Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: February 3-7
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 3 to 7.
Owners of mobile catering business opening restaurant in Gansevoort
JD and Lauren Salvato started their mobile catering business, Wandering Food Dude, in 2021. Now, they’re opening a restaurant in Gansevoort.
Where to find tea around the Capital Region, Hudson Valley
As winter weather continues to hit the Capital Region, a hot cup of tea can become a reliable companion for warming up. Although coffee shops and cafes serve tea options, varieties may be limited.
DeFazio’s Pizza opens new Troy location
DeFazio’s Pizzeria officially opened the doors of a new and long-awaited location in Troy on Wednesday. The new space is located at 216 4th Street.
Brewery set to open new location in Albany’s Slip 12
The Real McCoy Beer Co. is getting ready to open its newest location in Slip 12 in Albany. Owner Mike Bellini said he’s looking to open in mid-March as they’re waiting on permitting and licensing.
Hamlet & Ghost’s French-inspired sister restaurant opens in Saratoga Springs
A new French- and Quebecois-inspired restaurant opened in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday. Familiar Creature, a sister restaurant to Hamlet & Ghost on Caroline Street, is located at 42 Phila Street.
What to expect at the 2025 Saratoga Chowderfest
The 26th annual Saratoga Chowderfest is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, despite the expected snowy weather conditions. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs. The event brings in tens of thousands of chowder fans from all over the country yearly and generates about $3 million.
Colonie ice cream stand under new ownership after 44 years
Kurver Kreme, located at 1349 Central Avenue in Colonie, is under new ownership. Previous owner Cheryl Apple made the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday.
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