All Over Albany

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Sunshine, clear skies and spring breezes -- all of which have decided to disappear for the weekend. Well, the breezes might stick around.

You know who's not fair-weather? AOA advertisers. They support us through rain, snow sleet and dark of night -- making sure you get your Capital Region information fix.

You'll find a list of them below. Please check them out, and use their services whenever you can. They're really kind of awesome.

If you'd like to advertise on AOA, here's how to get started.

Stuff to live in

+ Construction is moving along on the downtown condos at 17 Chapel. Check out their "model" in the on-site sales center in downtown Albany.

Helpful stuff

+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union is giving $1,500 to help fund a good idea -- . Vote for your favorite here.

+ Best Cleaners gave two people a great new look this week in the AOA/Best refresh contest. To help you refresh your wardrobe, they'll pick up and deliver your dry cleaning to your home or office at no extra charge.

+ Need a lawyer? DiFabio Law Firm is friendly, helpful and will get the job done. They handle real estate, wills, elder law, vehicle and traffic law and more.

Food and Drink

Get a fabulous three course meal for $20.09 throughout the month of May at Taste, in honor of their second anniversary. Each week the meal changes. Here's this week's menu.
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+Stop in at The Point for dinner on the patio or in the "Don Draper Room."

+ New World Bistro Bar's The New World Bistro Bar kitchen will open at 4 pm this Saturday May 14th, due to local graduations. Reservations strongly recommended. Also Saturday: Chef Ric Orlando will participate in the Chefs Consortium "Spring Celebration" event at the beautiful St. Joseph's Church in Albany, 6 - 8 pm. Tickets are still available at www.chefsconsortium.com.

+ It's barbecue season! Be sure and pick up some Bilinski's chicken sausage for the grill.

+ Try The Farmer and the Duck at The Wine-N-Diner. AOA helped name it.

+ Taste

+The folks at The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark would like you to know that the sun is shining on their patio. Enjoy a fabulous meal and a bottle of wine al fresco.

+ Stop by and pick up some seasonal deliciousness at Honest Weight Food Co-op.

Stuff to Try

+ Jack Casey's book, The Trial of Bat Shea -- the story of a notorious 19th century murder trial in Troy -- has gone digital. Download a copy at Amazon.

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

+ 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