The first moment my husband and I toured Takk house we knew it was the venue. The building is…read moregorgeous, timeless, and the exact vision we had for our wedding. We chose to go with the all inclusive wedding package, which took care of so many details that would otherwise be stressful. Our wedding planner/coordinator Andrea is simply amazing. She was so easy to work with and took so much stress off of us, which actually let us enjoy the planning. She was there for us every step of the way and we're forever grateful for her hard work and dedication throughout the process. Sarah the in house florist is unbelievably talented, I honestly could've just given her our colors and let her take the reigns. Sarah's way of bringing a vision to life is breathtaking. Julie the in house designer was also a dream to work with! She executed our vision above and beyond and even suggested ideas we went with that were stunning! After all of the planning our wedding day came, and what a fairy tale it was. My husband and I, our families and friends are just speechless at how magical it was. The day from the very beginning to end was perfect. The timeline Andrea put together for us went smoothly. Her and her assistant Hayley were on top of everything, and also had anything you could think of on them. Shout out to the aprons with scissors, tissues, and anything else you would never think of needing during the getting ready process! We also did a first look on the roof top. I will remember that moment forever, it was so magical and breath taking up there. The private moment we got to share together really made us feel on top of the world. Now to the good part, the food! The in house catering meadowlark was perfection! There were so many options for those who had special dietary restrictions but also so many options for those who don't. Everything, and I mean everything was delicious. The way the Takk house team comes together for your big day is beautiful. You can tell that every single one of them loves what they do and will go above and beyond to make your day special. We can never thank them enough for such a perfect day!!

I got lucky enough to be invited to the All Over Albany birthday bash at the Takk House. I was…read morepretty excited to be going, both for the party and because my niece is getting married there this summer and I wanted to check out the venue. The building is pretty nondescript from the outside with a poorly done modern façade but the interior retains the charm of a 19th century brownstone. When you enter the building you can either go up the stairs or down to the coolest looking non working bowling alley. Upstairs is a large rectangular bar and a grand staircase to the second level. Straight ahead is the ballroom, with men's and ladies rooms in the hallway. Heidi, one of the owners, was kind enough to let us take a peak upstairs - there's a couple of rooms, one set up like a bedroom, the other with a dining table and chairs. I think further along is a balcony that overlooks the ballroom. The 3rd floor contains the owner's apartment and a gym that's under renovation. The place is not bright and shiny and brand new, instead it retains its 19th century charm along with some funky cool thrown in. I think if I was looking for a non-traditional (not cookie cutter) venue Takk House would be my pick.

Came here for a wedding, which took up two floors. The cocktail hour was on the 2nd floor, where…read morethe host got an all out Italian h'orderves, which all tasted amazing. The meatballs stood out to me the most. The ceremony took place on the 1st floor, and later retrofitted for the evening reception during cocktail hour. There was an open bar, but they were serving them in very small glasses, which was most likely half a drink in terms of keeping track of alcohol consumption. Despite this, the line moved quickly with three bartenders handling the crowd. Overall, it's a wonderful venue to host a wedding. The staff are great and the food was fantastic.

Stunning! Simply stunning. This review is simple. I attended a wedding reception here and it was…read moreunbelievable! Food was simply fantastic, in an unbelievably beautiful setting. I have no idea what it cost per plate, but it was perfect!

Cool lil music venue w good vibes and relaxed atmosphere! We need more of this, but happy to know…read morethis one is going regularly! Look forward to playing it soon.

When I first turned 21 I started going to Pint Sized in Saratoga and absolutely loved it. Naturally…read moreI was curious about their new Troy location and it certainly did not disappoint! I've been twice with friends and it was stellar. The live performers they get are top notch and it's great to be able to Interact with them after the performance. I also appreciate there being space to dance because it really allows you to cut loose and it's great exercise too. Decor was strange and fun. I look forward to them adding to the strange wall art. I appreciate the fact that the monthly schedules that are posted to Instagram are so clear and show you exactly what to expect given the day. Staff was incredibly helpful despite how loud it can get at times and they always were nothing but courteous. The Beer and Cider selection is top notch. As a cider fan I'm glad they have many varieties and hope to see some more brands make an appearance on the menu. The bathroom was clean and well stocked although there is only one bathroom so later in the night it became a bit of a wait. Only other very minor gripes are I wish there was a few more tables because sometimes it's good to just sit down and the sound mixing can be on the loud side for an indoor performance. Other than that this place is very welcoming and provides a great time with friends. Will be sure to return many more times!

