Tag Archives: Albany

Craft New York Brewers Festival is the real deal

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

I love beer, especially hoppy double IPAs brewed in small batches by lovable brewers from small artisanal breweries. However, I’m not in love with all the beer festivals that are sprouting up like hop bines in April. Many are road … Continue reading →

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Ribbon cutting day at Chester’s Smokehouse in Albany

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Chester’s Smokehouse is a throwback to the days when refrigeration was spotty and every town had a smokehouse to preserve meat. It recently opened in an ungentrified district of Albany, taking over a building that allegedly housed a pretty rough … Continue reading →

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Last chance (really) to get Albany Wine Fest tickets

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

The 2015 Albany Food & Wine Festival is coming up this weekend, but don’t wait any longer to buy tickets. As of this moment EVERYTHING is SOLD OUT with the exception of the Friday Afternoon Grand Tasting. However, that’s my … Continue reading →

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Live from the floor at Albany Wine & Food Festival

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Get a room. That’s my advice if you are fortunate enough to have a ticket to the Grand Tasting or other sessions still to come at this remarkable event. I have never seen so many artisanal whiskeys (including one made … Continue reading →

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Albany Food and Wine Fest for the Arts… SOLD OUT!?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I am covering this event on Friday, but it appears the tickets may be already 100% gone. Go immediately to the Festival website and scoop up any sessions that may still be available. If tickets are sold out, and you … Continue reading →

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