More than BBQ
LT’s Grill in Niskayuna closing to renovate, refine image
If barbecue is the first thing that comes to mind thinking about LT’s Grill, owner L.J. Goldstock is hoping to change your mind.
Area has no shortage of sweet treats
Valentine’s Day drums up visions of red heart-shaped boxes, tied with a gold ribbon and filled to the brim with decadent chocolate candies. But for some candy shops across the Capital District, there’s another Valentine’s Day treat in higher demand.
Filling bellies, one pantry at a time
At the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, “consistent” is always the word of the day.
A supermarket mecca
The Capital District’s supermarket scene is heating up.
A new elegance
Scrimshaw Restaurant at The Desmond gets a new menu
Scrimshaw Restaurant at The Desmond Hotel got a summer make over that was 30 years in the making and, according to new Dining Room Manager Frank Rivera, diners seem to approve.
Tasting benefits storm-struck farmers
Milton Grange No. 685, in collaboration with Greenfield Grange No. 807, hosted a wine tasting at The Saratoga Winery in Saratoga on Saturday, Nov. 12, to benefit farmers in Schoharie County recovering from flood damage caused by hurricanes Irene and Lee.
Keeping Meals rolling
Chef Monique Bonet of the Meals on Wheels kitchen in Albany is used to whipping up 1,500 meals a day with her sous chef Lawrence Gilliam. But for the past two Mondays, they’ve gotten an extra hand with chefs from two local restaurants adding their personal touch to the meals and kitchen.
A bounty of birds
Price Chopper to donate 9,000 pounds of turkey to Equinox
It takes about 650 turkeys (that’s 9,000 pounds) to feed the roughly 9,000 Capital District individuals who benefit from the Equinox Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner and this year, Price Chopper is donating every single turkey needed for the holiday meal.
Farm to You Fest another success
The Bethlehem School District’s Squash Hunger food drive resulted in the donation of hundreds of pounds of fresh, locally-produced foods for distribution to area soup kitchens and food pantries.
Crab cakes with a winning twist
At 83 years old, Mary Ann Lee of Clifton Park has no intention of slowing down.
Order up!
Chamber hopes second Restaurant Week builds on success
It’s that time of year again. Get your appetites ready for the Colonie Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant Week, which will take place Oct. 17-23.
The recipe for charity
Women of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society cookbook massive hit
Gloria Clark, a member of West Albany Italian Benevolent Society’s Auxiliary Group, was with Louise Donato, president of the group, and said to her, “We’ve never done a cookbook. Why?”
Slow Food Saratoga speeds up
Saratoga County has farms aplenty and places an emphasis on buying local, so it only makes sense that it would also be home to Slow Food Saratoga, an organization that supports that homegrown culture.
Fine dining in the heart of a village
New culinary team aims to deliver fresh and affordable eats in Altamont
A group of entrepreneurs are looking to bring something entirely different to Altamont's downtown with a wine bar and bistro.
Man makes wine in the hills
Winery in Corinth opened in May
What started as something of an experiment turned into a hobby, then a passion and finally a full-time job for Gary Akrop when he opened Ledge Rock Hill Winery in the Town of Corinth in May.
