New York's Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels

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An Adirondack Treehouse Retreat, Middle Grove, NY

This AirBnb rental is located just nine miles from Saratoga in the foothills of the Adirondacks. The cozy, simple, secluded hotel is an actual treehouse in the woods, with a covered porch, a wooden…

This AirBnb rental is located just nine miles from Saratoga in the foothills of the Adirondacks.…

8 Best Places for a Bloody Mary in New York

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Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar, Malta, NY

The Sunday brunch menu includes a Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail. It is served with three shrimp soaking in the drink along with stuffed green olives.

The Sunday brunch menu includes a Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail. It is served with three shrimp…

Best Pizza in New York: Our 10 Favorites

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Mama Mia’s Pizza & Café, Saratoga Springs, NY

Owned by Giuseppe Grisio, who was born in Italy’s Puglia region, this unassuming strip-mall pizza restaurant produces perfect Neapolitan-style and Sicilian-style-stuffed-crust pizzas from its…

Owned by Giuseppe Grisio, who was born in Italy’s Puglia region, this unassuming strip-mall…

The Perfect Fourth of July in New York

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Saratoga’s All American Celebration, Saratoga Springs, NY

Head to Saratoga for a weekend-long celebration of Independence Day that includes road races, dog parades, a barbecue festival, a classic car show, and fireworks. Make sure to buy goods from local…

Head to Saratoga for a weekend-long celebration of Independence Day that includes road races, dog…

Traditional Vietnamese: Best Pho Restaurants in New York

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Phila Fusion Noodle Bar, Saratoga Springs, NY

All of Phila Fusion’s pho is consists of rice noodles and an aromatic broth, served with basil, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, lime, onions, and scallions. You’ll have your choice of…

All of Phila Fusion’s pho is consists of rice noodles and an aromatic broth, served with…

10 Best Pasta Places in New York

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Three Vines Bistro, Saratoga Springs, NY

Three Vines Bistro offers authentic handmade Italian food in Saratoga Springs. They have gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options available. Their penne alla vodka costs $18 and is made with…

Three Vines Bistro offers authentic handmade Italian food in Saratoga Springs. They have gluten…

Signature Sandwiches: New York's Best Delis

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Gershon’s Deli, Schenectady, NY

This Jewish deli is renowned in the area for its huge pastrami and corned beef sandwiches that keep customers coming back for more. The deli was established in 1954, and has continued to please…

This Jewish deli is renowned in the area for its huge pastrami and corned beef sandwiches that keep…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in New York

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Hattie’s Restaurant, Saratoga Springs, NY

Featured on two national, “Best fried chicken in the U.S.” this restaurant has been a Saratoga favorite since 1938. The fried chicken joint has been serving up delectable chicken since…

Featured on two national, “Best fried chicken in the U.S.” this restaurant has been a…

The 9 Best Caterers in New York!

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Mazzone Catering, Clifton Park, NY

This company’s more than 30 years of experience make for flawless events from the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks. The gourmet food purveyors can serve at their venue or in the setting of your…

This company’s more than 30 years of experience make for flawless events from the Hudson…

The 11 Best Historic Theaters in New York!

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Proctors, Schenectady, NY

Proctors opened to 7,000 patrons just after Christmas in 1926. This magnificent theater was opened during the height of vaudevillian theaters by Frederick Freeman Proctor, who had opened numerous…

Proctors opened to 7,000 patrons just after Christmas in 1926. This magnificent theater was opened…

Mazzone Catering, Clifton Park, NY

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This company’s more than 30 years of experience make for flawless events from the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks. The gourmet food purveyors can serve at their venue or in the setting of your… Read More

Bike Barn Cycling & Fitness, Cohoes, NY

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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… Read More

Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, Voorheesville, NY

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This educational center provides visitors with the opportunity to see a live working beehive, view birds and fossils, or set out on foot or skis along Thacher State Park’s many trails.

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Gus’s Hot Dogs, Watervliet, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Hot Dog Joints in New York!

The Albany area has a unique tradition of Greek mini hot dogs, each with it’s own tiny three-inch bun. One of the best places to get them is Gus’s a little red shack in Watervliet, where… Read More

Mama Mia’s Pizza & Café, Saratoga Springs, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Pizza Restaurants in New York!

Owned by Giuseppe Grisio, who was born in Italy’s Puglia region, this unassuming strip-mall pizza restaurant produces perfect Neapolitan-style and Sicilian-style-stuffed-crust pizzas from its… Read More

Saratoga’s All American Celebration, Saratoga Springs, NY

Featured in The Perfect Fourth of July in New York

Head to Saratoga for a weekend-long celebration of Independence Day that includes road races, dog parades, a barbecue festival, a classic car show, and fireworks. Make sure to buy goods from local… Read More