Drawing: Capital District Food Tour tickets + Honest Weight gift card
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
We have a drawing for Following Food week. (Because of course.) And the prize pack is rather fab. The winner will receive:
+ Two tickets for the Capital District Food Tour this Saturday on the Giddy Up. The tour will be making tasting stops at Umana, Barcelona, New World Bistro Bar, Druthers, and Ama Cocina.
+ A $100 gift card to the Honest Weight Food Co-op.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
If you had to pick one food item to represent the Capital Region, what would it be?
You can interpret this question a lot of ways. It could a dish, or a specific dish at a specific place, or a certain crop, or whatever. We'll draw one winner at random.
The Capital District Food Tour on the Giddy Up is this Saturday, November 21 from noon-5 pm. It departs from the parking lot at Colonie Center. Tickets are $60 per person and available online.
And, as you know, the Honest Weight Food Co-op is now at 100 Watervliet Ave in Albany, and offers a wide of selection of produce, natural foods, and specialty goods.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 8 pm Thursday, November 19, 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 11:59 pm Thursday and must respond by noon on Friday, November 20.
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apples we have great orchards!
... said colleen on Nov 18, 2015 at 10:57 AM | link
If I had to represent the Capital Region with only one food item, it would have to be a gingerbread cookie; a bit dry, not for everyone, but oh so sweet!
... said Becka L Lee on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:04 AM | link
Cider Belly's Thursday flavor of the day lemon doughnut.
... said Cori on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:04 AM | link
Cider donuts!
... said Caroline on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:05 AM | link
Apples!
... said Kelly on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:06 AM | link
Mini hot dogs.
... said Adam on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:11 AM | link
that's easy - Freihofer's Chocolate Chip Cookies - the ones they use to make when the company actually existed
... said Kevin Kvale on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:14 AM | link
Easily mini hot dogs! From Famous Lunch to Charlie's to Gus', there's nothing like 'em! One of the biggest suprises when I moved up here
... said Eric on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:22 AM | link
Fish fry.
... said J on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:23 AM | link
Apple cider donuts
... said Liz on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:35 AM | link
Nine Pin Cider!
... said Tess on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:40 AM | link
I'll second the cider belly cider donuts notion!
... said Joyce Cornell on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:45 AM | link
If someone came here from out of town & wanted some unique, local food item, I'd definitely take them for an armful of mini hotdogs.
... said Gabby on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:50 AM | link
Ciderbelly donuts!
... said Kerry on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:53 AM | link
Cider doughnuts all the way. They're becoming a main staple of not just apple orchards but locally owned stores.
... said Amy on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:56 AM | link
Definitely cider donuts. I have yet to see another area with such strong allegiances to specific cider doughnut retailers, plus a doughnut shop CALLED Cider Belly. I am sure fights have broken out on many an occasion over the best doughnut.
... said Katie on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:56 AM | link
Pizza!
... said Carl on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:59 AM | link
Apples!
... said Jay on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:09 PM | link
White tomato broccoli pizza!
I’m a transplant to the area and this has most surprisingly good foods I’ve had out here. And I don’t think it exists in any edible form outside of the capital region. We get it any time visitors come in from out west.
... said Spoon on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:11 PM | link
Apple cider donuts!
... said Amanda on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:11 PM | link
How about a couple of pulled pork sliders from Slidin' Dirty washed down with a Nine Pin Cider?
... said Ron on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:11 PM | link
if someone came to this area they would think we are all about upscale cheeseburgers.
... said Rebecca on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:12 PM | link
It's been said already, but definitely Cider Donuts!
... said Jessica R on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:15 PM | link
Cider donuts!
... said SJR on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:15 PM | link
I'm new to the area, but I would say cider donuts! What a great treat and something I've never experienced before coming here.
... said Kimberly on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:19 PM | link
Loaded Mac and Cheese
... said Crystal on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:25 PM | link
I'd pick the blackened green beans from New World. They are becoming a favorite they out the Greater NY Region, and increasingly copied by other restaurants.
