It seems like Latham has become one of the hotspots for interesting restaurants lately, and I can’t decide if that’s just because there’s a lot of turnover or if rapid development in the area is finally pushing the culinary scene beyond burger joints. Either way, I was excited to hear about the opening of Zaitoon Kitchen this… Continue reading Zaitoon Kitchen
Around this time last year, I was thinking the plummeting temperatures of early winter meant it was the perfect time for a nice hot bowl of ramen. Some friends pointed me in the direction of Sushi Tei in Guilderland, and it turned out to be a great find. And now that I’m starting to get the same… Continue reading Fujiya Ramen
I love a good Indian buffet. Not only is it the perfect opportunity for a non-decisive person like myself to try multiple items off of a menu, but it’s also a great way to get a feel for a new restaurant and decide if you like it enough to come back for a full dinner… Continue reading Minar Indian Cuisine
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
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
The Old Chatham Country Store & Cafe is a hidden gem of small town charm in the northern reaches of Columbia County. Nestled in the little hamlet of Old Chatham (not the Village of Chatham, which is more to the east), it’s just far enough from the bustle of the core Capital District for some peace and… Continue reading Old Chatham Country Store & Cafe
I’ve only been living in the Capital District for around nine years, and more than half of that time was what I like to call my starving college days, when I didn’t have a lot of time or money to travel around in search of good food. So to some extent, I feel like I’m… Continue reading La Mexicana Grocery & Restaurant
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
La Empanada Llama at the intersection of Delaware Ave and Whitehall in Albany offers a unique type of cuisine for the Capital District – Peruvian. You’ll find this establishment popping up at various farmers’ markets throughout the region (they were previously one of my favorite pit stops at the Wednesday Empire Plaza farmers’ market, but it… Continue reading La Empanada Llama
I took advantage of a recent beautiful summer day to take a stroll on my lunch break and check out Stella Del Mare on Madison Avenue near South Pearl. I had heard great things about this hole in the wall grocery and deli, although it’s a little bit out of the way from my usual… Continue reading Lunch Break: Stella Del Mare
Crumbs Around the Capital 