The Big Day: New York's Best Wedding Locations

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Wedding Barn at Lakota’s Farm, Cambridge, NY

This historic wedding venue combines elegance and a rustic atmosphere in the beautiful barn from the 1800s. The complete wooden interior makes a beautiful backdrop for whatever décor you…

This historic wedding venue combines elegance and a rustic atmosphere in the beautiful barn from…

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 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…

9 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…

The 8 Best BBQ Joints in New York!

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Pig Pit BBQ, Cohoes, NY

Voted the number one barbecue restaurant in the Albany area in 2016, it’s easy to imagine how savory and delicious their barbecue will be. Which is why you need to go there as soon as…

Voted the number one barbecue restaurant in the Albany area in 2016, it’s easy to imagine how…

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…

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 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…

9 Best First Date Locations in New York

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The Whistling Kettle, Troy, NY

A perfect choice for tea and sandwich lovers, the Whistling Kettle serves sweet or savory crepes, paninis, quiche, salads, sandwiches, and soup. If you’re headed there for a lunch date, choose…

A perfect choice for tea and sandwich lovers, the Whistling Kettle serves sweet or savory crepes,…

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…

Famous Lunch, Troy, NY

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

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… Read More

Bike Barn Cycling & Fitness, Cohoes, NY

Featured in The 7 Best Bike Shops in New York!

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

Mazzone Catering, Clifton Park, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Caterers in New York!

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

Shalimar, Troy, NY

Featured in 9 Best Indian Restaurants in New York

Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, Voorheesville, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Nature Centers in New York!

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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Stacks Espresso Bar, Albany, NY

Featured in The 7 Coolest Coffee Shops in New York!

Beloved by coffee aficionados and college students, Lark Street’s Stacks Espresso Bar focuses on brewing the finest coffee in the capital region. Its cute blue exterior opens into a… Read More

George’s Market and Nursery, Latham, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in New York!

Gershon’s Deli, Schenectady, NY

Featured in The 13 Best Delis in New York!

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… Read More

Pig Pit BBQ, Cohoes, NY

Featured in The 8 Best BBQ Joints in New York!

Voted the number one barbecue restaurant in the Albany area in 2016, it’s easy to imagine how savory and delicious their barbecue will be. Which is why you need to go there as soon as… Read More

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