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
Troy’s Unagi Sushi opened in late 2016 and has gotten mostly rave reviews ever since. Pictures of beautifully embellished small dishes with elegant, artful details surfaced all over my newsfeed (see Table Hopping’s early review). If that piques your interest, there is an eight course “Omakase” style entree option where you get the chef’s selection of dishes. Although… Continue reading Unagi Sushi
I’ve been on a real ramen kick lately, and it’s probably because there’s nothing better than a piping hot bowl of soup on a wintry day. In addition to trying the seafood ramen at the new Plumb Oyster Bar in Troy last week, I also tried Tanpopo in Albany for the first time. And when a Yelp friend recently… Continue reading Ramen at Sushi Tei
With the exception of a few chain restaurants, pubs, and fast food joints, southern Rensselaer County is kind of a foodie wasteland. Our most exciting food news in the first part of the year was the opening of a Taco Bell on Route 4 in North Greenbush. Which I think speaks for itself. With that… Continue reading The Sushi House
Crumbs Around the Capital 