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'Fresh, Delicious Food': New Restaurant In Rensselaer Garnering Rave Reviews 'Fresh, Delicious Food': New Restaurant In Rensselaer Garnering Rave Reviews
'Fresh, Delicious Food': New Restaurant In Rensselaer Garnering Rave Reviews A new Mexican restaurant in the region is already delighting diners just days into business. Rensselaer County eatery Al Punto Picante – located in Rensselaer at 1204 Washington Avenue in the space formerly occupied by Cafe Twelve 04 – held its grand opening on Tuesday, April 9. The restaurant had not established a website or social media channels as of Friday, April 12, but Rensselaer Mayor Mike Stammel described Al Punto Picante as a “culinary gem that promises to tantalize your taste buds with delicious Mexican flavors.” It would appear that others agree; the restaurant has already rack…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Rensselaer Shutting Its Doors 'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Rensselaer Shutting Its Doors
'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Rensselaer Shutting Its Doors A struggling, veteran-owned restaurant in the region serving breakfast and lunch is shuttering after just over a year in business. Rensselaer County eatery Cafe Twelve 04, located in Rensselaer at 1204 Washington Avenue, will serve its last guests on Sunday, Oct. 29, the business announced on Facebook. “Whelp… Not a post I want to be posting but it’s only right, Sunday will be my last day open at the cafe,” owner Chris Phelan said. “Definitely not an easy decision by any means.” After launching the restaurant in August 2022, Phelan, a US Army veteran, spent “countless dollars and hours” t…

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by Michael Mashburn