10 Best Pasta Places in New York

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Purple Pub, Watervliet, NY

Purple Pub has six pasta dish entrees to choose from. You can have a classic spaghetti (or ziti) with your choice of sausage or meatballs for just $12.40. Their fettuccine alfredo has options for…

Purple Pub has six pasta dish entrees to choose from. You can have a classic spaghetti (or ziti)…

10 Best Student Discounts in New York

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Bard & Baker, Troy, NY

Bard & Baker is the Capital Region’s first board game cafe. There’s a $5 cover charge (per person) to stay and play as long as you like. If you get hungry, there’s a menu with…

Bard & Baker is the Capital Region’s first board game cafe. There’s a $5 cover…

The 10 Best Farmers Markets in New York!

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Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, Troy, NY

Over 80 local farmers and vendors head to downtown Troy every Saturday to sell their wares to thousands of eager local shoppers. The farmers market pulls from a 100-mile radius, offering a huge…

Over 80 local farmers and vendors head to downtown Troy every Saturday to sell their wares to…

9 Best Places for Appetizers in New York

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Q, Troy, NY

Dinosaur Bar-B-Q is all about the meat—even in their appetizers. Their delicious barbecue chili nachos are only $9, serving two to four people, and come topped with house queso, pickled onions…

Dinosaur Bar-B-Q is all about the meat—even in their appetizers. Their delicious barbecue…

The 10 Best Wings in New York!

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The Ruck, Troy, NY

This Albany-area bar/restaurant makes some of the tastiest Buffalo wings in the state. Their wings are cooked to crispy perfection and slathered in sauces like “Sour Orange Mojo” and…

This Albany-area bar/restaurant makes some of the tastiest Buffalo wings in the state. Their wings…

8 Best Places for Dessert in New York

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The Whistling Kettle, Troy, NY

The Whistling Kettle has four different desserts to choose from: a three-layer carrot cake, flourless chocolate cake, lemon berry mascarpone, and a cheesecake made from Godiva chocolate. Each of…

The Whistling Kettle has four different desserts to choose from: a three-layer carrot cake,…

The 8 Best Hot Dog Joints in New York!

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Famous Lunch, Troy, NY

Serving up the Albany-area specialty mini-dogs, Famous Lunch has been faithfully serving the public since 1932. The hot dog joint is distinguished by its cumin-and-paprika-infused “zippy…

Serving up the Albany-area specialty mini-dogs, Famous Lunch has been faithfully serving the public…

The 7 Best Bike Shops in New York!

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Bike Barn Cycling & Fitness, Cohoes, NY

This Albany-area bike shop does it all—they sell a variety of bikes, from mountain bikes and road bikes to hybrids and specialty bikes, organize group rides, and offer repairs and unique…

This Albany-area bike shop does it all—they sell a variety of bikes, from mountain bikes and…

The 9 Best Pho Restaurants in New York!

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Saigon Spring, Clifton Park, NY

Saigon’s dishes are priced at around $10, so you’ll definitely get your money’s worth. They serve pho with a range of ingredients from beef to mussels to hue pork and even oxtail.…

Saigon’s dishes are priced at around $10, so you’ll definitely get your money’s…

8 Best Indian Restaurants in New York

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Shalimar, Troy, NY

Shalimar in Troy is one of the best Indian restaurants in the Capital Region. Their all-day menu includes beef, chicken, vegetable, lamb, goat, and seafood options. They have four different types of…

Shalimar in Troy is one of the best Indian restaurants in the Capital Region. Their all-day menu…

Saigon Spring, Clifton Park, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Pho Restaurants in New York!

Saigon’s dishes are priced at around $10, so you’ll definitely get your money’s worth. They serve pho with a range of ingredients from beef to mussels to hue pork and even oxtail.… Read More

Kurver Kreme, Albany, NY

Featured in The 11 Best Ice Cream Parlors in New York!

Kurver Kreme is a capital region classic, doling out soft-serve ice cream in tasty flavors since the 1950s. Try the Kurver Slider—ice cream sandwiched between two halves of a glazed donut that… Read More

Seasons Skate Shop, Albany, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Skate Shops in New York!

This small shop in Albany packs a punch with its on-trend boards, footwear, headwear, and apparel from the top brands. It’s the only skate shop in the region owned by skaters. … Read More

Krause’s Homemade Candy, Albany, NY

Featured in The 7 Best Candy Shops in New York!

Since the 80s, Tom Krause, who came from a long line of German confectioners, has been cooking up high-quality sweets and serving them to enthusiastic customers. Locals love the old-fashioned peanut… Read More

StreeTgame, Albany, NY

Featured in 9 Best Shoe Stores in New York

StreeTgame in Albany brings you new styles at some of the best prices. They sell brands like Nike, Air Jordan, and Adidas for men, women, and kids, making this a great option for the whole family.… Read More

The Horses Lounge, Schenectady, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Pubs in New York!

This friendly neighborhood dive is cozy, fun, and cheap, with a daily happy hour, casual comfort food like tacos and burgers, and a weekly college night for local students. A post shared… Read More

Bard & Baker, Troy, NY

Featured in 10 Best Student Discounts in New York

Bard & Baker is the Capital Region’s first board game cafe. There’s a $5 cover charge (per person) to stay and play as long as you like. If you get hungry, there’s a menu with… Read More

Townsend and Company Hair Salon and Spa, Albany, NY

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in New York

If you’re looking for your new favorite salon in the Albany area, Townsend and Company Hair Salon and Spa should be at the top of your list. From mani-pedis to creative hair coloring, this… Read More

Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, Troy, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Farmers Markets in New York!

Over 80 local farmers and vendors head to downtown Troy every Saturday to sell their wares to thousands of eager local shoppers. The farmers market pulls from a 100-mile radius, offering a huge… Read More

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