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Restaurant In Region Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors Restaurant In Region Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors
Restaurant In Region Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors A restaurant in an unassuming building in the region is gaining traction with local foodies. Ulster County's Stone House Tavern, located in the hamlet of Accord, has garnered a five-star rating on Yelp. There seem to be many favorites from reviewers, and nightly specials and smells draw you in.  Some include truffled pot roast and little neck clams with pancetta, chorizo, bacon, tomato, onion, and a white wine and garlic sauce. Others go for the seafood, thinking bourbon-glazed salmon and jumbo shrimp with garlic celeriac purée.  Here's what Michelle D. had to say on Yelp this w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Run-Down To Remarkable': New Eatery In Capital Region Promises 'Escape From Ordinary' 'Run-Down To Remarkable': New Eatery In Capital Region Promises 'Escape From Ordinary'
'Run-Down To Remarkable': New Eatery In Capital Region Promises 'Escape From Ordinary' A new restaurant in the region promising a "culinary adventure" is garnering positive reviews days after opening. Out of Town Bistro – located in Albany at 258 Lark Street – held its grand opening Saturday, June 29. “Escape the ordinary and embark on a culinary adventure where each dish tells a story of flavors discovered from afar,” reads its Facebook bio. “Out of Town Bistro invites you to explore the world through tantalizing dishes crafted with passion and creativity.” Among the tantalizing dishes that diners can choose from are chicken wings, grilled or fried shrimp, or salmon served …

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by Michael Mashburn
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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
Lifestyle
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
Lifestyle
‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Capital Region To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants' ‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Capital Region To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants'
‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Capital Region 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 Capital Region Cited For 'Very Pleasant' Dining Experience, Drink Selection New Pizzeria In Capital Region Cited For 'Very Pleasant' Dining Experience, Drink Selection
New Pizzeria In Capital Region Cited For 'Very Pleasant' Dining Experience, Drink Selection 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 Capital Region Cited For Fresh Food, 'Amazing' Customer Service 'Hidden Gem': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For Fresh Food, 'Amazing' Customer Service
'Hidden Gem': New Restaurant In Capital Region 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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New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare, 'Sizable' Portions Open for only three months, a new Afghan and Mediterranean restaurant in the Hudson Valley is receiving high ratings from foodies and online reviewers. Located in Rockland County, Mazadore Kebab, in the Tappan Plaza in Tappan, is quickly gaining a reputation for its fresh and quality ingredients with plenty of fragrant seasonings. But operating a top-notch restaurant is nothing new for the owners who owned Khyber Pass restaurant for 22 years in St Marks Place, in Manhattan, before the pandemic forced them to close. The menu features what you would expect from a kebab restaurant, plenty of…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide, Including 6 In NY State New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide, Including 6 In NY State
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide, Including 6 In NY State 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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Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Hudson Valley Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Hudson Valley
Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Hudson Valley Pizza lovers in the Hudson Valley just hit the jackpot with the opening of a new pizza restaurant that specializes in brick oven and artisan pies. The new restaurant is Tesoro Ristorante and Pizzeria, located in Orange County at 1795 Route 32 in New Windsor. The artisan pizzas are the real deal with such favorites as the Crema De Carciofi smothered in artichokes, fresh basil, mozzarella, creamy sauce, and red pepper flakes; and the Italiana that includes plenty of cherry tomatoes, arugula, prosciutto, shaved Parmigiano in homemade seasoned pizza sauce. Tesoro Ristorante and Pizzeria of…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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 …

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by Nicole Valinote
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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. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Popular Hudson Valley Pizzeria Hailed For 'Huge' Slices, Fresh Ingredients Popular Hudson Valley Pizzeria Hailed For 'Huge' Slices, Fresh Ingredients
Popular Hudson Valley Pizzeria Hailed For 'Huge' Slices, Fresh Ingredients An Italian restaurant in the area has become known for its huge slices, tasty main dishes, and super fresh ingredients. Putnam County staple Benevenuto Pizza in Mahopac constantly garners five-star reviews from online reviews and foodies for not only the size of the dishes and pizza but also for the friendly service and the quality of ingredients. The owners of the restaurant are also very community involved and give back as much as possible. But on to the food. Open since 2009, Benvenuto specializes in all types of standard and gourmet pizza, as well as high-quality Italian cuisine - ins…

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by Kathy Reakes