This weekend was the soft opening of the new Plumb Oyster Bar in Troy. I’ve been eagerly watching its development in the news, but menu details have been sparse. Mainly I have been wondering if there would be full entrees in addition to the oysters, and what the pricing would be like. So this weekend’s opening was… Continue reading Plumb Oyster Bar
I’m pretty much always on the hunt for some good Tex-Mex food in the Capital District. I don’t necessarily mean the most “authentic” taco experience (which is another subject for another blog), but more of the large portioned, smothered in cheese, enchilada and quesadilla type of places with a never ending basket of chips and… Continue reading Destino
In an otherwise unremarkable strip mall on Route 9 in Halfmoon is Oh Corn! Arepas and More – an unexpected and unique food option in the Capital Region. I can’t think of another local place that serves Venezuelan food or that has arepas on the menu, although I do recall seeing a food truck that offered… Continue reading Oh Corn! Arepas and More
A couple of years ago I was considering buying a house out on the edge of East Berne, and I couldn’t help but think there was such a scarcity of food options in the region. And then I discovered Jake Moon Restaurant & Cafe right on Route 443 in the hamlet of Clarskville, and I had a… Continue reading Jake Moon
The fall season brings with it lots of wonderful seasonal specialties, especially in the Capital Region. Even though the weather has turned decidedly winter-like in the past few days, I wanted to highlight a few food items that make me excited about fall when I start seeing the leaves turn. Cider Donuts I have long… Continue reading Fall Favorites
I’ve heard from a few acquaintances whose food opinions I trust that Peck’s Arcade in Troy is the best food in the Capital District. And that’s not a statement to be made lightly to someone like me. I was even more interested in trying it out when I realized how affordable the menu is. Peck’s Arcade isn’t… Continue reading Peck’s Arcade
A new restaurant and bar recently opened in Averill Park – the Westfall Station Cafe. It’s in a little bit of a weird location near Averill Park High School in the middle of a partially finished housing development (Westfall Village), but I’d imagine once there are more houses built, it will fell less like a restaurant… Continue reading Westfall Station Cafe
I was fortunate enough this year to be able to take a trip to Italy, primarily in the Tuscany and Liguria regions. And as a food enthusiast and zealous planner, you better believe that I had our food itinerary planned out every step of the way. Here’s a sampling of some of the best dishes… Continue reading Italy – Tuscany and Liguria
You may be thinking to yourself that garlic knots don’t make a very exciting featured dish. To some extent, they’re pretty dime a dozen in the Capital District, popping up in every pizza and fast food Italian joint. But I’m here to tell you that the sinfully delicious, perfect creations of butter and cheese and… Continue reading Garlic Knots at Prima Pizza
When I saw that Chatham had a new restaurant that was receiving some some positive attention from other local food bloggers, I knew it needed to be added to the top of my must-try list right away. I love a good excuse to go to Chatham – it’s such a pretty drive from my house through pasture-lined… Continue reading The People’s Pub
Crumbs Around the Capital 