Drawing: Taste of Albany 2015
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The annual Taste of Albany will be back at the State Museum April 30. The event includes a cocktail hour and samples from more than 30 local restaurants. It's a benefit for the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless.
We have a pair of tickets for the event, and we're giving them away. Maybe to you.
To enter, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something local that you're looking forward to eating this summer?
It could be anything -- a specific dish from a local restaurant, a tomato from from your backyard garden, whatever. We'll draw one winner at random.
A Taste of Albany is Thursday, April 30 at the State Museum. The cocktail hour -- with hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beer, wine, and soda -- is at 5 pm. The tastings from the participating restaurants start at 6 pm. Tickets are $75 each and available online at the link above.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 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 noon on April 16.
photo: Bennett Campbell
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ANYTHING on a summer menu in Saratoga...
... said Nick on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:14 AM | link
I can't wait for the season's first sweet corn!
... said irisheyz on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:14 AM | link
Echoing Nick's comment, but more specifically: tots and flatbread pizzas at the Saratoga City Tavern, hopefully paid for by the day's Track winnings.
... said Alex on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:24 AM | link
Jack burger
Marthas
Snowman
Veggies and Berries from the garden
... said Dave R. on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:24 AM | link
Anything from the Troy Farmer's Market!
... said Cindy on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:29 AM | link
Summer tomatoes, Buddhapesto, and R&G mozzarella cheese served over Dension Farm's spring lettuce mix
... said Jen on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:31 AM | link
Any and all food from food trucks!
... said Kerry on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:32 AM | link
Fresh raspberries!
... said Rich on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:33 AM | link
anything from Moxie's.
... said sara on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:35 AM | link
Chile Rellenos and a Ginger Margarita on the patio at El Loco!
... said Rae on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:42 AM | link
PJs BAR-B-QSA!!!
... said Ron on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:43 AM | link
Veggies from my CSA share!
... said Casey on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:44 AM | link
Strawberries!!!!
... said Amy on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:46 AM | link
I'm looking forward to attempting yet again a small home garden for cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes. I'm also looking forward to pick your own berries!
... said Tara on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:46 AM | link
Can't wait to eat a local BLT with lettuce and tomatoes from my garden and some five knives bacon.
... said Chris Lovell on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:57 AM | link
My uncooked pasta sauce made with my own home-grown tomatoes and basil.
... said Amy on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:58 AM | link
ramps, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash. Love our rich upstate agricultural economy... so important that we support it!!
... said Jessica on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:59 AM | link
Fresh local corn, and in-season tomatoes!
... said Jenna on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:04 PM | link
In the painful absence of Crisan's gelato, I'd have to say Kurver Kreme!
... said Michelle on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:06 PM | link
Trying out the local produce at Capital Roots!!
... said Rachel A. on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:11 PM | link
Food trucks and whatever Rick Orlando comes up with for his summer menu at New World.
... said Jim on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:13 PM | link
Mmm lobster rolls and cold beer on the shore
... said Holly Wiles-pemburn on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:16 PM | link
Cherry peppers from my garden, stuffed with Kutter's 5-year cheddar, wrapped in Henry's bacon and grilled in my backyard.
... said MikeH on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:17 PM | link
Moxie's ice cream!
... said Melissa on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:17 PM | link
Shake Shack burger at the track!
... said E on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:19 PM | link
Vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles.
... said E. on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:21 PM | link
ice cream
... said Steve Davidson on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:25 PM | link
Fiddleheads!!!
... said Lola on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:29 PM | link
Stewart's ice cream!
... said Gill on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:32 PM | link
Looking forward to outside BBQ and summer salads . Drinks with an umbrella will be a nice added touch as well!
... said Mary on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:34 PM | link
Love the Biergarden? potatoe pancakes with the garage door up!
... said Jill on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:34 PM | link
I'm looking forward to eating fresh picked blueberries from Samascott Orchards in Kinderhook.
... said albanyjune on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:37 PM | link
Cheese Fries ... Jack's Drive Inn
... said Ben K. on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:37 PM | link
There is a bend in the Schoharie Creek near Breakabeen where you can grab a handful of blackberries right from your kayak as you float by. They taste like blackberries, but you remember them.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:38 PM | link
Tomatoes and pepper form my garden!
