The 8 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in New York!

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George’s Market and Nursery, Latham, NY

This popular capital region garden center offers landscaping services, a farmers market, and a variety of mulch, stone, trees, shrubs, and flowers. The family has been selling farm products since the…

This popular capital region garden center offers landscaping services, a farmers market, and a…

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…

10 Best Italian Restaurants in New York

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Paolo Lombardi's Ristorante, Wynantskill, NY

Paolo Lombardi's Ristorante is a traditional date night restaurant in upstate New York. The intimate, elegant atmosphere is combined with traditional Italian cuisine, great wine, and the occasional…

Paolo Lombardi's Ristorante is a traditional date night restaurant in upstate New York. The…

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…

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…

8 Best Pancake Places in New York

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Carmen’s Cafe, Troy, NY

Carmen’s Cafe is unique, only open on Saturdays and Sundays, but they’re the perfect stop for a weekend breakfast. They have four pancake options starting at $5.50: a regular stack of…

Carmen’s Cafe is unique, only open on Saturdays and Sundays, but they’re the perfect…

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

George’s Market and Nursery, Latham, NY

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Wizard Burger, Albany, NY

Featured in 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in New York

You don’t need magic to get a fabulous vegan burger. You just need to walk into Wizard Burger in Albany. This is the ultimate spot for fantastic vegan burgers that vegans and omnivores alike… Read More

Sukhothai, Albany, NY

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in New York!

Sukhothai is the best option if you want more than Thai food. While you can get classic Thai dishes such as Thai Som Tum, Sukhothai also sells other eastern dishes such as Indian Samosas.

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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

Anuradha Kanakasabapathi DDS PC, Albany, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in New York!

Parents in the capital region trust Dr. Kanakasabapathi, or Dr. K, to treat the pearly whites of the whole family. Dr. K applies her top-notch skills and patience when providing dental care,… Read More

Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine, Schenectady, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Fried Chicken in New York!

Ya Ya’s has capital region soul foodies raving about its $12 Southern fried chicken dinner, which includes yam, collard greens, a corn muffin, and some macaroni or potato salad.

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CrossFit Beyond, Albany, NY

Featured in 8 Best CrossFit Gyms in New York

CrossFit Beyond in Albany has nine different trainers you can work with. They offer regular structured classes Monday through Saturday and have open gym times on Monday. Saturday, and Sunday. You… Read More

Dinosaur Bar-B-Q, Troy, NY

Featured in 9 Best Places for Appetizers in New York

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… Read More

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