LEWISTON, N.Y. — The success of the recently completed The Apartments at Legacy complex is prompting LMK Realty Associates LLC to move forward with a pair of residential-driven projects in the Town of Lewiston.

Construction has started on the first phase of the $15 million Legacy at Lewiston Patio Homes condominium development, located on a vacant parcel along 717 Northridge Dr. The first phase will include 13 patio homes, said Nick Massaro, LMK new business development specialist. Seventeen more patio homes are planned for the second phase.

Massaro said the patio homes range from 1,700 square feet to 2,000 square feet, depending on whether the models have two bedrooms or three bedrooms. The patio homes, designed by Silvestri Architects, begin at $499,000.

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CARLSBAD, CA — Searching for a home with drought tolerant landscaping? Check out this property in Carlsbad.

Built in 1978, this single-level home offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Features include a patio, low-maintenance landscaping, new windows and a new water heater.

This home is close to the beach, schools, entertainment and shops.

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• Address: 3905 Park Drive, Carlsbad, CA
• Price: $1,525,000
• Square feet: 1,894
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2
• Listing Description: Beautiful single level home in an exceptional location in Carlsbad. Walking distance to all schools, Elementary, Middle School and High School. Enter into a spacious living room with vaulted ceiling. Walk in closet in master bedroom with sliding glass door to the patio. Kitchen opens up to spacious family room with fireplace. All new windows throughout the home. Custom extra wide screen door at entry to let in the Ocean breeze. New water heater with Hot Water Circulator. Landscape is low maintenance drought tolerant. Close to beach, shopping and entertainment. Room for RV parking.

Listed by: Linda Anderson, Coastal Inland Properties, Inc

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Mask mandates may be a thing of the past, dining rooms are at full capacity and diners have come back out in full force. If you’re on the receiving end of the service industry, you’d be tempted to think that the pandemic is over with restaurants basking in a Roaring ’20s-style resurgence fueled by the public’s unquenchable thirst for merriment.

But while it’s true that the demand side of the equation has not simply recovered but grown even stronger since before the COVID-19 outbreak, things have not returned to normal for the industry itself — not even close. Staff shortages, which have stressed nearly every restaurant to the breaking point, signal a long-time-coming systemic reckoning wherein service-industry employees are pushing back against an old-fashioned and, at worst, abusive culture.

Supply-chain breakdowns mean that restaurants — especially immigrant-owned mom-and-pop shops — have a difficult time sourcing what they need to run their businesses. Price increases are being disproportionately absorbed by restaurants, which know that they need to charge $22 for cheeseburgers but equally know their customers won’t stomach the cost. Add to this a stressed and exhausted dining public that pushes the limits of the now-outdated adage “the customer is always right,” and you get a situation where many in the industry are asking themselves why in the hell they are even in this business.

The following places remind us why. In looking at the names that make up the Best of St. Louis Food and Drink for 2022, what’s striking is not a particular dish, a well-balanced cocktail or a stunning view but the sheer grit demonstrated by the people behind each of these places. That they have the strength to persevere in the face of such difficulty is more than impressive — it’s the most honest form of hospitality there is. —Cheryl Baehr

*Due to the volatility in the restaurant industry, please always call or check a restaurant’s website before going.

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Neep Collective, a patio bar and food truck broke ground today in north east El Paso. The owners hope to be open by April.

Neep, meaning “North East El Paso”, and Collective, meaning a place for people to gather. This patio bar and food truck park will be a place for El Pasoans to come grab food at one of the local food trucks, grab a drink at the bar, and hang out with friends and family.

One owner, Jo Luna says they hope to have some permanent food trucks and some that will rotate. Besides, food trucks, there will be a bar that serves beer, wine, and cocktails, and will have rooftop seating.

The owners got the idea from traveling to other cities.

“We want to be able to gather, were huge outdoors, dining type people so we love going to places like Austin where you can sit outside and bring your dog and watch the live music.”

Jo Luna

You can follow their journey on their website at NEEP Collective or on social media @neepcollective.

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Stuart Richard Wilson, 46, was asked to supply and fit swing and slide patio doors at her home on the edge of Hartlepool.

