Monthly Archives: October 2016

Eat your way through Queens Chinatown

Posted on October 19, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Golden Shopping Mall, 41-36 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355 Inside there are many little stalls pumping out some amazing smelling food, but to tell it true, I didn’t even get past the storefront space. Little English communication was available, but … Continue reading →

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Sunhee’s Farm Kitchen, Troy

Posted on October 18, 2016 by julieovaltrades

A hip and welcoming spot offering comforting Korean fare, Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen [95 Ferry St, Troy, NY 12180] is a great place to try the cuisine for the first time. The etsy looking décor is simple, clean, and cheerful. … Continue reading →

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EMPAC at RPI, Troy

Posted on October 17, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Most of the time I go to a venue to experience the performance. The first time I went to see a performance to experience a venue was at EMPAC [Intersection of 8th St & College Ave, Troy, NY 12180], and … Continue reading →

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Deli & Brew, Troy

Posted on October 16, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I took a few classes at Hudson Valley Community College to satisfy undergrad deficiencies for my Masters Degree. Learning sure can make you hungry and I would come off campus around lunch time and look longingly at the nearby Deli and … Continue reading →

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Chez Mike, East Greenbush

Posted on October 15, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I found a strip mall superstar! Chez Mike [596 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061] may be in the middle of a suburban Hannaford Plaza, but no one was cooking at home this night – the place was packed! Without … Continue reading →

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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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Barhopping in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Posted on October 10, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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