A pair of tickets to the Festival of Meats
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The Albany Society for the Advancement of Philanthropy's annual Festival of Meats and Bacon Celebration is this Saturday. We have a pair of tickets and we're giving them away -- maybe to you.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's your favorite local meat dish?
It could be a steak you had somewhere, the free range chicken you get from the farmers' market, whatever. We'll draw one comment at random -- that person will get the tickets.
The festival is Saturday at the Elks Lodge on South Allen Street in Albany. Bar opens at 4 pm, dinner at 6 pm. Tickets are $25 per person.
Among the meaty selections this year:
Whole roasted pig
Pulled and chopped pork with a vinegar peppery bbq sauce
Roasted beef steak
Kalbi
Clams two ways
Pork chops wrapped in bacon
Bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeno peppers
Pig candy
Bacon-wrapped chicken bites
Maple, peanut butter, caramel, and bacon ice cream sundaes
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 10 am on Thursday, October 11 and must respond by 5 pm that same day.
Santa Speedo Sprint: Just a reminder that ASAP's Santa Speedo Sprint is December 8 this year.
AOA is a media sponsor of the Festival of Meats.
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Comments
maple glazed pork belly I had a the lark street wine bar a while back...so sad it was off the menu when i went back.
... said colleen on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:44 AM | link
Rahm Shnitzel from Beir Garten for me!
... said tooladder on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:45 AM | link
The steak at amo la bella in Albany is by far the best I've ever had, tender, juicy, you can eat it with a plastic fork. Delicious.
... said kristin on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:46 AM | link
Favorite meat dish? Bacon, with more bacon.
... said Julia on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:48 AM | link
The pork burger at the Gastropub.
... said ethan on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM | link
The veal parm from Cafe Italia was the best dish I've had.... is it a travesty that it's veal? Probably. Was it ridiculous? Without a doubt.
... said bp on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:53 AM | link
I recuse myself from the contest unless I can send my dog in my place because I don't really eat meat.
I just want to say that they could not have chosen a better mascot.
... said Laura Bird on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:53 AM | link
There are a few, but thinking of this one because it's nearly lunch and I'm starving: the beef brisket sandwich from Capitol Q Smokehouse in Albany. Soooo good.
... said Manmeat on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:55 AM | link
My favorite local meat dish? Ropa Vieja at Carmen's Cafe on 1st St. in Troy, NY
... said Jim G on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:57 AM | link
Slab bacon from Oscar's Smokehouse.
That, and the Meat Log (TM) kiosk that Hillshire Farms sets up in Colonie Center during the holiday season. :-)
... said tomato(e) on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:09 AM | link
Spicy noodles with meat from Taiwan Noodle
... said Chrystal on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:21 AM | link
I'd say the Morag Saag from Jewel of India
... said Zac on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:30 AM | link
chicken meatballs from Cardonas
... said Linz on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:35 AM | link
Ric Orlando's ropa vieja
... said Theresa on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM | link
Justin's used to make a pretty good Ropa Vieja.
... said julie on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM | link
it's embarrassing to admit, given some of the more high-brow options, but the meat i crave more than anything are those damned-good boneless wings at wings over albany (spicy teriyaki, of course).
... said Sean on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:42 AM | link
Sausage pizza at Defazios
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:49 AM | link
Kielbasa with Sautéed Cabbage from Muza in Troy....oh, oh, oh!
... said Katya on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:52 AM | link
Chorizo Chimi from El Mariachi!
... said Richard on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM | link
Veal at Cafe Capriccio!
... said Dan on Oct 10, 2012 at 12:24 PM | link
The Half and Half at The Fountain - half sausage, half meatball parm sandwich. Yum.
... said Teresa on Oct 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM | link
Ranch chicken sandwhich from Pepper Jacks, all of their food is delicious!
... said Ashley on Oct 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM | link
That's easy. The Korean beef bulgoki from Mingle.
... said Cori on Oct 10, 2012 at 1:06 PM | link
Fresh lamb chops from teh Saratoga Farmers Market.
... said Chad on Oct 10, 2012 at 1:09 PM | link
the heldeburger at indian ladder farms!
... said julie on Oct 10, 2012 at 1:13 PM | link
Beef Tips at The Meat House!
... said Mike on Oct 10, 2012 at 1:44 PM | link
Pulled Pork from Capital Q!!!!
... said Ron on Oct 10, 2012 at 1:57 PM | link
Oh My! I had the pork belly at New World Bistro for my birthday..............amazing!!!!
... said Amy on Oct 10, 2012 at 2:09 PM | link
My favorite dish, must include pasture raised meats, especially those from West Wind Acres. Gordon Sacks of 9 Miles East prepared a delicious meal at Saratoga P.L.A.N. Feast of the Fields using our Sausage
... said Joshua Rockwood on Oct 10, 2012 at 2:12 PM | link
pulled pork from Capital Q
... said k on Oct 10, 2012 at 2:27 PM | link
Wings from the Ruck!
... said Jessica r on Oct 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM | link
That tempura steak tartare thing at Sushi X was surprisingly good.
... said Kevin McCashion on Oct 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM | link
Whiskey barrel wings from Juniors!
... said Julie on Oct 10, 2012 at 2:39 PM | link
I too think the pork belly or the marrow at New World is to die for....
... said llcwine on Oct 10, 2012 at 3:25 PM | link
Whippletree Farm ground beef burger with Cabbot's horseradish cheese
... said Bob Gumson on Oct 10, 2012 at 3:56 PM | link
The Meat Market in Stuyvesant carries this aged, dried steak. Best.Thing.Ever!
... said Camilo Jimenez on Oct 10, 2012 at 4:08 PM | link
A Pulled Pork burrito at Hot Harry's! Yum!
... said sociophdstud on Oct 10, 2012 at 4:38 PM | link
Dick Adair's bacon.
... said whaaaaaa on Oct 10, 2012 at 4:44 PM | link
I'm partial to Brown's Taproom Hickory Burger....
... said Tee on Oct 10, 2012 at 4:53 PM | link
The burger at NWBB
... said -S on Oct 10, 2012 at 5:22 PM | link
24-hour braised short ribs from Yono's.
... said Danielle on Oct 10, 2012 at 5:59 PM | link
Freshly made Frikadellen (German meat patties) from Rolf's Pork Store.
They pretty much take the ends of all the meat and create a patty and pan fry them. Such a great treat!
... said Emily on Oct 10, 2012 at 6:20 PM | link
filet mignon at 677 prime
... said d. on Oct 10, 2012 at 6:28 PM | link
Filet at 677 with au poivre sauce.
... said Jeremy on Oct 10, 2012 at 6:49 PM | link
TURDUCKEN FROM MY BACKYARD. I grow them locally ... lol ;)
... said R on Oct 10, 2012 at 7:27 PM | link
Burgers at the Towne Tavern in Averill Park
... said Ann on Oct 10, 2012 at 8:06 PM | link
I think my favorite meat dish is the pulled pork burrito from Bombers!
... said DJ on Oct 10, 2012 at 8:07 PM | link
Burnt ends from Capital Q. Mmmmmm
... said Tom on Oct 10, 2012 at 8:32 PM | link
Tandoori chicken from Shalimar (in Troy)...awesome!!! :)
... said ducks on Oct 10, 2012 at 9:54 PM | link
Chicken burrito at the troy farmers market
... said megan on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:46 PM | link
Bacon from Kinderhook Farms
... said jon on Oct 11, 2012 at 8:30 AM | link