What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: Indian food, calm, a uniquely maddening situation, guinea pigs, Washington Irving, the trail of certain death, Woodstock, duck, McGuire's, gyms, coolness, a corn maze, and hobos.


Daniel B and Albany Jane stopped into Parivar, a new Indian grocery store, for some snacks. Daniel's already looking forward to his next visit.

Drew thought about the sense of calm at the Saratoga National Historical Park.

Daniel Nester recounted the "uniquely maddening situation" of parking in Center Square.

Mark got word of more than a dozen guinea pigs being dumped in Colonie.

Kim visited Washington Irving's home, Sunnyside.

The Exiles followed the "trail of certain death."

Jen went hiking (and eating) in Woodstock.

Jerry got Peking Duck at Buffalo Wagon.

Carey and Rob had dinner at McGuire's and caught the Black Crowes at the Palace.

Steve picked through the SLA violations for establishments in Albany.

Kristi asked for gym recommendations.

Matt mentioned "the coolest thing ever to come out of the 518 area code."

Marcie posted a bunch of pics from the Hellions' Battle of the Undead.

CAPow went pumpkin picking.

Jackie spent a Sunday afternoon in heaven.

Rebecca went to a corn maze in Ballston Spa.

Albaniana was entertained by the William Steig exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum.

And Rob has a special treat lined up for hobos that come to his door on Halloween.

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Thanks for the plug! Peking duck is amazing at the Buffalo Wagon!!

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