusiastic. The lodge was more than accommodating with an early check in (we called ahead to confirm it was ok) and we were given a room with 2 king sized beds, a kitchenette and a spacious bathroom. As our experiences with hotels this summer was less then spectacular I was pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness of the room and that the filters in the air conditioning unit seem to be regularly cleaned. No musty odors, cobwebs or dust to be found in the room. the kitchenette was spotless with 2 electric stove burners, microwave, sink, and mini fridge. I checked in with the yelp app (they have free wifi) and noticed there was a 15% discount upon check in. I went back to the front office and asked the young man who seemed confused and said he'd inquire. Quite honestly at this point I couldn't care less. If we got it, great but the experience and the lodge already proved themselves to be worth the price. Our next stop was the hot tub and pool. Outdoor and overlooking a stunning mountain view it was hard to pry ourselves away after a couple of hours to shower and go eat. We talked with the young man at the front desk regarding the dinner options in the area and decided on the red shed. I would have checked in at the red shed but there was no reception in the area. After dinner, we came back to a lighted path leading us to the lodge and found another equally as pleasant young man on the night shift. we inquired about the fire pit and if there would be one that evening. He jumped up and led us outside and got a fire going! Sitting outside in adirondack chairs sipping wine in cooperstown on a clear night has got to be one of the most awe inspiring view my eyes have ever witnessed. There isn't a constellation in the sky that hides from your view. You feel both amazed and a part of something much greater than your own existence. We were truly grateful at the chance to witness such a beautiful site atop the mountain. Our beds were as comfortable as they appeared and the room was equipped with directTV for our viewing pleasure. In the morning we woke up early to see the sunrise over the mountains (pics posted), had coffee and a continental breakfast in their main area behind the check in area. it was quaint, relaxing and had a screen room with rhododendron chairs that were comfortable and funky. I couldn't recommend this place more for a relaxing stay. Side note: they do have a game room with a couple of coin operated games and an air hockey table along with a swing set for the kids out front. We didn't get to utlize the spa, but heard the masseuse was good at her craft. *After leaving we received a call from the sister of the young man who checked us in. She figured out the yelp discount and applied it to our account. Thank you August lodge for not only the great relaxing stay but the follow through. worth the visit, just make sure there's availability as it fills up during peak baseball season. highly recommended for dreampark families.

Live out of state and I needed to send a funeral arrangement locally. Found Mohican through their…read moreYelp reviews, ordered entirely online including delivery. Received order confirmation when they were delivered with a photo of beautiful arrangement. I received a lovely "thank you" from the recipient a few days after the service telling me how beautiful the flowers were. Thank you!

Wedding May 2025, Beardslee Castle, Photos by Erin Covey Creative…read moreThere's so many wonderful things to say, I hope I can cover them all. Hanna and Elle are outstanding florists and wonderful people to work with. My vision of flowers was was "pretty and lavender" and they took that and ran with it. My ceremony was originally meant to be outside but as the day got closer and the weather turned, Hanna made sure to be in touch with me and easily adjusted to doing the ceremony inside. Walking into the venue and seeing their work was incredible. The ceremony area was beautiful, the bud vases on the tables and along the mantels were so pretty and so perfect, me and my guests absolutely loved every detail. Hanna delivered the flowers to Beardslee, spent the afternoon setting up, and made sure to see me to give me and the bridesmaids our bouquets (which were STUNNING). From the initial consult all the way through to the wedding, she answered my questions, listened to my vision, and was all around amazing to work with. I can't recommend Mohican flowers enough, thank you Hanna and Elle!

We feel lucky to have found Andy to photograph our family reunion and my parents' 65th anniversary…read morecelebration. He responded quickly, laid the groundwork for a successful shoot in every way, was prompt, well organized and professional, and provided us with a wide array of beautiful photos of the occasion, including a family group portrait that will be a wonderful memento for years to come. Highly recommend!