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Recently
reviewed restaurants:
The
Rose and Kettle, 4 Lancaster St., Cherry Valley, (607)
264-3078. Outstanding food and service in a hundred-year-old
house in the midst of a storybook village, featuring a changing
menu of locally obtained meats and produce. Serving Thu-Mon
5-9 until September, then Fri-Sat 5-9, Sun 5-8. AE, MC. V.
Cantina,
430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 587-5577. A more intimate
Mexican-inspired menu served in a classic downtown space,
with fresh produce, organic meat, and homemade tortillas among
the attractions. And lots of tequila. Serving lunch Tue-Sun
11:30-2:30, dinner daily 5-10. AE, MC, V.
Vico
Restaurant & Bar, 136 Warren St., Hudson, 828-6529.
Tuscan-inspired dining, the legacy of chef-owner Mark Ganem’s
time in Italy. Warm ambiance, excellent pasta and a killer
bistecca Fiorentina. Serving lunch Mon, Wed-Thu noon-2,
Fri-Sun noon-5, dinner Mon, Wed- Thu, Sun 5-9:30, Fri-Sat
5-10. Sunday brunch 11-2. AE, MC, V.
Moon
& River Café, 115 S. Ferry St., Schenectady, 382-1938.
A lively gathering place with a menu of mostly vegetarian
fare, featuring sandwiches, salads and innovative entrées—including
many Mexican dishes. Serving daily 9 AM-11 PM. Cash only.
Karavalli,
Quality Inn, 2788 Hamburg St., Rotterdam, 355-9495. A new
location for this impressive restaurant, offering a wider-than-usual
variety of Indian fare, a nice weekday lunch buffet, and a
more lavish buffet on weekends. Serving lunch Tue-Fri 11:30-2:30;
dinner Sun, Tue-Thu 5-9:30, Fri-Sat 5-10; brunch Sat-Sun noon-3.
AE, D, MC, V.
Charlie’s
Restaurant, Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, 150 Main St.,
Lake Placid, 523-9886. Fine dining overlooking Mirror Lake,
with an inspired menu of locally sourced produce and organic
meat and poultry. Pan-seared scallops and marinated duck breast
are among the excellent entrées. Serving breakfast daily 6:30-11:30,
lunch daily noon-2:30, dinner daily 5-10, light menu also
available. AE, D, MC, V.
Midtown
Tap & Tea Room, 289 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 435-0202.
An inventive array of tapas, soup and salad to accompany a
good wine list, lots of fancy tea or whatever beverage you
fancy, served in handsomely appointed rooms. Serving Tue-Sat
11-11, Sun 11-6. AE, D, MC, V.
Azteca,
4 Central Ave., Albany, 436-4795. Standard Mexican fare with
a number of innovative additions, all at bargain prices. Good
mole poblano available here! Serving Mon-Thu 11-10,
Fri 11-11, Sat noon-11, Sun noon-9. AE, D, MC, V.
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