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Derby Day & Cinco De Mayo at Saratoga National

Ed — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:02:07 +0000

Photos from Derby Day at Saratoga National & Prime 677, which was also Cinco De Mayo, can be found here:

Seton Health’s 2012 Hopscotch & Slide

Ed — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:19:51 +0000

Photos from Seton Health’s 2012 Hopscotch & Slide fundraiser at the Washington Park Lake House can be seen here:

HerLife Magazine 1st Anniversary Photos

Ed — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:39:07 +0000

Thursday April 19th, was the HerLife Magazine 1st Anniversary held at Saratoga National. Photos from the event can be found here:

Return of the Jimmy Pig Feet Challenge

Ed — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:13:40 +0000

You may remember The Jimmy Pig Feet Challenge from last year. Well it’s back and we are seeking some MANLY folks to participate this Saturday. If you are interest in signing-up to scorch your insides and gain the title of “The Dude” for the next year, then contact us or the guys over at MANville:

What exactly is the Jimmy Pig Feet Challenge?

Eat (1) Hiroshima chicken wing.
Jump rope for (3) minutes straight.
Do 100 push-ups.
Finish strong with an “Irish Car Bomb” shot.
Oh, and do all of the above in (15) minutes or less.

What is a Hiroshima chicken wing?

In short – it’s a ridiculously hot chicken wing, a really bad idea, and conquered only by the bravest souls that walk this Earth. To give you an understanding of just how hot this chicken wing is we have to consult the Scolville Scale – a measurement system designed to gage the heat of a chili pepper:

A Jalapeño Pepper is ranked 2.5K – 8K on the Solville Scale
Cayenne Pepper is ranked 30K – 50K on the Scolville Scale
A Habanero Pepper is ranked 350K – 580K on the Scolville Scale
The infamous Ghost Pepper is ranked 855K – 1.3M on the Scolville Scale
Law enforcement pepper spray is ranked 5M to 5.3M on the Scolville Scale
The Cask & Rasher’s Hiroshima Chicken Wing is ranked 7.1M on the Scolville Scale

Call for Teams: 2012 Kearney Cup Dodgeball Tournament

Ed — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:23:59 +0000

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany and the Albany County District Attorney’s Office are proud to present the 2nd Annual Kearney Cup Dodgeball Tournament.

The event is held on April 15th at the Washington Avenue Armory. The start time is 10:00AM. There will be a DJ and Live Performances.

This year we are hoping to double the size of the event: last year 34 teams came out and this year we anticipate 64 teams competing for the 5 foot tall Kearney Cup named after one of Albany’s first Boys & Girls Club members, John Kearney.

Click here to register a team now!! Space is limited and you must register in advance!

Round up 9 of your friends and you can hit the court and take on some of your friends, rivals, and competition while raising money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany! We would like to encourage you to call out someone else you would like to take on in the first round, maybe a work rival or another group of friends! Contact Deanna Stack at StackD@bgcalbany.com for more information.

Capital Region St. Patrick’s Day Guide 2012

Ed — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:52:57 +0000

We have posted everything we have gotten from local venues doing St. Patrick’s Day specials. If your venue is not up here, please e-mail us something ASAP to general [at] albany alive [dot] com. Attach an event flyer or graphic, description, word doc, pdf, press release, etc.

Below are St. Patrick’s Day specials for Albany, Troy, Saratoga, Schenectady, Lake George.

Know of others? E-mail us or call and leave a message 518-533-5331 x 2.

Have a fun & safe St. Patrick’s Day!

THURSDAY

Bat Shea’s | Troy

Thursday March 15th, 2012
6:00PM – 11:00PM
Early St. Patrick’s Day @ Beat Shea’s – LLS Fundraiser by Chris Wessell
Live Band
Tullamore Dew 12 Year Irish Whiskey Tasting
Green Carpet Photos
Irish Grub
$10 Donation to LLS

FRIDAY

The Sportsgrill | East Greenbush

FRIDAY, MARCH 16
The Audio Stars Play Live!

