Architecture, Events, People, Places, Things... everything that is downtown Albany is covered in the Downtown Albany Instagram account, the newest social media platform utilized by the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID). Not familiar with Instagram? Let us break it...
Lark Street Business Spotlight
Bomber's Burrito Bar Bomber's Burrito Bar was founded in 1997 by Matt Baumgartner. With locations in Albany and Schenectady, Bomber's is most famous for their giant burritos and award winning wings. Whether you're dining in, ordering take out, wanting delivery,...
Quick Q&A: Albany Devil Dawg
The Albany Devil's current 2012/2013 season has been a special one. With increased overall attendance, season tickets numbers on the rise, and the largest crowd to date, the team has brought an incredible amount energy to the Times Union Center....
Downto(w)n A(l)bb(an)ey
This past Wednesday, with the help of a five minute Photoshop job (don't be too critical on my Magic Wand Tool chops), we posted the above image of the immensely popular Downton Abbey cast in front of SUNY Plaza,...
Open for Business in Downtown: Dali Mamma
A new lunch spot, Dali Mamma, has set up shop on beautiful Maiden Lane in downtown Albany. The café is a committed localvoire (using only regional produce) and offers consumers a fresh and unique farm-to-table eating experience. Katrin Haldeman, the...
Quick Q&A: The Times Union Center’s Many Faces
Over the short span of two months, the Times Union Center's arena floor has and will transform into a basketball court, hockey rink, monster truck rally, home show, concert hall for country music stars, and a rave. I spoke with...
Too Cold for Clogs?
Have you ever treated an inanimate object like it was a living thing? Sometimes I find myself giving something tangible human feelings. As a staff, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District feels that way about our Sculpture in the Streets...
Second Home for Amy: Mister Cuts
While you are reading this ask yourself this question. What would you do to make your vision a reality? "To have your own space that you remade yourself, it's hard work, but it's a huge accomplishment. My family - Dad,...
One 2013 Resolution
A greeting card I bought recently reads something like this: Dear New Year's Resolution,Well, it was fun while it lasted.Sincerely,January 2ndAlthough funny, I bought the card to remind myself how quickly best intentions are often lost.At the top of my resolution...
It’s the most wonderful — BUSY– time of the year
Holidays aren't complete without something sweet, and no one does sweet like Chocolate Gecko. This fabulous Albany confectioner specializes in natural, handmade, award-winning chocolates and confections with fun quirky names like Komodo Crunch, Thai Buddha Truffles, and Mexican Ratones, inspired,...