I have long been a fan of Tara Kitchen in Schenectady, and was excited when they opened a second location in Troy. But despite how delicious the food is there, I’ve been told by more than one reputable source that it’s not truly authentic Moroccan. So when I heard that a new Moroccan place was opening… Continue reading Marrakesh
If you love Mediterranean restaurants but feel like all the popular places around the Capital District are too similar, Ali Baba in Troy might just have the variety you need. With a focus on Turkish cuisine, Ali Baba has standard Mediterranean items like hummus and stuffed grape leaves and kebabs on the menu, but also a… Continue reading Ali Baba
A recent newcomer to Union Street in Schenectady is Malcolm’s – just down the road from the fine dining experience at Chez Nous and part of a nice cluster of restaurants in that neighborhood. The premise of the restaurant is classy farm to table cuisine, with an ever changing menu and a slightly elevated price point. There is a… Continue reading Malcolm’s
I have a possibly unpopular opinion about Taiwan Noodle in Albany – I don’t think the noodle dishes are that special. For something that is literally in the name of a restaurant, you’d think the noodles would be the must-order dish. But after trying them a few times, I find the broth to be underwhelming and oddly… Continue reading Spicy Wontons at Taiwan Noodle
I’ve never really thought of Schenectady as a preferred brunch location, in part because it’s so far from my house. Plus there are so many tempting options popping up in Troy, and everything in Albany is just conveniently located when you’re looking for a central location to gather some friends. But I was looking through… Continue reading More Perecca’s
A perfect weekend getaway for me has lots of sightseeing, live music, and of course a well planned out survey of local foods. Nashville has always been on my list because I am a big country music fan, and in the back of my mind I knew there would be plenty of interesting regional cuisine.… Continue reading Nashville
One of my absolute favorite Indian restaurants around the Capital District is Karavalli in Latham (as well as Saratoga Springs). Karavalli has a lengthy menu of options from several regions in southern India that can be a bit intimidating, but there’s also the comfortable classics like tikka masala, vinadoloo, and korma dishes. And for what it’s worth,… Continue reading Karavalli
Namu Korean BBQ in Colonie has been on my must-try list ever since I had hot pot for the first time in Manhattan a while ago and searched for similar Capital District places. It turns out that while they do have a “hot pot” section on the menu, it’s not quite the same experience – you cook the… Continue reading Namu Korean BBQ
It seems like Latham has become one of the hotspots for interesting restaurants lately, and I can’t decide if that’s just because there’s a lot of turnover or if rapid development in the area is finally pushing the culinary scene beyond burger joints. Either way, I was excited to hear about the opening of Zaitoon Kitchen this… Continue reading Zaitoon Kitchen
Around this time last year, I was thinking the plummeting temperatures of early winter meant it was the perfect time for a nice hot bowl of ramen. Some friends pointed me in the direction of Sushi Tei in Guilderland, and it turned out to be a great find. And now that I’m starting to get the same… Continue reading Fujiya Ramen
Crumbs Around the Capital 