The Egg | Albany

FRIDAY, MARCH 16
8:00 PM
Enter The Haggis plays live.
Toronto’s Celtic rock band is in support of their new record “White Lake.”

Hiberian Pub | Schenectady

FRIDAY, MARCH 16
$3 Adults, Children 13 and under free.
Members free.
Live music at 8:00PM – “Running the River”
Corned Beef sandwiches all day.

Ravenswood | Clifton Park

Friday, MARCH 16
Corned Beef & Cabbage St. Patrick’s Celebration
1046 Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Start celebrating with corned beef & cabbage dinners Thursday through Sunday.
Live music Friday night and all day Saturday. We’ll have lots of room with additional dining in our downstairs banquet room open on Friday and Saturday night.

SATURDAY

62nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Albany

Saturday, MARCH 17
2:00PM
FREE

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | Latham

Saturday, MARCH 17
1:00pm to 9:00pm
St. Patrick’s Day Indoor Pub Crawl!
400 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110

The Mill | Round Lake

Saturday, MARCH 17
1:00pm to 9:00pm
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
2121 Route 9, Round Lake, NY
Dan Sherwin from 4-7
Jeff Strange from 9-12

Panza’s | Saratoga

Saturday, MARCH 17
9:00pm
St. Patrick’s Day Party!
510 Route 9 P, Saratoga NY
$7 at the door
21+ event
The Audio Stars Play live!

Legends on Pearl | Albany

Saturday, MARCH 17
11:00AM – 4:00AM
17 Hour Party for St. Patrick’s Day!
DJ Prophet & DJ Wolverine spinning all day & night
Drink Specials
No Cover Charge
Free Coat Check

Vapor NightClub | Saratoga

Saturday, MARCH 17
9:00pm
“Celebrate The Green!” with DVDJ Dread
342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga NY
Free Admission
Cash prizes for the Greenest Female and Male
Prizes for Sexiest Kilt Male & Female

Dee Dee’s Tavern | Latham

Saturday, MARCH 17
9:00PM to 1:00AM
Winchester & Young performing live!
Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY
These two really talented musicians, Bill Winchester and Van Young, deliver a wide range of music from various artists and encourage the crowd to sing along.

Sham “Rock” The Block | Lake George

Saturday, MARCH 17 & Sun March 18th
9:00PM to 1:00AM
Lower Amherst St. Shepard Park, Canada St. Lake George NY
Free Admission
Irish and rock music
Celtic games
traditional Irish food specialties
Bounce houses
Children’s activities
Wagon Rides
Family Fun!

The Rusty Nail | Clifton Park

Saturday, MARCH 17
12:30PM
1781 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY
Corned beef and cabbage
Bryan Kruger 12:30-4
Black Abbey 4:30-7:30
DJ Darik 9:00-1:00

The Turf Club | Saratoga

Saturday, MARCH 17
12:00PM
139 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
FREE ADMISSION
Irish music for the afternoon

West Mountain & The Westside Grille | Regional

Saturday, MARCH 17
4:00PM
Diggin for Gold St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza
Come and see if you are selected to dig in our pile of snow for great prizes

Paddock Bar & Lounge | Saratoga

Saturday, MARCH 17
11:00AM to 4:00AM
1st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Free Admission

Red Square | Albany

Saturday, MARCH 17
8:00PM
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
Timbre Group & Dirty Paris Live!
388 Broadway, Albany NY 12207
$10 adv / $12 dos

Caffe Lena | Saratoga

Saturday, MARCH 17
8:00PM
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
The Whippersnappers live!
$18.00 advance / $20 at the door
The Whippersnappers are multi-instrumentalists Peter Davis, George Wilson, and Frank Orsini.

Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill | Averill Park

Saturday, MARCH 17
9:00AM to 9:00PM
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
2930 Rt. 43, Averill Park, NY
Free Admission
First Annual Kilt Run

Revolution Hall | Troy

Saturday, MARCH 17
8:00PM
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
Brown’s Brewing Company
$13 adv / $15 door

The Ice House | Saratoga

Saturday, MARCH 17
9:00PM
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
Gravity Playing Live!
70 Putnam Street, Saratoga 12866

Irish Times Pub | Saratoga

Saturday, MARCH 17
9:00AM
St. Patrick’s Day Party!
Kegs ‘n eggs
Irish breakfast buffet starting at 9am
Expect irish bangers, rasher bacon, eggs, beans, and soda bread

Saratoga City Tavern | Saratoga

Saturday, MARCH 17
7:00AM to 4:00AM
6th Annual Kegz & Eggz
21 Caroline Street, Saratoga NY 12866
Wear green!

O’Toole’s | Albany

Saturday, MARCH 17
6:00AM to 11:00PM
2nd Annual Celtic Bash!
$4 breakfast
live music
beer specials
$1,000 travel voucher giveaway
certified Angus corned beef all day
plus other food specials

Figure 10 Lounge | Albany

Lucky Beats at Figure 10 Lounge
Saturday March 17th, 2012
11:00AM+
No Cover
DJ NV

Ravenswood | Clifton Park

Saturday, MARCH 17
Corned Beef & Cabbage St. Patrick’s Celebration
1046 Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Start celebrating with corned beef & cabbage dinners Thursday through Sunday.
Live music Friday night and all day Saturday. We’ll have lots of room with additional dining in our downstairs banquet room open on Friday and Saturday night.

SUNDAY

Sham “Rock” The Block | Lake George

Saturday, MARCH 17 & Sun March 18th
9:00PM to 1:00AM
Lower Amherst St. Shepard Park, Canada St. Lake George NY
Free Admission
Irish and rock music
Celtic games
traditional Irish food specialties
Bounce houses
Children’s activities
Wagon Rides
Family Fun!

PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Please program these taxi numbers into your phone now, so all you have to do is hit dial. You can label them Taxi 1, Taxi 2, Taxi 3, Taxi 4, etc. Get a safe ride home!

Albany Taxi Phone Numbers

Yellow Cab | 518-434-2222
Buzzy’s Taxi | 518-433-8888
City Cab | 518-465-5555
Green & White Taxi | 518-455-8888
Eagle Taxi | 365-1209
Tri City Taxi | 518-453-8888

Cohoes Taxi Phone Numbers

Acme Taxi | 518-233-8294

Clifton Park Taxi Phone Numbers

AA Taxi | 518-253-8877
Dad’s Cab | 518-488-1755
Shuttle Bug Taxi | 518-892-3052

Schenectady Taxi Phone Numbers

Capitaland Taxi | 372-7777
Danny’s Taxi | 377-1100
Yankee Doodle Taxi | 800-924-8180
New Millennium Taxi | 518-459-6666

Saratoga Taxi Phone Numbers

Saratoga Express Taxi | 518-669-4073
Saratoga Taxi | 518-584-2700
A+ Taxi | 518-441-8769
Hello Taxi | 518-932-6459

Lake George Taxi Phone Numbers

Adirondack Cab Company | 793-0100
Tri County Cab | 792-1234
Georgi’s Taxi Service | 1-800-655-5036
Joe’s Taxi | 518-792-1234
Park Avenue Taxi | 518-636-2000

Call for Designers: Electric City Couture

Ed — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:55:09 +0000

Electric City Couture at Proctors

A Fashion Show Of and For Emerging Designers

The 3rd annual Electric City Couture Fashion Show features Capital Region fashion designers showcasing their signature collection. In conjunction with the show is a fashion competition, Best of Broadway. The show is correlates with the citywide monthly art celebration, highlighting the 4th anniversary of Art Night on Friday May 18, 2012 at Proctor’s GE Theatre.

GET INVOLVED! We are currently accepting applications for inclusion in the 2012 show. CLICK HERE to download our Submission Application.

