The space at 200 Lark Street in Albany (most recently Lark + Lily for a brief run, and before that the Wine Bar and Bistro) is one of my absolute favorite restaurant locations. There is something very “Albany” about it to me, like you are actually in the core of the City itself. I love… Continue reading Mio Posto
Troy’s Unagi Sushi opened in late 2016 and has gotten mostly rave reviews ever since. Pictures of beautifully embellished small dishes with elegant, artful details surfaced all over my newsfeed (see Table Hopping’s early review). If that piques your interest, there is an eight course “Omakase” style entree option where you get the chef’s selection of dishes. Although… Continue reading Unagi Sushi
There’s something about the first visit to Kay’s Pizza in Averill Park every season that is kind of magical. I’m not here to tell you that they have the Capital District’s best pizza, because truthfully I don’t think they do. Especially not if you’re looking for a classic, thin crust, NY style pizza with fold-able slices and… Continue reading Kay’s Pizza
This weekend felt like a good opportunity for some decadent Sunday brunch. I was searching for something more interesting than my usual haunts and something with more than just basic pancakes and waffles on the menu when I happened to stumble on the menu for Innovo Kitchen in Latham. A few items immediately caught my eye, like… Continue reading Innovo Kitchen
You may have noticed the old Bruegers location on the corner of Madison and North Allen in Albany undergoing a transformation over the past couple of months. And all of that work has finally paid off with the opening of Kismet Mediterranean Grill – a much needed casual dining addition to the Pine Hills neighborhood. I expected… Continue reading Kismet
Important summertime announcement about where you should be spending your Friday nights: The Cheese Traveler in Albany is again holding a series of cookouts this year. Every Friday from 5-9, the restaurant/cheese shop has a rotating list of guest chefs that are whipping up some quality dinners – primarily burgers, but usually a few other options as… Continue reading Summer Cookouts at The Cheese Traveler
In a recent attempt to find some good Thai places in the region, quite a few people recommended Celadon Thai in Latham. It’s not a fancy place or very authentic in terms of decorations and appearance, but the food was allegedly solid and affordable. I kept putting off going there (because usually when I’m in the area,… Continue reading Celadon Thai
This is technically a “Beyond the Capital District” post, but just barely. If you ever wondered what the closest cat cafe to Albany is, you can now rest assured – it’s only about an hour away in Dutchess County. Morgan’s Cat Cafe in Red Hook, open for a little over a year, is a small restaurant serving… Continue reading Morgan’s Cat Cafe
Earlier this year I agonized over the beginning of my busy season at work, and all of the comfort foods I needed to see it through. Well, I’m happy to report that this weekend was the much needed conclusion to several very hectic months. After I got caught up on some sleep and relaxation, I… Continue reading Campagna
There are a lot of Chinese restaurants in the Capital District, but truthfully not many that I love. I tend to group Chinese places into a few buckets, each of which I crave from time to time: greasy and cheap to-go places, Americanized sit-down restaurants (places like P.F. Changs or the Plum Blossom), and more… Continue reading Timmy’s Chinese
Crumbs Around the Capital 