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Schenectady Eats: Civitello’s

Spumoni? I’d never heard of it. AOA has some interesting food articles, and if I’m in the neighborhood I’ll give it a try. I went to Civitello’s while I was in Schenectady and this was a pocket of the city … Continue reading

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I have a Cardona’s obsession, and I don’t want any help for my problem. Cardona’s imports a lot of the goods they sell from other local establishments. Every time I enter the store I secretly hope and pray that they will … Continue reading

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Tara’s Kitchen in Schenectady

It’s nice when things are simple. Tara’s Kitchen is as great as everyone says it is. Make a reservation and head out to Schenectady. You will enter a place with a great atmosphere; there is outdoor seating available. You will … Continue reading

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Scoups Homemade Ice Cream

I will officially say that Scoups is my favorite place to get ice cream in the Capital Region. They’re located in Loudonville, right next door to The Crossings. This place usually has a decent crowd but lines go fast. I … 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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Dinner & Dessert in Red Hook, NY

If you’re down for a bit of a cruise, I’ve got a place for you. We were heading down state to visit our families, and decided to break up the trip with dinner. We stopped in Red Hook, a really … Continue reading

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The Cookie Factory

I won’t lie; I have a MAJOR sweet tooth. I love most anything sweet, but cookies are definitely a favorite. The Cookie Factory in Troy happens to make exceptionally good cookies, among other sweets. I’ve frequented their bakery to pick … Continue reading

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La Mexicana Grocery and Restaurant

In the midst of finals week in grad school, the fact that it is Cinco de Mayo just about slipped my mind. If you want to get in the spirit consider taking a trip to La Mexicana Grocery and Restaurant in … Continue reading

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Berkshires: Great Barrington

My favorite town in the Berkshires is Great Barrington. It is a quintessential New England town with a hippy edge and history. If you’re starting with lunch, you should really check out the Gypsy Joynt Café, come for the ambiance … Continue reading

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Columbian Cuisine: La Fogata Restaurante

Ever had delicious Columbian cuisine? If you haven’t, you can just over the border of Massachusetts, in Pittsfield at La Fogata Restaurante. I had a really wonderful dining experience eating here. The joint is easy to miss if your driving … Continue reading

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