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Cafe Lark

I required breakfast before taking a hike. There was nothing in the pantry, I didn’t want it to be a whole ordeal, and I didn’t want to do Dunkin –but I wanted something quick and local. As always in my … Continue reading

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Albany Eats: Mr. Pio Pio

We very rarely get take out, conditions have to be just right. We were going away for the weekend so the pantry was bare, and we didn’t have enough time to sit down at a restaurant and also pack our … Continue reading

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Short and Stout Tea

I took another visit to Short and Stout Tea this weekend because I won their weekly give away! How exciting I had been sharing their specials for weeks on facebook and my efforts paid off :). Last time I got … Continue reading

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Bake For You

I have been meaning to stop in Bake For You for quite some time, and I always covet the pictures of their desserts on facebook. I finally had some free time and saw something I was really interested in, a … 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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Cider Belly Doughnuts

Went to Cider Belly Doughnuts today and I was impressed, Dunkin better watch out. It was just past the lunch hour and only a few people were buzzing about the place. Fresh donuts were being baked and the joint smelled … Continue reading

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Pizza and more at the Orchard Tavern

Growing up eating pizza in the Bronx made my standards of a slice very high. I have heard many suggestions for great places up here, and I’m sure they are quite good. However, I don’t know if I could ever … Continue reading

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Brew on Lark

I love Brew on Lark St, it’s a really great new addition to the community. Here you can find a surplus of craft beers. You can create your own six-pack with different bottles of beer, fill up a growler with … Continue reading

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Professor Java’s and the Crossings

It was Sunday evening and I had just left the USS Slater after a long fun day of tours! I needed sustenance and a caffeine kick if I was going to make it through the evening instead of just sleeping through it. … Continue reading

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WELCOME BACK, USS Slater !!!

My 100th Post!! So happy it can be dedicated to the USS Slater. Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, the moment you have been waiting for is finally here! The USS Slater is back in Albany! Normally the USS Slater, an … Continue reading

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