Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: Feb. 26-March 1

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, February 26 through March 1.

Troy Hot Chocolate Stroll winners announced

Downtown Troy’s second annual Hot Chocolate Stroll took place on Friday, February 23 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Participating businesses could serve both regular and boozy hot chocolate.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Latham permanently closes

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, located in Latham Center at 675 Troy Schenectady Road, has permanently closed. The restaurant’s last day was Friday, February 23.

Saratoga County Restaurant Week set for March 6-14

The annual Saratoga County Restaurant Week is returning from March 6 to 14. Dozens of restaurants are offering special menus during the week, and this year’s event includes a gift card sweepstakes.

Participating lineup for Glens Falls Restaurant Week

Glens Falls Restaurant Week is returning from March 3 to 9. Participating restaurants will be offering multi-course prix-fixe dinner menus.

Upcoming restaurant weeks in the Capital Region

Many counties, cities, and even regions have restaurant weeks throughout the year to promote its businesses. Participating restaurants usually serve prix-fixe special menus for the week.

Outdoor restaurant opens early due to mild temperatures

Spring like temperatures have brought the early opening of outdoor restaurants. Little Big Fatz in Wynantskill opened early for the season on Tuesday because of warmer weather.

St. Patrick’s Day restaurant specials in the Capital Region

Things are starting to turn green, not just for spring but also for St. Patrick’s Day. This year, St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, March 17.

A look inside Common Roots’ new location in Albany

Common Roots Brewing Company officially opened its Albany Outpost on Thursday, February 29. The brewery is located in the former C.H. Evans Brewing Albany Pump Station at 19 Quackenbush Square.

Cocktail bar sets opening for former Pinhead Susan’s in Schenectady

A new restaurant and cocktail bar is officially set to open in Schenectady. Vice & Virtue will be opening in the former Pinhead Susan’s space at 38-40 North Broadway.

‘Sandwich Showdown’ kicks off in the Mohawk Valley

The inaugural Taste NY “Sandwich Showdown” competition kicked off on Friday, March 1. This friendly competition challenged two Taste NY locations to design a sandwich that highlights New York agriculture.

Inaugural Cobleskill Soup Stroll set for March 9

Cobleskill Partnership, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting downtown Cobleskill, is holding its inaugural Soup Stroll. Several Cobleskill restaurants will be participating in the event on Saturday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Korean bowl eatery opens in Crossgates Mall

Bibimbowl officially opened in Crossgates Mall on Friday, March 1. The Korean bowl eatery is located on the second level in the food court.