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‘Just So Grateful’: Capital Region Restaurant Closing After 7 Years In Business ‘Just So Grateful’: Capital Region Restaurant Closing After 7 Years In Business
‘Just So Grateful’: Capital Region Restaurant Closing After 7 Years In Business For Christopher Knable, that’s a wrap on seven years of serving up comfort food with a side of “old fashioned values.” His Columbia County cafe and bakery, Main St. Goodness – located in Chatham at 20 Main Street – will permanently close on Sunday, Feb. 11. Knable is hanging up his apron and moving overseas after accepting “a really exciting new job,” he said in a video announcement on Facebook. “I just want to say thank you. Thank you, Chatham. It’s really been such a joy and I’m just so grateful to have been here for the last seven years and really enjoyed serving the community,” he said…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Gave It My All': Malta Eatery's Closing Is Cautionary Tale Of Business Realities 'Gave It My All': Malta Eatery's Closing Is Cautionary Tale Of Business Realities
'Gave It My All': Malta Eatery's Closing Is Cautionary Tale Of Business Realities Stacie Blair spent two years selling baked goods at farmers markets and craft fairs before fulfilling her dream of opening a brick-and-mortar shop. Just two years later, her Saratoga County business, The Sugar Fairy Bakes in Malta, will permanently close on Sunday, Dec. 24. “It is with an extremely heavy heart and swollen tear filled eyes, that I announce Christmas Eve 2023 will be our last day in business,” Blair announced on Facebook. But she wants her customers to know it’s not for a lack of trying. “Those who have supported me over the past 4 years, as well as those who are just meet…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible' Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible'
Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible' Local leaders are speaking out after popular convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops announced it was shuttering one of its locations in the region over growing concerns about crime. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the company announced it was closing its Albany store located near Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard, citing a rise in thefts, robberies, and violent threats against employees. The store’s last day in business will be Thursday, Nov. 16. Apparently miffed at the notion that police hadn’t done enough to prevent the drastic move, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins issued a statement saying t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Capital Region Shutting Its Doors 'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Capital Region Shutting Its Doors
'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Capital Region 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
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Capital Region Restaurant Closes Due To Health Concerns Capital Region Restaurant Closes Due To Health Concerns
Capital Region Restaurant Closes Due To Health Concerns A family-owned Italian restaurant and pub in the region is closing after less than a year in business. Albany County eatery Joe’s Township Tavern, located in Knox at 1412 Township Road, closed on Saturday, Sept. 30, the company announced on Facebook. Owner Joe Conklin attributed the move to co-owner Nadia Raza’s declining health. “With Nadia’s health concerns, it is too much stress to keep the tavern open,” he said. “We are hoping to open Curry Patta in the future at some point and Nadia is actively searching for a location.” Conklin encouraged customers to join them one last time before…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'This Is The End': Popular Halfmoon Sandwich Shop Closing After 15 Years 'This Is The End': Popular Halfmoon Sandwich Shop Closing After 15 Years
'This Is The End': Popular Halfmoon Sandwich Shop Closing After 15 Years After more than 15 years in business, a popular Capital District sandwich shop is closing its doors for good. Saratoga County eatery Halfmoon Sandwich & Salad Shoppe, located in Halfmoon, made the announcement in a Facebook post Wednesday, Aug. 10. “Everything that has a beginning, has an end. This is the end,” reads the post. “Thank you for 15 amazing years. Thank you for all of your loyal support. Thank you for allowing us to be your trusted hometown deli. Thank you for it all.” Located on Route 9, the restaurant serves up a wide selection of “award winning” sandwiches, paninis, an…

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by Michael Mashburn