Monthly Archives: July 2014

A Day in the Catskills

I had the loveliest time roaming about the Catskills yesterday. First stop was for breakfast at Sweet Sue’s in Phoenicia, and wow, what a treat. This place is known for their pancakes and they have many eclectic options to choose … Continue reading

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Pizza and more at the Orchard Tavern

Growing up eating pizza in the Bronx made my standards of a slice very high. I have heard many suggestions for great places up here, and I’m sure they are quite good. However, I don’t know if I could ever … Continue reading

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Grafton Lakes and Moreau State Parks

On two very different days I visited two of my favorite local State Parks. On a cloudy cooler day I went to Grafton Lakes State Park to hike the Dickinson Hill Fire Tower trail. I loved foraging raspberries along the … Continue reading

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Brew on Lark

I love Brew on Lark St, it’s a really great new addition to the community. Here you can find a surplus of craft beers. You can create your own six-pack with different bottles of beer, fill up a growler with … Continue reading

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Finger Lakes Region Road Trip!

This week I took a road trip to the Finger Lakes Region with my Mom! Day 1: We stayed in a little town called Horseheads, a central location to many of the areas we wanted to explore. We got into … Continue reading

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Ballston Creek Preserve

I had a hard time finding Ballston Creek Preserve in Ballston, but I am so glad I did. Probably because I didn’t pay attention to detail and drove up and down the road looking for a grand entrance and parking … Continue reading

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The Local Flavor Cafe + Peebles Island

I love walking around the Empire State Plaza farmer’s market on a sunny afternoon and seeing what local vendors have to offer. I tried a really great sample from The Local Flavor Café and asked if they had a storefront. … Continue reading

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Saratoga’s Cookies and Milk

Cookies and Milk in Saratoga Springs will make you feel like you are in heaven if you are a dessert addict like myself. This place is done right. It looks beautiful, smells good, but most importantly the wide variety of … Continue reading

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White Water Rafting + Hadley Mountain

I had such a fantastic time white water rafting with Adirondack River Outfitters. I purchased a Groupon for two people which included the rafting, a light lunch, and a bbq dinner. We spent four hours with a great tour guide … Continue reading

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Breakfast and Kayaking in Schenectady

Every summer I get a living social to go visit the Boat House in Schenectady. It’s still available if you want to go yourself! For just $15 you get two hours of kayaking on the Mohawk River. It’s a great … Continue reading

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