North of Albany

Delicious beer and food downstairs, delicious coffee and treats upstairs – you get the two-for-one building special at Walt & Whitman Brewing in Saratoga.

When you think of Druthers, what comes to mind first? It’s gotta be either beer or macaroni and cheese, right? Well, we took a taste of some of their other popular appetizers to get another stamp for the passport.

You’ve been seeing their famous Warheads beer and seltzer all over the internet. Did you know they’re local? Stop by their temporary tap room to try Artisanal Brew Works famous brews.

If you need a pick-me-up in the morning in the form of delicious coffee and a great breakfast pastry or sandwich, then you need to try Bear’s Cup in Bolton Landing.

Looking for a different kind of experience not too far from home? Check out the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S- the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves in Pottersville.

I don’t hide the fact that Barkeater Chocolates are some of my favorite in the area but I didn’t realize I could be a part of the chocolate-making process!