Nicki Lefever: August 2008 Archives

I hoped that when the Olympics ended, so would my lazy days of laying on the couch for three hours straight in the evening. It's not my style to veg.

But after dinner and a few chores last night, I found myself back on the couch watching "America's Toughest Jobs."

What is wrong with me? What force is sucking me into silly prime time TV?

LaMotte's Restaurant and Bar in New Freedom is touted as having some of the best crab cakes in York County, but the rest of their menu is just as worthy of notice.

Friday night, Nate, my husband, and I went to LaMotte's for dinner. We were celebrating a few career achievements for both of us, so we were excited to have a memorable experience.

The menu at Lamotte's has so many interesting dishes, that it's really hard to choose. We started with the General Tso's Style Calamari ($7).

I am sad to report that the Hess station on Route 83 removed the Blimpie and replaced it with Dunkin' Donuts.

I know, it's a sad day for sub, hoagie, grinder, hero (or what ever you call it) lovers. That was the only Blimpie in York County that I knew of. Sadly, I found out about this from my family, who lives very near a Hess Station in Southern Lancaster County.

I was driving by the old Cafe Bennett building near York Hospital and saw that there is a sign for Rissho Sushi coming soon. Another sushi restaurant in York! AWESOME!

Tonight is the finale of "Last Comic Standing."

I'm kind of confused as to why they let the final five comics perform last week and then forced America to choose a winner. We've barely seen full sets by these comics. But the top five (even the top eight) are really talented.

My favorite pastime is riding the roller coasters at America's Amusement parks.

Hershey, Dorney, Six Flags Great Adventure, Cedar Point...oh how I love them all.

A few years ago, I discovered Six Flags America in Bowie, Md. It's a little more than an hour from my house and a change from the norm. And CHEAP. It's $25 for a ticket if you purchase online. I think a season pass is $50. I had off yesterday, so I went.