Category Archives: Capital Region

Dining in Saratoga Springs: Hattie’s

Fried chicken, plain and simple, indulgent comfort food. Lots of places have it on their menu, but head to Hattie’s [45 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866] for something extraordinary. Hattie’s specializes in Louisiana cuisine, and definitely gives out an … Continue reading

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Saratoga Monument and Victory Woods

One of the most memorable hikes I took this summer was a simple stroll through Victory Woods behind the Saratoga Monument [Intersection of Broad Street and Burgoyne Road, Schuylerville – head west on Burgoyne and park in the lot, you … Continue reading

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Superior Merchandise Co

Coffee, ritzy little snacks and trinkets, wine. Superior Merchandise Co [147 Fourth St Troy, New York] is a conglomerate of things you want. Your eyes will take you in every which way looking at walls, shelves, and tables with carefully … Continue reading

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Albany Roadside Attraction: Nipper

You may have spotted him driving down 787, or on your escapades trotting along Broadway, Nipper [Head down Broadway from Albany, towards Menands] the giant dog is a fixture in the Albany scene. After slurping some ramen at Tanpopo, I was heading towards the nearby … Continue reading

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Swimming in the Capital Region: Thompson’s Lake and Brown’s Beach

Labor Day is late this year and the weather is just perfect for one more week of swimming! Last summer I frequented Grafton and Moreau for my upstate lake swimming. This summer I took advantage of Thompson’s Lake and Brown’s … Continue reading

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Cheesecake from the Nuns of New Skete

Do you ever feel like you’re walking on a cloud when you’re eating a piece of cheesecake? Drive down a country road in Washington County you’ll come upon a monastery where the Nuns of New Skete [343 Ashgrove Rd, Cambridge, … Continue reading

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Washington County: Argyle Brewing Company

A small town brewery with big flavor, we had a great time hanging out and tasting some beers at the Argyle Brewing Company [1 Main St, Greenwich, NY 12834]. The space is pretty small, but it has character. Some interesting … Continue reading

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Washington County Eats: Sweet Beet Bistro

I found a new love! I am the biggest fan of Sweet Beet Bistro [93 Main St, Greenwich, NY 12834], a romantic little dinner spot on a picturesque rural main street. When a restaurant cares about the ingredients they put … Continue reading

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Washington County Hikes: Battenkill State Forest

When you hear ‘Battenkill’ you might think about milk from their creamery. You may have heard of a bicycle race in the area. Maybe you’ve tubed or kayaked down the river, what could be better on a hot summers day? … Continue reading

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Albany Eats: Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar

When I heard that the owner of my favorite Albany sushi joint was opening a ramen restaurant, I couldn’t wait to give it a try!! Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar [893 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207] found a home in the … Continue reading

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