AOA birthday drawing: A Taste of Albany, Lark + Lily, Capital Wine
Drawing's closed!
It's AOA's birthday week. And you could get the presents! To celebrate eight years of AOA, we've pulled together a whole bunch of great Capital Region stuff and we're holding a different drawing every day this week.
Today's drawing includes a bunch of food-related prizes:
+ A pair of tickets to A Taste of Albany at the State Museum April 21. The Capital Region culinary showcase includes wine, food, and entertainment. Proceeds from A Taste of Albany benefit Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH). Tickets are $75.
+ From Lark & Lily on Lark Street in Albany: a bottle of Charles & Charles Rose and a cheese plate
+ Two $25 gift certificates from Capital Wine in Albany.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What is the tastiest thing in the Capital Region?
Maybe it's your favorite cocktail or dish at a local establishment. Maybe it's something someone cooks at home. Maybe it's something produced by a local farm.
We'll draw one winner at random. That person gets the basket of prizes.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 1 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 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 midnight on Wednesday and must respond by 10 pm Thursday, April 7.
Taste of Albany photo: Bennett Campbell
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The summer produce from local farms
... said Adam on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:21 PM | link
Ramps
... said Rachel on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:21 PM | link
Thai BBQ Salmon at the New World Bistro Bar.
... said bb on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:23 PM | link
apple cider donuts!
... said Jenna on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:24 PM | link
Nine Pin cider - without a doubt!
... said Katrina on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:26 PM | link
The lobster mac & cheese at the The Ginger Man is heaven!
... said Moira L on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:28 PM | link
Outside of NYC, we know how to do real New York pizza around here.
... said Chris R. on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:28 PM | link
Fountain Pizza
... said Evan on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:32 PM | link
Veal Francese from Laine's in Colonie.
... said mg on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:35 PM | link
Pie! Mom's homemade strawberry pie, made from the very berries we hand-pick at Ariel's farm in Saratoga! Mom's homemade apple pie is a close second, but that refreshing summer treat is too good.
... said Jeff D on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:35 PM | link
Chesapeake Beni at Cafe Madison
... said Emily on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:37 PM | link
Apples! Cider! Donuts!
... said V. on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:41 PM | link
Local brews and signature cocktails -- we sure know our booze around here ;)
... said Eva on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:42 PM | link
A Bacon Bad sandwich from The Brakes. :'(
... said Casey on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:45 PM | link
Apples fresh off the tree.
... said Tori on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:45 PM | link
Ric Orlando's Jerk Chicken
... said Karen on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:47 PM | link
Roxbury Farm corn!
... said Sarah on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:47 PM | link
The Brown Lentils dish at Tara Kitchen.
... said Liz on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:54 PM | link
Purple Pub Pizza!
... said Marissa on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:54 PM | link
The "Tom's Turkey" sandwich from The Placid Baker.
... said Jamie on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:55 PM | link
Anything from NWBB
... said mg on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:58 PM | link
Clam chowder at Reel Seafood.
... said John M. on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:59 PM | link
I have to go with the Santa Speedo Sprint.
Good to the last Speedo!
... said Tess on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM | link
Cider Belly Donuts
... said Michelle R on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM | link
Blaze Pizza
... said Rich R on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:01 PM | link
That cheddar burger from the Merry Monk... with the fries and dipping sauce.. and a flight...
... said kate on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:04 PM | link
So it's a bit of a stretch for the Capital Region, but the duck rillettes or korean BBQ wings at bar vino in North Creek.
... said Katie on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:04 PM | link
Wings at the Ruck
... said Jackers on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:04 PM | link
The Kao Soi at Sadudee in Watervliet!
... said Alyse Peterson on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:04 PM | link
Ice cream from the Snowman!
... said Jennifer on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:05 PM | link
Cider donuts!
... said Tess on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:10 PM | link
Avacado Fries from Slidin' Dirty, washed down with a Nine Pin!
... said Debi on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:10 PM | link
Anything from Bake For You!
... said E on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:12 PM | link
Gus's Hotdogs.
... said sam on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:17 PM | link
Veggie Tacos at Ama Cocina
... said Caroline G. on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:19 PM | link
The Spicy Chicken soup from Taiwan Noodle!
