Spirit Week: How Palmer and DeRusso Represent “Twin Day”

Spirit Week: How Palmer and DeRusso Represent “Twin Day”

Today’s spirit week theme is “Twin Day”presented by the organization Africa In Motion. Seniors Greg Palmer and Alex DeRusso represent twin day perfectly, they call themselves, the “twin towers”.  The “twin towers” are a dynamic duo on the field this season, time to take a deeper look at each of these two receivers.

Greg Palmer, number 86, is one of the four captains on the Pioneers and is leading the team in receiving yards this season. Currently Palmer has 24 catches for 511 yards all in just four games. He also has three touchdowns with the longest being a 68 yard bomb.

When he unbuckles the helmet he enjoys nature and doing things outside. His favorite movie is Tommy Boy, favorite food is fish and chips, and his favorite music group is Rise Against. He first started playing football in 7th grade and is a Patriots fan.

If he could spend a day with any famous person it would be Derek Jeter because that was his first major sports idol. His pregame ritual is to listen to music in the locker room.

Take a better look at Palmer, here.

Alex DeRusso, number 10, is also a senior who is having a good start to his final season. He is second behind Palmer in receiving yards this season, he has 19 catches for 334 yards and one touchdown.

After the cleats come off, one of DeRusso’s favorite hobbies is singing. His favorite movie is I Love You Man, favorite food is french toast and favorite music artist is Kid Cudi. He first started playing football in 2nd grade and is a Seattle Seahawks fan.

Just like Palmer, If DeRusso could spend a day with one famous person he would chose Derek Jeter because he is a Yankee fan. His pregame ritual is to drink two cups of Gatorade and do a “jump and bump” with Palmer right before kickoff.

Check out why DeRusso wears number 10, here.

Cayo Industrial Warehouse of Horror

THRILL SEEKERS WELCOME. Cayo’s Warehouse of Horror is back, welcoming all those who dare walk through their halls. Bring your friends for this event because your going to need someone to hold your spare underwear as you try to maneuver through the four different mazes. They have a brand new attraction called, Archana Asylum, and it promises to give you a life changing scare. Cost is $10 for each attraction separately but if your feeling bold, pay $30 for the multi-pass which gives you all access to all four attractions. For more information, visit www.cayoindustrial.com or visit their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cayoindustrial

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Babe’s Macaroni Grill & Bar

image Babe’s Macaroni Grill & Bar is a local eatery that serves an array of food. They serve burgers, french fries, ribs, mac and cheese, fish, chicken, pasta and more. Everyday they start their menus with fresh ingredients.

They purchase their vegetables on a daily basis from Masi Produce. Their chicken is also fresh, along with their certified angus beef. They offer homemade soups, sauces and freshly baked bread. You can even stop in after work for Happy Hour. On certain nights, they have specials, making this food not only delicious, but also affordable.

In addition, they are well known for their hand cut steaks, freshly cut, every single day. Check out the map below for some famous steak eateries. Babe’s stays open until midnight Monday’s through Sunday’s.

Delmonico’s Steakhouse

Delmonico’s Steakhouse has been a very popular restaurant for awhile now with locations in Albany, Syracuse and Rochester, NY.

Among many popular dishes at Delmonico’s are their famous steak dishes. Their steak has been voted “Best Steak” in Capital Region’s Living Magazine. Among their famous steak dishes are their 16 oz. thick steak, center cut New York Strip Sirloin, Sliced Sirloin, Filet Mignon and the pound-and-a-half steak.

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All these dishes are seasoned and seared to what most would consider perfection. Their steak, along with most of their food, receives rave reviews from customers. So, for all those steak lovers out there, why not head to Delmonico’s to give one of their steak dishes a try? For those who prefer to make this dish at home, you can find the recipe here .

Yummy Pasticciotti

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Pasticciotti also known as “pusties” are a regional favorite here in CNY and also too addictive for my liking, even though the word “pustie” doesn’t sound all that appealing.

Pusties are a sweet pastry tart filled with custard and baked in an oven to a golden crisp. Most of the family-run Italian bakeries in Utica have an unlimited variety of flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, coconut, raspberry and just in time for the fall season, pumpkin.

Florentines is located on Bleecker street and has been around ever since East Utica was renowned as “Little Italy” mainly because of all the Italian restaurants, bakeries and cafes.

Not only is Florentine’s a high contestant when it comes to selling the best pusties around, but they also make many other delicious desserts including lobster tails, cannolis, tiramisu, chocolate kisses, and much more.

A vast number of bakeries and pastry shops give long time local, Florentine Pastry shop a run for its money when it comes to making pusties. The competition is so fierce that there are two bakeries located in the same vicinity as Florentines. Just down the street Caruso’s Pastry Shoppe offer a wide selection of pastries and deserts. Family owned by the Caruso family and Utica native Michael Paniccia, they offer walk-ins and catering. Right around the corner we have Giuseppe’s bakery, who I personally think hits it right on the nail when it comes to making the perfect pustie.Whether you’re in town, or need a new go to dessert, stop by any of these local shops and get your fix. 

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