... said Bill Howe on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:28 PM | link
Stewart's Ice Cream!
... said Tooter on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:30 PM | link
One food ? Hmmm burgers !
... said Mary on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:32 PM | link
Mozzarella cheese sticks with Melba sauce!
... said Vicky on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:33 PM | link
I would also have to agree and say Apples because they are so versatile. Cider doughts, hot cider, cold cider, apple pie, apples in salads, apples with meats/cheeses, and the endless other sides and beverages that you can pair with apple. After all it is the NYS fruit!
... said Jen on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:39 PM | link
Teeny Weenies!
... said fuddley on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:39 PM | link
Apples. Apple pie.
... said Dawn. on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:44 PM | link
Nine pin cider! Hands down the best local cider and local apples are everywhere this time of year!
... said Brittany on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:45 PM | link
Freshly picked apples!
... said Claire on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:52 PM | link
'tis the time for garden arugula
... said JES on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:53 PM | link
Local apples from the many orchards peppered throughout the Capital District / Hudson Valley!
... said Katrina on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:54 PM | link
Beer!
... said Randal Putnam on Nov 18, 2015 at 1:01 PM | link
Golden Harvest apple cider donuts.
... said Beth on Nov 18, 2015 at 1:10 PM | link
I have to agree with the cider donut folks -- apples, cider, and donut shops are everywhere and I love it!
... said Robyn on Nov 18, 2015 at 1:14 PM | link
Tough call - We have so many regional specialties. I'd go with Mini Hot Dogs.
2nd place would be cider doughnuts, 3rd place would be fish fy. :-)
... said Dave R. on Nov 18, 2015 at 1:23 PM | link
Steak tips from primal
... said Mt on Nov 18, 2015 at 1:24 PM | link
Got to go with cider doughnuts.
... said chrisck on Nov 18, 2015 at 1:25 PM | link
Apples!
... said Jbird on Nov 18, 2015 at 1:50 PM | link
Apples!!!! Apple pie, apple bread, apple cider donuts, apple muffins, hard cider, apple cider - the list is endless :)
... said Becky K on Nov 18, 2015 at 1:51 PM | link
Beer! It can be a meal.
... said spencer on Nov 18, 2015 at 2:04 PM | link
Not to sound like a broken record, but definitely an orchard fresh apple or a hot cider doughnut.
... said liz on Nov 18, 2015 at 2:07 PM | link
A Gus's mini hot dog with the works.
... said Matt on Nov 18, 2015 at 2:10 PM | link
Ted's Fish Fry
... said Brian on Nov 18, 2015 at 2:28 PM | link
Locally made sausages
... said JG on Nov 18, 2015 at 2:37 PM | link
A cheese plate w/locally sourced cheese, crackers, fig jam, cured meats, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, etc...pairs nicely with a NYS wine and can be enjoyed year round!
... said Jess P on Nov 18, 2015 at 2:43 PM | link
A sandwich from the former great deli, JOE"S on Madison Ave.
... said mg on Nov 18, 2015 at 2:57 PM | link
Indian Ladder cider doughnuts
... said Christine on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:11 PM | link
Melba Sauce-- It can be paired with anything. ANYTHING!
... said Amy P on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:17 PM | link
Cider doughnuts, preferably from Saratoga Apple.
... said theshakes on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:17 PM | link
mini hot dogs seem to be a regional specialty
... said A on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:25 PM | link
Those cider donuts!
... said Sarah on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:26 PM | link
The lovely honey crisp apple.
... said RMH on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:31 PM | link
My grandma would say Krause's Homemade Candy!
... said Ron on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:33 PM | link
If I had to pick one it would be apple cider donuts, but if I had free reign I would add mozz sticks with melba sauce, and freihoffer's cookies.
