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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.”…
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.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Crochet At The Library CROCHET CIRCLE—3:30 p.m. Bring a crochet project and work with friends, learn to crochet, more. Held each Wednesday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus…
COVID Shutters Mel’s, Hawkeye Into New Year COOPERSTOWN – With Heidi Bond, Otsego County Public Health Director, citing “at least one case” of COVID-19 each among staff members at Mel’s at 22 and the Hawkeye Grill at The Otesaga, both restaurants have temporarily shut their doors to diners. “Until recently, we have been very fortunate that our Mel’s at 22 community has not been affected by COVID 19,” wrote Brian Wrubleski, owner of Mel’s, in a Facebook posting on Christmas…
You’ll Have It TO GO! From Emergency, Novelty: Folks Around County Pick Up Dinners By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – At Brooks House of BBQ, the staff can’t answer the phones fast enough. “We’re going to add additional phone lines,” said owner Ryan Brooks. “They’re just ringing constantly. With Governor Cuomo’s order that all “non-essential” businesses be shuttered, restaurants can no longer accommodate dine-in customers. “When the quarantines started happening last week, I walked into work and there…
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,…