All Over Albany

What's up in the Neighborhood

Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: jumping into freezing a pond, mediocrity, Saratoga rumors, cross country skiing, ballot stuffing, the Illium, eating at bars, Taiwan Noodle, boar short ribs, seitan sliders, important work at Stewart's, cafeterias, tracking wildlife, finding a dress that fits, getting framed, and Pearl Street exposed.

Sebastien shared photos from the annual Winterfest at Grafton Lakes -- including the brave souls who jumped into a pond in single degree weather.

Kevin urged local media outlets to stop celebrating mediocrity.

The Idiots shared some interesting Saratoga rumors.

It sounds like Randal had a good time at Lapland Lake.

Carl recounted the former occupants of Albany's National Savings Bank Building, which once "held more business than all of downtown holds today."

Daniel is now a true Albany resident: he's trying to fix an election (again).

Jerry went the opening night of the expanded Illium Cafe in Troy.

Cap2Cap shared three of her recent favorite bar spots for drinking and eating.

Albany Jane checked out the new Taiwan Noodle on Central Ave.

Emily, Scott, and Albany Jane agree: eat the boar short ribs at the Merry Monk.

Jen lunched on barbecue seitan sliders at All Good Bakers.

Mr. Dave continued the important work of documenting Stewart's signage.

Silvia enjoyed dessert bites from a confectionery in Clifton Park.

Steve asked people about the food in the cafeterias where they work.

Jackie took a wildlife tracking class in Greenfield.

The Exiles enjoyed a frozen, flooded woodland in Coeymans.

Albaniana and her daughter skated with Olympians and then celebrated Chinese New Year.

One of Kristi's readers asked about suggestions for a store that would actually care about helping her find a dress that fit.

Val got a few things framed at the new frame shop on Lark Street.

And via Carlene, comes a tale of Pearl Street -- exposed.