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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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Saratoga’s Cookies and Milk

Cookies and Milk in Saratoga Springs will make you feel like you are in heaven if you are a dessert addict like myself. This place is done right. It looks beautiful, smells good, but most importantly the wide variety of … Continue reading

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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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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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Afternoon Tea at the Whistling Kettle

Having a tea party was great fun as a child, but grown up tea parties are even better with real phenomenal food and drink. When you order afternoon tea at the Whistling Kettle you get your choice of tea, soup … Continue reading

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Capital City Gastropub

Albany’s Capital City Gastropub is a great middle ground to take a dad who simply wants a burger and beer from a can, and a girl who is interested in something a little more unique. The boys got Tilldale Farms burgers and … 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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