Monthly Archives: January 2015

Albany’s Taiwan Noodle

Such a yummy dinner here, so close to home! Just on Central Ave in Albany with a great little parking lot to get off the main drag (218 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206). This place has been on my list … Continue reading

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Clifton Park Hike: Kinns Road Park

I took a trip up to Clifton Park for a little hike before some libations at a nearby brewery. Kinns is a small park filled with a lot of trees and dog walkers, and not too much else (625 Kinns … Continue reading

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Shmaltz Brewery

Breweries aren’t my normal spot to spend an afternoon, but I had a really fun time at Shmaltz in Clifton Park (6 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY 12065)! We parked in the lot and walked in a bit past noon on … Continue reading

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Ballston Lake Hike: North Woods

little I really enjoyed strolling these woods in Ballston Lake on a quiet afternoon (Between 38 – 40 Shadow Wood Way, Shadow Wood Way, Ballston Lake, NY 12019). We parked on the street in front of the trail head and … Continue reading

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Art and Shopping in Downtown Troy

A friend and I popped in to Troy to have lunch and check out som art exhibits at The Arts Center of the Capital Region (265 River Street, Troy, NY 12180). When we got there the lady at the front … Continue reading

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Lunch in Troy: Muddaddy Flats

I recently visited a ‘quesadillary’ in Troy called Muddaddy Flats, which has a quesadilla for any state of mind (49 3rd Street Troy, NY 12180). Parking on the streets is metered, and we were able to find a spot easily … Continue reading

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Dinner at Plum Blossom in Troy

I know there is no shortage of Chinese spots in the Capital Region, some more authentic than others, but sometimes I long for the qualities of the joints I grew up with back home around Westchester. It’s the little things … Continue reading

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Hoosick Falls Hike: Tibbits Forest State Preserve

This is our first year of real winter hiking, and therefore we are always learning new things. We recently took a hike at Tibbits Forest State Preserve in Hoosick Falls, and learned a new and valuable lesson (no real address, … Continue reading

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Dinner in Schenectady at Persian Bite

I can’t rave about my experience at the Persian Bite in Schenectady enough, it was amazing! We parked in a free lot around the corner (for up to 2 hours) and popped into the little restaurant (96 Jay Street, Schenectady, … Continue reading

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Catskill Hike: RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary

I can’t stay out of the Catskills for too long, but half my team was sick and I need to invest in some hiking spikes for my boots before I tackle any more winter mountains and have a ridiculously icy … Continue reading

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