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The Authentic 518: Can’t-Miss Farms to Visit This Fall

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Any Capital Region native knows that apple trees are as deeply rooted in our area’s history as they are in our soil. New York’s first known apple orchards were planted by Peter Stuyvestant in 1647 — long before New York was even a colony, let alone a state.  

Today, Upstate New York is a reigning apple capital of the world, boasting orchards and farms that have operated by the same families for hundreds of years. And, our farms draw thousands of agritourists from all over the world. 

We explored some of the region’s best farms to visit this Fall. Some offer family fun, others, farm brews and hard ciders. ALL are family owned and committed to keeping our autumn traditions in Upstate New York alive and well. 

Indian Ladder Farms

Indian Ladder Farms has been owned and operated by the Ten Eyck Family for more than 100 years. Originally founded as a Dairy Farm in 1916, the land has seen many uses and iterations over the last century. Laurie Ten Eyck runs the farm today, along with her husband Dietrich, and her brother Peter Gansevoort Ten Eyck III.

The farm has always been known locally for their orchards, petting zoo, and farm store/cafe. In recent years, however, the opening of their Brewery & Cidery business has seen a tremendous uptick in visitors from far and wide. Dietrich, who manages the Cidery-Brewery business, tells us that their beer and cider have become so popular that they can’t make it fast enough to satisfy both the walk-in customers and their wholesale distributors. They’re rapidly expanding their brewery to be able to produce 600 gallons at a turn. And, they’re adding an additional event space that will be used for weddings and retreats. 

With their animals, orchards, and biergarten, Indian Ladder Farms is great for families or an outing just for adults. They have fire pits for evening gatherings and their Brewery/Cidery now has indoor seating & a full menu, open year-round. 

Offerings: 

  • Pick your own apples
  • Farm Brewery & Cidery
  • Full Food Menu
  • Cider & Doughnuts
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Farm Animals
  • Farm Store

Ellms Family Farms

The Ellms family have owned and operated this farm since the 1980’s, originally growing Christmas Trees. They’ve now expanded to pumpkins, corn, and more than 40 ‘agratainment’ activities for kids and adults alike. Garth Ellms, who runs the farm with his two elder sisters after having taken it over from their parents in 2005, tells us that the farm spans 240 acres of land, and draws anywhere from 1000-2000 people per day during the Fall Season.

Running the farm is a family affair for the Ellms. Currently there are eight grandchildren, many of whom have buildings named after them at the farm. Some even run ticket sales for the train rides all by themselves. They make around 1600 Cider Doughnuts per day. While I must say there was some razor-thin competition, they were my favorite of all of the cider doughnuts I tried while researching this article. 

Ellms is perfectly geared towards children and families. They even do children’s birthday parties and offer an evening drive-through light show with cider doughnuts and kettle corn! 

Offerings: 

  • 40 Children’s Activities 
  • Cider & Doughnuts
  • Full Food Menu w/ alcoholic beverages
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Farm Animals
  • Farm Store

Saratoga Apple 

The Darrow family has been growing apples in Schuylerville for 5 generations, and their Farm Store might just be the busiest in all of Saratoga County – open 7 days a week. They stock all kinds of local products and produce, and make cider doughnuts year-round! In recent years they’ve also launched a hard cider business and tasting room, offering two of their own hard ciders among other local brews, meads, and spirits.

Perhaps their most unique and authentic product, however, is their old-school traditional cider called ‘Scrumpy,’ made using the natural yeast on the apples. There are no added sulfites, and no added sweeteners, resulting in a very dry hard cider (and my personal favorite). 

Saratoga Apple offers some of the most beautiful views in the Capital Region, as well as some of the best selection of local products. Their tasting room has lots of options, making this a great destination for adults. 

Offerings: 

  • Hard Cider & Tasting Room 
  • Pick your own apples
  • Cider & Doughnuts
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Farm Store

Windy Hill Orchard East

Run by the Goold Family since 1910, Windy Hill Orchard East was purchased and expanded in 2019 by Scott and Todd Seeberger. Like the Goolds, this family aren’t new to the apple business. Since then, the Seeberger family have remodeled the Farm Store, added fire pits and Adirondack chairs throughout the orchard, and started doing wagon rides, corn mazes, and other children’s attractions.