... said Jeanine on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:40 PM | link
Anything from Nighthawk's Kitchen!
... said Josie on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:42 PM | link
The nightly dinners grilled at home with neighborhood friends dropping by.
... said Melanie M. on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:43 PM | link
Pea shoots from the farmer's market. To me, that is the taste of Spring.
... said capgirl on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:45 PM | link
Some new vegan creations of my own with fresh produce from the farmers market & my garden and as many vegan friendly restaurants as possible!
... said Nina on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:47 PM | link
Sarma made with grape leaves from my grandmother's garden.
... said Gina on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:49 PM | link
Burgers at Jumpin' Jacks.
Ice cream at Corner, Kurver, and Stewarts.
Fresh produce from the vendors at the Empire State Plaza.
... said Holly on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:50 PM | link
Ice cream at scoups!!
... said Amanda C on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:51 PM | link
fresh hand-picked blueberries from a local farm
... said Jordan on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:57 PM | link
ice cream!
... said ab on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:00 PM | link
Tomatoes from Roxbury Farm CSA!
... said Jennifer on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:04 PM | link
Peaches from Maynard Farms.
... said K on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:06 PM | link
The fresh produce from my farm share...
... said RR on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:08 PM | link
so many tomatoes from the garden
... said spencer on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:30 PM | link
Delicious $2 sorbet from Cris... oh wait no. *cries*.
... said -S on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:46 PM | link
Martha's
... said Brian on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:50 PM | link
Kay's Pizza on Burden Lake!
... said colleen on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:52 PM | link
Chef Dan's (Jake Moon Cafe) ramps!!!
... said MargieC on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:59 PM | link
Ice Cream from Moxie's, without a doubt!
... said Fruvous on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:59 PM | link
Something cooked on one of those crusty charcoal grills up at Thacher Park!
... said Rob on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:59 PM | link
The first crop of berries at Samascott U-Pick. They taste like summery victory.
... said Trish on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM | link
I can't be the first Kay's Pizza comment here. Pepperoni and jalaps, obv.
... said the fuj. on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:01 PM | link
Can't wait to sit outside on my deck and grill some vegetables from my garden and some local beef!
... said Gillian on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:06 PM | link
Raw clams. For some reason they only taste good to me in the summer.
... said Joe A on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:07 PM | link
Strawberries and raspberries. Picked at a local farm.
... said Caroline on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:15 PM | link
Troy's Eastside and North Central neighborhood plant swaps.
... said Marie on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:18 PM | link
Soft serve! I usually stick to Curry Freeze, but I think I'm going to have to do a little tour de soft serve of my own this summer!
... said Jenn on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:22 PM | link
The fresh, Hudson Valley produce from Field Goods!!! (It's been a long winter of root veggies and frozen goods).
And, hopefully, some beer from Druthers' new Albany space...
... said Lindsay on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:29 PM | link
Fresh strawberries still warm from the sun....
Homemade shortcake and topped with real whipped cream.
... said Kendra on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:29 PM | link
A small chocolate twist with chocolate sprinkles from Jumpin Jacks. Can't believe I haven't gotten one yet!!
... said Laura on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:30 PM | link
I came in here to say gelato from Crisan and now I'm panicking...
... said Brittany on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:43 PM | link
Meat marinated in new sauce recipes I've been working out. Summertime is grilling time.
... said Adam on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:43 PM | link
A burger and onion rings from Country Drive-in :)
... said Kristin on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:51 PM | link
Mint ice cream at Kurver!
... said RMH on Apr 13, 2015 at 2:52 PM | link
I've heard great things about the soft serve in this region. We moved here last July and never really got around to trying any of it, so we hope to rectify that this year!
... said Jack C on Apr 13, 2015 at 3:15 PM | link
Snowman Ice Cream! I can't eat ice cream unless it's warm enough outside....and it finally is.
... said Kizzi on Apr 13, 2015 at 3:21 PM | link
Peck's Arcade, finally! The 23 layer potato calls me...
