A little Italian bakery almost out of time, perhaps not too much has changed since it opened in 1928. If you’re visiting Utica or just passing through, make an effort to stop at Florentine Pastry Shop [667 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501] for something sweet. Everything looked and smelled delicious […]
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I hate to think that ice cream season is over, especially since I just found one of the most epically delicious flavors I have ever encountered. You may not think anything special is going is going on from the looks of it on the outside, but don’t judge a book […]
They don’t call New York the big apple for nothing. We have a righteous apple crop, and it’s a sin to miss out on New York apples in autumn. Most upstate New Yorkers have their favorite orchards just like ordinary folk have a favorite grocery store. My favorite for apple […]
After a long day of shopping and visiting a crazy roadside attraction, were hungry and in the Berkshires. To Nudel it was! A fine restaurant in Lenox, MA where we would enjoy a charming dinner. The chow was fantastic. We ordered three small plates and a small portion of pasta. […]
A very affordable lunch or dinner option with quality ingredients and tremendous taste: I’m talking about a grilled cheese sandwich from the Cheese Traveler in Albany’s DelSo neighborhood. I absolutely cannot believe it has taken me this long to visit while it was waiting for me not even five minutes […]
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 a simple green tea and a delicious savory pastry. This […]
Every summer I get a living social to go visit the Boat House in Schenectady. It’s still available if you want to go yourself! For just $15 you get two hours of kayaking on the Mohawk River. It’s a great area to paddle around. There are remnants of an old […]