Scotia Diner hopes to move on
Owners plan to reopen at nearby former Kem Cleaners after recent eviction
The owners of the Scotia Diner were evicted from their longtime restaurant to make way for an apartment complex, but a vacant building just down the street could be the eatery’s new home.
A flood of support [photo gallery]
Jumpin’ Jack’s opens for season after devastating damage from tropical storms
Jack Burgers made a triumphant return to the Scotia riverside after some feared a summer tradition was washed up.
Photo Gallery - Time to Make the Bunnies
The annual rite of spring takes place at Uncle Sam’s Homemade Chocolates in Schenectady is the making of Easter Bunnies. Joe Suhrada, owner of Uncle Sam’s, shows the steps in crafting the chocolate treats.
Forty years of purple
Forty years ago, the Purple Pub in Watervliet was a one-room bar with eight bar stools, some tables and a menu of sandwiches. Now, it has three dining rooms and an extensive menu of Italian and pub fare favorites that have made the family-owned restaurant a community staple.
Eatery looks to head indoors
Casa Mia owner drafts plans to remove deck, add banquet room
The Italian restaurant and pizzeria Casa Mia in Glenmont may soon be expanding.
Nisky Co-op plans renovations
Market improvements estimated at $200k; fall completion targeted
The Niskayuna Co-op Supermarket is planning to spruce up its store through a round of renovations that should be completed just in time for its 69th anniversary.
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.
