This week was brought to you by...

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We're lucky to have so many awesome advertisers.

This week AOA was brought to you by sunshine, soft drinks with real sugar, ice cream stands and other signs of spring!

And, of course, AOA's advertisers. Want to be an AOA advertiser too? It's easy.

Here are the folks that made your AOA fix possible this week. They've got great stuff to offer, so please check them out when you can. Click on their ads, stop in their stores and restaurants, buy their stuff and let them know who sent you. You'll be glad you did.

+ The Honest Weight Food Co-op. Spring is almost here and they've got daffodils , tulips and crocuses to prove it!

+ Save on Bilinski's products with their exclusive AOA coupon.

+Bettie's Cupcakes in Saratoga and the cupcake bus in Guilderland. Watch for specials on their Facebook page.

+ The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark is just the cozy place for a rainy a weekend.

+ We're big fans of the caffeine shirts that some of the staff at Uncommon Grounds wear. Now you can buy them through the online store.

+ The Midtown Tap and Tea Room has a great wine list, small plate and cocktail food, and music every weekend.

+ The Albany Jewish Community Center has a newly renovated gym and they're happy to give you a tour.

+ Greenmark Real Estate is working on transforming an Albany warehouse into affordable condos.

+ Capital Rep presents To Kill a Mockingbird. It runs through March 28.

+ The New World Bistro Bar on Delaware Ave has an amazing mushroom risotto.

+ Complexions Spa and Salon is a certified green spa -- from the building to the products. Check out their new barber shop and men's spa.

+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union has online defensive driving courses to help you lower your auto insurance rates.

+ The Albany All Stars face off against Utica on Saturday night at The Washington Avenue Armory.

photo: Flickr user kaibara87

Comments

New World's Mushroom Risotto is indeed amazing. Any chance they'd share the recipe?

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