Their orchards span 116 acres and offer around 12 different varietals of apples, while their farm store offers homemade fudge, cheese, and cider doughnuts among other local goods. On Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, Windy Hill East is hosting ‘Fall Family Days,’ with live music, food trucks, and a craft-vendor market. They’ve also recently added a Cidery & Winery business, and are renovating the 120-year-old barn on the property to house their tasting room someday. 

Windy Hill East is great for both families or adults – their Fall Family Days offer free admission and are a perfect way to spend a fall afternoon with live music, food trucks, and local vendors! 

Offerings: 

  • Wine & Cider 
  • Pick your own apples
  • Cider & Doughnuts
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Farm Store

Golden Harvest

The orchards on route 9 in Valatie have existed since at least the 1870’s, long before Daniel and Madeline Zinke would purchase them and open the first Farm Stand on this spot in 1957, naming it ‘Golden Harvest’.

Today, their grandson Alan Grout and his sons own and operate the farm. Golden Harvest has now expanded to include a bakery, a distillery, and a smokehouse grill. The farmstand is one of the largest and most impressive in the area; with everything from eggs, to baked goods and local jams & honey, you could almost do a full grocery shop here! Their bakery offers fresh cider doughnuts, unique pastries and 9 types of pies. They also specialize in custom, large scale bakery orders – in fact they supplied the Presidential Inauguration in 2013. Their Distillery offers tastings and a full cocktail menu as well as full bottles for purchase.

We got a chance to speak with Derek Grout, who was the first to receive a NYS Farm Distillery license when he founded Harvest Spirits in 2007. They boast nine spirits, “never made with grain, never sweetened with sugar, never artificially flavored or colored, never charcoal filtered, and never blended with products distilled elsewhere.” Outdoors, they offer ample seating, a fire pit, and corn-hole. While Golden Harvest is not offering pick-your-own this year due to extensive re-planting and remodeling of their orchards, they are still offering over 20 varietals of apples for purchase.

This farm is a must-stop for their Distillery, Bakery, and Smokehouse! A great spot to spend the day shopping an extensive offering of local produce/products, or spend an evening with a BBQ dinner, sipping craft spirits and cocktails in their garden. 

Offerings: 

  • Farm Distillery & Tasting room
  • Harvest Smokehouse – Full Menu
  • Cider & Doughnuts
  • Pumpkin Patch 
  • Farm Store

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

This article is the first of our The Authentic 518 Series done in collaboration with Cabrina McGinn and Straight Upstate.

Born and raised in the Capital Region, Cabrina McGinn started her blog in 2019 to highlight the exceptional bars and restaurants that the 518 has to offer. Prior to that, she had spent many years in the restaurant industry, bartending all over New York State. While the blog was started with the intention of focusing solely on cocktails and craft beverages, Cabrina has expanded the blog to feature food, events, hotels, and other unique and exceptional things that you can only find in Upstate New York. Cabrina lives in Saratoga Springs and enjoys exploring the Hudson Valley and Adirondacks on the weekends. Visit the blog on instagram @straightupstate or online at https://straightupstate.com 

Stay tuned for more of our monthly The Authentic 518 articles – from hidden gems to Capital Region classics, we’re exploring all the spots that embody the authentic 518.

ACE’s Ultimate Capital Region Apple Picking List

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Want apples? We got em! With 25 places to pick your favorite type, there’s no better place to be in autumn than New York’s Capital Region. Lots of these places also have pumpkins, freshly made cider donuts, local products and more, so you can really get your Fall on.

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CountyCompany Name
AlbanyAltamont Orchards
AlbanyIndian Ladder Farms
AlbanyStanton’s Feura Farm & Markets
ColumbiaFix Bros Fruit Farm
ColumbiaGolden Harvest Farms
ColumbiaHopedale Farm
ColumbiaLove Apple Farm
ColumbiaMead Orchards
ColumbiaPhilip Orchards
ColumbiaSamascott Orchards
ColumbiaSmith Farms
ColumbiaYonder Fruit Farms
GreeneBoehm Farm
RensselaerBest Berry Farm
RensselaerLakeview Orchards
RensselaerWindy Hill Orchard East
SaratogaBowman Orchards
SaratogaDe Voe’s Rainbow Orchard
SaratogaRiverview Orchards
SaratogaSaratoga Apple
WashingtonApple Hill Orchards
WashingtonBilly Bob’s Orchard
WashingtonHicks Orchard
WashingtonMcWhorter’s Orchard
WashingtonSbardella Orchards

Six Capital Region Rural Farm Brewery Road Trips

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Want to drink beer in a pastoral field, amidst trees ablaze in orange and red? These rural brewery road trips are adventures. Some of them are quite rural — you’ll see corners of the region that you’ve never ventured to before. We checked our GPS on almost every trip, because we were sure we’d gotten lost. Some have limited (weekends only) hours, and yes, one even has an outhouse.