Michele Stowe, prosecuting on behalf of Stockton Borough Council at Teesside Magistrates’ Court, said: “He knew at the time he got the money he had financial problems and quite clearly had no intention of ordering the doors.”

The defendant last month admitted engaging in a commercial practice, which involved misleading the householders and providing false information between August 2020 and February 2021, and returned to court this week to be sentenced.

Stuart Richard Wilson.

The court heard how Wilson, who was self-employed at the time, was now working for a glass company and earning “quite a substantial amount of money”.

David Dedman, mitigating, said Wilson, of Paddock Green, Wynyard, was of previous good character, had admitted his guilt at the earliest opportunity and wanted to pay the money back.

Mr Dedman added: “He got himself into financial difficulty and he wanted to do this to get the money to pay a debt.

“He was robbing Peter to pay Paul.

“Unfortunately this family were at the end of a domino effect of financial difficulties.”

Wilson received a 12-month community order and was ordered to repay the £4,500 sum.

He was also ordered to pay a further £500 for his victim’s distress, court costs of £1,682 and a £95 victim surcharge.

The sum will be repaid at £600 per month.

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Minneapolis, MN, September 27, 2022 –(PR.com)– After 8 years in Loring Park, The Nicollet Diner has moved just 2 blocks north on Nicollet Avenue to 1333 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. The completely renovated, nearly 14,000 square foot venue is the home to The Nicollet Diner. The venue also includes Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis’ newest drag venue, highlighting professional drag and featuring a variety of other live entertainment. Above The Nicollet Diner and Roxy’s Cabaret is On the RoX, an elevated craft cocktail lounge with spectacular 2nd and 3rd floor outdoor patios.

The public and Press are invited to attend the red carpet opening night and have a few remaining seats for the show. Independent restaurants operating downtown, face many unique hurdles and are strongly impacted by the reduced foot traffic and public safety concerns. The support of local media and the public is key to their success and hearing about some of the recovery, investment and positive things happening downtown is always something to celebrate.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Spinn’s Burger and Beer, near Coors and Montaño, has been grilling up specialty burgers for more than a decade in Albuquerque. It’s something the owner, Michael Spinn, takes pride in. “This is my retirement,” Spinn said.

But he says lately, this isn’t the retirement he pictured. Recently, he’s been dealing with one problem after another. On the inside of the restaurant, it’s business as usual, but the real problems are outside on their patio, where the homeless have taken over.

“It’s a daily issue. Each day we come out here, there’s obviously been homeless people sleeping. We have to clean up the needles. There’s tinfoil out here where they’re heating up their drugs.”

Spinn says the homeless are not only leaving drugs and trash behind but stealing everything in sight, like the light bulbs out of the fixtures. “I bought solar lights in the back because it’s a little dark, and they took those. They take everything.”

Spinn now has his tables locked down and his chairs locked up. He has even had to powerwash some days to clean up after the homeless use the restroom. And Spinn says it’s not just a problem at night. “They’re starting to show up in the middle of the day (and) we have to keep running them off. Yesterday they were out here, a guy was without a shirt. He was higher than a kite.”

Spinn says at this point, they have no other option but to enclose the patio with tall gates and special fencing. A space that brings in big business for the restaurant. “It’s not even so much of the money, while that is a problem, it’s just, man, it just makes you not want to be here. You come in each day, and something’s wrong. Okay, what’s wrong today.”

On top of the homeless issue, the restaurant was broken into a few weeks ago for the fourth time. The suspect or suspects got away with thousands of dollars. Just days after Spinn got the door fixed, three BB gun marks were left on the new door.

Spinn has decided, moving forward, the business will no longer accept or keep cash in the restaurant due to the recent issues. “They don’t care, they’re not afraid of the police, they’re not afraid of me or anybody else, they just do their thing.”

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Michael Freiberg spent over a decade developing his knowledge of solar energy. That time and education recently paid off when Freiberg and his wife, Angela, opened their first brick-and-mortar solar design company KRV Outdoor Living, in Lake Isabella.

