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
I have wanted to visit New Orleans for a long time now, mostly just to eat all of the foods. I finally had an available long weekend this month, despite the fact that it was going to be blisteringly hot and that we were traveling in peak hurricane season. It didn’t matter – I was… Continue reading New Orleans
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
When most people think of Western NY regional cuisine, they think of buffalo wings. And for good reason – the wings in Buffalo are undeniably better than those in the Capital District. A friend recently asked me what the difference was, and it was hard to put my finger on the specific quality that separates… Continue reading Buffalo: Chicken Finger Subs
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
I have always wanted the main purpose of this blog to be highlighting great local places to eat. But every once in a while I think it’s worth giving a shout-out to something beyond the borders of the Capital District that must be tried whenever you can get the chance. This week, it’s hot pot… Continue reading NYC: Hot Pot
Crumbs Around the Capital 