Have you ever thought about celebrating Groundhog Day? It’s this Friday, and there two Groundhog Day-themed events happening in the Albany area! If that’s not your cup of tea there are also two food-themed events happening, a casino-style event for a great cause, a pub crawl at a local mall, and two more worthwhile...
Incredible Holiday Fun Happening in the Albany Area This Weekend: Nov 17 – 19
The holiday season is officially kicking off in Albany this weekend! Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park is hosting four special events Friday through Monday and a huge holiday parade is going on in Schenectady. See what else is slated for this weekend with the Albany Train Show and more events....
Top Dogs: 2 Local Hot Dog Stands Make the Top 75 in the Nation List and More
Are you searching for the some of the best hot dogs in the nation? Well look no further than right here in New York State! According to a recent article by The Daily Meal, 12 of America’s 75 best hot dog stands and restaurants are within the state’s borders, 2 of which are local....
World of Beer is Reopening at Crossgates Mall This Month
After quietly closing in July of 2016, World of Beer will once again be open at Crossgates Mall almost one year to the day from when it closed. It’s now under new ownership and will be under World of Beer corporate management. World of Beer at Crossgates World of Beer is slated to open on...
12 Must-Try Martinis for National Martini Day on June 19th
Editor’s Note 3/7/19: Rare Craft Steak & Cocktail House is now closed. Editor’s Note 2/6/20: LAX on Lark is now closed. Are you a gin martini person or a vodka martini person? Either way, get your martini of choice on Monday, June 19th for National Martini Day! There’s never been a better excuse to...
Downtown Albany Restaurant Week Starts Saturday, April 1st
It's that time again - Downtown Albany Restaurant Week is back! Participating restaurants are offering amazing dinners for a great price, some are providing the deal for lunch as well, and a couple establishments are even extending Restaurant Week.Participating restaurant The...
Schenectady Named #1 Food City in Upstate New York
When you think of the best food in the area, does Schenectady come to mind? Schenectady recently topped a best food city list, beating out not only Albany, Troy, and Saratoga, but also all other cities in Upstate New York.Morrette's...
Restaurant Roundup: What’s New, What’s Closed & More in Albany
Want to know what's happening on the food scene in the Capital Region? There's a thriving new bakery in Albany along with several other restaurant openings, a few eateries that have closed, and an update on the Styrofoam ban in...
Druthers in Schenectady, New Burger Joints, and More Coming to the Capital Region
The Capital Region is getting a bunch of new restaurants in early 2017!From new burger and fast casual restaurants to a third location of the area's favorite brewing company, Capital Region foodies should get excited for this spring and summer. ...
Slidin’ Dirty Opening New Schenectady Location
Troy-based burger joint Slidin' Dirty broke ground in early January on a new Schenectady location on State Street.Slidin' Dirty began as a food truck and catering service in 2012. Their innovative menu, which includes ingenious takes on street food like...