“We are an outdoor living company,” Freiberg said. “We do solar patios, which is unique, roofs as well as artificial grass, outdoor kitchen islands and artificial grass. We do anything that involves outdoor living.”

According to Freiberg, solar replaces the power that you need to buy from the utility grid. His store can build solar systems and make other improvements. And it will allow lower interest rates available for green energy improvements.

“Home improvements are penalized with higher interest rates,” Freiberg said. “We’re able to bundle things together and save the property owner a lot of money doing multiple projects because they are sort of like helping the environment.”

Many of KRV Outdoor Living’s customers have embraced the energy-saving method. The grass has a lifespan of 16 years, so it’s an ideal solution for those wanting to conserve water. The only water needed is to rinse it off. And, no, it’s not like the stuff the NFL uses, Freiberg said.

“The grass on football fields is a much lower grade,” Freiberg said. “That turf is on a commercial scale where they replace things more often. So, is it similar? Maybe, a car has four wheels, but it does not make it a hybrid or electric car.”

KRV has eliminated the middleman when it comes to installing its products. Freiberg wanted to remove the headache of having five or six different contractors coming through a customer’s home. His company does all the projects, which can also prevent delays.

“I’ve done deals from San Diego to Sacramento and everything in between,” he said. “We are in 17 states.”

KRV’s brick-and-mortar is at 5101 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella, California, 93240. For more information, call 661-599-6145.

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As the rest of the country gears up for sweater weather, Las Vegans are celebrating a different change—it’s finally patio season! (It’s still in the 90s here, but that feels chilly to us.)

But what makes a truly great restaurant patio? A great view has a lot to do with it, and while there are no shortages of outdoor seating areas in Vegas, a whole lot of them look out at parking lots. The places you’ll find here have a little more to please the eye.

Décor is another important factor: cheap aluminum tables and chairs without any ambiance do not make for a great patio. And, finally, a restaurant could have the prettiest patio of all, but none of that matters when the food is lackluster and the service sub-par.

From Downtown Arts District to stunning spots on the Strip spanning brunch, Mexican cuisine, our favorite breweries, here’s where to go in Sin City for an all-around excellent patio dining experience.

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Paving slabs are a staple feature in garden spaces, yet many of us fail to give them the necessary TLC throughout the year. Whether you have a stylish patio or tiled driveway, all types of paving can become damaged once the ground freezes over in winter. According to Rowan Cripps, a specialist at Infinite Paving, cracks are especially prevalent at this time of year, though there are a few things you can to do minimise the impact of the frosty autumn and winter weather.

While most cracked tiles arise as a result of poor installation, lack of care, or accidents, changing moisture levels can also impact outdoor paving.

Rowan Cripps, paving specialist and founding director of Infinite Pavings said: “As the ground freezes and thaws and moisture levels change, tiles can expand, contract and, in some cases, even crack.”

Fortunately, a combination of cleaning, sealing and some daily checks will do the job to rescue garden paving this winter.

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Watch out for mould

In cold and wet seasons, mould can cause many problems – and cracked tiles are just one of them.

When moisture gets into the grout, mould can thrive and even make its way underneath the tiles, causing them to lift and crack.

Rowan explained that professional grout cleaning and mould removal will make your patio “last longer”, though regular cleaning is much more cost-effective.

Simply use undiluted white vinegar and a scrubbing brush to banish existing spores and stop mould in its tracks.

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Use a paving sealant

If you do notice new cracks on your paving, a sealant is the best remedy.

Adding sealant provides a protective layer which can reduce UV damage, moss growth, frost, and moisture damage.

Keeping on top of this can maintain the condition of your paving all year round, according to Rowan.

Always clean the area before applying a fresh coat for the best results.

Avoid laying new tiling

While autumn may seem like a good time to give your garden a refresh before spring, Rowan warned against it.

He explained that the porous structure of concrete means it easily absorbs water and expands with temperature changes.

For this reason, patio tiles will struggle to adhere to moist concrete and are more likely to crack.

Wet weather is the worst time to start laying new tiles, though chillier days should also be avoided.

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