Drawing: A Moveable Feast
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The Historic Albany Foundation's annual fundraiser A Moveable Feast is coming up April 20. The way it works: About 300 people meet up at (this year) Albany Law for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, then they're randomly assigned to groups for gourmet dinners (with mystery menus) at historic homes around Albany, and then everyone meets back up at Albany Law for dessert and coffee.
We have a pair of tickets to A Moveable Feast, and we're giving them away. To enter, please answer this question in the comments:
If you could line up three local things for a menu -- a "feast," if you will -- what would they be?
The answers could be anything: food, buildings, places, activities, whatever. There are no wrong answers. We'll draw one winner at random.
A Moveable Feast is from 5-10 pm on the 20th (a Saturday).Tickets are $115 for the general public, so a pair is quite the prize. They're available online or by calling 465-0876 x10.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) 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 noon on Wednesday and must respond by 10 am on Thursday.
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An Adirondack chair, the view from Thatcher Park and a Chatham brewery beer.
... said Abe on Apr 1, 2013 at 12:47 PM | link
Buddha pesto from troy farmers market, bread from placid baker and a day at spac
... said Drew on Apr 1, 2013 at 1:12 PM | link
The three places I'd like to "feast"- The Governor's Mansion, the Ten Broeck Mansion, and the Cherry Hill estate. Such history for a great gourmet meal!
... said Margie C on Apr 1, 2013 at 1:18 PM | link
Climbing the stairs at The Approach in Troy and having a Chocolate Bomb from The Placid Baker and a cup of coffee from Spilln' the Beans at the top waiting for me:)
... said Amy on Apr 1, 2013 at 1:29 PM | link
ruck wings
moxie's ice cream
a cocktail made with booze from albany distillery
... said colleen on Apr 1, 2013 at 1:31 PM | link
A troy feast of: Ale House Sweet Potato Fries, Brown Bag Cheeseburger, Browns Rauchbier -- all in one meal. Certainly attainable in an evening out but all in one sitting it would be awesome.
... said jayme on Apr 1, 2013 at 1:36 PM | link
Charles F. Lucas Confectionery & Wine Bar for the monger's choice board and wine. New World Bistro for some ropa vieja. Dessert at Cheesecake Machismo for a slice of blackberry margarita cheesecake and a coffee. Holy lord my stomach is growling.
... said Danika on Apr 1, 2013 at 1:51 PM | link
Nipper the Dog, foxy local blogger Deanna Fox, and Gus's Hotdogs.
... said The Amazing Dr. Science! on Apr 1, 2013 at 1:58 PM | link
A Troy feast of sorts...
- take over someplace like like Ryan's Wake: beautiful space, but somehow lacking as an actual bar.
- drag over all the beer taps /and/ the bar staff from The Ruck; run plumbing over to Brown's for more taps;
- Since eventually we'll need to actually eat. setup some tables for restaurant catering. Muza, Brown's, Ale House, and Dinosaur come to mind. (Yes, all of them!)
... said jakari on Apr 1, 2013 at 1:59 PM | link
Hosted by Matt Baumgartner (because every dinner party needs a well-dressed raconteur,) flowers by Anthology, held in the Yaddo shade garden.
... said julie on Apr 1, 2013 at 1:59 PM | link
Dessert/sugar feast- the Black Beast by "The Baker", with a side of Moxie's horchata ice cream and Francesca's caramel latte to finish.
... said Jackie on Apr 1, 2013 at 2:09 PM | link
Pot Stickers from 333
Hibachi scallops from Koto
Mint chocolate &chocolate swirl with mint chocolate sprinkles from Kurver
... said RMH on Apr 1, 2013 at 2:21 PM | link
As an appetizer, I would start with some storytelling, care of the Front Parlor Series. Then, as a main course, I would head to EMPAC for something more visually appealing. And finally, I would cap it off by drinking a few good beers and 'Dirty Hipsters' at City Beer Hall with a bull ride. Good night!
... said Jason on Apr 1, 2013 at 2:22 PM | link
The burger at NWBB, that chocolate-lava cake at J&S Watkins in Clifton Park, and a latte from Cafe Vero. And a nap.
... said -S on Apr 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM | link
Kung Pao Calamari from Creo, then a Roma's Italian Mix sub and a Strawberry Rhubarb pie from Putnam Market for dessert.
A pretty indulgent feast!!
... said Brandon on Apr 1, 2013 at 2:35 PM | link
Clams a la Sam from Sam's, All Good Bakers infused fruit water, and Freihoffers cookies!
