We are full steam ahead to the holiday season and it is great to see so many new places opening up inside of Crossgates Mall in Albany. Their latest addition is a Mexican bakery that's bringing some serious flavor and tradition to the Capital Region. That new spot would be Sarahit Mexican Bakery and Restaurant. While I went in for the pastries, they had a full menu that featured tacos, quesadillas, and more. Basically, I'll have to go back for lunch soon.

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I wanted to be sure to order something that was traditional, but also popular when I went in. I asked the woman who was working to recommend me two different pastries to try. She suggested I get the concha and the Mexican stuffed bread. The bread had a creamy pudding like filling. I should have asked her specifically what it was, but when I'm thinking with my stomach I tend to forget these details.
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Both of those items were absolutely amazing. Soft, flaky. and just the right amount of sweet. Don't be deceived by the size of the concha, either. It is so light and airy. I saved half of it the have with coffee this morning and that might have been the best decision that I've made. For my fellow Italians, the taste and texture reminded me a lot of a panettone.

Make sure to visit Sarahit inside of Crossgates Mall. Their current hours are Monday-Thursday 10am to 8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-9pm, 11am-6pm on Sundays.

Schenectady's 5 Best Bakeries [RANKED]

Schenectady is one of the prime foodie destination cities, not just in the Capital Region, but in New York state in general. And one of the food lanes the city is known for is great bakeries. We could go on and on and on about all the great ones in the Electric City, but these 5 right here are the best of the best according to Yelp users. So the next time you need a great birthday cake, a pie for dessert at that next dinner gathering, or maybe some of the best bread ever baked, these are the 5 must-visit bakeries in Schenectady.

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