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The Vegetable Arancini appetizer at Trattoria Fortunata on Phila Street in Saratoga Springs. (Karen Bjornland)

Saratoga Springs

At the Table: Trattoria Fortunata strong out of the gate in Saratoga Springs

When my friend Laura and I met at the new Trattoria Fortunata in Saratoga Springs, all we could think about… Read more »

Clockwise from top left: The interior of Classic Crust Brick and Mortar; a dry martini and glass of rosé wine; a meat lover's pizza; and roasted rosemary chicken kabobs with pesto aioli. (Caroline Lee photos)

Clifton Park

At the Table: In Clifton Park, a timeless ‘Classic’ — pizza done just right

Independent pizza restaurants are thin on the ground in this part of the Capital Region, so residents must be pleased… Read more »

Erika Felpel owner of Erikraft Designs hands out stickers at her first Farmer's Market at Niskayuna Town Hall on Saturday.

Niskayuna

Nearly 600 turn out for Niskayuna’s first farmers’ market of the season

The sun’s rays poured down Saturday morning across the circular grass field just outside of Niskayuna Town Hall, where people… Read more »

Jessica Lansing helps a customer with a purchase of blueberries at the Niskayuna Farmers Market in this photo from July 2019.

Niskayuna

Niskayuna Farmers’ Market to start Saturday

Resident can enjoy an expanded Niskayuna Farmers’ Market starting Saturday. The market, in its third year, will run from 8:30… Read more »

Lamb Elaichi Pasanda at Nirvana Indian Restaurant. (Beverly M. Elander)

At the Table: Nirvana balances flavor, heat for fine Indian fare

As our population became more diverse, so did our food. Nirvana Indian Restaurant sits close to Western Turnpike (Route 20)… Read more »

Putnam Market’s interior features plenty of specialty groceries and eating area for those dining in.

Saratoga Springs

At the Table: Saratoga Springs’ Putnam Market lunch pleasant, if not quite up with the Times

Putnam Market on Broadway just got some serious ink in the Financial Times newspaper, a broadsheet based in London with… Read more »

Bangkok Kitchen on the Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham. Inset: Their marinated and grilled lamb chops. (Beverly M. Elander)

At the Table: Extensive menu, attention to detail set this Kitchen apart; Bangkok Kitchen in Latham

The petite and attentive server greeted us at our table. We were in an elevated mood. This was our first… Read more »

A Cajun shrimp boil from Union Bonchon Chicken & Cajun Seafood in Schenectady. (Caroline Lee)

Schenectady

At the Table: Bonchon’s fusion in Schenectady hits the right notes

Throughout the ages and all over the world, people have to gathered to share food. If they lived near water,… Read more »

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Greenpoint: Catching up — and slowing down — in the ‘big city’

I visited an old friend over the weekend — my first visit to anyone in over a year — in… Read more »

People fill the streets for food and music during the 14th annual Little Italy Streetfest on Jay Street in Schenectady on Sept. 7, 2019. The festival was one of the organizations that received County Initiative Arts Grant Program funding.

Schenectady County

Schenectady County announces Initiative Arts Grant Program; $30K available

Schenectady County is accepting applications for the 2021 County Initiative Arts Grant Program (CIP). A total of $30,000 is available… Read more »