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Mama's Boy Cafe in Phoenicia: Mama's comfort food & Catskill gifts!

Mama's Boy Cafe has been open in Phoenicia for about a year now. I checked it out for the first time last week.  It fits right into Phoenicia's quirky, but righteous Main Street. It has a bit of "pot luck" vibe. All the dishes look like Mama just made them.  I only tried the soup and a cupcake this time around. I will be adventurous next time. Anybody have a favorite dish at Mama's Boy? I also love their Catskill-themed souvenirs and locally made preserves and syrups.  

I also noticed that Sweet Sue's is still closed. (This is due to a plumbing/septic issue).  Hopefully Sweet Sue's will be back in business by this Summer. Check out Mama's Boy Cafe! 845-688-3050.

Cat'n Around Catskill: Cat statues, quirky shops, good eats, and ice cream!

 
 

I spent a lazy afternoon walking around Catskill on Monday. I hadn't been there since last year, and it looks like there are a couple new restaurants that have opened up since I last visited. Unfortunately, it was Monday so a few shops and restaurants were closed. We stopped for ice cream at Cone-e Island ice cream stand. The vanilla soft serve was excellent! It had a real vanilla flavor that you don't find everywhere. There is also a small play area with coin operated rides for the kids to ride near the tables).  

I also loved looking at all the different Cats from the Cats of Cat'n Around 2010 in Catskill. There are 61 of them! The cats will only be on display until September 19th. Come admire them! My favorite is the Michael Jackson cat ("Black or White: Tribute to the Gloved One" by Serine Baeckmann-Elge). If you want to take a Cat home, come back for The Cat's Meow Auction & Gala on September 26th. Visit Cat'n Around or Welcome to Catskill for more info.  

 

2nd Annual Catskill Ride-n-Peak Bicycle Event May 22nd

The 2nd Annual Catskill Ride-n-Peak Bicycle Event is happening this Saturday, May 22nd. Here is a description of it from the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce:

2nd Annual Catskill Ride and Peak Bicycling Event will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Gathering at the Pavilion and Village Park bicyclists will select from five options: 14 mile, 25 mile, NEW 26 mile, 54 mile, and 75 mile. Other events happening at the same time include: Guided Walk along the Historic streets of Margaretville, an Exercise Walk at 9am and an afternoon family-friendly 1st Annual Tricycle Race sponsored by the Margaretville Central School PTA. See separate event listing on this website. Registration is required for this event.

For more information and to register online, visit the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce site.