I’ve never really thought of Schenectady as a preferred brunch location, in part because it’s so far from my house. Plus there are so many tempting options popping up in Troy, and everything in Albany is just conveniently located when you’re looking for a central location to gather some friends. But I was looking through… Continue reading More Perecca’s
If you were to ask me some things I would change about the food culture in Albany, one of the first thoughts that would come to mind is the lack of a good egg sandwich. Heck, even a mediocre to adequate egg sandwich. Something with real eggs and not some sliced egg loaf or frozen… Continue reading Searching for an Alright Egg Sandwich
Important summertime announcement about where you should be spending your Friday nights: The Cheese Traveler in Albany is again holding a series of cookouts this year. Every Friday from 5-9, the restaurant/cheese shop has a rotating list of guest chefs that are whipping up some quality dinners – primarily burgers, but usually a few other options as… Continue reading Summer Cookouts at The Cheese Traveler
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
Those of you who’ve chatted with me in the past about my hopes for the blog may know that I have been longing to be invited to judge a food event. I can think of few better ways to spend an afternoon. And I finally got such an opportunity this weekend through my involvement in… Continue reading Trial by Combat at The Enchanted City
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
I had the chance to catch up with some old friends this weekend, and it was a great opportunity to grab brunch at one of my favorite spots: the City Beer Hall. The restaurant always has an interesting mix of choices, including your typical breakfast fare, a few options with Mexican flavors, and more savory… Continue reading Brunch at City Beer Hall
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 