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
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
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
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
I was fortunate enough this year to be able to take a trip to Italy, primarily in the Tuscany and Liguria regions. And as a food enthusiast and zealous planner, you better believe that I had our food itinerary planned out every step of the way. Here’s a sampling of some of the best dishes… Continue reading Italy – Tuscany and Liguria
When I saw that Chatham had a new restaurant that was receiving some some positive attention from other local food bloggers, I knew it needed to be added to the top of my must-try list right away. I love a good excuse to go to Chatham – it’s such a pretty drive from my house through pasture-lined… Continue reading The People’s Pub
