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Irie Vybez

Holy wow. The Caribbean food at Irie Vybez completely exceeded my expectations and is officially a new staple for my Albany dining go-to’s. Walked into a brightly painted room playing a reggae Pandora station with two friendly guys manning the joint. … Continue reading

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Road Trip to: DC, MD, WV, & PA

Had a phenomenal Memorial Day weekend road trip through DC, MD, WV, and PA! Here is the breakdown, day by day:   Saturday Day 1, D.C.: We left Long Island at 7am (drove from Albany the night before to family … Continue reading

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Dinner & Dessert in Red Hook, NY

If you’re down for a bit of a cruise, I’ve got a place for you. We were heading down state to visit our families, and decided to break up the trip with dinner. We stopped in Red Hook, a really … Continue reading

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The Cookie Factory

I won’t lie; I have a MAJOR sweet tooth. I love most anything sweet, but cookies are definitely a favorite. The Cookie Factory in Troy happens to make exceptionally good cookies, among other sweets. I’ve frequented their bakery to pick … Continue reading

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Had Sunday Brunch at the most refreshing joint this past weekend. Walking into Four Corners Luncheonette in Delmar I did not know exactly what to expect. The place was quiet and scattered with folks from all walks of life. Their décor … Continue reading

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La Mexicana Grocery and Restaurant

In the midst of finals week in grad school, the fact that it is Cinco de Mayo just about slipped my mind. If you want to get in the spirit consider taking a trip to La Mexicana Grocery and Restaurant in … Continue reading

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Muza

Muza. I like the way that sounds, and I like the way what I ordered tastes. I was sitting in a Lebanese restaurant in Troy, Beruit (absolutely fantastic experience there, and I’ll tell you about it another day), and I … Continue reading

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Cheesecake Machismo

Cheesecake, Valentines Day, perfect excuse to indulge. The name is Cheesecake Machismo. (Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake) If you have not been here, you do not know what you’re missing. Go here, now, if you can. This is one of Albany’s … Continue reading

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Cardona’s

When I moved to Albany I thought I’d never find a deli comparable to my hometown favorites. I was so wrong. Cardona’s on Delaware Ave is so much more than the delis back home. You walk in and are transported to … Continue reading

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Carmen’s Cafe

Food. Hospitality. Environment. I went to Carmen’s Café in Troy and was completely floored. My experience there was perfect! Let me stop gushing. My boyfriend and I went for breakfast. I had flan French toast…need I say more? I will. … Continue reading

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