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
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
Troy’s well-known entrepreneurial duo of Vic Christopher and Heather LaVine recently opened their newest venture – Donna’s Italian Restaurant – in the former location of Minissale’s Wine Cellar Cafe. When the preliminary menu was released in September, it seemed like people’s reaction mostly centered around the prices. The menu contained classic Italian dishes like meatballs, spaghetti, chicken parm,… Continue reading Donna’s
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
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
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
Another culinary gem in Guilderland, a little further up Route 20 beyond Athos, is the Italian restaurant MezzaNotte. I first discovered this place a few years ago after reading Steve Barnes’ piece in the Times Union about local restaurants that serve rabbit. The article noted that rabbit is not only healthier than most other meats, with less calories… Continue reading MezzaNotte
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 