Only two stars because food was a disappointment. This review is based on food served…read more Luncheon for 160 at River Stone on 9/29/25 Since my last review, the Manor has changed hands. Good: Venue is beautiful (5 Stars) especially on a bright sunny day just as I mentioned in my prior review. There was ample room for a boardwalk for the fashion show and numerous tables for the raffle baskets. The new attractive white chairs with comfortable seat cushions were nice. Bad: The food served was not as good as in past under a different owner. Not even close. Salad and coffee were good. Served one flat bland roll with a dollop of sweet butter. No bread basket on table. The rolled chicken with a sweet bread and herb stuffing was terrible. It was over baked and dry. It was hard to cut, chew, and swallow. A small amount of gravy did not make a difference. Broccoli and sliced potatoes were okay, nothing special. Half of our table ate hardly any chicken. What a waste. The dessert was Strawberry Shortcake. The shortcake tasted salty. Service: Servers were pleasant, and we felt sorry for them only serving water and coffee after the salad service because it took the kitchen almost an hour to get the main dish "plated." We waited too long after the salad was served.

We toured multiple venues in the Albany area for our wedding and we are so happy that we chose…read moreRiver Stone. Our wedding was a perfect day and the venue, the wait staff, and our coordinator Ashley Dariano made it all possible. They just did renovations this year and the property is outstanding. We loved having our ceremony outdoors and then getting to have a climate controlled area for our dinner and reception. We would recommend anyone to have their wedding here!

Exceptional event venue chock full of historical significance. Built in 1713, this historic manor's…read morefront yard once served as a bivouac field for General Washington's Continental Army during the summer of 1780. Earlier, it had seen much activity during the 1751 French and Indian Wars and later, during World War II, it housed temporary billeting for war factory workers. Attended a family wedding here and the ambience was impressive. The food was on the order and magnitude of Michelin guide books. Views and vistas of the river and the manicured grounds were memorable, made doubly so during the splendid explosion of autumn foliage colors! Solid 5 stars. Even the water infiltration into our bathroom caused by a roof leak due to the two days of nonstop rain couldn't detract from the overall experience. We simply asked the front desk for extra towels and partied on (whilst the plumbers were called). Thank you staff of Glen Sanders for a wonderful experience and thank you readers for reading my review.

I attended a wedding at the Glen Sanders Mansion a bit ago, the venue is gorgeous and the outdoor…read morefirepit a very cool place to hang out when the wedding got too weddingly lol. My personal feeling is that they need to step up the food game. During the appetizer hour the shrimp and the meatballs were good, the little (cheese steak?) sandwiches were pretty greasy. At dinner, the salads seemed plated and dressed well beforehand (mostly cores with soggy croutons). The beef dish was good (I had a bite of someone's) the chicken (parm) was not good at all.

Stopped over on a Sunday night and we are glad we did. Not much outside seating on this gorgeous…read moreafternoon -- which is usually our presence -- so we sat inside and were very happy as it is divine! Great space! And the food is even better. Boyfriend had the short rib -- to die for -- and I had the clam and linguine special -- yummmmm! Definitely going back for more. You should too!

Pretty amazing to have found a nice restaurant like this in Sharon Springs. It's not a large place…read morebut super well decorated with interesting design and artwork. Came here for an early dinner on a Friday. Menu's not extensive but there is something for everyone. We tried the bulgogi, salmon and short rib - the last was a bit bland despite the very tasty sauce which was disappointing but the potato pave was really good. For dessert we had the very light and creamy cheesecake with blackberry sauce on the side - highly recommend that you save space for this dessert. Quite pricy however - we averaged about $50/pp before tips.

I'm very excited to find that Vashti's now has a website! I've been a customer of Vashti's Kitchen…read moreDelights for over a year as I discovered them at the Saratoga Springs Sunday Farmer's market. First, Vashti herself is absolutely delightful and she pours her fabulousness and love into everything that she makes. A few months ago, just before the pandemic closed the world, Vashti's started working with Saratoga Apple in Schuylerville to provide the Friday and Saturday night pop-up dinners that was vacated by another local favorite: 9 Miles East. So, when things get back to normal, I highly recommend going to hang out at Saratoga Apple to enjoy one of Vashti's delicious meals while sipping on a tap beer or cider from the bar area. Maybe pick up some cider donuts on the way out...or, of course...apples. In the meantime, from 5pm-7pm on Friday and Saturday nights, Vashti's is still "popping up" at Saratoga Apple. They now have a pre-order system in place so that you can pay ahead of time and pick up pre-packaged meals. They do catering and have larger portions that I believe can be delivered. (Just double check with them....not sure what the current status is since everything is so weird right now). I've tasted a big variety of Vashti's food and my favorite Sunday afternoon favorite from the farmer's market is "eve's garden" - a vegan/vegetarian mix of seasoned rice, bhaji (spinach), curried chick peas or beans...and a few other choices. (choose 3!). The Bhaji is my most favorite item...it's like creamed spinach that is perfectly spiced...but there's no cream in it. Dairy free...but creamy and soooooo flavorful. Jerk chicken is a winner and I've tased the beef and pork choices - everything is wonderful. Oh - and she makes homemade hot sauce and has recently started selling bottles that I have quickly burned through (need to get more!). In case you haven't noticed, I love their food and I really want them to survive this storm of craziness. Vashti's husband Leon helps run the front of the house and he's absolutely terrific. Give them a try - you won't be disappointed.

