“It’s only Tuesday!” No. 58

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Issue No. 58 - The Social Summer Issue
Hello, Dish crew! It’s Susie squeezing extra news in this Tuesday round up. Did you brave the rain to meet The Peach Truck at Lowes in Colonie? It comes from Georgia on an east coast tour so now I have an entire case of peaches to ripen + eat. Send recipes. (Or help.) If you missed the truck, you can still order a case to your door.

On Tuesday morning Mike Moscatiello, chef-owner of Moscatiello’s Italian Family Restaurant in Troy, announced he’s closing the restaurant after 32 years, or—as he phrases it—transitioning into off-site catering, weddings and events as Moscatiello’s Banquet House. [You have until the first week of August to go for your favorite dish or use up gift cards.] Mike is the chef-owner of The Roosevelt Room across the street which received significant opening press under young Executive Chef Noah Frese who joined Siro’s before opening Noah’s in Saratoga.

Which brings me to our exclusive: The Roosevelt Room’s Chef de Cuisine Richard Lyman is leaving next week to take a sous chef position at La Padrona in Boston under James Beard-nominated Executive Chef Amarylis Colón. As we’d already scheduled a shoot with Chef Richard, my interview became an exclusive on the cusp of the move. I’ve written about him at Mint in Glens Falls + The War Room in Albany, but his long career in the Capital Region spans many familiar restaurants from Cantina and Osteria Danny in Saratoga to Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa, so we’re excited to wish him well in his goal of helping the La Padrona team secure a future Michelin star. _________________________________________________________________

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In This Issue

🥐 MEET CHEF RICHARD LYMAN IS ON THE ROAD TO BOSTON
🌭 INTEL DIRTY DOZEN: FRIED CHICKEN SHOPS FOR NAT. FRIED CHICKEN DAY
🍜 SUMMER UPSTATE: OUR SOCIAL SUMMER CALENDAR!

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MEET — CHEF RICHARD LYMAN ON HIS MOVE TO BOSTON

“I want to be constantly evolving… I’m in a perpetual state or refinement the more I learn, and I want my dishes to be a reflection of that evolution.  I don't exactly know that Chef Amarylis saw what she needed in my plates, but she saw I possessed the skill to bring food to life; she told me my patience, talent and professionalism were what the restaurant required. She came so close to winning a Beard and a Michelin star last year. I know what it’s like to push yourself harder and harder; I can only imagine what it must feel like to be at the cusp of everything you ever dreamed of and so close, but not quite close enough. I intend to be a solid foundation for her to continue her quest for excellence. I believe that's what she saw in me – the same hunger that’s in her.” —RL

→ Read more about Chef Richard’s growth as a chef, his cookbook library + homage to his late mother’s Mexican-American heritage.

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TASTE — MUST TRY CHICKEN SHOPS FOR NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY

BIG INTEL | SMALL PRINT

🫒 Siro’s Cup 2026 is at Siro’s (of course) on Weds, July 8, 6:30-9:30p.m
🫒 Izakaya Kinko is starting Industry Night every Monday at 4 p.m.
🫒 Edible Hudson Valley + Bread Alone host Culinary Market + Pizza Party, July 10. Market 12 to 4 + pizza 6 to 8 p.m. 3962 NY-28, Boiceville.
🫒 The new Bangkok Market in Woodstock is holdig a sneak peak opening night at 5 p.m. on Fri. July 10 at 261 Tinker St. Woodstock. It will be open 7-day a week from 12 to 8 p.m. starting Sat. July 11.
🫒 Silver Brothers Distillery x Bimi’s Canteen are hosting a collab 5-course Friend of the Farmer: Field to Glass dinner on July 26. Two seatings at 5 p.m. + 8 p.m. Tickets $100 on Resy.com
🫒 First + Adams will pop up at Whiskey Pickle on Sunday, July 26.
🫒 Plan ahead! The Allen Street Pub has chartered a bus for a Boston vs. Yankees Flex Game on Sept. 30. Seats are $210, including seats in section 238B (between 3rd base + the left foul pole), drinks on the bus ride down + an Allen Street Pub t-shirt. There are 54 seats + it’s currently half sold. They sell out every year so contact Joe Tersigni at The Allen Street Pub to reserve your spot!
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