Catarina Bill, Chief Mission Officer for Southern Smoke Foundation, supervises their Emergency Relief Fund and Behind You, a no cost mental health program for F + B industry workers. She talks with us about the need for the programs and how they’re available throughout New York State.

In its prime Broadway location in Saratoga Springs, Egyptian-Lebanese flavors are the star at Sara’s Kitchen where friends can linger over mezze, shawarma and Lebanese wine.

Where to eat in Kinderhook: 3 spots to know — The Aviary, Isola Wine Bar + Saisonnier

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

Where to eat: 3 spots to know in Poughkeepsie. Downtown investment, the custom-built Eastdale Village + a riverfront revival are reshaping Poughkeepsie for casual dining.

3 spots you need to know in Rosendale: Bistrot Le Chat Barbu, Well Nice Wine Bar + Montauk Catch Club.

Taking over the vintage 1960s bar, L’Roca Restaurant + Lounge is bringing Dominican flavor to the storied Elbo Room.

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.

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: New York’s Finger Lakes is the 2025 American Wine Region of the Year. We have 5 New York wines you need to try.

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.

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.