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Month: August 2016

Trial by Combat at The Enchanted City
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Trial by Combat at The Enchanted City

August 29, 2016 Melinda1 Comment

Those of you who’ve chatted with me in the past about my hopes for the blog may know that I have been longing to be invited to judge a food event. I can think of few better ways to spend an afternoon. And I finally got such an opportunity this weekend through my involvement in… Continue reading Trial by Combat at The Enchanted City

Fish Fry from Gene's and Off-Shore Pier Fish Fry vs. Fish Fry
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Fish Fry vs. Fish Fry

August 22, 2016 Melinda10 Comments

Another regional food that I have been working to appreciate is the Capital District’s unique form of fish fry. A long piece of fish (usually haddock) is breaded and fried, and then served on a simple roll (usually just something like a hot dog bun). The sandwich doesn’t have any other frills, although you can… Continue reading Fish Fry vs. Fish Fry

La Empanada Llama
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La Empanada Llama

August 9, 2016 Melinda1 Comment

La Empanada Llama at the intersection of Delaware Ave and Whitehall in Albany offers a unique type of cuisine for the Capital District – Peruvian. You’ll find this establishment popping up at various farmers’ markets throughout the region (they were previously one of my favorite pit stops at the Wednesday Empire Plaza farmers’ market, but it… Continue reading La Empanada Llama

Taro Pastry and Red Bean with Egg Yolk Pastry from Hong Kong Bakery and Bistro Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro
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Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro

August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 MelindaLeave a comment

Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro on Wolf Road in Colonie has become one of my favorite places in the Capital District to order from a dim sum menu. Yes, I still wish we had one of the traditional cart-style dim sum establishments around here, but of course I realize that there’s not enough demand to sustain… Continue reading Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro

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