Drawing: Ommegang Hop Chef Albany 2013
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
Brewery Ommegang's multi-city Hop Chef series is back in Albany this Friday evening. Blurbage:
An outstanding line-up of Capitol Region chefs will each create one dish showcasing their imaginative beer and food pairing skills. The dishes, all paired with Ommegang ales, will be served to a panel of judges, and to all attendees, to taste and score.
We have a pair of tickets to the event and we're giving them away -- maybe to you. To enter, please answer this question in the comments:
When it's hot and muggy -- like it's been lately -- what do you want to eat?
We'll pull one winner at random. Non-redeemable bonus points for specific and local answers.
Hop Chef Albany is this Friday, July 12 from 5:30-8 pm at the Hilton Albany. Tickets are $55 each. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Schoharie Area Long Term's recovery efforts.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Wednesday, July 10, 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 10 pm on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday, July 11.
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Mediterranean watermelon salad with crumpled feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Vidalia onion, and mint from my garden. So refreshing!
... said Sara Harmon on Jul 9, 2013 at 1:46 PM | link
I've been enjoying fresh dill from my garden lately - in salads or mixed with cottage cheese, it is really refreshing in small doses.
Who am I kidding, the most truthful answer is BEER!
... said Jessica R on Jul 9, 2013 at 1:46 PM | link
A BLT from my garden (the L and T anyway). You can't get more local than that.
... said J Mac on Jul 9, 2013 at 1:55 PM | link
Italian water ice!
... said Mark on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:04 PM | link
I don't have the appetite to eat anything -- I just want to drink Ommegang beer!!
... said Ron on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:07 PM | link
Popsicles!
... said C on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:07 PM | link
Hot weather always makes me want sushi. Oh heck, I always want sushi.
... said TrojanMorse on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:10 PM | link
Watermelon upon watermelon.
... said Laura C on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:11 PM | link
Ice Cream!
... said Melissa on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:11 PM | link
Cucumber, tomato, and feta salad with greek dressing!
... said Will on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:20 PM | link
Crazy enough, hot and spicy foods. That's what I did yesterday - went to Taiwan Noodle after work and ordered a bowl of noodle soup with plenty of chili sauce.
Sweaty, slurptastic goodness.
... said Rochelle on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:22 PM | link
Snowman's ice cream!
... said Susie on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:22 PM | link
Snap peas from the garden.
... said Adam on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:25 PM | link
Spumoni from Civitellos
... said Tim on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:28 PM | link
Ice cream sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
... said Sarah on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:30 PM | link
Anything cold!
... said Drew on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM | link
Popsicles and caprese salad... Not at the same time.
... said Denise on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:44 PM | link
I love me some Stewart's seasonal ice cream flavors
... said Dan on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM | link
I like getting creative with salads. Strawberry goat cheese, steak, Cobb, whatever. Make my own dressings and maybe have a nice wine or beer. Whatever has my stove on the least or I can grill outside.
... said Alex on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:47 PM | link
Food? Who wants to eat in this heat? Give me gin and tonics or give me heat stroke! And even then, it's hard to pull myself away from the fan to mix a drink.
... said Valerae on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:49 PM | link
Simple & a little bitter, just like this stupid weather: Ice Cold Lemonade.
... said james reyl on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:49 PM | link
Kurver Kreme!
... said Heather on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:54 PM | link
ice -cold spicy gazpacho with avocado.
... said laura on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:55 PM | link
a bowl of strawberries with some light cream. My Grandmother always served those on the hottest days.
... said John C. on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:58 PM | link
Soft serve vanilla ice cream in a waffle cone!
... said Chaula Shukla on Jul 9, 2013 at 2:59 PM | link
Berry Fruit. The fresher and more homegrown the better!
... said BLuv on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:01 PM | link
Not much except maybe freeze pops or watermelon. Oh, and ice cold beer!
... said Alison on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:03 PM | link
Banana Milkshake !
... said Brie on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:03 PM | link
An Ice Cream Man "Manwich"!
... said Julie on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:03 PM | link
Freeze-pops and cold beer!
... said Alicia on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:07 PM | link
fresh cherries, bueberries, raspberries, strawberries, all the berries
... said Jessica on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:22 PM | link
Ice Cream from Toll Gate in Slingerlands....mmmmm
... said Brendan on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:28 PM | link
ice cream. and beer. (not together!)
... said linz on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:29 PM | link
Potato salad, macaroni salad and hot dogs with ketchup. I'm ready for the "boo's" from the crowd...
... said Sherri on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:31 PM | link
Ice Cream!
