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The viewing party at Hamlet & Ghost is seen Tuesday night in Saratoga Springs for Michele Hunter, pictured.

Saratoga chef and Scotia-Glenville grad wins Food Network competition ‘Chopped’

Executive chef at Saratoga Springs’ Hamlet & Ghost pulls out victory with elegant dessert

Ted Allen is the host of the Food Network's "Chopped."

Saratoga Springs

Saratoga chef and Scotia-Glenville grad competing Tuesday night on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’

Watch party planned at Hamlet & Ghost

Clockwise: Rauf and Nurgul Ziya with daughter Ikra. Right: Exterior of Alaturco Mediterranean Grill in Ballston Spa.

Ballston Spa

Turkish immigrant builds success at Alaturco restaurant in Ballston Spa

‘I enjoy being in the kitchen… it’s in you’

Katlin Rhodes at the summit of Kristinartindar in Skaftafell, Iceland, with a view of kaftafellsjokull glacier behind her.

Saratoga County woman soars to side-hustle success with TogaNola

‘I’m kind of an all-or-nothing person’

Chicken Caesar wrap and an Italian mix deli sandwich at the Niskayuna Co-op Cafe.

Niskayuna

The Frugal Forager: Niskayuna Co-op as lunch spot? Cafe makes it possible

Market ventures into sit-down world

Clockwise from left: Homemade spumoni, chicken Milanese and diver scallops at Panza's restaurant in Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Springs

At the Table: At Panza’s in Saratoga Springs, you’re someplace special

After successful move to former Trade Winds location in Saratoga Springs, Panza’s remains a destination

Manhattan Exchange at 607 Union St.; right, their Chef's Salad.

Schenectady

At the Table: Manhattan Exchange in Schenectady off to strong (re)start

Recently reopened Union Street fixture offering quality pub fare in comfortable setting

At The Bishop, the Scallop & Nut entree and a Boulevardier.

Albany

At the Table: Best moves for The Bishop in Albany are basics – bourbon and beef

You’ll find a minimalist focus on quality ingredients prepared well and a maximalist expansiveness of options

Blessing’s Tavern II features a warm and friendly atmosphere, as well as familiar pub fare

At the Table: Blessing’s in Colonie on rebound with classic pub fare

Tavern, rebuilt after 2016 car crash, open once again

Chocolate truffle torte at Tops.

Rotterdam

At the Table: Tops in Rotterdam still a great choice for wide-ranging diner fare

Restaurant is third-generation owned and it’s been a fixture since 1953