... said Jenna on Apr 1, 2013 at 2:40 PM | link
Coal Yard Whiskey, mini hot dogs from Famous Lunch and Washington Park Pond caught trout.
... said Marisa on Apr 1, 2013 at 2:57 PM | link
My three course meal would include a haunted hayride, apple picking (perhaps with apple cider donuts included) and carving pumpkins! I love the fall, especially in upstate NY.
... said Rachel on Apr 1, 2013 at 2:58 PM | link
Jerk Chicken from NWBB, Big Cake from The Point on the steps of the NYS Museum at night.
... said Ryan on Apr 1, 2013 at 3:05 PM | link
Chef-made locally sourced meal, expertly poured cocktails, and a taxi home!
... said Mike on Apr 1, 2013 at 3:13 PM | link
A drink made with Albany Distillery's Ironweed; Bomber's tofu fries and Crisan gelato.
... said Lauren on Apr 1, 2013 at 3:16 PM | link
Brunch at X's to O's vegan bakery, mixed plate at AliBaba, pierogi at Muza.
... said Kathleen Lisson on Apr 1, 2013 at 3:31 PM | link
Brown's Oatmeal Stout, Pineapple-goat cheese quesadilla from Jose Malone's, and the Egg.
... said Dan R on Apr 1, 2013 at 3:37 PM | link
Cocktails mixed with local product from the Albany Distilling Company and Harvest Spirits Farm Distillery.
A deconstructed charcuterie version of Albany's unofficial sandwhich, the Italian Mix Sub.
Homemade Apple Pie from local apples.
... said Matthew on Apr 1, 2013 at 3:39 PM | link
Breakfast from Londonderry Cafe (the only place around that seems to allow dogs on their patio); Dinner from Yono's; Dessert from Cocadotts
... said Natasha on Apr 1, 2013 at 3:48 PM | link
Hibachi dinner at Hiro's, Gelato at Villa Italia and a night out at Proctors.
... said A.V. on Apr 1, 2013 at 3:49 PM | link
Lloyd Spears basswood honey, Golden Harvest cider donuts, Ice Cream Man's ice cream.
... said Naomi on Apr 1, 2013 at 4:05 PM | link
A picnic at Buckingham Pond comprised of some Mr. Pio Pio takeout and any varietal of OMagang brew
... said BoB-G on Apr 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM | link
Beer from Brown's Brewing, take you`re personal pick but Im all for the Hefe.
BBQ from Dinosaurs, The sampler platter for an app and then the pulled pork sandwich with the to die for mac and cheese.
Cheesecake from Cheesecake Machismo, all flavors are good and since their menu is on rotation I try to get something new everytime.
One made in local heaven dinner for me.
... said Heather P. on Apr 1, 2013 at 4:22 PM | link
Albany Distillery whiskey, Meats from Otter Hook Farms, and cheese from The Cheese Traveler!
... said DKS on Apr 1, 2013 at 4:31 PM | link
London Bridge, thai food, good company.
... said Jessica on Apr 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM | link
Dinosaur BBQ: fried green tomatoes
Dirty Dan's: Emmy-Bull burger
Jim's Tastee-Freeze: Chocolate dipped soft-serve vanilla cone
... said Chris on Apr 1, 2013 at 4:49 PM | link
Center Square Special: margarita at Bomber's... dinner at McGuire's, and more drinks at Palais Royal.
... said Morgan on Apr 1, 2013 at 4:53 PM | link
The ropa vieja at New World Bistro, a movie at the Spectrum, and some drinks and darts at the Elbo Room to cap it off!
... said MSR on Apr 1, 2013 at 5:16 PM | link
The dining room at Hogwarts (with the magical ceiling), chairs that can become whatever type of seating arrangement you like, and place cards.
... said innae on Apr 1, 2013 at 5:29 PM | link
Saratoga racetrack, Empire State Plaza, and the Approach in Troy.
... said Mark on Apr 1, 2013 at 5:33 PM | link
Bombers Ranchero Wings, The standards buffalo chicken rolls, and a beer from browns brew!!! Yum!!!
... said Jeanette Stanton on Apr 1, 2013 at 6:48 PM | link
A loaf of bread from All Good Bakers, some cheese from The Cheese Traveler, some bombers from The Beer Diviner.
... said Mike R on Apr 1, 2013 at 7:57 PM | link
The flash-fried calamari from Milestone, braised Sheldon Farm's pork belly from Yono's, and bottomless classic margaritas from NWBB to wash it all down.
... said BG on Apr 1, 2013 at 8:31 PM | link
Albany Washington Park, Troy Farmers Market and Carmens huevos rancheros, YUM!