We hosted a 35 person work event at the Refuge Event space and it did not disappoint! Our guests…read moreloved that they could move between the inside space and the outdoor courtyard. The kitchen had everything you could need and more. Tara, the owner was super helpful and responsive leading up to and during the event. We are so happy we got to support a local business and had a wonderful time!

We booked a party for Oct 4, we were not sure how many people would be attending they said if we…read morehad 125 we would have our own floor and if less we would be grouped in with the general attendees. 3 nights before the event they cancelled and wanted us to join there Sunday brunch, they said they did not even have a cruise scheduled for the night of the event. They refused to refund the $1500 deposit because they had expenses- what expenses- the never scheduled the cruise?

Have been on several dinner cruses and brunch cruises with the Capt. JP . Have had a great time on…read moreevery cruise. Food was great, music was good, loved the outside deck to watch the sunset. Highly recommend the company. Just went the other week and the entire inside of the boat has been remodeled and updated looks great.

My mother-in-law is something of a gardening expert so it's hard to impress her with a floral…read morearrangement. She was absolutely thrilled by the arrangement we got her from Flowers by Pesha. They are gorgeous and smell wonderful.

An absolute joy to order from. Was able to place on order over the phone from out of town to be…read moresent same day delivery. Told my budget and my friend was sent a gorgeous arrangement. I wont hesitate to reach out if I'm in need again.

Every year, All Over Albany throws a birthday party. It seems like just Yesterday that I was…read moremeeting Greg & Mary for the first time. It was my dream to one day be on the Tournament of Pizza judging panel. Achievement unlocked. Since then, I have been involved with the local website in a variety of ways. Beyond serving as a pizza judge, I've helped them evaluate Super Bowl cupcakes. For a while I was their area supermarket grand opening correspondent. I had my turn helming the Eat This feature. And perhaps my magnum opus was The Best Dozen series. Now that I'm Yelp Albany's community Ambassador, I've stopped writing for the site. But I still make it a point to engage with this amazing community as much as I can. This year Ric Orlando was back in charge of the food with his New World Catering operation, and everything was delicious. There were cupcakes. DJ Trumastr. And all of the sights and sounds of Troy's Center of Gravity. I met new people and caught up with old friends. It's a party that I never want to end. But eventually, we all have to get home. Best wishes for another great year. I'm already looking forward to AOA9.

A wonderful way to celebrate All Over Albany's 8th birthday! Excellent food from New World…read moreCatering, really intriguing venue at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity, and so many friendly people. I'm already looking forward to AOA turning 9.

Beautiful venue great sound, easy in, easy out. Unfortunately when it gets warm In the venue they…read moredo not cool it down. Why? My guess is the fact that they staff the facility with mostly untrained senior citizen volunteers who like it toasty. The same volunteers have significant difficulty guiding people to their seats because they seem to be unfamiliar with rows and seat numbers. I don't know how many times some elderly usher stood in front of me, shining their flashlight in my face, confused about where people were supposed to sit. Oh well... Still an unbelievably beautiful place to see (and hear!) a show. Truly, not a bad seat in the house.

5 Star Venue 5 Star Service…read more-2 Stars for Lack of Comfort This was our first visit to the Music Hall. I was having difficulty buying seats online for our event so I ended up calling the ticket office. Whoever helped me was great. She was patient and helpful. Explaining that this was our first visit there, I wanted to ensure we had the best possible seats to enjoy the show as well as have a great overall experience. Based on our conversation I chose lower balcony, front row seats. I recall the agent asking if we had any issues with stairs which was good as there are quite a few stairs to get to the balcony. While we found the view to be great, the seats are horrible. They are extremely skinny and uncomfortable. I saw on the floor that they even use bistro chairs at the ends of some aisles. From the looks of things, the only comfortable seats would be the boxes along the walls as they looked to have chairs that you could move. The front-row balcony is not well suited for anyone over 6' tall as there is not enough leg room to sit with your legs in front of you. By the time the concert ended, my legs were cramping, my butt was sore, and my lower back in knots from trying to sit a bit sideways. Anyone who is slightly overweight will find the seating most uncomfortable. Aside from that, the theater is quite beautiful and the acoustics seemed to work well for our event. The staff is friendly and helpful. Exiting the theater went smoothly and quickly. We will definitely return but will try for box seats to see if they are more comfortable.