This is a compilation of some of the best things that the Albany area has to offer during
your stay with us:
FOOD AND DRINK
Best Restaurant: The Inn at Erlowest, 3178 Lake Shore Drive, Lake George
Best New Restaurant: Max London’s, 466 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Best American: New World Home Cooking Co., 1411 Route 212, Saugerties
Best Steakhouse: The Bears’ Steakhouse, Route 7, Duanesburg
Best Continental: Beekman Street Bistro, 62 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs
Best French: Chez Sophie, Saratoga Hotel, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Best International: Avenue A, 544 Delaware Ave., Albany
Best Tasting Menu: The Basement Bistro, 774 Route 45, Earlton
Best Bistro: Cella Bistro, 2015 Rosa Road, Schenectady
Best Wine Bar: The Wine Bar and Bistro, 200 Lark St., Albany
Best Restaurant when Someone Else Is Paying: Angelo’s 677 Prime, 677 Broadway, Albany
Best Chinese: Emperor’s, 10 Wolf Road, Colonie
Best Thai: Capital Thai, 997 Central Ave., Albany
Best Vietnamese: Van’s Vietnamese Restaurant, 307 Central Ave, Albany, NY
Best Pan-Asian: Plum Blossom, 685 Hoosick Road, Brunswick
Best Japanese: Saso’s Japanese Noodle House, 218 Central Ave., Albany
Best Japanese Steakhouse: Koto, 260 Wolf Road, Colonie
Best Sushi: Mari’s Japanese Cuisine, 2049 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady
Best Italian (Northern): Café Capriccio, 49 Grand St., Albany
Best Italian (Southern): Testo’s, 853 4th Ave., Troy
Best Pizza: DeFazio’s Pizzeria, Troy
Best German: Spa Brauhaus, 200 E. High St., Ballston Spa
Best Greek: A Taste of Greece, 193 Lark St., Albany
Best Mexican: Casa Oaxaca, 54 Philip St., Albany
Best Indian: Karavalli, Latham; Saratoga Springs; Schenectady (3 locations)
Best Middle Eastern: Al Baraki, 184 River St., Troy; 185 Lark St., Albany
Best Mediterranean: Ali Baba, 2243 15th St., Troy
Best Afghan: Afghan Grill, 952 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
Best Caribbean: First Choice Caribbean, 451 Fulton St., Troy
Best Fusion: The Hidden Café, Delaware Plaza, Delaware Ave., Delmar
Best Vegetarian: Antipasto’s, 1028 Route 146, Clifton Park
Best-Kept Secret: Garlic Lover’s Corner, 235 North Greenbush Road, North Greenbush
Best Barbecue: Capital Q Smokehouse, 329 Ontario St., Albany
Best Late-Night Dining: Justin’s, 301 Lark St., Albany
Best Brew Pub: Brown’s Brewing Co., 417 River St., Troy
Best Pub Food: The Ale House, 680 River St., Troy
Best Lunch: The Iron Gate, 182 Washington Ave., Albany
Best Gourmet Takeout: Mezzo Marketplace & Eatery, 34 Hamilton St., Albany
Best Subs: Andy & Sons Importing Co., 256 Delaware Ave., Albany
Best Little Hot Dogs: Famous Lunch, 111 Congress St., Troy
Best Brunch: Café Madison, 1108 Madison Ave., Albany
Best Brunch Buffet: Tosca Grille, 200 Broadway, Troy
Best Desserts: Mrs. London’s, 464 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Best Cheesecake: Cheesecake Machismo, 293 Hamilton St., Albany
Best Ice Cream: Moxie’s, 1344 Spring Ave., Wynantskill
SHOPPING
Best Shopping (Mall/Plaza): Stuyvesant Plaza
Best Florist: My Favorite Things, 454 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Best Bookstore: The Book House, Stuyvesant Plaza
Best Gift Store: American Pie, 41 Main St., Chatham
Best Wine Store (Selection and Price): Empire Wine, Target Plaza, Colonie
Best Wine Store (New York), The Wine Seller at Harmony House Market Place, Cohoes
Best Natural Foods/Vitamins: Paradise Natural Foods, 1823 Western Ave., Albany
Best Food Co-Op: Honest Weight Food Co-Op, 484 Central Ave., Albany
Best Farmers Market: Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, Hedley Park Place, River Street, Troy
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