... said M on Apr 1, 2013 at 8:36 PM | link
Dinner at yonos, play at capital rep, dessert from the chocolate gecko...
... said Lisa on Apr 1, 2013 at 8:39 PM | link
Braised pork belly from Flying Pigs Farm with Zehr and Sons' roasted shiitake mushrooms and an Ithaca Flower Power
... said Dylan on Apr 1, 2013 at 9:04 PM | link
Whitefish salad from Gershon's, bagel from Uncommon Grounds, chai latte from Professor Java's
... said Rob on Apr 1, 2013 at 9:06 PM | link
A sunny day at the track, a slice of Buffalo Chicken Pizza from D'Andrea's, and drinks in the courtyard at Gaffney's
... said Chiara on Apr 1, 2013 at 9:15 PM | link
A pizza from Bacchus, a No. 1 Old Fashioned from NWBB and an apple cider donut from Golden Harvest
... said Bridget on Apr 1, 2013 at 9:24 PM | link
A cocktail at The Point, dinner at New World and dessert at my house!
... said Nomi on Apr 1, 2013 at 11:00 PM | link
i'd love to go to dinner at a house on spring street and chat with interesting folks. ;)
... said shadi on Apr 2, 2013 at 12:15 AM | link
I'd work off breakfast by doing a morning volunteer shift at the Regional Food Bank in Latham. Then grab a chipotle burger from Comfort Kitchen in Saratoga Springs. Finish off the day with a sherbert and vanilla twist at Country DriveIn in Clifton Park. :D
... said Ruth on Apr 2, 2013 at 12:22 AM | link
An appetizer extravaganza! Calimari sampler at Yanni's Too, Korean pancakes at Mingle, Duck drummers at The Merry Monk
... said christine on Apr 2, 2013 at 7:07 AM | link
sushi from Sake Cafe and a lamb burger from NWBB in the observatory in corning tower. wait- this sounds like the game Clue.
... said Lisawitz on Apr 2, 2013 at 7:14 AM | link
A hair cut with Lyndsay at Indigo salon, Warm Vinyasa Flow with Justin at Hot Yoga Saratoga in Latham, stories at the Front Parlor Series.
... said Jessica R on Apr 2, 2013 at 7:24 AM | link
a tajine from Tara Kitchen, a show at Proctors, a bottle of The Chook at the Confectionary
... said Jodie on Apr 2, 2013 at 8:18 AM | link
Local summer corn with local NY Cheddar at a picnic at the Saratoga track.
... said Chad on Apr 2, 2013 at 8:24 AM | link
Chicken wings from hooters, chicken wings from McGeary's, and ... a chicken wing cupcake from Coccadots?
... said Jackers on Apr 2, 2013 at 9:17 AM | link
A variety of lovely desserts from Crisan complimented with a bit of local rum from the Albany Distilling Company served on the Corning Preserve trail on a perfect upstate New York Autumn day.
... said Tess on Apr 2, 2013 at 9:35 AM | link
a drink made with the rum produced by the Albany Distillery, a cheese plate made up of local cheeses, followed by a meal made up of local ingredients from farms in this area, created by one of our local legends - we have so many to choose from, Yono, Ric Orlando, Dale Miller...I could go on and on, and on.
... said llcwine on Apr 2, 2013 at 10:04 AM | link
A walk through the NYS Museum, a show at the Palace, and a picnic in Washington Park.
... said Zac on Apr 2, 2013 at 10:04 AM | link
a doughboy from Esperantos, a beef patty from Key 2, a burrito from Bombers. I call it a bowel movable feast
... said patrick on Apr 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM | link
pizza from Mick's in Cohoes, sausage peppers and onions from gus's in watervliet, and donuts from bella napoli
... said matt on Apr 2, 2013 at 10:52 AM | link
Dinner at Maestro's, a show at SPAC, ice cream cones from Ben & Jerry's.
... said Kate on Apr 2, 2013 at 11:36 AM | link
Unlimited pork belly from New World, scotch ale from Davidson Brothers, dining with JERRY JENNINGS!
... said Colton on Apr 2, 2013 at 12:30 PM | link
china house egg rolls
bombers burrito
saki cafe sushi
... said Centersquared on Apr 2, 2013 at 12:58 PM | link
Sushi and crab rangoons from Sake Cafe, eaten on a picnic table at Thacher Park, with some Stewart's mountain brew. Don't judge.
... said kriskaten on Apr 2, 2013 at 1:31 PM | link
Whiskey from Hudson whiskey, carbs of some tasty sort from All Good Bakers and dinner cooked by New World.