Old Klaverack’s hops field

What you’ll also get to see is the ecosystem that’s resulted in the Capital Region’s craft brewing explosion. Brewers are making their hobbies into businesses, and setting up barns, yards and garages as tap rooms amidst rustic fields.

To make it a full day, we’ve added nearby stops for food, hiking and exploring along the way to the breweries. Your stunning fall road trip will take you through farmland and rural landscapes. And, you’ll taste local brews on the farms where they’re made, while seeing where your hops come from.

R.S. Taylor Brewing

R S Taylor & Sons Brewery has been called “the most beautiful farm brewery in America,” and that sounds about right to me. It’s is a destination farm brewery founded by Richard and Kelley Taylor, located on 50 acres of waterfalls and rolling hills at the head waters of Black Creek in Salem, New York.

All of the ingredients used in every beer at this brewery are grown on the farm or locally, and tours and tastings are on tap for individuals or groups visiting the rustic brewery year-round. They’re a hands-on operation — you can tour the grounds and take part in the harvesting process for hemp and hops.

While you’re in Hebron, in rural Washington County:

R S Taylor & Sons Brewery, 3602 County Route 30, Hebron, NY. Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 4 – 9 pm, Saturday 12 – 9 pm, Sunday 12 – 6 pm.

Old Klaverack Brewing

Old Klaverack Brewery sign

This one is definitely for adventurous types! OKB is situated in a remote, woodsy backyard, with a brewing shed, a small tent, and picnic tables, all in a hops field – with an outhouse. The beer is excellent (we recommend the deep Dunbar Stout and the hazy, hoppy Spookrock IPA). Owner Eric is now hard at work building a second, in-town location in Hudson, which should open this winter or spring.

OKB works really well as a quirky stop on a multi-venue Columbia County road trip:

  • Downtown Hudson is nearby, as are the beautiful, small towns of Kinderhook and Valatie (try the excellent Mexican food at Magdelena’s).
  • Art Omi, a vast, outdoor sculpture park, is about 9 miles away.
  • Hike the trails next to the Martin Van Buren Historic Site.
  • Pick apples at Love Apple Farm.

Old Klaverack Brewing, 150 Thielman Rd, Hudson NY, 12534. Hours: Friday 5pm – 9pm, Saturday 1pm – 9pm.

S & S Farm Brewing

s and s farm brewery

S&S Brewery is operated on a 6th generation family farm located in Nassau, NY. The location is RURAL – some portions of our route were on dirt roads! – and the scenery is fantastic. Thankfully, so is the beer. S & S has 10 signature ales, half of which are  ABV 5.0 or under. And, there are two very good local wines. (Sure, I was skeptical when I saw two kinds – “the red” and “the white” – but I happy report that both are really good.)

Many nights, there are bands and some pretty awesome food trucks on hand. The crowds are surprisingly large and super friendly. In cooler weather, there are fire pits, in addition to limited indoor seating.

Nearby are lots of outdoor activities, including:

S & S Farm Brewery, 174 Middle Road, Nassau, NY 12123, (518) 336-0766. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 5pm – 9pm

Indian Ladder Farm Cidery and Brewery

Indian Ladder brewery

The granddaddy of farm breweries, Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery makes beer and hard cider on their 100-year-old family farm located in Altamont, beneath the dramatic cliffs of the Helderberg Escarpment. Their beer and cider are made using ingredients grown on Indian Ladder Farms as well as other New York State farms and is dedicated to the farm to table movement. Owners Laura Ten Eyck and Dietrich Gehring even co-authored a book on hops growing.

Thatcher State Park in autumn!

Do note that ILF is a HUGE local attraction on fall weekends, when families from near and far come to pick apples. Try a weeknight for a calmer, quieter visit. And, the food here is fantastic, as are the apples, of course!

