INTEL: New ‘za on the block: A “Tri-state” style pizza lands in the Collar City with the soft opening of Pizzeria Mari on Saturday, October 25.

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.

Stylish, friendly, unrushed and exceptionally fresh. We rate Saratoga’s Omakase Sushi & Grill as worth a trip.

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.

Cleome, in the Empire Theatre building, is serving up sleek contemporary style and Southern comfort food

Albany Ale & Oyster serves up all-day dining with retro flair, friendly service, craft beer + comfort food that sticks. (And $1 oysters on Sundays!)

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.

INTEL: 3 spots you need to know this summer for outdoor dining. Banh mi for your picnic. Burgers for the park playhouse. Taco truck, bbq and live music on an apple farm.

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

Dive Presents Pint Sized announces its new fall location in classic corner store, Mittler’s Market and Bodega Bar, Saratoga Springs.