Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Seven New York eateries are among Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 list for best pizza spots in the United States. Yelp says the list is based on reviews and comments by readers. The highest-ranked New York pizzeria on the list is on Long Island: Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana in Massapequa, which checks in at No. 6. The eatery, which has been in business since 1967, says on its website that it uses buffalo-milk mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes imported from Naples as well as our "fresh, home-made mozzarella. "All pizzas are drizzled with 100-percent Italian extr…
Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List
Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List A popular deli in the Hudson Valley is the lone New York eatery to make Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants list. Dutchess County staple Rossi & Sons Rosticceria Deli, located in Poughkeepsie, is among this year’s most popular and highly rated restaurants, according to Yelp users. Rossi's was cited by Yelp for "exemplary meats on fresh-baked breads." "But it’s not just about sandwiches," Yelp says. "The deli offers authentic Italian entrees like Chicken Parmigiana, meatballs, chicken marsala, and lasagne bolognese, alongside soup and a cadre of salads." Established in 19…
New Pizzeria In Capital Region Wins Praise From 'Crust Snob' New Pizzeria In Capital Region Wins Praise From 'Crust Snob'
New Pizzeria In Capital Region Wins Praise From 'Crust Snob' A new pizzeria in the region is quickly gaining favor among local foodies. Spindle City Pizza, located in Albany County at 84 Ontario Street in Cohoes, opened in October 2022. Its menu boasts several varieties of pizza, pasta, and wings, as well as starters like chicken wontons and garlic bites. More adventurous diners can choose from various specialty pies, like the Sweet & Spicy, made with sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onions, and hot honey. Just in time for Thanksgiving Eve ... We've got some new menu items rolling out! First, by popular demand, we've added... Posted by Spin…
'50 Long, Successful, Beautiful Years': It's Closing Time For Popular Capital Region Pub '50 Long, Successful, Beautiful Years': It's Closing Time For Popular Capital Region Pub
'50 Long, Successful, Beautiful Years': It's Closing Time For Popular Capital Region Pub After a half century of serving up award-winning pizza and wings in a “tremendous atmosphere,” a popular Capital Region pub is closing its doors. The Purple Pub, located in Albany County at 2 Cohoes Road in Watervliet, will close for good on Friday, Dec. 30, owners Greg and Butch Rentz announced on Facebook.  “As the old saying goes ‘all good things must come to an end’ and after 50 long, successful, and beautiful years, that end is now here,” reads the post. The co-owners said the business has struggled in recent years with financial hardships, increasing wages and prices, and staffing s…
'Have Your Water Nearby': New Capital District Chicken Joint Cited For Spicy, Flavorful Fare 'Have Your Water Nearby': New Capital District Chicken Joint Cited For Spicy, Flavorful Fare
'Have Your Water Nearby': New Capital District Chicken Joint Cited For Spicy, Flavorful Fare South Korea’s largest fried chicken chain is expanding in the Capital District. Saratoga County eatery BB.Q Chicken opened in Clifton Park in August 2022, nearly two years after first welcoming diners in Albany. Serving up bone-in chicken pieces, boneless nuggets, or wing-only orders, its menu features a variety of flavors, including honey-garlic, soy-garlic, and one made with cheddar cheese. For heat lovers, there's an option that’s appropriately named the “Hot Spicy,” made with a red chili sauce that gives “serious heat and serious flavor.” View this post on Instag…
'This Is The End': Popular Capital District Sandwich Shop Closing After 15 Years 'This Is The End': Popular Capital District Sandwich Shop Closing After 15 Years
'This Is The End': Popular Capital District 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…
Capital District Eatery Hailed As 'Healthy Pizza Place' Capital District Eatery Hailed As 'Healthy Pizza Place'
Capital District Eatery Hailed As 'Healthy Pizza Place' A pizzeria that advertises nine reasons you might NOT like their pizza? Welcome to 9 Miles East. Located at 64 Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga Springs, they’ve been serving up “simple meals and big flavors from around the world” since 2007, according to the restaurant’s website. But this is not your typical pizza. For starters, the crust is “unusual,” the company admits. “We use high-extraction local flour for flavor and nutrition, and a three-day slow fermentation process to give the crust great body, taste, and texture.” The natural leavening process affects the gluten in the dough, which…
Spaghetti Dogs? New Capital District Eatery Serves Up Unique Creations Spaghetti Dogs? New Capital District Eatery Serves Up Unique Creations
Spaghetti Dogs? New Capital District Eatery Serves Up Unique Creations Corn dogs worthy of Instagram. Kong Dog is the newest eatery to open at Crossgates Mall in Albany, offering up some truly eye-catching takes on the classic hot dog on a stick. Well-cultured foodies - or anyone with a TikTok account - will recognize the colorful creations as Korean corn dogs, which have risen in popularity in the US thanks to social media. Hungry patrons begin their visit to Kong Dog by choosing a filling. Options include traditional all beef dogs or all cheese. Indecisive customers can pick a mixture of both. After that it's time for a quick batter bathe before the toppi…
Iconic Capital District Pizzeria With Two Locations Draws Diners From Near, Far Iconic Capital District Pizzeria With Two Locations Draws Diners From Near, Far
Iconic Capital District Pizzeria With Two Locations 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 …
New Capital Region Restaurant Offers Variety Of Italian, New England Seafood Dishes New Capital Region Restaurant Offers Variety Of Italian, New England Seafood Dishes
New Capital Region 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. …
New Restaurant In Region Praised For 'Amazing' Food, Good Service New Restaurant In Region Praised For 'Amazing' Food, Good Service
New Restaurant In Region Praised For 'Amazing' Food, Good Service A new Indian restaurant in the Capital Region has seen praise from online reviewers who shouted out its quality dishes and good service.  Dosa Grill is located at 1225 Western Ave. in Albany. The owners say the restaurant focuses on offering meals made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.  They said all items on the menu are prepared fresh, and they don't use packaged curry powders or canned, seafood, vegetables or meat. Some specials offered on the menu include eggplant masala, chicken vindaloo, and Goan fish curry. Online reviewers have praised some of the dishes offere…
New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair' New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair'
New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair' A brand-new Saratoga County restaurant is offering “classic flavors you know and love with an added splash of Southern flair.” Emma Jayne’s opened its doors to diners on Wednesday, March 9, which also marked the second birthday of its namesake, the daughter of owner and local chef Mike Fortin. Located at 1475 US 9 in Clifton Park, the restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes, including a lobster pot pie appetizer, Southern BBQ Kobe burger, eggplant parmesan, and seafood risotto. “We guarantee delicious, one-of-a-kind dishes and a wonderful dining experience to all who enter our establ…