Category Archives: Capital Region

Speakeasy 518, Albany

Posted on October 14, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Look for the red lamp and ring the bell. While the circumstances may have changed since the 1920s, human nature hasn’t. Everyone likes to be in on a little secret, such as the Speakeasy 518 [42 Howard St, Albany, NY … Continue reading →

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Lark and Lily, Albany

Posted on October 13, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I love Center Square and strolling down Lark Street, but when it comes to dining…I wouldn’t sort so many of the restaurants in this part of town into the romantic category. Not too long ago the wine bar on the … Continue reading →

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St. Stephen’s Church Labyrinth, Schenectady

Posted on October 12, 2016 by julieovaltrades

There is a beautiful stone labyrinth in a quiet church square. Driving down a sleepy residential road I barely expected my destination to appear, but there was St. Stephen’s Church [1229 Baker Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309]. The courtyard is quite … Continue reading →

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Mohawk River State Park, Niskayuna

Posted on October 11, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Always looking for a new place to explore, my radius has increased tenfold. It isn’t so often I discover a new space right in my backyard. Mohawk River State Park [The end of Whitmyer Rd, Niskayuna NY] is secreted away … Continue reading →

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Hill St Café, Albany NY

Posted on October 3, 2016 by julieovaltrades

This is the place to get the pizza, beer, and watch the game. Whichever game it is you want because there are many TVs (15!!) with all of the games that could conceivably be on! Hill Street Café [180 Madison … Continue reading →

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Bonobo Café, Albany NY

Posted on October 2, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Bonobos are seriously interesting primates, watch a documentary if you ever get the chance. I can’t even imagine how many times I’ve passed by the Bonobo Café [174 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12207] over the past eight years and with … Continue reading →

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Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Posted on October 1, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I may in fact live in a bubble. I arrived at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site [32 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202] and I was totally surprised to see it was packed! The hourly tour that was rolling around was filled, but … Continue reading →

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Crailo State Historic Site, Rensselaer

Posted on September 30, 2016 by julieovaltrades

There are many unfamiliar sounding words used for names of places in New York. We’re particularly accustomed to them near the Capital Region, for example: Rensselaer, Kinderhook, Voorheesville, and Crailo. Have you heard of Crailo? In Dutch it means Crow’s … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Upstate NY: Bennington, Saratoga, Ticonderoga

Posted on September 27, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Bennington Battlefield [Intersection of Route 67 + Caretaker’s Road, Walloomsac, NY 12090] The battle between forces of British General Burgoyne and militiamen under American General Stark clashed in Walloomsac NY in August of 1777. The British intended to gain American … Continue reading →

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Footsy Magoo’s, Troy NY

Posted on September 18, 2016 by julieovaltrades

A good bar is hard to find. In so many cities I’ve gone out for a drink and thought, man… If my city had a bar like this I might actually want to hang out in it. Well, writing an … Continue reading →

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