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Saratoga Eats: Mrs. London’s

Looking for lunch in Saratoga? Try Mrs. London’s, and make sure you have room for epic dessert. Their sandwiches are premade, some are heated up, some served cold, both I sampled were delish! The smoked chicken Panini was crispy and … Continue reading

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Saratoga 5 Points Deli and Native American Festival

Got a quick cheap breakfast at Saratoga 5 Points Deli, and it was great. Breakfast sandwiches were nicely composed. Jeff got his on a bagel I opted for a roll, we were both full, happy, and energized for the morning. … Continue reading

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Croton Point Park, Westchester

I visited Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY this weekend and had a wonderful time. It is a very eclectic park, there is a beach, campgrounds, pavilions, and various hiking trails. We traversed most of the hiking trails to make … Continue reading

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Burmese cuisine at Shwe Mandalay

We visited Shwe Mandalay last night and had a great experience eating Burmese cuisine for the first time! The place was quiet, clean, and service was top notch. There is a small parking lot, it was great not having to … Continue reading

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Muscoot Farm, Westchester

My Mom and I had such a hoot visiting Muscoot Farm in Katonah, Westchester. The grounds are free to enter and there is a whole lot to see! First you notice all of the farm animals. I enjoyed observing and … Continue reading

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Short and Stout

I went to Short and Stout, a relatively new teahouse in Albany and found a real gem! The joint is pretty big. There are lots of places to sit inside, in winter this will be a nice way to get out … Continue reading

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Eat & Watch the World Cup at Flores Family Restaurant

I don’t claim to be a soccer fan, but watching any high stakes game can be a good time. I had dinner at Flores Family Restaurant in Schenectady and enjoyed a great authentic Latin American meal while watching the World … Continue reading

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Head West for: Fort Stanwix, Utica Zoo, Crazy Otto’s Diner, Eerie Canal Cruise, and Moccasin Kill Sanctuary

After a week of rainy cloudy days I decided to spend a solid 12 hours out and about yesterday. At 8 AM we set out to Rome to visit Fort Stanwix, a beautifully maintained national monument. There is rich history … Continue reading

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Irie Vybez

Holy wow. The Caribbean food at Irie Vybez completely exceeded my expectations and is officially a new staple for my Albany dining go-to’s. Walked into a brightly painted room playing a reggae Pandora station with two friendly guys manning the joint. … Continue reading

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