Restaurants

Jack's in Albany marks centennial

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 5:35pm

ALBANY - An Albany restaurant is celebrating a milestone. Jack's Oyster House is 100 years old.

A 40-foot-long banner was unveiled Wednesday morning across State Street to mark the occasion.

The banner kicks off a year-long celebration centered on the restaurant's centennial.

Highlights of the upcoming events will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Troy Restaurant Week

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012, 10:52am

TROY - The City of Troy and the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District are presenting the first Restaurant Week.

Troy Restaurant Week will be September 17-23.

Participates include: The Ale House, Bacchus Wood Fired, Beirut Restaurant, Daisy Baker’s, Bootleggers on Broadway, B-Rad’s Bistro, Broadway Brew Beirgarten, Brown’s Taproom, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Red Front, The Flying Chicken, Illium Café, Jose Malone’s, LoPorto’s, Paesan’s Pizza, Sushi King, The Greek House and Finnbar’s Pub.

Participating restaurants will offer special pre-fix menus at up to three different price points, $10, $20 and $30, during the week-long event.

For more information, PLEASE VISIT.

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Free Pretzels on Thursday

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 2:43pm

In celebration of National Pretzel Day, Pretzelmaker will be giving away free pretzels all day long.

Everyone is invited to attend and sing a song or provide a dance to recieve a free pretzel. If you don't want to sing or dance, just say National Pretzel Day to receive your treat.

Pretzelmaker is located in Crossgates Mall.

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Brazillian Grill now open on Pearl Street

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 5:38pm

ALBANY - A veteran chef helped cut the ribbon on his new restaurant this morning.

Carmine's Brazilian Grill is now open on Sheridan Avenue in Albany.

The steak house is the work of local restaurateur Carmine Sprio.

It's located in the former Skyline Bar at the corner of North Pearl Street.

Sprio says the eatery will create a total of 30 full and part time jobs.

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Brazillian grill opens in Downtown

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 2:48pm

ALBANY - On Thursday, March 29, at 11a, Mayor Jerry Jennings will cut the ribbon on Carmine's Brazilian Grill in downtown Albany.

The new establishment is set to improve the quality and diversity of downtown offerings. Its located at 4 Sheridan Ave, and was formerly vacant buildings.

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Restaurant Week returns to Albany

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012, 2:05pm

ALBANY - The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is announcing this years Restaurant Week line-up. This time around there will be 15 restaurants offering three course meals, for only $20.12 each.

This year The Merry Monk joins the selection of great restaurants. Many Restaurants will be offereing additional specials.

For more information, PLEASE VISIT.

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