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Breakfast at Troy’s Psychedelicatessen

I absolutely love the vibe emanating from this joint! We ventured out to Troy for some breakfast and found some easy free street parking (275 River Street, Troy, NY 12180). There was definitely a lot of thought put into the decorating … Continue reading

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Pizza from DeFazio’s in Troy

Wowee I can’t believe it took me so long to get here. Pizza from DeFazio’s has been on my list of things to eat for ages (266 4th Street Troy, NY 12180). For some reason I hate making the trip … 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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Afternoon Tea at the Whistling Kettle

Having a tea party was great fun as a child, but grown up tea parties are even better with real phenomenal food and drink. When you order afternoon tea at the Whistling Kettle you get your choice of tea, soup … 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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The Daily Grind

Coffee Houses. Most people have a favorite, and I feel like they say something about you. I have friends who love Café Vero, and they will have to find a new home to drink their coffee in soon as the … Continue reading

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Rensselaer Technology Park Trails

Birds songs, turkey, whitetail deer, wild flowers, and waterfalls; the makings of a lovely spring hike. It was gorgeous out today, so I wanted to get my guy into nature after he got out of work. We’ve been on a … Continue reading

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Troy’s Prospect Park

Because I don’t have a backyard, I spend a lot of time in local parks. Washington Park is my go to because of its close proximity, but I love checking out other parks for some new scenery. I checked out … Continue reading

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