All Over Albany

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Egg nog, yule logs, caroling and the annual airing of the grievances. And, by the AOA advertisers listed below. They've given you the gift of AOA, so stop into their shops and restaurants when you can. Thanks.

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Food and Drink

+The New World Bistro Bar New World Bistro Bar is open regular hours throughout the holiday season. Seasonal specials include Seafood dishes inspired by Chef Ric's Italian and Puerto Rican roots, Christmas Goose with cranberry port sauce, and figgy pudding. Still accepting reservations for New Year's Eve Four Course Prix Fixe menu (full menu available at newworldbistrobar.com)

+ The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark has a pretty amazing New Year's Eve planned, including $68 5 course meals with selections like Malt Scented Maine Lobster Bisque with Salted Peanuts and Sherry Drizzle, Grilled Salmon, Crisp Fennel, Asian Pear, Winter Vegetable Puree and Jerez Sherry Vinaigrette and Poached Hudson Valley "A" Grade Foie Gras, Roasted Pear, Tart Cherry Marmalade and Savory Balsamic Reduction. More details from Steve.

+ The Midtown Tap and Tea Room is now serving brunch on Sundays.

+ Fill your holiday table with delicious, healthy foods from Honest Weight Food Co-op's.

+ Celebrate the holidays with a champagne ham from Bilinski's.

Stuff for gifts

+Go holiday shopping for unique handmade and vintage gifts at Elissa Halloran on Lark Street.

+You'll find all kinds of gift ideas for cigar lovers at Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe

Stuff to do

+ There are still a few days left to catch the Shoe Show and he Old Souls exhibit at the Albany Institute of History and Art. While you're there, check out their gift shop for neat local holiday gift ideas.

+ Ralphie's quest for a Red Ryder bb gun continues in A Christmas Story at Capital Rep this weekend.

Stuff to Try

+ Get $250 off your 2011 website design and development from Brayton Graphics when you mention you came from AOA!

+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union now has mobile banking. Bank with Sunmark from your mobile phone.

+ Get a FREE MONTH of Wink High Speed Internet Service from Tech Valley Communications. Enter this code when you sign up for service at: www.winkinternet.com: w1n87k06

Stuff to live in

+ 17 Chapel has started construction on their luxury condos, but you can check out their "model" in the on-site sales center in downtown Albany.