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
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
A few months ago I was fortunate enough to enjoy a preview of the southern food being developed by Kaytrin and Devin of Crave for their new restaurant venture, and it was a true joy. You could tell they were passionate about the project, and the food was well-executed and interesting. I was dying for another bite… Continue reading The Cuckoo’s Nest
I found myself in Ballston Spa this weekend with my dinner schedule wide open, and decided it was finally time to check out Next Door Kitchen & Bar. The menu has always looked intriguing to me – mostly creative “American” style cuisine with a few southern items like shrimp and grits or fried chicken, and a… Continue reading Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Slavonian food is not something you see very often in the Capital District. Actually, I’ve never seen it at all before this summer, when My Dacha Slavonian & European Cafe opened on Lark Street in Albany. I’ll admit I had to look up where Slavonia even was (turns out it is a region in Croatia). The restaurant’s… Continue reading My Dacha Slavonian & European Cafe
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
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
I’m a firm believer that food doesn’t need to be expensive to be good. I usually steer away from the highest priced restaurants in the area, not only because I often don’t think it’s worth the expense, but also because there are so many great places to eat in the Capital Region with a mid-level… Continue reading Chez Nous
Last month I went to a Yelp event at Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen in Troy, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about how amazing the food was. Not only does this place have a great social mission, with an emphasis on supporting immigrants and refugees, but it also sources much of its ingredients from local… Continue reading Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen
Troy’s well-known entrepreneurial duo of Vic Christopher and Heather LaVine recently opened their newest venture – Donna’s Italian Restaurant – in the former location of Minissale’s Wine Cellar Cafe. When the preliminary menu was released in September, it seemed like people’s reaction mostly centered around the prices. The menu contained classic Italian dishes like meatballs, spaghetti, chicken parm,… Continue reading Donna’s
Crumbs Around the Capital 