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'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance 'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance
'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance A new Japanese restaurant is delighting diners just days after holding its grand opening in the region. Saratoga County eatery Haru Japanese Steak House, located in Saratoga Springs at 15 Old Gick Road, opened Thursday, Oct. 19. The site was previously home to a Golden Corral. Under the direction of owner Tehen Yu, the restaurant offers a wide selection of Japanese fare, including sushi, teriyaki, and udon bowls. There’s also a hibachi grill, where chefs prepare filet mignon, seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients right in front of you. Haru Japanese Steak House Facebook/Je…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Restaurant Dubbed As 'Out-Of-Body Experience' Opens In Capital Region Restaurant Dubbed As 'Out-Of-Body Experience' Opens In Capital Region
Restaurant Dubbed As 'Out-Of-Body Experience' Opens In Capital Region The new restaurant took a risk in opening a fine dining restaurant in the Capital Region – and so far, it has paid off. The Roosevelt Room, located at 112 North Greenbush Road in Troy, Rensselaer County, opened on Aug. 1, 2023. Opening a fine-dining restaurant is no small feat, but co-owners (and father-son duo) Mike and Michael Moscatiello and chef Noah Frese decided they wanted to fill the “niche” that was missing in Rensselaer County, as they told the Albany Business Review. In its first few months, taking that chance has already appeared to have been worth it. “Truly, an out-of-bo…

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by Sophie Grieser
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‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Glenville To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants' ‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Glenville To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants'
‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Glenville To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants' A popular cafe in the region known for its impressive breakfast and lunch menu is about to get its 15 minutes of fame. Schenectady County restaurant Lily’s Cafe, located in Glenville at 181 Freemans Bridge Road, is set to appear on “America’s Best Restaurants,” which highlights independently owned eateries across the country. Filming will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 29, the restaurant announced on Facebook. Episodes typically touch on popular dishes and the history of the business, and provide viewers with a peek inside the kitchen. An interview with owners Scott and Beth McGlauflin is al…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Pizzeria In Rensselaer County Cited For 'Very Pleasant' Dining Experience, Drink Choices New Pizzeria In Rensselaer County Cited For 'Very Pleasant' Dining Experience, Drink Choices
New Pizzeria In Rensselaer County Cited For 'Very Pleasant' Dining Experience, Drink Choices A new restaurant in the region serving up wood fired pizza and chicken wings is already earning high praise just weeks into business. Rensselaer County eatery 17 Cherry Plain Square, located in Berlin at the same address, opened in early June 2023 under the direction of Herman Lockrow. The locally-owned restaurant boasts nearly a dozen signature pies, including a meat lovers, margarita, and buffalo chicken. There’s also the “Twice Baked Potato,” made with a garlic butter base with thin slices of potatoes, bacon, and cheddar cheese topped with sour cream drizzle and chopped green onions. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Hidden Gem': New Restaurant In Green Island Cited For Fresh Food, 'Amazing' Customer Service 'Hidden Gem': New Restaurant In Green Island Cited For Fresh Food, 'Amazing' Customer Service
'Hidden Gem': New Restaurant In Green Island Cited For Fresh Food, 'Amazing' Customer Service A new Mexican restaurant in the region is delighting customers months after opening. Albany County eatery Taqueria Tren Maya, located in Green Island at 23 Lower Hudson Avenue, held its grand opening in late March 2023. The restaurant, with its brightly colored interior, serves up plenty of authentic Mexican staples, including tacos, burritos, tamales, and empanadas, according to its menu. Diners can choose from an array of meats like steak, chicken, pork, sausage, and shrimp. Tacos are served with cilantro, onions, lime, and salsa verde. Coming see us, delicious, 23 lower Hudson Av…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Capital Region Eatery Among 50 Nationwide To Make NY Times' List Of 'Restaurants We Love Most' Capital Region Eatery Among 50 Nationwide To Make NY Times' List Of 'Restaurants We Love Most'
Capital Region Eatery Among 50 Nationwide To Make NY Times' List Of 'Restaurants We Love Most' Six eateries in New York are among 50 nationwide that The New York Times labels "restaurants we love most in 2022." The list was published on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Five of the six are in New York City: Bonnies: Cited for making Cantonese cuisine "seem new again, no easy trick." The restaurant is located in Brooklyn, on Manhattan Avenue. Little Mad: Located in Manhattan, on Madison Avenue, the Korean American eatery's prime galbi "may be one of New York City’s best new steak offerings," says The Times. The Musket Room: The restaurant, which opened in 2013 in lower Manhattan, "takes …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Iconic Pizzeria With Locations In Albany, Troy Draws Diners From Near, Far Iconic Pizzeria With Locations In Albany, Troy Draws Diners From Near, Far
Iconic Pizzeria With Locations In Albany, Troy Draws Diners From Near, Far A well-known pizzeria with two locations in the Capital District is drawing praise from diners from near and far.  DeFazio's Pizzeria operates locations in Troy and Albany. The wood-fired pizzerias have received numerous positive reviews from customers, and the Troy location was featured on Barstool's "One Bite Pizza Reviews" YouTube channel in August of 2021. CBS 6 in Albany reported at the time that the owner reported seeing a boost in customers at the Troy location after the Barstool video came out. Yelp reviewers have praised the quality of pies the eateries offer.  "Since …

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by Nicole Valinote
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New Troy Restaurant Offers Variety Of Italian, New England Seafood Dishes New Troy Restaurant Offers Variety Of Italian, New England Seafood Dishes
New Troy Restaurant Offers Variety Of Italian, New England Seafood Dishes Four months after “a taste of New England” arrived in the Capital Region, customers seem pleased with a new Troy restaurant. Papa Brillo’s bills itself as “a place where you can come as you are” for great Italian and New England dishes at affordable prices. The eatery is owner and chef Jeff Puppolo’s reinvention of a chain of former restaurants bearing the same name in Rhode Island and Massachusetts where he once worked. “It existed and flourished in the 1970's, when family dinners were important. It was a place where you could come as you are for a real home cooked dinner,” Puppolo said. …

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by Michael Mashburn