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…

9 Best Noodle Places in New York

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Sadudee Thai Food, Wynantskill, NY

Sadudee has ten different options you can choose to have served with white rice or rice noodles, such as Pad Thai (a thin rice noodle dish with ground peanut), Pad See Eew (flat rice noodles with…

Sadudee has ten different options you can choose to have served with white rice or rice noodles,…

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…

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)…

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 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…

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

Purple Pub, Watervliet, NY

Featured in 10 Best Pasta Places in New York

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… Read More

Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY

Featured in 10 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in New York

If you’re in Albany, Stuyvesant Plaza should be a staple for your holiday shopping. This beautiful shopping and dining district will not only have all the top gifts you're looking for but will… 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

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

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

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

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