Don’t forget, we not only have the Signature Collection segments and the Best In Broadway Competition! For more info CLICK HERE.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 30th, 2012

SUPPORT TEAMS! In addition to clothing, the models will need good hair and make up. If you are a stylist or salon that would like to be involved we are looking to talk to you. For more information on this please CLICK HERE.

Valentines Day Giveaway

Ed — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:00:54 +0000

Our friends over at Move That Block have another giveaway for you. This one should be fun!

Dear Valentine’s Day Couples and Singles:

How would you like to win a $50 gift card to Exit 9 Wine and Liquor for whatever your Valentine’s Day plans may be? It’s as simple as tweeting with your Twitter account:

‘I love you more than _____ loves ____’

An example:

“I love you more than Lucy loves Ricky. @MoveThatBlock #loveyoumorethan”

**PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to include @MoveThatBlock and #loveyoumorethan so we can track who has entered to win!

Simple and fun way to earn a cool prize for Valentine’s Day!

Can’t wait to see all the creative answers our fans come up with! Let the games begin!

Sell Gold, Support Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ed — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:24:23 +0000

Our friends over at Success PR have teamed up with Gold Buyers Direct and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Capital Region to raise money through the donation of old, unwanted, or broken jewelry, precious metals, and gold!

Join us on Friday January 20th, 2012 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Ronald McDonald House at 139 S Lake Avenue in Albany, NY.

A representative from Gold Buyers Direct, Inc. will be there to appraise your old, broken, or wanted jewelry.

You can donate all or a portion of the sale of your gold to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region. 100% of your donation is tax deductible and now is the time to make extra donations because it’s tax season!

New Year’s Eve Guide 2011

Ed — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:40:15 +0000

Capital Region New Year’s Eve Guide 2011

It’s that time of year again – where to spend New Year’s Eve! We have taken the time to gather up many local New Year’s Eve offerings in case you are a last-minute type of person. If you know about a package or special offer that is not included in our listing, that’s because we have not gotten a press release or submission about it. Please get us the info and we will put it up quickly!

All submissions can be made to us at: general@albanyalive.com

Or call 518-533-5331 x1 and leave a detailed message outlining your event. *Please email in an event flyer, or web image we can use in your listing.

Thank you and Happy Holidays to ALL!

Ship’s Pub
Phone: 518-694-3638 \| Visit Website
You are personally invited to celebrate this New Years Eve with us! Complementary buffet. Complementary toast at midnight. Complementary party favors. Party starts at 8:00pm and goes until 4:00am. Watch the ball drop on 10 flat screen’s. 21+ only. Ship’s Pub is located at 350 Northern Blvd, Across from Albany Memorial Hospital.

Burlesque Paradiso New Years Eve Celebration!
Phone: 518-462-5812 \| Visit Facebook
JOIN ROXXI TART AND HER BURLESQUE BEAUTIES FOR A NEW YEARS CELEBRATION 1920′S SPEAKEASY STYLE!! Burlesque Paradiso is ringing in the New Year with a very special evening of entertainment hosted by the fabulous Roxxi Tart and featuring performances by: Scooter Pie, Noelle Reign, Maxine Dela Obscene, Bashienze, B.D. Girl, Forbidden Oddities Sideshow and many more!! Free complimentary hot and cold tapas bar including: Shrimp Ceviche, Chicken Empanadas, Vegetable Dumplings, Homemade Gourmet Pizza, Fried Calamari and much much more! Champagne toast at midnight included!!Party hats and noisemakers! Doors open at 8:30pm/ $25 per person 21+ with ID and reservations are recommended: 518-462-5812 Join us for a night of “Speakeasy Fun!”