... said RR on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:20 PM | link
Pesto burger from Juicy Burger
... said Wolf on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:22 PM | link
Grandma's meatloaf
... said Kathleen on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:25 PM | link
The duck Rueben at Merry Monk!
... said Megan on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:26 PM | link
The Surf and Turf Burger at the Hollow and/or their gnocchi.
... said C. on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:31 PM | link
Farm veggies from my CSA!
... said Julie on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:32 PM | link
Country Drive In Ice Cream
... said kait on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:33 PM | link
The fish and chips at Finnbar's pub in Troy - served on the sidewalk patio on a warm summer evening, with a pint of cold blueberry beer. Mighty tasty!
... said capgirl on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:35 PM | link
Van's on Central Ave.
... said Su on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:37 PM | link
Provence-style braised lamb leg with Moroccan spices and cous cous from Jake Moon's Restaurant.
... said rob on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:39 PM | link
Cocktails at the Speak Easy!
... said Josiah on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:40 PM | link
This is really hard, but I'm going to go with "The Sweet Sue": brie, merlot poached pear, fig jam, and candied pecans, toasted on Our Daily Bread's croissant - from Sweet Sue's of course. Oh man, I need this now.
... said Laura M. on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:41 PM | link
the gluten free goodies from Crisan's newly opened cafe at AIHA!! ya-hooooo!
... said Kristin on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:44 PM | link
The Perfect Storm Mac and Cheese from Valente's in Watervliet. Hands down best.
... said Sarah on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:49 PM | link
Mozarella sticks with raspberry sauce at Cafe 217 :)
... said JayK on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:54 PM | link
Marino's Pizza
... said Ryan on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:57 PM | link
Hazelnut Porter from Chatham Brewing.
... said Steve on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:57 PM | link
Mont Pleasant Porter from Mad Jack Brewing
... said Mike on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:08 PM | link
Local strawberries
... said KM on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:12 PM | link
Indian ladder farms cider donuts forever
... said Kaira on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:16 PM | link
I have to go with something that I can no longer get, but used to be a mainstay in Albany. At Quintessence, the Chicken Teriyaki with Spinach noodles and their delicious salad dressing. SO good.
... said Debra on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:22 PM | link
Peanut butter pandemonium!
... said EC on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:32 PM | link
The meatball parmesan bake along with the house salad dressing at Testo's Restaurant in Troy
... said Bob Greene on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:33 PM | link
The upstate burger at CRAVE! So freakin' good!
... said james r on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:36 PM | link
Anything from Crisan Bakery!
... said May on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:37 PM | link
Cider Belly! The cappuccino cider donut is my favorite.
... said Kerry on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:40 PM | link
That first soft serve twist with chocolate sprinkles of the season from Jumpin Jacks!
... said Laura on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:46 PM | link
All the wonderful offerings of the farmer's markets!
... said Melanie M. on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:02 PM | link
apple cider donuts!
... said Dave R. on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:04 PM | link
Capital Q BBQ
... said Shawn on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:04 PM | link
Spindles on Remsen...makes the best chicken piccata ..lemon capery perfection!!
... said Sandy Kershaw on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:14 PM | link
Part of me wants to say a beer (or 4) and wings at the Ruck. A few years ago...anything from All Good Bakers. Cheesy garlic bread from Bacchus is tempting. But I think I'll have to go with all the banter from the local characters in news and blog comment sections.
... said Ed on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:26 PM | link
Sukkothai's rice plates!
... said Moe on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:34 PM | link
Moonshine wings from Juniors
... said Becky on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:34 PM | link
Hot dog with melted cheese from Jumpin Jacks
... said Jenn on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:35 PM | link
mint brownies from the Spectrum 8
... said Melissa Dupin on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:44 PM | link
Tastiest thing in the Capital Region has got to be Hattie's fried chicken -- atop a waffle and with a glass of cold sweet tea when you're in the restaurant and, if at the race track, a half chicken eaten with your hands while you melt on the blacktop.
... said Nicole on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:48 PM | link
Piggy Nachos at New World!
... said KB on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:54 PM | link
Apple pie baked in the fall from freshly picked apples with some cider on the side! yum!
... said Jennifer on Apr 5, 2016 at 5:21 PM | link
Gelato at Crisan. Thank heaven it's back!