While you’re here:

  • Pick apples and pet the animals at Indian Ladder Farms
  • Don’t miss a hike or drive to see the fall foliage at Thatcher State Park.
  • If you’ve got kids — or are a kid at heart — there’s Wildplay zipline and adventure course, located inside of Thatcher Park.

Tasting Room
Monday – Tuesday 12-6, Wednesday 12-8 (Teacher Night), Thursday – 12-8, Friday – 12-9, Saturday – 11-9, Sunday – 11-6

Food Service
Thursday/Friday: 4-8, Saturday: 11-8, Sunday: 11-5

Brewery LaHoff

brewery lahoff

Andre Latour was an art director in NYC, and moved to Catskill (from Brooklyn) to go pro as a brewer. He spent four years transforming an old dairy barn into a tasting room, and now has a slew of great Brewery LaHoff beers on tap. The setting is gorgeous, with fields to while away an autumn afternoon.

Try the cider/ale mashup called Orchard House Ale, and the Wildflower Wheat, brewed with honey from their neighbors at Twin Spruce Apiary. Plus, they rolled out a Imperial Farmtoberfest Grand Cru, just in time for fall..

Owner Andre Latour

When you’re at Brewery LaHoff:

Brewery LaHoff, 50 Vedder Rd, Coxsackie NY 12051. Hours: Friday 4 – 8pm, Saturday 12 – 8pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm

Honey Hollow Brewery

honey hollow brewery

You might wonder if you’ve taken a wrong turn while you’re on the way to Honey Hollow – it’s pretty remote. My advice is to check your GPS, and then stick to the route. Honey Hollow is worth the drive. There are gardens, fields, fire pits, and a bacci court. Live music is often on tap, and Nervosity9 is grilling pizza on the outdoor oven in summertime. The beer is great, too — terrific ales, stouts and porters are all on tap.

The road trip tips for Honey Hollow Brewing are similar to Brewery LaHoff (but they’ll take more time to get to from Honey Hollow):

honey hollow brewing
Honey Hollow’s garden
  • Visit the town of Coxsackie (about 15 minutes), Athens (20 minutes), or Catskill (25 minutes)
  • Take a hike on Cohotate Preserve or Willows at Brandow Point trail
  • Visit Brewery LaHoff (see above) — it’s right down the road from Honey Hollow
  • Daniel Baehrel, a highly acclaimed destination restaurant based on completely self-derived, sustainable, living off the land cuisine called Native Harvest, is nearby. It’s SUPER hard to get a reservation, and the meal lasts over 5 hours, but I thought I’d mention it, because there are some unusual characters in the Catskills.

Honey Hollow Brewery, 376 E Honey Hollow Rd, Earlton, NY 12058. Hours: Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 1-8pm

Maureen Sager
The Honey Hollow garden

Maureen Sager is the Executive Director of ACE. This article was researched with the help of many willing and adventurous friends, and her boyfriend named Tom who enjoys a good beer and didn’t mind heading out into the Capital Region wilderness.

Five Fantastic Capital Region Wineries to Visit This Fall

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Fall is a fabulous time to visit the Capital Region’s wineries. Drive the gorgeous rural routes and take in the scenery. And, you’ll be rewarded with seeing the makers in the throes of harvesting and making the 2021 vintage. It’s a thrilling yet tiring time at a winery, and they’ll appreciate your visit.

Tousey Winery, Germantown, NY

Of course, you’ll find terrific local wines. But there are also the personal stories, and the lovely locations, and the exploration of your “back yard” that can yield such delights and surprises. Truly, you can’t go wrong visiting any of the wineries in the Capital Region. And make sure to explore the rest of the Hudson Valley, and all of New York’s world-class wine regions.  

Here are my top recommendations (in alphabetical order):

Altamont Winery, Altamont

Altamont Winery Owner Mike DeCrescenzo (photo courtesy Edible Capital District)

I first met Mike DeCrescenzo, owner of Altamont Winery, at the Schenectady Farmer’s Market, about ten years ago. Intrigued with what was growing on his family’s large farm west of Albany, I took a visit. Knowing nothing about the area, I was skeptical about what kind of grapes could be growing in Altamont. Happily, my expectations were shattered – the vineyard is huge! It was originally planted by Larry Grossi, who passed in 1999. In 2006, Mike’s dad, Louis, decided to take it on, equally trusting what the 26-acre piece of land could yield.