City Beer Hall
Phone: 518-449-2337 \| Visit Website
The City Beer Hall in Albany is having one seating at 7:00pm, for what it is calling a medieval family style feast. Diners are encouraged to eat with their hands and eat as much as they want. The price is $60 per person and includes food and (1) quart of beer. The food lineup consists of roasted turkey legs, wilf meatloaf (elk and boar) stuffed with quail eggs, St. Louis BBQ spare ribs, whole lobster, whole suckling pig, roasted root vegetables, braised kale with wild boar bacon, green beans with hazelnuts, rosemary-roasted fingerling potatoes, maple-chipotle sweet potatoes, farro-and-millet risotto, cheddar cornbread with jalapeno jam. New Year’s Eve party starts at 10pm. No cover. Free Pizza. Located at Howard and Lodge Streets! Come ride the bull!

O’Toole’s
Phone: 518-464-1200 \| Visit Website
O’Toole’s in Colonie will serve prime rib dinner for two with an appetizer, salad, dessert, and a bottle of champagne for $50, plus tax and tip, in addition to individual prime-rib specials and it’s regular menu. Live music, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight! Free party favors!

Legends on Pearl
Phone: None listed. \| Visit Website
No cover charge! Complimentary party favors! Complimentary champagne toast at midnight! Free coat check all night! The hottest house, top 40 music, by DJ Wolverine with live video mixing all night. Watch the ball drop on our fifteen 55 inch TV’s & HUGE 140 inch projection screen.

Elda’s on Lark
Phone: 518-449-3532 \| Visit Website
New Year’s Eve at Elda’s on Lark will feature a regular dinner menu and at 10pm the NYE party kicks off with Mirk the band presented by Avid Entertainment and Foster House Records. There is a $10 cover at the door which includes the live music, a LIVE time square simulcast, and a champagne toast.

Palace Theatre
Phone: 518-465-3334 \| Visit Website
Get ready for the Palace Theater’s 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Blast! Ring in the New Year with the hilarious Killer Beaz along with Corey Alexander, Bill Campbell, & Keith Anthony. Looking for the perfect way to say goodbye to 2011? With tickets starting at just $20, you won’t want to miss this great evening of laughs!

MezzaNotte
Phone: 518-689-4433 \| Visit Website
MezzaNotte Ristorante in Guilderland will be seating from 5-8:30pm on Xmas eve and serving a holiday a-la-carte menu. For New Year’s Eve seating is in four blocks: 5-6pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, and 9pm. The restaurant will be offering a four-course prix-fixe menu with choices for $60 for the first seating, $72 after 6pm plus tax and tip. MezzaNotte is located at 2026 Western Ave.

Salty’s Pub
Phone: 518-371-1120 \| Visit Website
Join Salty’s Pub for a very special New Year’s Sunday Bruch. Adults are $19.95. Kids 12 & under are $9.95. There will be 99 cent Bloody Marys!

The Wishing Well
Phone: 518-584-7640 \| Visit Website
The Wishing Well in Wilton NY will be seating from 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and serving a special holiday a-la-carte menu. Entrée options range from $22 to $45, and a $75 surf-n-turf dinner for two will also be available. Live music from 8 to 11 p.m. The restaurant is located at 745 Saratoga Road (Route 9). The restaurant will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Jack’s Oyster House
Phone: 518-465-8854 \| Visit Website

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. both days, serving a limited a-la-carte menu as well as turkey, ham or seafood feasts for $24.99 per person. Jack’s is also offering complete Christmas meals to go for six to 10 people for $149, 12 to 16 ($199) and 18 to 20 ($249). Orders are due by Tuesday, Dec. 20, for pickup on Saturday, Dec. 24, or Christmas Day by 11 a.m. New Year’s Eve: Serving from 4:30 to 11 p.m. with a special limited menu from Executive Chef Larry Schepici. Menu price and details forthcoming, to be posted here. Call 465-8854 for reservations. Jack’s is located at 42 State St.

Chez Mike
Phone: 518-479-4730 \| Visit Website

The restaurant will have three seatings for New Year’s Eve: 5, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. The early seating is for a three-course meal with choices for $47, or four courses with choice at the later two seatings for $55, plus tax and tip. See the New Year’s Eve menu. Reservations strongly recommended; call 479-4730. The restaurant is located in the Hannaford Plaza (596 Columbia Turnpike). Chez Mike in East Greenbush will be open on Christmas Eve serving its regular menu with holiday specials.

