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
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
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
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
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
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
There are a lot of Chinese restaurants in the Capital District, but truthfully not many that I love. I tend to group Chinese places into a few buckets, each of which I crave from time to time: greasy and cheap to-go places, Americanized sit-down restaurants (places like P.F. Changs or the Plum Blossom), and more… Continue reading Timmy’s Chinese
The newest addition to downtown Albany is a cute little bakery called Fifth Tier Baking Studio. You may have heard of this place a few years ago, but then assumed it fell through when nothing ever materialized. Actually, the owner has had a pretty rough go of it since announcing the new venture in 2014 –… Continue reading Fifth Tier Baking Studio
The fall season brings with it lots of wonderful seasonal specialties, especially in the Capital Region. Even though the weather has turned decidedly winter-like in the past few days, I wanted to highlight a few food items that make me excited about fall when I start seeing the leaves turn. Cider Donuts I have long… Continue reading Fall Favorites
Crumbs Around the Capital 