... said Michelle on Apr 5, 2016 at 5:27 PM | link
My wife!
... said Helderberg Complainer on Apr 5, 2016 at 5:37 PM | link
DeFazios Sausage (on their Pizza) or in do-it-yourself Sausage Peppers and onions on a mastriani roll
or Lobster Roll & Fresh Oysters at the beer belly!!
On the early side:
Any special Benedict at Cafe Madison!
Good Luck all and thanks AoA
... said Kent Pugliese on Apr 5, 2016 at 5:43 PM | link
677 carrot cake
... said Traci on Apr 5, 2016 at 5:50 PM | link
Stewart's Crumbs Along the Mohawk ice cream
... said Shaun on Apr 5, 2016 at 6:01 PM | link
Donuts from Cider Belly - the German Chocolate ones are a person favorite :)
... said Barbara on Apr 5, 2016 at 6:18 PM | link
The cider doughnuts at Riverview Orchards.
... said E. on Apr 5, 2016 at 6:22 PM | link
I love the Blackened String Beans from The New World Bistro. Dipping them in the sauce is perfect! Who knew green beans could be so fun!
... said CB on Apr 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM | link
Brunch at Umanas. Red velvet waffles & fried chicken!
... said Maria on Apr 5, 2016 at 7:16 PM | link
Tanpopo Ramen! With First runner up of Nine Pin Cider, and honorable mention to Cider Belly Doughnuts.
... said X.Pinto on Apr 5, 2016 at 7:42 PM | link
The mushroom and fregola small plate at Peck's Arcade. Definitely our favorite Capital District restaurant right now.
... said Erin on Apr 5, 2016 at 8:15 PM | link
Pho-to-go at Van's!
... said Elle on Apr 5, 2016 at 8:32 PM | link
The Baker's Daughter's brownies at the food co-op. Pricey and well worth every penny!
... said Marshall on Apr 5, 2016 at 8:47 PM | link
Gershon's Deli corned beef
... said Kara on Apr 5, 2016 at 9:38 PM | link
Breakfast sandwiches from the Psychedelicatessin
... said Brian on Apr 5, 2016 at 10:14 PM | link
Still Kurver Kreme. And also the Dirty Pig from Slidin Dirty
... said Amanda on Apr 5, 2016 at 10:41 PM | link
The Dare at Druthers!
... said Jay on Apr 5, 2016 at 11:42 PM | link
Indian Ladder Farm,s donuts
... said Mary Scholer on Apr 6, 2016 at 7:20 AM | link
Chester's smoked meats
... said Chet Blonkowski on Apr 6, 2016 at 7:22 AM | link
Cider donuts from Indian Ladder Farms!!
... said Caroline on Apr 6, 2016 at 7:34 AM | link
Altamont Orchard strawberries, picked and eaten in the field.
... said Diane Ward on Apr 6, 2016 at 8:01 AM | link
Pizza and pasta at defazio's!!
... said james on Apr 6, 2016 at 8:10 AM | link
So many tasty things here... How about one that lots of people don't know about: cannoli at cappiello's in schenectady. So good!
... said Jess on Apr 6, 2016 at 8:14 AM | link
The Dare ale at Druthers.
... said James at 46 or so on Apr 6, 2016 at 8:32 AM | link
Slice of cheesecake from Cheesecake Machismo!
... said CM on Apr 6, 2016 at 8:45 AM | link
Oysters from Jack's!
... said Brad on Apr 6, 2016 at 8:52 AM | link
I love Flavors of India restaurant on Washington Ave, across from Townsend Park- so sad that they are moving Wolf Road.
... said Julie on Apr 6, 2016 at 9:01 AM | link
a marg from El Loco!
... said ron on Apr 6, 2016 at 9:21 AM | link
Any type of cheesecake from Cheesecake Machismo, hands down.
... said Amy on Apr 6, 2016 at 9:21 AM | link
Corn fritters from the shop!
... said Bee on Apr 6, 2016 at 9:32 AM | link
A BLT with cheese on an everything bagel and a large iced coffee from Uncommon Grounds!