... said Jenna on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:35 PM | link
Nine Pin Cider
... said L on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:41 PM | link
Cider doughnuts from any independent shops or orchards in the region.
... said Uncle Leo on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:42 PM | link
Tiny hot dogs. Not only a regional specialty, but symbolically, Albany really is a small dog.
... said Ryan H on Nov 18, 2015 at 4:03 PM | link
Cider Doughnuts
... said Jessica on Nov 18, 2015 at 4:04 PM | link
Apple Cider Doughnuts
... said Frank on Nov 18, 2015 at 4:13 PM | link
Since no one else has mentioned it yet...
Fried mozz with melba sauce.
... said Steve N. on Nov 18, 2015 at 4:37 PM | link
I choose what I think is a huge omission this many comments deep: Crumbs Along the Mohawk ice cream.
... said Shaun on Nov 18, 2015 at 5:28 PM | link
Cider doughnuts... never heard of them before coming here
... said Julie on Nov 18, 2015 at 5:28 PM | link
I'm going with the Jackburger from Jumpin' Jacks. Although cider donuts are a close second. Thanks, guys, now I'm craving fresh cider donuts!
... said Ali on Nov 18, 2015 at 5:49 PM | link
Upstate holiday pudding. Lay flat a fresh cider doughnut (preferably from Golden Harvest) and make diagonal incisions 1/4" deep and about 1/2" apart. Then heat up a few tablespoons of Harvest Spirits Cornelius Applejack in a saucepan, when hot ignite and and spoon over the top of doughnut. Let flaming spirits caramelize sugar and when extinguished enjoy!
... said Riparian Wood Floors on Nov 18, 2015 at 5:57 PM | link
Since this is the holiday season: the Saratoga Peppermint Pig
... said Tanya Thorne on Nov 18, 2015 at 6:49 PM | link
Cider donuts, no question!
... said Michelle on Nov 18, 2015 at 6:53 PM | link
A cheese plate from The Cheese Traveler accompanied by a Nine Pin Cider. Locally prepared food and drinks made by awesome people!
... said Deirdre on Nov 18, 2015 at 7:08 PM | link
mini hot dogs with the works!
... said Marshall on Nov 18, 2015 at 7:21 PM | link
Cider donuts, of course!
... said Megan on Nov 18, 2015 at 7:44 PM | link
Cider donuts!
... said Maggie on Nov 18, 2015 at 8:20 PM | link
Cassie Visco sauce...
... said Dan on Nov 18, 2015 at 8:24 PM | link
Cider donuts.
... said enough already! on Nov 18, 2015 at 8:30 PM | link
Albany Cakes [or Dutch Pudding] from The Cook and Housewife's Manual by Mrs. Margaret Dods, 1828
... said Pamela on Nov 18, 2015 at 8:48 PM | link
Ramps
... said Lorre S on Nov 18, 2015 at 9:23 PM | link
"Thai Italian Love" bolognese from New World Bistro
... said Sabrina on Nov 18, 2015 at 9:35 PM | link
Apples. Definitely apples.
... said Nomi on Nov 18, 2015 at 10:51 PM | link
Really good seitan in grocery stores - like whatever New World Bistro is using for their incredible seitan wings.
... said Lesley on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:02 PM | link
Another vote for Stewart's ice cream :)
... said Jenn on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:16 PM | link
Hot dogs from Chesters Smoke House
... said Dave on Nov 19, 2015 at 5:20 AM | link
Definitely the capital region style of fish fry on a hot dog bun.
... said MikeH on Nov 19, 2015 at 7:35 AM | link
Definitely a bag of cider belly donuts with a nine pin cider to wash them down!
... said Chris on Nov 19, 2015 at 8:41 AM | link
Cider Donuts from Indian Ladder Farms! Best in the area and surrounded by beautiful Heldebergs and Thatcher Park.
... said laura on Nov 19, 2015 at 9:05 AM | link
Mozzarella sticks in jam!