Al Baraki
Phone: 518-238-1238

The Lebanese restaurant Al-Baraki in Cohoes will host a New Year’s Eve celebration from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31. In addition to a meal (menu after the jump), there will be a belly dancer, DJ, karaoke and holiday favors. The price is $45 per person, plus tax and tip, and reservations are required; call 238-1238. The restaurant is located at 133 Remsen St. Al-Baraki New Year’s Eve menu: Appetizers: Deluxe Mezza:Hummus, Baba Ghannouj, Tabbouli, grape leaves, Cheese and Beef Sambouski, mini Spinach Pies, Kibby, Artichoke, Lebanese nuts, olives caviar… Main course: Kofta, Chicken, and Shrimps skewers on rice, OR vegetarian Mousaka, and salad Dessert: Variety of delicious Lebanese Pastries straight from Lebanon

Taste
Phone: 518-694-3322 \| Visit Website

Taste restaurant in downtown Albany will be serving a set five-course, $75 tasting menu as well as its full regular menu from 5 to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve. For New Year’s Eve, diners seated from 5 to 6 p.m. will be offered a five-course tasting menu with choices for $89; for seatings from 6:15 to 10 p.m., a seven-course, $109 tasting menu with choices will be available. All prices are per person, plus tax and tip. See the menus. The restaurant is located at 30 South Pearl St. (entrance on Beaver Street). Call 694-3322 for reservations. Taste will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s days.

New World Home Cooking
Phone: 845-246-0900 \| Visit Website

Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Six courses with sparkling pairings, $65 per person, plus tax and tip. Christmas Eve – Saturday, Dec. 24: Seafood specials from chef-owner Ric Orlando’s family traditions, 5 to 11 p.m. Christmas Day – Sunday, Dec. 25: Full regular menu available 3 to 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve – Saturday, Dec. 31: Open for dinner with special holiday a-la-carte menu. Live music. New Year’s Day – Sunday, Jan. 1: Comfort food and dinner buffet (breakfast served until 3 p.m.). Call (845) 246-0900 for reservations. New World Home Cooking is located at 1411 Route 212. Holiday details for New World Bistro Bar in Albany will be listed separately.

Maestro’s at The Van Dam
Phone: 518-694-3322 \| Visit Website

Maestro’s at the Van Dam in Saratoga Springs will be serving from 4 p.m. to midnight on New Year’s Eve — Saturday, Dec. 31. Options include the full regular a-la-carte menu, a three-course holiday prix-fixe with choices for $39 per person or a Chateaubriand meal for two for $135 per couple. Details here. Reservations required; call 580-0312. It will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch on Christmas Eve — Saturday, Dec. 24 — and closed on Christmas Day. The restaurant is located at 353 Broadway.

Victory Cafe
Phone: 518-463-9113 \| Visit Website

9pm until 1am there will be an open bar, food, DJ Tony Platinum and chanpagne toast. $40 per person. Contact Erin Clary (Clary.Erin@gmail.com) or Jen Mero (Jennifer.Mero@gmail.com)

Prime at Saratoga National
Phone: 518-583-4653 \| Visit Website

Prime at Saratoga National in Saratoga Springs will be seating for dinner from 5:30 on New Year’s Eve, serving its regular menu plus holiday specials. Also, Prime-Saratoga is hosting its second annual New Year’s Eve party in PrimeLive Ultra Lounge from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission to the party includes open bar, array of hors d’oeuvres, live music and champagne toast. The cost is $99 per person, or $50 per person for patrons who dine first at Prime-Saratoga and spend at least $80. The restaurant will be serving its jazz brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve — Saturday, Dec. 24 — for gift-card sales only. Closed on Christmas Day. Call 583-4653 for reservations. The restaurant and club are located at Saratoga National Golf Course, a mile east of Northway Exit 14 on Route 9P in Saratoga Springs