... said s on Apr 13, 2015 at 3:25 PM | link
Vanilla soft serve with black cherry swirl from Tast-E-Freeze!
... said Amanda on Apr 13, 2015 at 3:25 PM | link
Hot dogs, grilled on my sidewalk.
... said Caitlin on Apr 13, 2015 at 3:37 PM | link
Produce from my garden!
... said Julie on Apr 13, 2015 at 3:43 PM | link
Fox Creek Farm tomatoes
... said Shawn on Apr 13, 2015 at 3:48 PM | link
Berries foraged while hiking in the area! Yumm
... said julie on Apr 13, 2015 at 3:59 PM | link
Brooks BBQ!
... said Katie on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:01 PM | link
Lots and lots of ice cream!
... said Tam on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:09 PM | link
Shake Shack at the track.
... said StepheG on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:12 PM | link
Amy's ice cream in Middleburgh - the best!
... said Vicki on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:16 PM | link
Wild blackberries from my back yard...
... said Dan on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:16 PM | link
Calamari and Ccrab cake at Garden Bistro 24
... said Greg on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:25 PM | link
Looking forward to eating everything on New World Bistro's summer menu!!
... said Eric Straus on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:27 PM | link
Brunch on Iron Gate's patio.
... said Kyle on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:27 PM | link
Fresh veggies grilled
... said michelle on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:28 PM | link
Every craving that my wife, and Mother-To-Be, has!
... said Mike on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:34 PM | link
A thick frost float from The Snowman!
... said Ariana Sheehan on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:43 PM | link
Watermelon radishes from the Farmer's Market and lobster rolls on Yanni's deck.
... said Christine on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:46 PM | link
Hot pulled pork from Dinosaur BBQ paired with an icy Ommegang Rare Vos all while soaking up rays on their deck.
... said Michelle on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:51 PM | link
Strawberries from Thompson-Finch Farm!
For those lamenting the loss of Crisan gelato, I know it's not quite the same, but you can buy it in pints at Honest Weight Food Co-op.
... said Rebecca on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:13 PM | link
Moxie's ice cream.
... said Ryan on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:24 PM | link
Tomatoes and soft serve ice cream, just not together!
... said Theresa on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:28 PM | link
The taste of sunshine on my face after swimming !
... said mg on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:29 PM | link
Smoking some heritage pork from Lovers Leap Farm in Kinderhook.
... said Walter on Apr 13, 2015 at 6:31 PM | link
Brunch outside at Madison cafe!
... said Jillian on Apr 13, 2015 at 7:12 PM | link
Tomatoes from my garden, peaches from Kristy's barn and the best sweet corn EVER from Gem Buffalo Farm (aka Mesick's.) It's worth a trip to Castleton to pick some up.
... said Kate on Apr 13, 2015 at 7:15 PM | link
Cornell chicken grilled over an open fire pit at the family camp on Lake George
... said Dylan on Apr 13, 2015 at 8:25 PM | link
I always look forward to drive in movie theaters opening. Especially Jerico Drive In with their fantastic ice cream!
... said Heather on Apr 13, 2015 at 9:00 PM | link
I can't wait for some Swiss chard from my garden.
... said Sarah on Apr 13, 2015 at 9:11 PM | link
Stewart's ice cream
... said Brian on Apr 13, 2015 at 9:50 PM | link
Fresh fruit and all obviously of the soft serve ice cream I can eat
... said Kelly on Apr 13, 2015 at 10:38 PM | link
hanger steak from the garden bistro 24!!!!
... said victoria on Apr 13, 2015 at 10:56 PM | link
I've always associated eating corn on the cob with summer, so I'll go with that - though I'm also definitely looking forward to s'mores made over a campfire, too.
... said KJS on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:42 PM | link
Strawberries!
And tomatoes, and corn, and peppers, and peaches, and peas, and . . .
ICE CREAM.