... said RC on Nov 19, 2015 at 9:14 AM | link
I would pick apple cider donuts from Golden Harvest! I moved to the area from the Midwest and had never heard of cider donuts before arriving. They exceeded my expectations!
... said Tara on Nov 19, 2015 at 9:26 AM | link
Cider donuts. But more specifically a cider glazed cider donut from Cider belly.
... said JB on Nov 19, 2015 at 9:49 AM | link
All things apple!!
... said Seth on Nov 19, 2015 at 10:03 AM | link
Cider donuts
... said Jennifer on Nov 19, 2015 at 10:09 AM | link
South Troy Burger from the Brown Bag
... said HM on Nov 19, 2015 at 10:16 AM | link
Fresh Apples.
... said John M. on Nov 19, 2015 at 10:22 AM | link
Indian Ladder Farm's apples!
... said Chris R. on Nov 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM | link
Apple cider donuts!
... said Alison on Nov 19, 2015 at 10:43 AM | link
Apple Cider Donuts from Indian Ladder Farms
... said May on Nov 19, 2015 at 10:45 AM | link
Stewarts ice cream. Any flavor. It's the best ice cream I've ever had and it's always consistently good. I've lived all over the US and nothing is as good as their Peanut Butter Pandemonium.
... said KatherineSass on Nov 19, 2015 at 11:25 AM | link
How could the answer be anything but apples? They are our most economically important and recognizable agricultural product. They feed us and they feed the wildlife we love. Their beautiful flowers feed bees in Spring, deer in Autumn, and humans all year long.
... said Rhea Tannenbaum on Nov 19, 2015 at 11:55 AM | link
Anything apple related: apple cider, apple cider donuts, etc.
... said Ashley on Nov 19, 2015 at 12:35 PM | link
Apples!
... said kp on Nov 19, 2015 at 12:40 PM | link
Vegan Eggplant Parm sandwich from Little Anthony's!!
... said Anne on Nov 19, 2015 at 12:47 PM | link
If I had to represent the capital region with one food it would
Be a dough boy from Saratoga!! It's is amazing and unqiue to the area
... said Jamie on Nov 19, 2015 at 12:54 PM | link
Hands down: 9 Pin Cider.
... said Denise on Nov 19, 2015 at 2:22 PM | link
If you're looking for something unique, that an be tough, but given our local orchards, I'd have to say cider donuts. My preference is Indian Ladder, but Cider Belly has a great downtown business as well!
... said Joe on Nov 19, 2015 at 2:32 PM | link
Gotta go with the majority - apple cider donuts!
... said Erin on Nov 19, 2015 at 3:02 PM | link
Any type of locally brewed beer
... said RR on Nov 19, 2015 at 3:31 PM | link
Chicken & Waffles from City Beer Hall!
... said Staci Fecura on Nov 19, 2015 at 3:40 PM | link
Mozzarella sticks & melba sauce. Not the classiest choice, but the truest choice. (Classy choice that is less regionally specific: yeah, apple cider donuts.)
... said Sarah on Nov 19, 2015 at 3:54 PM | link
peanut butter and jelly
... said rob on Nov 19, 2015 at 4:34 PM | link
Sicilian Style Pizza.
... said Dan on Nov 19, 2015 at 4:37 PM | link
While I first thought of apples, and New World Bistro, I'm going with the Veggie Burger from the Albany Pump Station. Hearty, affordable, and great with sweet potato fries and a pint of local beer.
... said Michelle on Nov 19, 2015 at 5:42 PM | link
Crisan cookies, because they are delicious and simple 😸ðŸª
... said Andy on Nov 19, 2015 at 5:55 PM | link
Apple cider donuts from Indian Ladder Farms!!! It's what I missed most when I lived in VA
... said Kelly on Nov 19, 2015 at 6:49 PM | link
Cider dog nuts
... said Matt on Nov 21, 2015 at 6:25 AM | link