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.

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

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

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.

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

INTEL: New ‘za on the block: Pizzeria Mari is officially open in the Collar City with “Tri-state” style pizza + a minimalist vibe.

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

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.

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.

We’ve got you covered from Troy to Beacon. Where to go + what to sip.

Where to find desi pizza… in a Mobil gas station

3 spots you need to know when you’re hungry at the Albany-Rensselaer train station: Son of Egg, Shwe Burmese + Illusive Restaurant & Bar.

Where to go for the best fried chicken in the Capital Region. Our top 5 crushes should be your top 5 too.