Susie Davidson Powell 10/20/26 Susie Davidson Powell 10/20/26

AMATULI SAUSAGE Co. —Gumbo, Chaurice + Dirty Rice? Albany’s Hiding a Louisiana Secret.

INTEL: Louisiana cooking, house-made sausages, cookbooks + a record player? One year in, Amatuli Sausage Co. on cobblestone Maiden Lane in downtown Albany may be the coolest spot you don’t know.

Susie Davidson Powell 10/13/26 Susie Davidson Powell 10/13/26

BOOKS — PORTION CONTROLLED POETRY

EAT YOUR WORDS: Albany poet, Carol Durant has released Portion Controlled Poetry, her third book in a category she dubs Poetic Gastronomy. We caught up with the poet, author + playwright to take about her menu-inspired work.

Susie Davidson Powell 7/23/26 Susie Davidson Powell 7/23/26

INTEL: ZIEMANN HOSPITALITY RETURNS TO ALBANY WITH BAR CALVIN

INTEL A new sibling for Milas + a new addition for Ziemann Hospitality with the planned opening of Bar Calvin in Stuyvesant Plaza. Coming June 2027.

Susie Davidson Powell 7/14/26 Susie Davidson Powell 7/14/26

EXCLUSIVE: AS THE LARKIN HIFI CLOSES, ALLEN STREET PUB STEPS IN WITH ABERRATION

EXCLUSIVE: As The Larkin HiFi closes, a veteran Albany bar team get ready to take the reins.

Susie Davidson Powell 6/23/26 Susie Davidson Powell 6/23/26

INTEL: CHEF COLIN MINER IS BACK + READY TO ROLL AT KATY’S IN GLENS FALLS

INTEL: Chef Colin Miner is back in Glens Falls with a new modern menu at soon-to-open Katy’s Wine + Whiskey Bar. We got the early scoop on his small plates menu.

Susie Davidson Powell 4/6/26 Susie Davidson Powell 4/6/26

NYS CRAFT BEER WINNERS 2026

The 2026 NYS Craft Beer Competition Awards Ceremony, the largest state-level craft beer competition in the US, was held March 30 at Albany Capital Center. It concluding the NYS Craft Brewers’ Conference and prepared the stage for NYS Craft Brewing Day on April 11.

Susie Davidson Powell 3/24/26 Susie Davidson Powell 3/24/26

🫒INTEL: NO SLEEP TIL BROOKLYN. BAR DIRECTOR ANDREW PATTERSON DEPARTS MILAS; COLLIN MYERS STEPS UP TO THE PLATE

As Bar Director Andrew Patterson departs Schenectady for Brooklyn, Collin Myers steps in at Milas.

Susie Davidson Powell 3/17/26 Susie Davidson Powell 3/17/26

INTEL: EL GUAYAQUILEÑ0 —a coastal Ecuadorian restaurant opens in Albany

After Ichiban Japanese + Wok N Roe Burmese, the no-frills El Guayaquileño is bringing coastal Ecuadorian flavor to Albany’s Central Ave.

Susie Davidson Powell 11/25/25 Susie Davidson Powell 11/25/25

INTEL: Tony! Toni! Toné! TONI’S WINE BAR IS OPEN

Inspired by a wine bar in Troy, Schenectady finally has a natural wine bar of its own. We dish the early intel with owner Tina Riggi.

Susie Davidson Powell 11/11/25 Susie Davidson Powell 11/11/25

INTEL: WHO IS THE MEAT STICK CHICK?

A DJ-ing hotdog cart? In Schenectady? It’s true. But who?

Susie Davidson Powell 10/28/25 Susie Davidson Powell 10/28/25

TASTE: PIZZERIA MARI LANDS IN TROY

INTEL: The former Superior Merchandise Superette space next to Touchy Coffee has a new tenant with Pizzeria Mari from new pizzaolo Alex Chronopoulos, a New Jersey transplant whose father has owned and operated a bagel shop for 30 years. The Dishing has the first slice.

Susie Davidson Powell 10/21/25 Susie Davidson Powell 10/21/25

WHERE TO EAT GERMAN FOOD + DRINK A BIERSTIEFEL

Where to eat German food + drink a birthday boot. We’ve got you covered with 7 upstate spots for Bavarian, Alsatian and brauhaus fare.

Susie Davidson Powell 10/7/25 Susie Davidson Powell 10/7/25

WHERE TO EAT ON A MONDAY NIGHT IN DOWNTOWN ALBANY

If Monday is the new Friday, you’ll need this list of 9 downtown Albany restaurants and bars open for dinner or late night menus.

Susie Davidson Powell 9/30/25 Susie Davidson Powell 9/30/25

5 RESTAURANTS (+ A BAR) TO KNOW IN GLENS FALLS

With a little Euro flair to its historic downtown, Glens Falls is leaning in to a flourishing restaurant scene. We checked out the latest openings for 5 restaurants + a bar you need to know.