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TASTE: TEMPERED TIDES at The Golden Monkey Lounge
Taking inspiration from a classic clarified milk punch, Sha Bhatti delivers a clarified toasted pina colada in both boozy and non-alc form.
GUEST SHIFT: LAUREN SLEZAK + COLIN PRATT, Delaware Supply
Lauren Slezak + Colin Pratt of Delaware Supply talk beer clean glassware, the importance of foam + a perfect day out in New Orleans.
INTEL: Where to eat in Rosendale, N.Y.
3 spots you need to know in Rosendale: Bistrot Le Chat Barbu, Well Nice Wine Bar + Montauk Catch Club.
TASTE: 5 Beers to Try at Delaware Supply
From the right foam to the right glass, Lauren Slezak + Colin Pratt are particular about their pours. They recommend 5 beers you should try right now. At least, if they’re still available.
MEET: KIZZY WILLIAMS, ALLIE B’s COZY KITCHEN
Kizzy Williams-Francisco, chef-owner of Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen in Arbor Hill, talks Harlem beauty, deep sea fishing, fried chicken + the importance of her annual gala to celebrate community success.
🔥🫒 INTEL: L’ROCA OPENS IN STORIED ELBO ROOM
Taking over the vintage 1960s bar, L’Roca Restaurant + Lounge is bringing Dominican flavor to the storied Elbo Room.
COCKTAILS FOR DARK TIMES Mixologist Madeline Dillon solves our problems
Mixologist Madeline Dillon solves our problems with two Cocktails for Dark Times.
TASTE: PIZZERIA MARI LANDS IN TROY
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 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.
INTEL: FINGER LAKES NAMED 2025 WINE REGION of the year
INTEL: New York’s Finger Lakes is the 2025 American Wine Region of the Year. We have 5 New York wines you need to try.
GUEST SHIFT: TRUDY STEIER, Savoy Taproom/The Copper Crow
Trudy Steier, bar director at Savoy Taproom on Lark Street + The Copper Crow in Albany’s Warehouse District talks teaching, travel, and building cocktail menus around movie titles + album tracks.
REVIEW: RALPH’S TAVERN, Colonie — 90+ years young
In business for over 90 years, Ralph’s Italian American is a cozy, old-school tavern for club sandwiches, Italian favorites and late night dining.
TASTE: BE QUICK OR BE DEAD
Cilantro + Green Chartreuse — the combo we didn’t know we needed is the vibrant core of Trudy Steier’s (potentially divisive) riff on a Naked & Famous.
STAY: THE LAKE HOUSE ON CANANDAIGUA
With the Finger Lakes named 2025 wine region of the year, the waterfront Lake House on Canandaigua is ideal in summer or a winter getaway with friends.
SONIC DISH: CHEF RONNIE SOLEVO x D.J. LATE NITE PALACE
We paired Italian-American chef-restaurateur Ronnie Solevo of Solevo in Saratoga Springs with fellow Italian-American DJ Late Nite Palace and asked: “If this dish were a track, what would it sound like?”
GUEST SHIFT: ANDREW PATTERSON, Milas
Andrew Patterson, mixologist + bar director at Milas in Schenectady talks travel, dive bars, his favorite 90-year pub + finding culinary inspiration in the kitchen.
TASTE: SMOKE ON THE WATER 2.0
Andrew Patterson’s Smoke on the Water 2.0 lies somewhere between a Last Word and Naked & Famous making it feel like an instant classic.
TASTE: STUCK IN A JAM
Taking taste memories of a PBJ and satay from his travels in Thailand, Andrew Patterson serves up the eclectic, sweet-savory Stuck In A Jam.
GUEST SHIFT: BRENT HUNTER, 353
Brent Hunter, bartender + owner of 353 in Troy, talks hospitality, ice as an ingredient + custom building his bar from scratch.
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.