Food

The number 1 pizza joint in the Capital Region, according to the Times Union, is getting ready to close in three weeks.

Small businesses in downtown Troy are highlighted during Restaurant Week, and diners are encouraged to sample their food and drink choices.

I was driving into the radio station the other morning passing the Lark Street establishments that I normally see each day when something unusual caught my eye.  This was a departure from the regular pizza and calzone places or little convenience stores that normally make up my morning commute.
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There have been so many sad endings to some great restaurants across the Capital Region because of the pandemic. Many had to keep their doors closed because of staffing or just because of how the pandemic took a toll on their business. For one Troy restaurant, it was the employees who rallied togeth…

TripAdvisor just came out with their new list of great pizza spots, and they’ve got some really good locations to check out.

It has been a saga that has been going on for about 5 years now. But could Chick-Fil-A finally be getting ready to open a long-rumored Clifton Park restaurant?

The Shops at Village Plaza in Clifton Park are about to get a tasty addition to their already stellar lineup of food options.

It's no secret I'm a fan of most of the content by Barstool Sports and have been for years.  I actually look forward to this time of year because that's when Barstool President Dave 'El Prez' Portnoy (the pizza review guy) comes to the Capital Region for a good portion …

I was walking through the Latham Sam's Club and I couldn't believe all of the random items they sell. There was everything from drizzled popcorn to pickled polish sausage. Check out the ten random items I picked out for you to see with your own eyes. Who buys these things?

While it may be a bit of an abbreviated version compared to year's past, 9 fantastic eateries are still on board for Schenectady Restaurant Week next Monday through Sunday, August 16-22nd.
The DSIC highly encourages reservations during Schenectady Restaurant Week adding that "for many r…

Mario Cardenas admitted he was nervous when Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy came into his brand new, recently opened pizza joint called West Ave Pizzeria.
Cardenas had only been open for about a month, and the impromptu visit by Portnoy came on a day when they were dealing with som…

Are things in the Spa City really this bad?
The outspoken owner of a very popular deli in the heart of Saratoga Springs is counting down the days until the animals leave town and track season is over. But he's not talking about the thoroughbreds...

We always want to keep our furry friends safe and healthy. That is why it is important to get the word out when there is a dog food recall. There are multiple dog food bands that are on the list due to high levels of a product that could make dogs sick if they consume it in large quantities.

It's sad when a local restaurant decides to close its doors after being a staple in the community for so long. Glenville will be losing Oliver's Cafe which has been open for nearly three decades. The announcement was made this week on their Facebook page.

You might be surprised to learn which animal New York farmers rely on for protection against predators.

Just in time for the first weekend of spring, here are your must-visit destinations for ice cream in the months ahead. And this year, a new #1 is crowned!

July is National Hot Dog Month, and these are the must have hot dogs in the Capital Region.

Another local is set to compete on a reality television show.

The Ugly Rooster; Mechanicville's cozy, comfortable, cafe has finally opened their second location.  I guess they needed to expand after feeling a bit...cooped up with just one spot.
Nestled in the heart of Mechanicville, The Ugly Rooster Cafe is beloved by locals and out-of-town travelers …

There's some big news in Schenectady's Little Italy. It looks like the shuttered Cornell's Italian Restaurant has a buyer and they plan on keeping it as an Italian restaurant. The family who is buying has been in Schenectady's Little Italy neighborhood for one hundred and seven y…

A legendary Italian restaurant closed its doors for good after 50 plus years of serving up pasta, parm, pizza, and other delicious Italian comfort foods in Albany. The restaurant's success was fueled by Italian immigrants who came to the United States with a few dollars, a tremendous work ethic…

A popular deli in Saratoga Springs, well known for their delicious sandwiches and homemade soups, has been whipping up more than meals in their kitchen lately.  But their latest beef isn't on the menu, and they're only serving it to critics.
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If you are in downtown Albany, you have seen the boarded-up McDonald's on South Pearl Street. It has been closed since 2019 but now there are plans to develop it into a grocery store in partnership with the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region.

Forget t-shirt time. It's now Italian sub time for DJ Pauly D.

A new Korean chair restaurant called BBQ Chicken is now open for business in Albany.

Love waffles? The best in New York are right here in the Capital Region.

We're all in this together, and Thursday, May 14th, you can help feed your neighbors.

Last week it was employees of Popeyes, Burger King, and Stewart's Shops. This weekend it's the Price Chopper grocery store in Rotterdam. Two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
If you shopped at the Altamont Avenue Price Chopper in Rotterdam in late March or early April you …

Now with schools being closed until at least April 15th, the Albany City School District is looking for nearly two hundred volunteers to help keep the kids fed. Here's how you can help.

Hot 991 is helping out the Capital Region in this time of need. Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 virus, so Hot 991 is teaming up with The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.
We are taking proactive steps to protect and help the neighbors we serve in response to the COVID-19 crisis.…