... said Matt on Apr 6, 2016 at 9:33 AM | link
Hawaiian pizza from The Fountain
... said Mollie on Apr 6, 2016 at 9:41 AM | link
The amazing bounty of great fruits and vegetables from my garden and all of the local farm stands and farmers markets.
... said Kate on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:01 AM | link
Honeycrisp Apples!
... said Kelly Danish on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:04 AM | link
Cider Belly! Any of the flavors - all so good
... said Melinda on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:27 AM | link
Donuts from Cider Belly!
... said Meghan on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:36 AM | link
The Soppressata Pizza at the Gastropub. Honest to god, there is nothing better on this earth. It is the best pizza in the CapReg.
... said Christopher Medve on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:52 AM | link
Valentina pizza at Restaurant Navona :)
... said Jim Carr on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:53 AM | link
Fountain Pizza!
... said Alie on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:54 AM | link
I love all things served at Tara Kitchen
... said Allison on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:54 AM | link
The wings at the Ruck
... said llcwine on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:57 AM | link
The new rack of lamb entree with a glass of zin at Lark & Lily!
... said Shelly on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:05 AM | link
Spicy ramen at Tanpopo!
... said Kim on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:05 AM | link
Grilled octopus from Athos
... said Dan on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:06 AM | link
Sweet Corn from Oreshan's
... said Michael Cain on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:09 AM | link
Breakfast burger at Druthers
... said Candice on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:21 AM | link
A fresh off the tree empire apple is good. And very NY.
... said Alex on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:31 AM | link
Tomato pie from Perecca's!
... said Katy on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:31 AM | link
50/50 Burger at Mohawk Taproom.
... said John on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:34 AM | link
Sausage sandwich with onions and peppers at Gus's.
... said Matt on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:38 AM | link
Jack Burger from Jumpin' Jacks
... said Scott L on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:45 AM | link
Druthers Mac N Cheese
... said Kathryn Knerr on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:47 AM | link
Cider donuts from Indian Ladder
... said Angela on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:47 AM | link
Hot dogs w/ the works from Gus's
... said Matt on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:49 AM | link
Pineapple curry from Kinnaree on Lark!
... said Katy on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:53 AM | link
Apple cider donuts, for sure!
... said Laura on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:53 AM | link
A glass of wine in Andrea's garden on a summer's night.
... said InTroy on Apr 6, 2016 at 11:57 AM | link
After reading down the list I'm drooling.
My current delicious favorite is Soul Kitchen's fried chicken.
... said lorre s on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:05 PM | link
The best breakfast sandwich that I have ever tasted is from the Daily Grind on Lark. I prefer mine with fresh mozzarella and an english muffin with andouille sausage. I pair it with a PB & Banana smoothie and a coffee with beans roasted just upstairs. Delicious!!!!
... said Griffin on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:06 PM | link
Mac & Cheese w/Jalapeno at Capitol Q..
... said Seth H on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:07 PM | link
Impossible. But what have I ordered more than any other single item? The calamari at New World.
... said Rob on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:08 PM | link
Hong Kong Bakery
... said brit on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:14 PM | link
Cider Belly Donuts!!!
... said Brandy Eggan on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:18 PM | link
Jerk Chicken at New World!
... said Jim on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:25 PM | link
Gelato from villa Italia!
... said AC on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:27 PM | link
Gosh so many tasty things in the capital region; but, I'll say one of the tastiest in the coleslaw at Jumpin' Jacks - it's the only coleslaw I'll eat!
... said Graceful J on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:27 PM | link
Veggie burger at The Daily Grind
... said Alanna on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:33 PM | link
Cheesecake Machismo cheesecakes... any of them!
... said Kassie on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:42 PM | link
So my favorite thing to sample has been the awesome local craft beer, like Druthers and any pizza because it is so much better up here versus down south!! I just moved to the area and hoping to try so many different places!!
... said Shannon Gammel on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:56 PM | link
Easy. A big bowl of Gatherer's Granola's Squirrel Bait from the Troy Waterfront Farmer's Market. Yum!
... said Adam C on Apr 6, 2016 at 12:57 PM | link
Corned beef hash at New World Bistro brunch
... said Patrick White on Apr 7, 2016 at 7:24 AM | link
Druthers Mac & Cheese
... said Chris Holland on Apr 7, 2016 at 2:35 PM | link