Bellini’s Italian Eatery
Phone: *Variuos below \| Visit Website

The two Capital Region location of Bellini’s Italian Eatery and their sibling restaurant in Saratoga Springs Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille, will be open from 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Both Bellini’s locations will be offering a special menue with entrées priced from $29.95 to $42.95, including choice of appetizer and dessert; on the Jacob and Anthony’s menu, entrées run $32 to $54, including choice of soup or salad, and dessert. Call the individual restaurants for reservations: Bellini’s-Slingerlands, 439-6022; Bellini’s-Clifton Park, 348-2090; Jacob & Anthony’s, 871-1600.

The Olde English Pub & Pantry
Phone: 518-434-6533 \| Visit Website

The Old English Pub in downtown Albany will celebrate its first New Year’s Eve with a reservations-only dinner and party. The $50-per-person price includes the meal (entrée options: prime rib, stuffed Cornish game hen, stuffed portobello) and beer, wine and champagne from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Advance purchase required. The pub is located at Quackenbush House, on Broadway at the foot of Clinton Avenue.

Marche at 74 State
Phone: 518-434-7410 \| Visit Website

Check out their special New Year’s Eve menu and be sure to ask about the $99 room rate for New Year’s Eve Dinner Guests!

Vapor Night Club
Phone: 518-581-5775 \| Visit Website

Downstairs at Vapor – Doors open at 8:30pm $20 advance/ $25 at the door Enjoy live entertainment by the New York Players, watch the ball drop on our amazing 16′ HD screen and our balloon drop at midnight. VIP Upstairs at Vapor – Open bar 8:30pm-12:30am $129 per person or $249 per couple (includes tax and gratuity) Enjoy 3 hours of Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast at midnight, and coffee and dessert table. Dinner options at Fortunes Restaurant Early Bird Dinner – 5pm-6pm only Includes salad, entrée and dessert – $29.95 per person* Dinner and Dancing Includes a 4-course dinner and admission to downstairs party at Vapor – $65 per person* Call 518-581-5775 to make a reservation. *Tax and gratuity extra. Must be 21 or older to enter Vapor.

Yono’s / DP: An American Brasserie
Phone: 518-436-7747 \| Visit Website
Yono’s restaurant in downtown Albany will be seating from 5 to 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve — Saturday, Dec. 31. Diners have the option of three or four courses from a holiday menu for $79 and $93, respectively, or the eight-course chef’s tasting menu for $112. All meals include amuse bouche, mignardises and live music, and there will be a champagne toast and other festivities at midnight. Reservations are required; call 436-7747. The restaurant is located at 25 Chapel St., at the Hampton Inn. Yono’s and its adjoining sibling, DP: An American Brasserie, will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The Wine Bar and Bistro
Phone: 518-463-2881 \| Visit Website

The Wine Bar and Bistro in Albany will be serving a five-course meal with choices (after the jump) on New Year’s Eve — Saturday, Dec. 31 — with seatings at 6 and 9 p.m. only. The regular menu will not be available. The price is $85 per person, plus tax and tip; wine pairing is $35 extra. Reservations mandatory; call 463-2881.

Sperrys
Phone: 518-584-9618 \| Visit Website

Sperry’s restaurant in Saratoga Springs will have two seatings for New Year’s Eve — Saturday, Dec. 31: Diners with reservations from 5 to 7 p.m. may choose from an a-la-carte menu of Sperry’s favorites or a three-course, Hollywood-themed prix-fixe menu for $45. 8:30 p.m. seating: Six-course, Hollywood-themed menu for $85, movie soundtracks and scenes, midnight toast, guests encouraged to dress as their favorite Hollywood star Call 584-9618 for reservations or to order. Sperry’s is located at 30½ Caroline St.

