“This year will be bigger and better than ever before, with three new restaurants participating,” said Alex Webster, CFM manager. “Local Foods Local Spirits is a chance to experience all the wonderful flavors of the market.”…
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The kick-off event for the fundraiser will be on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, from 5-8 p.m. Patrons of Mel’s at 22 will be able to view the art and have pictures taken with a 1 to 10 scale image of Kingfisher Tower, a well-known structure on Otsego Lake.…
MEET & GREET—5:30-7 p.m. “Welcome Home Cooperstown.” Gathering to welcome new residents to the Village of Cooperstown. Featuring a special celebration of Mardi Gras, presented by Brian Wrubleski of Mel’s at 22. Also live music, crafts for children. Held at the Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/welcomehomecooperstown…
The meet and greet will include general information about the Cooperstown area and its institutions. The Mardi Gras celebration will be presented by Brian Wrubleski of local restaurant Mel’s at 22. Musicians Jack Cooper and Patsy Lyon will provide entertainment, and crafts for children will be available.…
Mel’s at 22 will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, November 16, NOT on Friday, November 15 as printed in our hard-copy newspapers. The celebration, from 7-10 p.m., will feature live music by a local band, drink specials and free hors d’oeuvres.…
“We wear a lot of hats,” Alex said. “One of my goals for the first year were open was to have worked and operated every position. I wanted to be ready to work any station needed. Some days I will be cooking your meals, others I will be seating you for your reservation. My dad will be prepping and completing catering jobs, or maybe dropping off your delivery for lunch.”…
Chefs will create their dishes using ingredients from CFM vendors, including Arabeth Farm, Bison Island Ranch, Black Willow Pond Farm, Byebrook Farm, Chloe’s Bakeshop, Gaia’s Breath Farm, Heller’s Farm, Middlefield Orchard, Mill Hollow Maple, Mountain View Dairy, Nectar Hills Farm, Painted Goat Farm, Rock Hill Farm, Straight from the Hive, and Vêsucré.…
Letter from Sally Zaengle Job Well Done, Brian Wrubleski A huge thanks to Brian Wrubleski, owner of Mel’s at 22, for coming to Connections at Clark Sports Center and sharing food and stories with a gathered crowd of about 40 people. Everyone has a story, and Brian’s was inspiring. He shared his struggles and how his wife, Mary Ellen, was the inspiration for the restaurant.…
REOPENING DUE NEXT WEEK New Bar Installed As Mel’s Redo Nears End Clerk of the Works Frank Halay, right, directs the installation of the new bar, as a month-long renovations at Mel’s at 22, the Cooperstown hot spot, is nearing completion. The bar was built in Amish carpenter Paul Byler’s shop in the Town of Springfield and transported down East Lake Road at noon today to restaurateur Brian Wrubleski’s establishment. Next to Halay are Mike Beilby, Sean Murray, Adam Halay,…
WRUBLESKI FAMILY, PATRONS CELEBRATE With Music, Good Cheer Mel’s At 22 Marks Fifth…
