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…

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…

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 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…

Traditional Vietnamese: 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,…

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…

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…

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

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

Tomo Asian Bistro, Slingerlands, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Fusion Restaurants in New York!

Albany’s favorite Asian fusion restaurant, Tomo Asian Bistro serves up spicy favorites from around the far East—including popular dishes like Penang curry, Pad Thai, sushi, and General… 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

Tuscan Oven Pizza & Cafe, Menands, NY

Featured in 10 Best Buffets in New York

Tuscan Oven has an open buffet at brunch and lunch time where you can enjoy a wide spread of their homemade Mediterranean food. They have a wide spread of salad options, include potato salad, corn… Read More

The Warehouse at Huck Finn, Albany, NY

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in New York

You don’t have to be a literary buff to appreciate the poetry of the amazing selection at The Warehouse at Huck Finn. With furniture for any room of your home, this Albany shop will set you up… Read More

Oaxaquena Triqui, Albany, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Mexican Restaurants in New York!

For true-to-its roots Mexican food that’s made with extreme care, Albany has Oaxaquena Triqui. People swear by the authentic flavors and textures of everything on its menu.

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