Altamont Winery sign

There are many varieties thriving on the site, and the DeCrescenzos are passionate about their craft. Visiting Altamont is like reconnecting with a family member.  The experience is friendly, welcoming, casual. The wines are home-grown and homemade. Be sure to try the Sirius, a dry white made with St. Pepin and Cayuga; the Leon Millot – a dry red made from this French-American hybrid; the semi-sweet Rose made from a blend of the grapes; and the others, too! Make a day of it. Learn more at www.altamontwinery.com, follow and like them on Facebook and Instagram, and visit at 3001 Furbeck Road, Altamont, NY.

Galway Rock Vineyard and Winery, Ballston Lake

Galway Rock Founder Kate Soldani, processing the harvest

Kate Soldani is the brains – and the brawn – behind Galway Rock Vineyard & Winery in Galway, New York. She started the winery in 2014, inspired by the garagiste movement of fine wine making (small-scale entrepreneurial wine-makers, who do not adhere to the traditions of wine-making). In under a decade, Kate has launched three signature brands with dedicated followers -– Galway Rock, Robinia Hill, and Saratoga Sparkling. The result is a range of white, red, rose, and sparkling wines to please any palate.

Galway Rock Wine selection
Galway Rock Winery produces a wide selection of wines under three separate brand names

A visit to the tasting room is as creative and uplifting as Kate’s wines, offering a flight of six wines, or a signature “mimosa tower” tasting. What’s better than a tower of bubbles?? Hang out on the tasting room’s sunny patio with a specially prepared cheese board. Try the beautifully balanced Galway Rock Merlot-Malbec blend that’s full of delicious dark fruit notes. The Robinia Hill Riesling unfolds with apple and pear notes. And, don’t miss the Saratoga Sparkling Moscato that tickles the palate and turns on the pleasure. Learn more at www.galwayrockwines.com, follow and like them on Facebook and Instagram, and visit at 988 Saratoga Road, Ballston Lake, NY.

Home Range Winery, Canaan

Home Range Winery tractor

Inspired by Cape Cod (of all places!) wine making, Peter Bartlett and Susan Powell reconsidered what was possible on their farm in rural Canaan, New York. The 30-acre Flatbrook Farm – in the Bartlett family for generations — was already planted with Concord grapes, as well as raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. All are fruits that are suitable for wines. Susan was an amateur (and now a full-time) winemaker. Peter is a farmer who raised his three children on Flatbrook Farm. Why not follow their passions for growing and wine making and start a winery?

Thankfully for the rest of us, they did it. Their goal? To grow grapes suitable for a colder climate, and to make wines they would be proud to serve to friends and strangers alike. They planted Marquette and Baco for red wines, and Traminette and Cayuga for white wines.  An old barn on the property was cleaned out and converted to the tasting room and winery. Guests are welcome to explore the farm and to bring a picnic.

The wines have names that reflect the couple’s connections to nature, too. There’s Calm After the Storm, an easy-drinking Cayuga; Big Buck, a signature red made with Marquette; Cold Snap, a luscious blueberry wine; and several others offering a range from dry whites and reds to sweeter wines. Learn more at www.homerangewinery.com, follow and like them on Facebook and Instagram, and visit at 146 Flints Crossing Rd., Canaan, NY.

Nine Lamb Farm Winery, Cambridge

A relative newcomer on the scene is Nine Lamb Winery in Cambridge, NY, about 45 minutes northeast of Albany in some truly breathtaking countryside in Washington County. In 2016, the Bateman family planted six varieties of cold-hardy grapes on land that has been farmed for over 200 years. They’ve created two lovely, distinct brands. For the father/son Bateman team, South Dominion Vineyard represents tradition and heritage. And, their Nine Lamb Farm brand expands their inspiring vision. The Batemans say that Nine Lamb “intersects the realms of art, design, agriculture, and community so as to carry us forward into new life and a shared abundance born out of patience and forgiveness.”

