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What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: kids and the future, Athens, the emergency vet, Nipper, North Creek, cycling around an island, hiking, mood lifting, apples, how the bread is made, near restaurants, cooking competitions, the Savory Delicatessen, uncertain closing time, ice cream... (read the rest)
Craig and his wonderful list
The good thing about Craigslist: It's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations. The bad thing about Craigslist: It's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations. Good or bad, we'll let you decide...... (read the rest)
I'll have the AOA
So, last week as part of the totally informal lunch-up at the Capitol Park food trucks, Nipper's Hot Dogs offered an AOA special: two classic Chicago-style hot dogs for $2. It's a good deal -- lunch doesn't get much cheaper. Well, much to our surprise, the Nipper's guys have decided... (read the rest)
Lunch-up on Thursday
As part of Lunch Week, we thought it would be fun to have an informal lunch meetup. So... AOA's having a totally informal, no-sign-ups-or-anything lunch get-together this Thursday in Capitol Park in Albany (it's the park just behind the Capitol with all the lunch trucks). We're planning to be there... (read the rest)
Relaxing on a spring day
Bob -- of Nipper's Hot Dogs fame -- spotted this spring moment today. The statue is of Lewis Swyer and it sits in Academy Park in Albany (here's another pic). Swyer was a developer (he developed Stuyvesant Plaza) and philanthropist (he sat on the boards of many non-profits, including SPAC).... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: Nipper, spirits, Mexican food, pre-Thanksgiving pizza, the tiny teeth of capitalism, alpacas, football, a holiday gift, a secret spot and first date locations.... (read the rest)
Resting the dogs
@MikeyRoach asked what was up with Nipper's Hot Dogs after he hadn't seen the cart in Capitol Park for a few days. So we checked with Bob Shenise, one of Nipper's owners. The answer: just a few days off. He says Nipper's will be back at the park on Friday... (read the rest)
Grab lunch with us on Monday
Nipper's Hot Dogs -- the cart that served Chicago-style hot dogs in Troy last year -- will be setting up in Albany this year on lunch truck row near the Capitol. Opening day is Monday. As we found out last year, Nipper's makes some tasty dogs. So we're going to... (read the rest)
A quick recap of the week
Here are some highlights from the past week on AOA: + Singer Katie Haverly told us about what keeps her coming back to the Capital Region. + It's called a SPUI (that would be "spoo-ee") and it's coming to Latham. + Jessica checked out a vending machine in Troy that... (read the rest)
Get your hot dogs (while they last)
If you were thinking about checking out the Chicago-style hot dogs from Nipper's, you have two days left to score one in Troy's Monument Square. The stand is finishing up its season on Friday (though you will be able to get them this weekend at The Tug Boat Roundup in... (read the rest)
A quick recap of the week
Here are some highlights from the past week on AOA: + We took a walk through the Albany Rural Cemetery. And Ryan's probably right -- Minnie Cooper is a better name than Artemas Fish. + We got a better a look at the Cohoes Falls. + The Chicago-style hot dogs... (read the rest)
Checking out the Chicago-style dogs at Nipper's
We'd heard about the Chicago-style hot dogs at Nipper's in Troy. But, a hot dog's a hot dog, right? Well, we've never had a hot dog like this before.... (read the rest)
What's rolling through the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: sweetbread eating legislative leaders, Chicago-style hotdogs, awesome lobster bisque, the Many Nines Tour, and when is a gas tank just a gas tank.... (read the rest)