... said mark on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM | link
Anything from the grill and cold beer
... said Shawn on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM | link
hot dogs.
... said melissa on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:38 PM | link
Green salad from my Ridgefield garden with 3-corner field farm Brebis blanc sheep's milk cheese on top and a vinaigrette of olive oil, maple syrup and banyuls vinegar.
... said Ali on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:39 PM | link
Summer comfort food. Macaroni and Tuna Salad!
... said foodiemom on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:45 PM | link
Watermelon and anything grilled.
... said Sarah on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:45 PM | link
Chilled pasta primavera with garden fresh veggies and a frosty IPA!
... said Sarah on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:45 PM | link
Chilled pasta primavera with garden fresh veggies and a frosty IPA!
... said Sarah on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:48 PM | link
Taco salad!
... said KTT on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:52 PM | link
Kurver Kreme, best soft ice cream in the area!
... said Ben K. on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:54 PM | link
A Boston Shake from Snowman!
... said Lauren on Jul 9, 2013 at 3:55 PM | link
Grilled up veggies and cool salads from our CSA Roxbury Farms!
... said jess (jamesjake) on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM | link
Pimm's Cups!
... said james b on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM | link
Though my mother says I am crazy, and that it is seasonally inappropriate, I like a bowl of pasta with anchovies, garlic and olive oil.
... said Julie on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:13 PM | link
Vanilla milkshake!
... said Mike on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:18 PM | link
Stewart's ice cream
... said Jon on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:23 PM | link
Frozen berries, plain yogurt and honey. It's like ice cream, but better for you!
... said Anne on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:27 PM | link
Franks from Rolf's pork store on the grill, with beer (ommegang Hennepin or witte are both good in the heat).
... said Jon on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:34 PM | link
give me summer tomatoes
... said Mary Leciejewski on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:38 PM | link
Can't wait for that first tomato sandwich fresh from my garden plot, on a baguette from All Good! Pop the top on a bottle of hennepin to quench my thirst.
... said Jeremy on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:41 PM | link
A frosty MUGGY of hard cider to make the HOT and sticky weather cool a crispy.
... said A.M.M. on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:43 PM | link
A big ol' ice cream sundae!
... said Angela on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:50 PM | link
An iced coffee from The Daily Grind with a big dish of citrus-y gelato from Crissan.
... said Colleen on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:50 PM | link
I don't know why anyone would consider anything other than ice cream. Or Fro-yo or whatever. ICE CREAM.
... said Kayla on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:54 PM | link
Sushi, fish tacos, ice cream, or garden fresh tomatoes. I love to eat!
... said Emily on Jul 9, 2013 at 4:59 PM | link
Beer and gazpacho
... said Liz on Jul 9, 2013 at 5:06 PM | link
Ceviche
... said -S on Jul 9, 2013 at 5:18 PM | link
A cold grilled chicken sandwich on ciabatta with hummus, strawberries, balsamic dressing and arugula!
... said Ari on Jul 9, 2013 at 5:40 PM | link
a spinach, strawberry, goat cheese, pecan salad with balsamic!
... said Jenna on Jul 9, 2013 at 5:43 PM | link
tomato salad - I would eat it all summer
... said julie on Jul 9, 2013 at 6:10 PM | link
Stewarts ice cream... of course!
... said JLD on Jul 9, 2013 at 6:45 PM | link
Anything from Stewarts. That place is just summer all over!
... said Kate on Jul 9, 2013 at 6:55 PM | link
Snickers ice cream bars!
... said Lauren on Jul 9, 2013 at 7:01 PM | link
Liquid diet: frozen margaritas from el mariachi!
... said Tory on Jul 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM | link
Ceviche
... said CP on Jul 9, 2013 at 7:15 PM | link
A cheeseburger.
... said Andrew on Jul 9, 2013 at 7:35 PM | link
Garden tomato, garden cucumber, red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar & olive oil salad!
... said Dan on Jul 9, 2013 at 7:45 PM | link
burgers off the grill!
... said brian on Jul 9, 2013 at 8:18 PM | link
watermelon, strawberries over a green salad with mild vinegar, oil and sugar dressing. Lots of water with it
... said Jerry Greene on Jul 9, 2013 at 8:29 PM | link
watermelon!
... said Brad on Jul 9, 2013 at 8:46 PM | link
Tomato and mozzarella with olive oil And Basil.
... said kate kruk on Jul 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM | link
a salad of fresh greens from the farmers' market with feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and berries that I just picked myself
... said Lisa on Jul 9, 2013 at 10:06 PM | link
really hot soup
... said Tom on Jul 9, 2013 at 10:08 PM | link
corn on the cob
... said Lisawitz on Jul 9, 2013 at 10:11 PM | link
Corn grilled in the husk!