Really delicious food--was planning to save some for lunch, but I couldn't resist enjoying every…read morebite.

Great shows, variety, good vibes, slamming snack bar with cookies, popcorn, beer and wine -- and…read moreNine Pin Cider. Theatresports, musical improv, guest shows... all in the cutest little theatre. Oh and the classes are reasonable and fun. For sure worth it and so much more memorable than a movie. You scan stream a movie, but these shows are all one of a kind.

We went to Mopco Improv Theatre TWICE in December. The first was for a "typical" show ... this…read moretheme was "Spontaneous Broadway". We went with another couple. The improv actors were funny and creative. The story lines were interesting... even more so because they were based on audience suggestions. Several of the improv artists were strong singers which made certain songs especially entertaining. The second time we went was for the New Year's Eve Family show at 7 pm. We took our 12 year old granddaughter. Good family fun with lots of laughs. Nice job to all. Prices are affordable. The cookies from the snack "bar" were excellent and a nice treat to accompany the show.

Amazing Grazing and Gifts is a delightful new shop offering an extensive selection of beautifully…read morearranged gift baskets. I was impressed by the wide range of prices -- some as low as $15 -- which even include creative "add cash" options for a personal touch. The shop also features convenient grab-and-go food trays, like portable charcuterie boards, available in single-serve or shareable sizes. When I first visited the website, I was a bit confused by the phrase "high end reusable gift baskets" -- I initially thought the products were upcycled or reused. Once I visited in person, though, I understood. The "baking" themed basket, for example, came in a lovely stainless steel bowl that could be reused at home -- a thoughtful and practical idea! The "high end" part is accurate. It is hard to explain how unique and beautiful the baskets are. I truly hope this business thrives and becomes a lasting part of our Scotia community. It's just a short walk from beautiful Collins Park, making it perfect for a casual outing or picnic. My seven year old granddaughter and I picked up a grazing bowl and enjoyed it at the park -- a simple and wonderful experience I'd recommend to anyone. When my nine year old grandson heard about our outing to Amazing Grazing and then walking to Collins Park, he asked to go with me sometime soon as well! I will take him soon. The Grazing Bowl was the perfect combination of cheeses, meat, fruit and vegetables. It came with 4 packs of individually wrapped crackers, our choice of homemade dip and a cute little wooden fork and spoon set. The dip we chose was Buffalo Blue Cheese and it was delicious! We could have sampled the other dip choices but chose not to do so. I posted a picture but it doesn't do it justice, as we had already eaten half of the food!

Delicious food; convenient. I love shopping here for gifts and snacks for fun game, movie, family,…read moreor date nights

I attended my grandson's graduation today at SUNY Schenectady's 56th ceremony…read more I am a retired Professor Emeritus at SCCC, and have attended 25 graduation ceremonies which were held at Proctors. It is a happy time to celebrate the graduates ranging in age from 18 to 73 this year, some of whom have overcome many obstacles to attain a degrees. Here is a "shout out" to the positive role community colleges play in the post secondary educational system. Bravo! Venue was 5 Stars: I was impressed with the set up of the graduation at the Center. -First, seating was not limited as it was at Proctors. -Secondly, there was not a bad seat in the place. Everyone could see the graduates going to their seats, going to the stage, and receiving their diplomas. A Jumbotron showed closeups of what was happening on the stage. The stage was decorated tastefully with flowers, ferns and drapes. It was an attractive setting that can be modified for each event. Positives included-- Security was efficiently run. Elevators were available. Access to many clean bathrooms. Food concessions were available. Abundant parking. Handicapped seating.

A resident received a beautiful bouquet the Friday before Mother's Day and it's STILL going strong…read moreafter removing a few dead lilies! Everyone asks what florist they came from!! Great job!

I was looking for a holiday themed arrangement for my neighbor and after busting three other places…read moreI found just what I needed at Felthousen's. They had a good variety of arrangements. I was offered assistance right away, but without any pressure. I think the size was great for the price and my neighbor was delighted and indicated the flowers lasted well more than a week.