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'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?'
A new, upscale restaurant in the region serving coffee, cocktails, and small plates is earning high praise just months into business.
The Scene, located in Albany at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in late July 2023.
Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant offers craft cocktails, specialty coffees, and all-day brunch options, including sandwiches, bagels, and oatmeal.
Among the popular choices, according to Yelp, is the Scenewich, made with a fried egg, brie, prosciutto, caramelized onion, honey mustard, and arugula on a croissant.
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'New Gem': Restaurant In Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor
A new restaurant in the region serving up specialty coffees, craft cocktails, and an all-day brunch menu is garnering high praise weeks into business.
Albany County eatery The Scene, located in Albany in the shadow of the Crossgates Mall at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in early July 2023.
Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant aims to offer a unique and modern experience for diners, reads its website.
“Whether you’re looking to grab a coffee in-between meetings, a 5 PM espresso martini with coworkers, or Sunday brunch with the girls, The Scene is truly the…
Popular New England Coffee Chain Opens First Location In Region
Java heads have a new place to get their caffeine fix after a popular New England coffee chain opened its first location in the region.
Aroma Joe’s, located in Troy at 666 Hoosick Road, held its grand opening on Monday, May 8, the company announced on Instagram.
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Founded in East Rochester, New Hampshire in 2000 by four cousins, the company has gone on to open over 70 locations in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Florida, according to its w…
Dutchess Donut Shop Named Best In State
A Hudson Valley donut shop ranked as among the tops in the country, according to a newly released report.
Glazed Over Donuts in Beacon was ranked as New York’s best doughnuts by Insider.com, which ranked each state’s top stops for the pastries throughout the country.
At Glazed Over Donuts, in Beacon, each doughnut comes with a glaze, topping, and drizzle. You can combine a number of assortments to produce a wide variety of doughnut options, according to the shop's website.
insider.com notes that Glazed Over Donuts doesn’t stop at pastries, with ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, coffee, …
Fork In The Road Dishes Waffles, Coffee, Tea In Quaint Ridgefield Cottage
Ridgefield has a brand new waffle bar and cafe.
Fork in the Road Market is the new resident of the tiny house locals call adorable, a very quaint brick cottage with a gable roof at 3 Danbury Road close to Route 116.
Here you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy a waffle, along with an array of coffees, espresso drinks, and teas.
"We have sweet and savory options. There's salmon waffle with horseradish sauce, chicken and mushrooms with pesto sauce, apple pie with cinnamon raising drizzle and other choices," Laura Welber said.
Local walkers and drivers-by, and visitors from out of town are…