And watermelon.
... said Colton on Jul 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM | link
"What do I want to eat?" My summertime/autumn dinner addiction: A BIG heaping salad [served in a deep dish pie plate] filled with whatever is just picked, fresh out of my organic garden, such as tonight's ingrediants: Arugula, spinach, [a variety of] mustard greens and lettuces, kale, french breakfast radishes, snow & pod peas, broccolli; Top it off with a half dozen almonds and a hard-boiled egg or two. A little while later, a cup of fresh picked raspberries for dessert.
... said tim on Jul 9, 2013 at 11:01 PM | link
I eat a lot more salads, especially at luchtime
... said albanylandlord on Jul 9, 2013 at 11:51 PM | link
Barbeque chicken and pasta salad, served among friends.
... said Rich on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:32 AM | link
My own corn, grape tomato, onion, mozerela cheese, tortalini, with a lemony, balsamic, olive oil dressing salad.
... said mg on Jul 10, 2013 at 4:59 AM | link
Beer-can chicken!!!
... said Jules on Jul 10, 2013 at 7:35 AM | link
Taro popsicles!
... said E. on Jul 10, 2013 at 8:14 AM | link
Went to Yono's last weekend and had a fresh new take on s'mores for dessert... cinnamon ice cream, chocolate ice cream, homemade graham crackers and of course, some toasted marshmallows. A refreshing twist to a classic summer dessert icon. Loved it!
... said Natasha on Jul 10, 2013 at 8:28 AM | link
Watermelon, recently stacked with goat cheese and grilled shrimp. Delicious!
... said JennT on Jul 10, 2013 at 8:42 AM | link
Shish kebabs or hot dogs
... said SueB on Jul 10, 2013 at 8:52 AM | link
sangria and a cold pasta salad
... said Bee on Jul 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM | link
Fresh gazpacho made from our almost-in-full-bloom garden.
... said m on Jul 10, 2013 at 10:16 AM | link
choco taco
... said Anne on Jul 10, 2013 at 10:31 AM | link
Watermelon and Sriracha
... said CC on Jul 10, 2013 at 10:40 AM | link
Watermelon, please.
... said Lola on Jul 10, 2013 at 10:41 AM | link
Twist soft serve ice cream with a peanut butter dip
... said Allie on Jul 10, 2013 at 11:03 AM | link
My mom always made (and I now make) a pasta salad with shrimp in it during the hot summer weather. Loved it then and love it now.
... said Adam on Jul 10, 2013 at 11:44 AM | link
Vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles. Nothing like it.
... said Mike on Jul 10, 2013 at 11:57 AM | link
milkshakes from stewarts and/or watermelon
... said daf on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM | link
pasta salads
... said kyle on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM | link
grilled romaine for a different twist on a summer salad!
... said Rosie on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:29 PM | link
Fish (salmon or tilapia) and a nice cold light beer @ home by the pool!
... said Mark on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:48 PM | link
Anything fermented and cold. But especially some spicy Kimchi.
... said Aaron on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:49 PM | link
Trader Joes Soy Creamery Cherry Chocolate Chip "Ice Cream"
... said Joiebean on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:49 PM | link
Soft serve ice cream at Humpty Dumpty in Saratoga.
... said Chad on Jul 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM | link
Plain Greek yogurt with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and honey.
... said John on Jul 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM | link
Cold sesame noodles!
... said Jennifer on Jul 10, 2013 at 1:09 PM | link
i'm a weirdo....spicy curry
... said colleen on Jul 10, 2013 at 1:23 PM | link
Soft serve ice cream - if I'm really lucky, pistachio.
... said MissaB on Jul 10, 2013 at 3:21 PM | link
I actually had this conversation the other day & I said, "For some reason, chili sounds good right now." So that's my answer, chili! It's crazy, I know!
... said Stephen on Jul 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM | link
Caprese salad, with tomatoes from the Berry Patch in Stephenville.
... said Scott Lemieux on Jul 10, 2013 at 4:13 PM | link
anything that goes with a strong margarita
... said Ed on Jul 10, 2013 at 4:15 PM | link
an horchata popsicle
... said Bee on Jul 10, 2013 at 4:20 PM | link
Cucumber avocado buttermilk soup. So refreshing.
... said jara on Jul 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM | link
Soft serve from the Snowman, please!
... said Missy on Jul 10, 2013 at 4:35 PM | link
Vindaloo from ghandis
... said Dan on Jul 10, 2013 at 5:18 PM | link