... said Al on Apr 2, 2013 at 1:49 PM | link
Bubble tea from sukhothai, a bagel from uncommon finished with a sundae from snowman!
... said Tiffany on Apr 2, 2013 at 1:51 PM | link
The Kale Salad from NWB. A nice and fresh piece of seared Halibut from Fin. Macaroons from TC bakery at one of those cozy booths at the Wine Bar on Lark.
So you have some wine to wash it all down...
... said Addy on Apr 2, 2013 at 2:02 PM | link
Gochujang Korean Tacos from Mingle + the shaded patio at the Wine Bar on Lark on a sunny day + a bike cruise from the corning preserve to Dino BBQ where a plate of chicken wings await...
... said Stef on Apr 2, 2013 at 2:22 PM | link
Sunshine on a picnic bench in Washington Park, oysters rockefeller from Jack's Oyster House, and a platter of desserts from Crisan Bakery.
... said Joanna on Apr 2, 2013 at 2:55 PM | link
A cool location (Maybe that soon to be former SUNY Albany Presidents house?)
Good food (Hey 8 Mile Farm... I LOVE YOUR TASTY CRITTERS!)
Also, good dessert.
Umm... Good company can visit my awesome feast of awesomeness! =D
... said Andy on Apr 2, 2013 at 3:42 PM | link
cheese fondue with garlic bread from Gingerman, korean tacos from Mingle and a green tea chocolate chip cookie from Crisan
... said bea on Apr 2, 2013 at 3:53 PM | link
A cheese platter & fruits from Honest Weight Food Coop, a sampling of breads from All Good Bakers, and something good to wash it down at Excelsior Pub Club :)
... said James Shultis on Apr 2, 2013 at 3:55 PM | link
Bread from The Placid Baker
Dinner from New World Bistro
Desserts from Crisan
I can't list more?
... said Holly on Apr 2, 2013 at 3:57 PM | link
I'd take the Tuna Un-Hui from Mingle to be followed by Crisan Gelato, and washed down with some of Brown's Cherry Raspberry Ale
... said Mari on Apr 2, 2013 at 4:03 PM | link
1) A light dinner at home - one of those delightful looking take-home fish dinners from Fin. http://finshops.com/
2) Then a cheese plate and glass of wine from The Charles F. Lucas Confectionary Wine Bar in Troy...
3) And ending up with lemon curd dessert from New World.
YUM!
... said Laura on Apr 2, 2013 at 4:09 PM | link
If I could line up three local things for a menu -- a "feast," they would be:
1.) a sampler platter of appetizers since I can never decide
2.) meat so juicy and tender it falls off the bone
3.) endless CHOOOOOCOLATE!!! :-D
... said Sean on Apr 2, 2013 at 4:15 PM | link
Oh gosh... only 3. :-\
1) Definitely a Whiskey Barrel Porter from Brown's (or an Imperial Stout, should I be so lucky);
2) a bowl of Carrot Ginger soup from The Placid Baker, with a piece of beautiful baguette to go with it (OR perhaps beautiful Drunken Noodles from Kinnaree);
3) For dessert, an amazing Almond Croissant from Mrs. London's. Love!
... said Bev C on Apr 2, 2013 at 4:20 PM | link
Cupcakes from Putnam Market, a glass of wine from the Confectionery, and a picnic blanket - spread out at Congress Park.
... said Melissa on Apr 2, 2013 at 4:29 PM | link
I'd love to share Indian Ladder Apple Cider Donughts with Nipper, while sitting on that yellow sculpture near The Egg.
... said DKA on Apr 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM | link
New World Bistro burger
Pump Station IPA
Something from Crisan for dessert
... said Drew on Apr 2, 2013 at 4:31 PM | link
Dinner at New World Bistro, film at the Spectrum, followed by dessert at Crisan's.
... said chrisck on Apr 2, 2013 at 4:39 PM | link
Brunch at Iron Gate, a dessert at Crisan and a walk through Washington Park on a rare sunny day!
... said Sarah on Apr 2, 2013 at 4:53 PM | link
Sushi at Mizu Sushi in Schenectady, then Wood fired pizza by Grill 64 (or anything that chef David MacVane cooks!) and wine the Saratoga Winery, and then ice cream at Emack and Bolios, These are a few of my favorite things...
... said Kathy Burke on Apr 2, 2013 at 5:14 PM | link
Late, but couldn't resist:
Sunday Morning Sadhana class at The Yoga Loft, a hike and picnic in the Hyuck Preserve/Lake Myosotis, a bottle of wine at home from The Wine Shop on New Scotland.
... said Vanessa on Apr 2, 2013 at 9:48 PM | link