I have a possibly unpopular opinion about Taiwan Noodle in Albany – I don’t think the noodle dishes are that special. For something that is literally in the name of a restaurant, you’d think the noodles would be the must-order dish. But after trying them a few times, I find the broth to be underwhelming and oddly… Continue reading Spicy Wontons at Taiwan Noodle
There seem to be a lot of places with creative mac and cheese offerings showing up on menus in the Capital District these days. Unfortunately, I have tried quite a few and they tend to disappoint. Not only are the portion sizes usually crazy large, but they have a LOT of ingredients in them. I… Continue reading Mac & Cheese Flight at the Tipsy Moose
It may feel like summer is starting to wind down, but there are quite a few hot and muggy days left to get through. Maybe you’re looking for a cool treat to balance out the weather, but something like hard ice cream or soft serve is too heavy and unhealthy. If that’s the case, a… Continue reading FroYo at Ayelada
I’ve been on a real ramen kick lately, and it’s probably because there’s nothing better than a piping hot bowl of soup on a wintry day. In addition to trying the seafood ramen at the new Plumb Oyster Bar in Troy last week, I also tried Tanpopo in Albany for the first time. And when a Yelp friend recently… Continue reading Ramen at Sushi Tei
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
As someone who didn’t grow up in the Capital Region, I have always been baffled by the local specialty of serving mozzarella sticks with melba (raspberry) sauce. I have always known and loved the traditional accompaniment of marinara sauce for mozzarella sticks as well as lots of other unhealthy goodies like calamari or garlic knots.… Continue reading Mozzarella Sticks with Melba Sauce
After some griping about the lack of food options in parts of Rensselaer County (see my recent post on The Sushi House), I have decided to make more of a concerted effort to try local establishments that might be flying beneath my radar. A perfect example is The Towne Tavern in Averill Park. From the outside… Continue reading Wings at The Towne Tavern
There are few things better than fresh pasta, especially when paired with bacon. Cafe Capriccio in downtown Albany serves up a variety of fresh pasta options, including this lovely carbonara with bacon, onions, cheese, and egg served over homemade tagliatelle. It’s no secret that Cafe Capriccio provides top notch Italian fare in Albany. The restaurant… Continue reading Carbonara at Cafe Capriccio
Crumbs Around the Capital 