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 12207]. It’s located right beneath the City Beer Hall, but […]
Monthly Archives: October 2016
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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 far end of the street reinvented itself, now named Lark […]
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 the hidden gem. A perfect rosebush, quirky stained glass window, […]
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 on a quiet back road in a residential area. I […]
The Ides at Wythe Hotel, 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 You’ll feel quite fancy heading up the elevator to the swank rooftop lounge, but don’t fret – this place is very relaxed. There is an indoor bar and a deck that wraps around it out in the open air. […]
If you’re visiting a bridge in Brooklyn, Pulaski probably isn’t the first one that will pop into your head. However, if you’ve already been to the Brooklyn Bridge and you’re seeking a new structure, you might be surprised at what you see on the Pulaski Bridge. It connects Long Island […]
One part art supplies store, one part gallery, one part library – all parts absolutely awesome. I had no idea how enthralled I would become with the Brooklyn Art Library [28 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11211] in Williamsburg when my friend dragged me inside, but you should never judge a […]
When I’m drooling while watching the Food Network on TV I always get overly excited to see restaurants that are nearby featured. One episode showcased the top five ice creams in America and I could barely contain myself when I saw that one of the coveted spots was saved for […]
Do you find that you are intrigued by the obscure? Enjoy walking the line between strange and beautiful? Does the dark idea of death visit your dreams? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you should take a visit to this edgy, almost subversive spot in […]
If you want to brunch like a king, get your fancy bottom to Greenpoint. In warmer months you’ll probably think, is that bus stop? There is almost always a buzz of a crowd around the corner restaurant Five Leaves [18 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222]. There are some outdoor tables, […]
An old, nothing special, beat-up barge…but place it out on the water across from Manhattan and watch it transform into something pretty spectacular. The Brooklyn Barge [3 Milton St Brooklyn, NY 11222] is a hip new-ish spot in the Greenpoint neighborhood, however it’s got a totally relaxed ambiance. The drinks […]
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 Ave, Albany, NY 12202] is just a little out of […]
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 each passing, like a hat wearing symbol clapping monkey in […]
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 luckily I made it onto the next tour which would […]