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Category Archives: Events
Why we’re still celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day has to be my favorite food holiday, after Thanksgiving. In both cases the feasting is centered on a dish which can be repurposed in various ways for several days. As a bonus, there are usually store discounts … Continue reading
Pizza Wars!
Our local high school held a very successful fundraiser this week called PIZZA WARS! Six non-chain local pizza places were invited to submit their slices for tasting and judging in the categories of Best Topping, Best Crust and Best Overall. … Continue reading
Offbeat Saratoga Springs during the Belmont
The Belmont Festival is back in Saratoga Springs for a second year, with five days of racing from Wednesday June 4 through Sunday June 8. We worked as a host at a private picnic area last year and the attendees … Continue reading
Time to defrost that Thanksgiving turkey!
It’s Monday before Thankgiving… do you know where your Thanksgiving turkey is? if still in the freezer, drag it out stat! You’ve got 2 days if you’re going to brine it, 2 1/2 days otherwise, so not a minute to … Continue reading
Where to eat at the Belmont in Saratoga Springs (updated)
The Belmont Stakes, final jewel in horse racing’s Triple Crown, is happening June 6 through 9 at Saratoga Race Course. Tickets to the track sold out within hours after the announcement, and according to the Times-Union’s Steve Barnes, local restaurant … Continue reading
My day in the city with Baldor Bites
Ever heard of Balducci’s in Greenwich Village? When I was a wee lad on my first trip to NYC, I made a pilgrimage to this legendary Italian deli and was stunned to find it has closed. But it actually morphed … Continue reading
Morsels from the Winter 2024 Fancy Food Show
The 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show was held in Las Vegas January 21-23. It’s smaller than the summer show in NYC, which makes it easier to take a deep dive into a category or spend more time with exhibitors. When … Continue reading
Japanese aquaculture at Winter 2024 Fancy Food Show
Japan had a powerful presence at the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show, including a large booth offering examples of Japanese aquaculture for tasting. The highlight of my experience was a 90 minute demo by Chef Hiroo Nagahara, a renowned kaiseki … Continue reading
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Tagged aquaculture, Chef Hiroo Nagahara, Fancy Food Show, Ja panese, sashimi, sushi
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Flavored cheese tasting at Fancy Food Show
Flavored cheese, according to industry research, now accounts for 20% of all cheese sales. I attended a tasting session with 3 veteran cheesemakers at the Winter 2024 Fancy Food Show, each of whom said “no way!” when initially approached about … Continue reading
Let’s talk about Saratoga County Restaurant Week
Restaurant weeks are promotional periods during which local establishments offer a special menu at a fixed price to attract more business. To us the fixed price is key. If it’s $35 for dinner, let’s say, I want to see what … Continue reading
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Tagged restaurant week, Saratoga, Saratoga County Restaurant Week
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