Category Archives: New York

The Brooklyn Barge

Posted on October 4, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Hill St Café, Albany NY

Posted on October 3, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Bonobo Café, Albany NY

Posted on October 2, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Posted on October 1, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Crailo State Historic Site, Rensselaer

Posted on September 30, 2016 by julieovaltrades

There are many unfamiliar sounding words used for names of places in New York. We’re particularly accustomed to them near the Capital Region, for example: Rensselaer, Kinderhook, Voorheesville, and Crailo. Have you heard of Crailo? In Dutch it means Crow’s … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Upstate NY: Bennington, Saratoga, Ticonderoga

Posted on September 27, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Bennington Battlefield [Intersection of Route 67 + Caretaker’s Road, Walloomsac, NY 12090] The battle between forces of British General Burgoyne and militiamen under American General Stark clashed in Walloomsac NY in August of 1777. The British intended to gain American … Continue reading →

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Footsy Magoo’s, Troy NY

Posted on September 18, 2016 by julieovaltrades

A good bar is hard to find. In so many cities I’ve gone out for a drink and thought, man… If my city had a bar like this I might actually want to hang out in it. Well, writing an … Continue reading →

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Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob, Lake George

Posted on September 17, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I was looking for a light hike near Lake George, as we had a lot of other engagements for the day, Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob [Pilot Knob Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827] was the perfect compromise. This is a … Continue reading →

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Lake George Pinball: Funarama and Funworld Arcades

Posted on September 16, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I’m trying to imagine a time where Lake George Village was dotted with pinball arcades. I’ve always thought I was meant for another generation! If you know where to look, there are still a few machines in Lake George. Plus, … Continue reading →

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French Press Cafe & Creperie, Albany NY

Posted on September 15, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Finally. Finally we had a Saturday morning in. It was strange, it was wonderful, it felt normal. I even suggested we go for brunch locally, like normal people do. We haven’t done that in years (normal for us is strange … Continue reading →

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