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Clifton Park

At The Table: Doughnuts and … fried chicken? 518 Donuts in Clifton Park finds a winning combo

CLIFTON PARK — Fancy doughnuts have had their 15 minutes of fame — and they’re still going. I don’t mean… Read more »

The Galley Bar & Grill in Malta. Inset, from left: blackened fish tacos with sriracha and cabbage, and a side of steamed broccol, and a veggie dilla, made with broccoli, cauliflower and cheese, along with house-made pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.

At The Table: Galley Bar & Grill in Malta pairs ‘homey’ feel with excellent pub fare

MALTA — The Galley Bar & Grill on Route 9, open just a year, has made us wish we had… Read more »

Clockwise from top left: A Calabria roll, a pepperoni and sausage roll, stromboli and Margherita pizza — all sliced in half — at Raffaele’s Italian Deli & Imports.

Clifton Park

At the Table: Raffaele’s in Clifton Park a delicious addition to local Italian landscape

CLIFTON PARK — Capital Region residents can’t have too many Italian food purveyors: pizza, deli, groceries, catering — we love… Read more »

The Algonquin is situated on Lake George just before entering Bolton Landing, if driving from the south. Inset, from left: NY strip steak with fresh vegetables and baked potato; the Fish Point on toast points with french fries; and horseradish-encrusted salmon with fresh vegetables and rice pialf.

At The Table: Algonquin in Bolton Landing uneven but still worth a trip

BOLTON LANDING — It was a dark and stormy night. Earlier, a line of strong thunderstorms raked the region, dragging… Read more »

Schenectady

At the Table: Nuanced flavors highlight dining experience at the new Chez Nous in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY — It was a classic case of déjà vous … or should I say déjà Nous? Despite the lack… Read more »

Clockwise from top left: Red coconut curry with shrimp; chicken salad with Jasmine rice; a glass of wine on the deck; and tamarind fries at Haan Lao at Bound by Fate in Schuylerville.

At the Table: Haan Lao at Bound by Fate serving up Lao cuisine in relaxed, historic setting

SCHUYLERVILLE — This is different. Bound by Fate is a licensed New York state farm brewery, and almost incidentally, there… Read more »

Clifton Park

At the Table: In Clifton Park, The Flats kicks up tavern fare, earns quick following

CLIFTON PARK — There’s so much history in our region, and I often stumble across fascinating tidbits when I visit… Read more »

High-top candy tables add to the Broken Inn's quirky vibe. Framed front pages line the walls. Inset from top: A Turkey club with homemade macaroni salad and a pickle; chef salad; the exterior along Nott Street in Niskayuna.

Niskayuna

At the Table: The Broken Inn in Niskayuna keeps things simple, friendly, delicious

NISKAYUNA — Have a sandwich with a side of snark at the Broken Inn, located in a small brick strip… Read more »

Halfmoon

At the Table: Expansive menu, touch of elegance mark Emma Jayne’s in Halfmoon

HALFMOON — Emma Jayne’s restaurant is a good fit for this suburban community. It’s a little upscale yet family-friendly, with… Read more »

Left: A club sandwich, with bacon, turkey and ham, on an everything bagel at the Twisted Bagel in Malta. Right: The Lighten Up Francis vegetarian sandwich on an egg bagel.

No twist here: These bagels in Malta will please even downstaters

MALTA — Did you ever eat something so satisfying, you wish you could eat it all over again as soon… Read more »

The Eye Opener, an egg and bacon on a homemade Gruyere popover with sriracha aioli, left, and a vanilla cupcake with buttercream frosting at the Village Tart in Schuylerville.

Saratoga County

At the Table: Bright, airy Village Tart in Schuylerville serves up delicious cafe fare

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Village Tart, a delightful bakery and cafe in a white-painted brick house on Broad Street, is the… Read more »

The bar in the main dining room adds to the lively atmosphere at Finnegan’s, which overlooks Ballston Lake. Inset, from left: Grilled Faroe Island salmon with asparagus and baked potato; and blackened chicken dinner with asparagus and fries.

At the Table: Welcoming Finnigan’s on Ballston Lake is lively gathering spot

BALLSTON LAKE — Husband Eric and I headed to Finnigan’s, in the building that housed the longtime Good Times Lakeview… Read more »

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At The Table: Doughnuts and … fried chicken? 518 Donuts in Clifton Park finds a winning combo

At The Table: Galley Bar & Grill in Malta pairs ‘homey’ feel with excellent pub fare

At the Table: Raffaele’s in Clifton Park a delicious addition to local Italian landscape

At The Table: Algonquin in Bolton Landing uneven but still worth a trip

At the Table: Nuanced flavors highlight dining experience at the new Chez Nous in Schenectady

At the Table: Haan Lao at Bound by Fate serving up Lao cuisine in relaxed, historic setting

At the Table: In Clifton Park, The Flats kicks up tavern fare, earns quick following

At the Table: The Broken Inn in Niskayuna keeps things simple, friendly, delicious

At the Table: Expansive menu, touch of elegance mark Emma Jayne’s in Halfmoon

No twist here: These bagels in Malta will please even downstaters

At the Table: Bright, airy Village Tart in Schuylerville serves up delicious cafe fare

At the Table: Welcoming Finnigan’s on Ballston Lake is lively gathering spot

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