A good restaurant for Christmas dinner?
Nancy emails:
For several years we have enjoyed going to Karavali in Latham on Christmas Day. This year we'd like to explore somewhere else. Nothing wrong with Karavali - it's great and very busy that day.
We are looking for something in the nearby Capital Region - NOT a typical Christmas Buffet at a hotel, but an interesting, non-religious restaurant which is open on Christmas Day and provides great food and a festive atmosphere.
May I ask the readers of AOA to make suggestions, please?
We get the feeling from Nancy's email that she's very interested in heading to another ethnic restaurant, or just trying something a bit different.
Anyone have local Christmas Day dining experiences or suggestions to share with Nancy? Please share!
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Ala Shanghai if they're open!
... said TrojanMorse on Dec 3, 2015 at 3:13 PM | link
I went to Mamoun's one year on Christmas Eve and had a very good meal. I wouldn't say the atmosphere was festive, but I had a good time.
... said Mike on Dec 3, 2015 at 4:26 PM | link
We've gone to New World Bistro in past years, as well as CCK (but I forgot the name of Peter's new place. Anyone? ) Both are great!
... said jess on Dec 3, 2015 at 6:16 PM | link
Last year we fulfilled A Christmas Story-like moment at Ala Shanghai with an order of peking duck buns. It wasn't smiling at us but we enjoyed the year we had "chinese turkey".
... said Chopsticks Optional on Dec 3, 2015 at 8:16 PM | link
For Jess: Peter, from CCK, is now at Ocean Palace, the other side of Central Avenue.
... said Nancy on Dec 4, 2015 at 7:30 AM | link
I concur with Ala Shanghai. Definitely go with the Peking Duck buns!
... said theshakes on Dec 4, 2015 at 10:30 AM | link
Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro was open last year, I assume they'll be open this year as well.
... said the fuj. on Dec 4, 2015 at 10:42 AM | link