Wolff’s Biergarten
Phone: 518-427-2461 \| Visit Website

For New Year’s Eve this year, Wolff’s Biergarten in Albany will host its second beefsteak, an event featuring all-you-can-eat filet mignon, salad, bread and fries, abundant beer and a split of champagne. 8 p.m. seating, $85 per person; people who attended Wolff’s soldout beefsteak in October will receive a $20 gift certificate for each New Year’s Eve ticket purchased. Wolff’s is located at 895 Broadway. For ticket information and more details visit: http://bit.ly/tO569n

Comedy Works
Phone: 518-584-9618 \| Visit Website

Spend this New Year’s Eve in style at the Comedy Works. Starting at 8:00pm until 1:00am, the package includes: Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer, Buffet featuring carved Prime Rib, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and Stuffed Sole. Along with the main dishes are oven roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, salad and bread. Desert consists of Chocolate, Carrot, and Lemon cakes. There will be four hours of Open Bar (8:00pm – Midnight) and a Champagne Toast at Midnight! Guests will enjoy a hilarious comedy show featuring headliner Chris Rich and then after will be a DJ and dancing from the end of the show until 1:00am. Your ticket also includes Overnight Hotel accommodations for 2 at the Best Western with Full hot breakfast the next morning. Pricing as follows: $299 per couple (includes all taxes and gratuities) if booked before 12/25/11 $349 per couple (includes all taxes and gratuities) if booked after 12/25/11 *Please note you will only need to purchase ONE ticket per couple Purchase Tickets Here The Comedy Works 200 Wolf Rd Albany, New York

Red Square
Phone: 518-465-0444 \| Visit Website

Timbre Coup and Consider the Source are LIVE at Red Square in Albany, NY on New Year’s Eve! The show begins at 8:00pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. This is an 18+ show.

Blue82 Lounge
Phone: 518-495-3703 \| Visit Website

The club Blue 82 in downtown Albany will host a reservation-only party (i.e., no walk-ins) on New Year’s Eve that will include four hours of open bar starting at 9 p.m., hors d’oeuvres, champagne and party favors at midnight and a DJ.The cost is $85 per person or $150 per couple. Jackets required for men. Call 495-3703 for reservations. Blue 82 is located at the eponymous North Pearl Street address.

Jillian’s of Albany
Phone: 518-432-1997 \| Visit Website

The Schmooze: $10 cover Free Champagne Toast & Party Favors! Book a room at the Holiday Inn for $99 and receive FREE admission to Jillian’s plus Shuttle Bus back-and-forth!

Capital Region Taxi Cab Directory!

Please don’t wait, program a couple cab numbers in your phone right now! Stay safe and arrange a ride this New Year’s Eve!

Albany Taxi’s

Duffy’s: 518-433-8400
Yellow Cab: 518-434-2222
Buzzy’s: 518-433-8888

Schenectady Taxi’s

Capitaland Taxi: (518) 372-7777
Taxi Midway: (518) 280-3333
Central Taxi Co: (518) 346-2344
Blue & White Taxi-Schenectady: (518) 370-0300

Troy Taxi’s

Capitaland: (518) 270-8294
Black & White Cab: (518) 272-6961

Saratoga Taxi’s

Saratoga Express Taxi: (518) 669-4073
Saratoga Taxi: (518) 584-2700
Palmer’s Taxi: (518) 584-3666
Charlie’s Taxi: (518) 584-1761
A+ Taxi: (518) 441-8769
Hello Taxi: (518) 932-6459

Clifton Park Taxi’s

Eagle Taxi: (518) 365-1209
Reliable Taxi: (518) 371-5528
Shuttle Bug Taxi (518) 892-3052

Lake George / Glens Falls Taxi’s

Consolidated Taxi: (518) 668-9600
White Cab Company: (518) 792-6000
Tri County Cab: (518) 792-1234
Joe’s Taxi: (518) 792-1234
Park Avenue Taxi: (518) 636-2000
City Cab: (518) 793-6666

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