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by rwydro July 23, 2012

Blu Stone Bistro 661 Albany Shaker Rd. Loudonville blustonebistro.com

Brunswick BBQ and Brew 3925 Route 2, Brunswick, 279-9993, brunswickbbq.com. Casual family-friendly neighborhood restaurant offering a wide range of cuisine, including wood-smoked pork, homemade chowder and a bistro menu. Live music Friday nights, outside patio along ...

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Cajun

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Bayou Café 507 Saratoga Road (Route 50), Glenville, 384-7226; 79 N. Pearl St., Albany, 426-8550, bayoucafe.com. The menu boasts a wide selection of Mexican, Southwestern and Cajun goodies. Among the favorites are the jambalaya, Cajun gumbo, ...

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Caribbean

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Casa Dominicana 260 Central Ave., Albany, 427-1290. Authentic cuisine from Northern Dominican Republic. House specialties include rice and beans, mofongo (mashed green plantains with choice of pork, chicken or cheese), goat, oxtail, chicken, pork and seafood ...

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Chinese

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Ala Shanghai Chinese Cuisine 468 Troy Schenectady Road (Route 7), Latham, 783-8188. A fusion Chinese restaurant located in Latham with an extensive menu. Originally from Shanghai, the chef has more than 20 years experience cooking Shanghainese ...

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Coffee Bars

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Apostrophe 432 State St., Schenectady, 881-4515. Neighborhood coffeehouse with an artist-friendly vibe. Serving their own coffee blends, plus fresh pastries and more. 8 AM-8 PM Mon-Sat, 8 AM -7 PM Sun, open until 10 PM on ...

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Continental

by rwydro May 21, 2012

The Arlington House 3532 Route 43, West Sand Lake, 674-1880, thearlingtonhouse.com. Once the Arlington Hotel, this is a gorgeous destination where steak and seafood are especially well prepared and the menu is changed to fit each ...

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Delis

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Andy & Sons Italian Food & Deli, Ltd. 256 Delaware Ave., Albany, 463-2754. For more than 55 years, Andy’s has offered authentic imported and Italian food, including homemade ravioli, pasta, soups and complete dinners. They feature ...

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Diners

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Alexis Diner 294 North Greenbush Road, Troy, 286-2567, alexisdiner.us. Monday is Texas night, Tuesday is pasta night and Wednesday is Greek night. More than 300 menu items: burgers, salads, sandwiches, steak and seafood specialties and, of ...

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French/Belgian

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Bistro Zinc 56 Church St., Lenox, Mass., (413) 637-8800, bistrozinc.com. This elegant restaurant in the heart of Lenox serves simple, French-inspired bistro food such as steak frites, coq au vin, and a gourmet burger, with a ...

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German

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Broadway Brew Biergarten 254 Broadway, Troy, 279-7550. Full array of German and Belgian beers, German food and more. Serving 11 Full bar. Takeout available. On-premises catering. Reservations not accepted. Serving 4-midnight every day. AE, D, MC, ...

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Greek

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Aegean Breeze 327 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, Mass., (413) 528-4001. aegean-breeze.com. In homey surroundings, chefs George and Irene Cami serve up fresh, authentic Greek cuisine featuring charcoal-grilled fish and meats, pastas, traditional Greek faves like keftedes ...

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Indian/Pakistani

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Aashiana Restaurant 31 Central Ave., Albany, 463-4161. Serving a variety of Indian, Pakistani and Middle Eastern food such as falafels, hummus and baba ghanouj. The menu includes a large selection of vegetarian options. On- and off-premises ...

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International

by rwydro May 21, 2012

333 Café 333 Delaware Ave., Delmar, 439-9333. 333cafe.com. A cozy bistro that provides an intimate dining experience. Extensive beer selection and hand-selected, worldly wine list. Featuring daily specials. Off-premises catering. Serving dinner 4-9 Tue-Sat; closed Sun-Mon. ...

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Irish

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Carney’s 17 Main St., Ballston Lake, 399-9926. Irish country pub with casual family atmosphere and a pool/game room. Menu includes Irish and American fare. Prime rib is always the special on Sat and Sun. Fresh fish, ...

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Italian

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Amo La Bella New York 89 Beaver St., Albany, 434-3121. Specialties at this downtown dining room include saltimbocca à la Romana, seafood pasta à la Amo, shrimp with porcini mushrooms in a Genovese sauce, and Cippino, ...

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Italian(Northern)

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Ca’ Mea Ristorante 333 Warren St., Hudson, 822-0005, camearestaurant.com. Owners Roy Felcetto and (chef) Max Cenci give a taste of Tuscany here, with homemade pasta (try the pappardelle in a shiitake and porcini mushroom sauce), authentic ...

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Japanese

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Bizen 17 Railroad St., Great Barrington, Mass., (413) 528-4343. Gourmet Japanese restaurant featuring fresh organic produce, an extensive sushi bar and a robata bar with charcoal-grilled Japanese tapas. Private tatami rooms. Sake lounge features 25 Japanese ...

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Light Fare

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Baba Louie’s 517 Warren St., Hudson, 751-2155; 286 Main St., Great Barrington, Mass., (413) 528-8100; 34 Depot St., Pittsfield, Mass., (413) 499-2400; babalouiespizza.com. Wood-fired sourdough pizza crust using organic wheat and spelt berries freshly stone-ground at ...

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Mediterranean

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Alta Restaurant & Wine Bar 34 Church St., Lenox, Mass., (413) 637-0003, altawinebar@gmail.com. Executive chef Emeline Gibert offers a Mediterranean-themed menu featuring such dishes as confit lamb shank with veal and tomato demiglace, pan-seared duck breast ...

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Mexican/Southwestern

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Amigos Cantina 42 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 695-9595, amigoscantina.net. Mexican with a Southwest flair. Specialties include sizzling fajitas, shrimp and spinach enchiladas, meat and vegetarian burritos, chimichangas, chili rellenos, quesadillas and tamales. Try the nachos, and for ...

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Middle Eastern

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Ali Baba 2243 15th St., Troy, 273-1170, alibabacusine.com. Offering Turkish cuisine and pizza, which means you can get seasoned lamb on your pie. The kebabs are terrific; best of all is the durum-wrapped kebab, a Turkish ...

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Moroccan

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Tara Kitchen 431 Liberty St., Schenectady, 708-3485, tarakitchen.com. Individual tagine dishes are a specialty, such as lamb with honey, prunes and apricot and eggplant with prunes and chickpeas. A selection of kebabs is also offered, and ...

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Pan-Asian

by rwydro May 21, 2012

Buffalo Wagon Wolf Road Park, 6 Metro Park Road, Colonie, 689-0938, buffalowagon.com. A quiet, comfortable source of traditional Chinese fare, with Japanese, Malaysian and Thai items as well. Catering and takeout available. Serving 11-10 Mon-Thu, 11-11 ...

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