While not directly related to bicycles (other than “livable community,” “shop local,” etc.), the New Year 2015 will not be blessed with the best pastry shop in the area – Crisan (197 Lark St., 445-2727). Iggy and Claudia have announced that their business is converting to wholesale/special orders model and will no longer host a street side café.
Crisan has been a busy mainstay on Lark St. for six years. It offered the best pastry in the area, delicious coffee, and gelato in a courteous, welcoming atmosphere. It was common to find all three tables fully occupied and a long line at the counter. In all but the coldest months, the three outside tables were a great spot to “see and be seen” and enjoy the goodness of Crisan.
While this change is a real loss, rest assured that “Crisan Bakery & Edible Art Gallery” will provide you the best (and most attractive) cakes and pastries you can envision.
Albany Bicycle Coalition 
The Albany Institute of History and Art announced in its recent newsletter that Crisan will have a museum café opening in late fall 2015 next to the museum shop. While you want be able to people watch from the sidewalk, you will get a gracious “Crisan Welcome” and those delicious pastries.
Info from Alert Cyclist Frank.
9-8-15