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)…

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…

The 9 Best Pho Restaurants in New York!

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Pho Yum, Albany, NY

Pho Yum’s savory soups are made in a flavorful beef broth and served with their hoisin and sriracha spicy sauces. These beef, chicken, shrimp, tofu, and vegetable dishes are finished with black…

Pho Yum’s savory soups are made in a flavorful beef broth and served with their hoisin and…

The 11 Best Ice Cream Parlors in New York!

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Kurver Kreme, Albany, NY

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…

Kurver Kreme is a capital region classic, doling out soft-serve ice cream in tasty flavors since…

The 8 Best Skate Shops in New York!

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Seasons Skate Shop, Albany, NY

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. …

This small shop in Albany packs a punch with its on-trend boards, footwear, headwear, and apparel…

The 7 Best Candy Shops in New York!

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Krause’s Homemade Candy, Albany, NY

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…

Since the 80s, Tom Krause, who came from a long line of German confectioners, has been cooking up…

9 Best Shoe Stores in New York

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StreeTgame, Albany, NY

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.…

StreeTgame in Albany brings you new styles at some of the best prices. They sell brands like Nike,…

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…

10 Best Hair Salons in New York

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Townsend and Company Hair Salon and Spa, Albany, NY

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…

If you’re looking for your new favorite salon in the Albany area, Townsend and Company Hair…

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

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

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

Krause’s Homemade Candy, Albany, NY

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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

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

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

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

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

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