... said Sarah on Apr 14, 2015 at 1:29 AM | link
Ice cream from Moxie's in Wynantskill
... said Liz on Apr 14, 2015 at 6:49 AM | link
our CSA share! Yummmmm
... said jess Belflower on Apr 14, 2015 at 8:19 AM | link
Empanada Llama
... said James b on Apr 14, 2015 at 8:21 AM | link
I'm looking forward to eating a Greek salad from the food truck in Albany, Stewart's ice cream, and as always, sushi from Sushi Tei on Western.
... said Tara on Apr 14, 2015 at 8:51 AM | link
Americone dream at lickety split!
... said Steve on Apr 14, 2015 at 8:56 AM | link
Death by chocolate ice-cream cone at Stewarts
... said Sue on Apr 14, 2015 at 9:27 AM | link
Jackburgers from Jumpin' Jacks, the best!
... said JD on Apr 14, 2015 at 9:35 AM | link
The first batch of salsa made from tomatoes and hot peppers from my garden. And veggies from our CSA with Fox Creek Farm!
... said Jennifer on Apr 14, 2015 at 9:46 AM | link
Taking part in the meat share from Rise 'N Shine farms.
... said Chris R. on Apr 14, 2015 at 9:50 AM | link
Fresh fruit purchased at the Upper Union Street Farmer's Market in Schenectady! Can't wait to ride my bike there on Saturdays all summer long :)
... said Julie on Apr 14, 2015 at 9:56 AM | link
Sweet Corn from Davenports Farm. The best!
... said Amanda on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:20 AM | link
Brunch on the City Beer Hall back patio.
... said Matt on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:29 AM | link
Kurver Kreme coconut soft serve ice cream!
... said Lesley P on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:30 AM | link
Doughboys at SPAC, local fairs, or after a drunken night in downtown Saratoga!
... said Lexi on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:35 AM | link
There are so many Albany foods I will be eating this summer I don't know where to start. Cupz, for one, and Andy's Deli as the other first ones come to mind!
... said AS on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:40 AM | link
Whatever is on the new summer menu at NWBB! The best veg fair in the capital district!
... said Caitlin on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:46 AM | link
I am looking forward to locally grown sweet corn!
... said Cliff on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:50 AM | link
I cannot wait for fresh berries. They make summer complete.
... said Alisa on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:51 AM | link
Lima beans and corn from my garden. It will be the first time I've ever had fresh succotash. Non frozen limas are impossible to find.
... said Bill on Apr 14, 2015 at 11:09 AM | link
Corn on the cob, Kurver, and patio cocktails.
... said Michelle on Apr 14, 2015 at 11:16 AM | link
Hot dog and ice cream at Kurver Kreme!
... said SangAh on Apr 14, 2015 at 11:21 AM | link
Jumpin Jacks!
... said Kobe on Apr 14, 2015 at 11:52 AM | link
Grilled peaches!
... said Ellen on Apr 14, 2015 at 1:06 PM | link
Im looking forward to summer sweet corn and a pizza from Kays.
... said Connor on Apr 14, 2015 at 1:53 PM | link
Can't wait to sink my teeth into some ripe watermelon! :D
... said Cara on Apr 14, 2015 at 4:04 PM | link
Stuff from my garden. Been a long winter.
... said Thomas on Apr 14, 2015 at 4:48 PM | link
Buckets and buckets of heirloom tomatoes from Honest Weight
... said Rachel on Apr 14, 2015 at 6:10 PM | link
Kay's Pizza on Burden Lake
... said Kara on Apr 14, 2015 at 6:52 PM | link
Bike rides and ice cream stands
... said Wendy (Troy) on Apr 14, 2015 at 7:54 PM | link
soft ice cream from Twist @ Jericho!
... said Candice on Apr 14, 2015 at 8:39 PM | link
A handmade pie made with wild black raspberries and mulberries!! Can't. Even. Wait. !!
... said Ky on Apr 14, 2015 at 8:40 PM | link
I'm looking forward to eating lots of in-season fruit from the Farmer's Market on the Plaza!
... said Eva on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:42 PM | link
Fresh Zucchini & Summer Squash from Slack Hollow Farm at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market!
... said Jennifer on Apr 18, 2015 at 9:51 PM | link
Cones with tons of sprinkles from Kurver Kreme!
... said Diana on Apr 19, 2015 at 4:50 PM | link