Monthly Archives: April 2015

Westchester Hike: Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary

A few weeks back while downstate visiting my family I took a drive to Mt. Kisco, a town in northern Westchester that houses a fantastic preserve. The Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary [From I-684 to exit 4 (Route 172) west … Continue reading

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Altamont Eats: Mio Vino

Mio Vino is a smooth and sophisticated joint you wouldn’t quite expect to be on the main drag in rural Altamont [186 Main St, Altamont, NY 12009]. As out of place as it may seem nestled between mom and pop … Continue reading

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Schenectady Hikes: Plotter Kill Preserve

If you are chasing waterfalls, Plotter Kill Preserve in Schenectady should be placed at the top of your list [Take 890 to Campbell Rd/2a. Turn right on Putnam Rd. Go 1.7 miles to State Route 159/Mariaville Rd. Turn right onto … Continue reading

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Rensselaerville Eats: Palmer House Café

Imagine living in a small town: a church, library, post office, and a restaurant… You want to go out to eat? It’s the only game in town; good thing for Rensselaerville Palmer House Café is a casual yet elegant, severely … Continue reading

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Rensselaerville Hike: Hyuck Preserve

Winter snowmelt brings booming spring waterfalls! This is the season to get out there and experience a sensational sight at Hyuck Preserve in Rensselaerville. Years ago I visited this preserve and it was just another hike. That was over the … Continue reading

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Ballston Spa Eats: Next Door Kitchen

Looking for your next date spot? Next Door Kitchen in Ballston Spa [51 Front St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020] is your place. The interior design is beautiful; I love all the wood, bricks, and plants. The lighting is artsy and … Continue reading

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Pied-Billed Grebes at Washington Park

I spend a lot of time in Washington Park, living in Albany, this green space is my backyard. Sometimes I’m lounging, walking, running, but at all these times I’m usually bird watching. The park has some usual suspects such as … Continue reading

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Fred the Butcher

Changing up your grocery shopping routine is a way to keep things fun and interesting. In the past few years the Capital Region has sprouted many new options like Shop Rite, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and Fresh Market to spice … Continue reading

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Albany Eats: Sovrana’s Pizza

If you love thick crust pizza Sovranna’s in Albany [63 N Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12206] is the place to go. Just one of these dense slices will fill you up, but they are so good you might just want … Continue reading

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Albany Eats: Yonder Farms

I love pie. I can’t have it in the house very often because a whole pie won’t last for more than 2 or 3 days. It starts off as dessert as it is intended to be. Then it becomes breakfast…not … Continue reading

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