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.

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

Mixologist Madeline Dillon solves our problems with two Cocktails for Dark Times.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?”

Andrew Patterson, mixologist + bar director at Milas in Schenectady talks travel, dive bars, his favorite 90-year pub + finding culinary inspiration in the kitchen.

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.

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.

Brent Hunter, bartender + owner of 353 in Troy, talks hospitality, ice as an ingredient + custom building his bar from scratch.

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.

We paired Korean chef-designer, Jenny Love Lee, and Tommy Ballinger of TOMMY BOY with DJ Ryan Parker and asked: “If this dish were a track, what would it sound like?”

Leaning into fall apple picking, Brent Hunter’s Apple Bottoms Up is clearly an apple crisp in a glass at 353 in Troy.

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

Exec. Chef Elliott Vogel talks foraging, creativity + the benefits of a simple life.