South Dominion Winery, sister brand of Nine Lamb

Take a ride and visit the Cambridge tasting room this fall, when colors are at their peak. Or, try the wines at the Troy Farmer’s Market on Saturdays between 9 am and 2 pm (which is where I discovered them). Their enthusiasm is as inspiring as their wines. The Dionné (South Dominion brand) is a big, dry, oak-aged red with ripe berry notes and some spice on the finish. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/ninelambfarm, follow and like them on Facebook and Instagram, and visit at 166 Brownell Road, Cambridge, NY.

Tousey Winery, Germantown

Tousey Winery
Dominique’s Pick: Try “Hygge”, the Sauvignon Blanc standout at Tousey Winery
Ben and Kimberly Peacock of Tousey Winery (photo credit: Hudson Valley Magazine)

Everything about Tousey Winery is quirky and cool, from the unusual tasting room along Route 9 between Columbia and Dutchess Counties, to the names of the wines. That’s because the owners, Ben and Kimberly Peacock, are quirky and cool themselves. Ben is English and Kimberly is Scandinavian, and they share a deep love of fine wine. When they decided to settle in Germantown and start a winery, they went all in. That was back in 2008. Today, over a decade later, their wines are trend setters in the region and the state.

Tousey offers traditional wines like Riesling and Cabernet Franc. Additionally, they have blends like their off-dry Queen of Clermont, and the fun and friendly red blend, Riot. They make a Sauvignon Blanc called Hygge that is as clean and beautiful as any SB out there. Plus, they’ve recently added sparklers to their line-up, including Naughtiness, a rose sparkler. And we all know that bubbles make everything better!

Tousey is also renowned for their cassis, a wine made from black currants. Tangy and sweet at the same time, it’s delicious on its own but is best when topped with sparkling wine to make a Kir Royale. That they do it all with three young children is even more impressive. Learn more at www.touseywinery.com, follow and like them on Facebook and Instagram, and visit at 1774 Route 9, Germantown, NY. 

Other Don’t-Miss Spots

I would be remiss to not mention a couple of others that are near and dear to me. Hudson-Chatham Winery, Columbia County’s first winery, is alive and well and making wonderful wines under the ownership of Steven Rosario and Justin Nickell. See where the Columbia County winery experience all started. (1900 State Rte 66, Ghent, NY). Another don’t-miss spot is Stable Gate Winery (12 Linda Way, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY). This female owned and operated vineyard was founded by Valerie Feldman. Her young and forward-thinking perspective on land and relationships shines through everything she does.

Dominique DeVito started Hudson-Chatham Winery with Carlo DeVito and their boys, Dawson and Dylan, in 2007. Today Dominique is a Wine Manager at Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse in Clifton Park, where she has a world of wines to play with.  She writes a monthly feature for Main Street magazine as well as a “wine of the week” for the magazine’s website and social media. Find it at www.mainstreetmag.com.

Noshing Around Schenectady with Proctors’ Jean Leonard

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Proctors’ Chief of Staff Jean Leonard has been at the epicenter of Schenectady’s creative scene and redevelopment efforts for over eight years, so we asked her about her favorite places to grab a bite.

If I were going to eat my way through Schenectady for a day, I would:

Have a breakfast sandwich at Katz’s on Jay Street.  The owner is the friendliest person in Schenectady.  It’s impossible to walk out of his store without a smile, and his sandwiches are delicious.

I’d have morning tea at the Whistling Kettle because I never knew there were so many kinds of tea until I took a look at their tea menu!

For lunch, I’d head to Puzzles Café.  I love their mission.  Their food tastes wonderful and my heart feels good when I leave.  Win-win for midday.

Before I ate again, I’d do a little shopping.  The Mercantile, Bluebird Home & Gift, Open Door Books, and The Silver Shop.  I’m a fan of local, independent stores with friendly, engaging customer service, and these shops are some of my favorites!

For an afternoon sweet treat, I’d head to Apostrophe Café at Proctors.  Sorry, but the best coconut macaroons are right there below my cubicle!  THE reason I need to head to the gym more often…

I think I’d land at Daley’s on Yates for dinner.  There are SO MANY good dinner options here, but since I can only eat one dinner, Daley’s has delicious food and great cocktail/wine options.  In the summer, I love their patio.

Because I am incapable of eating a meal without also eating just a little dessert, I’d finish my time in Schenectady at the Cocobar.  As it says on their website, “If the question is chocolate, the answer is yes.”  Enough said!

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