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1. Smallbany: A derogatory local nickname for Albany invoked by its more disenchanted residents.  
2. Student Ghetto, The: Refers to the enclave of undergrads housed around the corner of Quail Street and Western Avenue.  
3. Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary: A bohemian coffee shop on Wolf Road that has it all; eccentric décor, hippie dog treats to go along with the modest...  
4. Mad Eggs: Curried eggs, served most notably at the Miss Albany Diner.  
5. Madison's End Café: A local favorite for brunch and breakfast, following the pattern laid by Miss Albany and much of upstate New York, that...  
6. Metroland: Albany's free weekly newspaper that provides entertainment listings for the upcoming week and...  
7. A.I.R.: A neat indoor climbing and spelunking center.  
8. Honest Weight Food Co-op: A well-stocked natural foods store on Central Ave with a great bulk section and even a cheese...  
9. Music Shack, The: A popular local record shop with a great selection of punk, hardcore and rock.  
10. Kurver Kreme: This busy ice cream and frozen yogurt shop on Central Avenue is a favorite with the Albany locals, who extol the...  
11. At the Market: An architectural salvage place that also houses a weekend market featuring local vendors.  
12. Alfred E. Smith Building, The: A 1920s era skyscraper at South Swan Street, named after the four-time elected governor of New York.  
13. CEC: The Cultural Education Center, located at the south end of the Empire State Plaza, houses the New York State Archives,...  
14. Egg, The: The popular nickname for the Center for the Performing Arts, an oddball structure that looks like an egg suspended on...  
15. Live at 5 Concert Series: A diverse series of free outdoor concerts held by Albany in the summertime, right by the side of the Hudson...  
 

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(noun) Common nickname for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, a daily newspaper.

In the basement.

1. Pittsburgh speak for the preposition "with".

2. Meaning: with
Example: I'd like my cheesesteak wit onions.

Nickname for Atlanta that comes from the generally sticky-hot weather in the city.

A derogatory local nickname for Albany invoked by its more disenchanted residents.

(noun) Round dessert treat common throughout Maine consisting of a marshmallow filling in between two firm pieces of cake (usually chocolate). Its shape resembles a hamburger in a bun.

A reference to Scottsdale's "upper-crusty" atmosphere.