Monthly Archives: January 2014

Crepes

Posted on January 28, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Crepes: Delicate deliciousness. I have found two joints within close range to Albany that creates crack-level crepes. Ravenous in Saratoga and Starving Artist’s Cafe in Lee, MA. In Saratoga I had Strawberry Rhubarb crepes with frites. Only for breakfast can … Continue reading →

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Route 20

Posted on January 28, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Ever just want to get in your car and cruise? Let’s just say you have an electric car for my mental sake, we’re not intentionally trying to destroy the environment here. A beautiful sunny day, maybe a bit cold, you … Continue reading →

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Sake Cafe

Posted on January 28, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Are you obsessed with sushi too? I’ll let you in on a delicious secret: Sake Café. It’s a small dimly lit joint down New Scotland that has the best sushi I’ve had in the Capital Region, and beyond. I love … Continue reading →

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Beardslee Castle’s Murder Mystery Night

Posted on January 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

So you like food,  you like fun, and you love castles, but how can you combine them into one magical evening? Why, go to Beardslee Castle on a murder mystery night! Never been to a murder mystery night? Well, neither … Continue reading →

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El Loco’s Frozen Margarita

Posted on January 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I am not an Albany native. I moved up here to go to SUNY Albany and never left. When my friends and I were in college we hated Albany. We said there was nothing to do, the weather stunk, and … Continue reading →

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Proctors Theater

Posted on January 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Some people may think I’m crazy (I’m sure a lot of people do), but the truth is I like Proctors Theater better than the NYC Broadway experience. Is it so strange that I enjoy driving in my car such a … Continue reading →

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Snowshoeing

Posted on January 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Sure, snow can be beautiful…at first. The first snow is pure and magical, but then it turns to grey, and the winter seems to exude only that color until the light of spring. How I see it though, if you … Continue reading →

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Parivar Spices and Food

Posted on January 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Albany winters are long and dreary. I try to travel a lot during this time, and when I’m not traveling I am dreaming of doing so. On one particular afternoon with nothing to do, a friend and I visited Parivar … Continue reading →

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Roosevelt Baths & Spa

Posted on January 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

If you’ve visited Saratoga Springs it is likely you have seen the taps of distinctly smelling mineral water around town. It is said to be good for your health. Roosevelt Baths & Spa offer mineral baths for $30 (they have … Continue reading →

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The Iron Roost

Posted on January 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

HEY! You like Waffles? Any old waffle can help cure a hangover, or a healthy morning appetite. Almost all waffles are good, but only few are darn good. If you’ve been to Troy’s Farmers Market I hope you have tried … Continue reading →

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