Drawing: Giddy Up Fall Food Tour 2016
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The Giddy Up Bus has its annual fall food tour lined up for November 5. And we have a pair of tickets to give away -- maybe to you.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
When the weather turns cold, what's something local that you like to eat?
Could be something a certain type of food you can get at many different places, could be something specific at a specific place. It could be something you make at home. We'll draw one winner at random.
The Giddy Up's 4th annual Fall Food Tour is November 5 starting at 11 am. Blurbage:
This season we have decided to highlight the Saratoga Springs region of the capital district. We are excited to have such a variety of restaurants that have jumped on board for this years tour. ... KRAVERIE, Henry Street Taproom Blue Agave @One Caroline and we are awaiting for one restaurant that we will announce shortly.
Tickets for the tour are $65 each. They include transportation and food at all five venues. (Drinks and tip are not included.)
Important: All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday, October 28, 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 noon on Monday, October 31 and must respond by noon on November 1.
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Comments
There are so many great options, but my top choice would be one of the mac and cheese dishes from Druthers. Such great comfort food and different options!
... said Shannon G on Oct 26, 2016 at 2:35 PM | link
Comfort Food! Anything from a small local pub with some beer and friends!
... said Ron on Oct 26, 2016 at 2:41 PM | link
The fire kissed kale at restaurant navona
... said Ed on Oct 26, 2016 at 2:46 PM | link
I start thinking about that El Loco chili carne.
You can get a cup of chili and eat it by dipping chips in it. MMMMMMmmmmm.
... said Tess on Oct 26, 2016 at 2:47 PM | link
Pho from Van's, definitely!
... said Fisher on Oct 26, 2016 at 2:48 PM | link
Nothing better than a nice beef stew. My ultimate comfort food!
... said Mike on Oct 26, 2016 at 2:53 PM | link
I hunt for the best butternut squash soup, with maybe some hot homemade bread . !!!
... said Mary on Oct 26, 2016 at 2:55 PM | link
I especially enjoy getting the grilled cheese and soup at the Iron Gate Cafe in Albany! It's the best comfort food when it starts getting cold.
... said Burgundy on Oct 26, 2016 at 2:57 PM | link
Homemade Crock Pot chili with cheese and crackers. Always a winner.
... said Brooks Brown on Oct 26, 2016 at 2:58 PM | link
When it gets cold, anything warm and comforting hits the spot, but my favorite local food to turn to is the mac and cheese and avocado fries from Slidin' Dirty- nothing beats that!
... said Nicole on Oct 26, 2016 at 3:08 PM | link
Chinese noodle soup from Hong Kong Bakery.
... said Sarah on Oct 26, 2016 at 3:20 PM | link
Every year around this time I return to one of Daniel B's AOA posts, "Cooking out the Cold". All three recipes get my family through some cold cold nights but by far our favorite is the Cuban black beans. It makes enough for many hot lunches that even my slightly fussy kid will eat.
... said Kizzi on Oct 26, 2016 at 3:30 PM | link
I love those mini-pumpkins that are harvested every autumn. Pretty to look at, and yummy to stuff and bake for a warming fall entree.
... said nan on Oct 26, 2016 at 3:32 PM | link
ramen
... said Anne Bailey on Oct 26, 2016 at 3:39 PM | link
Thanksgiving soup at the Park Pub in Troy NY. YUMMY!
... said Heather on Oct 26, 2016 at 3:42 PM | link
ramen from Tanpopo
... said Anne Bailey on Oct 26, 2016 at 3:42 PM | link
Hot coffee, and some Shoefly pie.
... said Sam on Oct 26, 2016 at 3:47 PM | link
Soup dumplings at Taiwan Noodle, or beef stew ramen at Tanpopo
... said Jenna on Oct 26, 2016 at 4:00 PM | link
Roasted butternut squash with crispy shallots and sage, all from my garden.
... said Kate on Oct 26, 2016 at 4:02 PM | link
Butternut bisque at saati!
... said Amanda on Oct 26, 2016 at 4:28 PM | link
Braised beef short ribs with mashed potatoes and carrots
... said CS on Oct 26, 2016 at 4:29 PM | link
Fall is poutine time. With duck gravy. Sidenote: poutine time is a good excuse to roast a duck.
... said Adam on Oct 26, 2016 at 4:30 PM | link
Mac and cheese and a Porter.
... said Ryan on Oct 26, 2016 at 4:38 PM | link
Bread. All of the bread.
... said Nicole on Oct 26, 2016 at 4:44 PM | link
Nachos at Brown's!
... said Val on Oct 26, 2016 at 4:50 PM | link
Split pea soup made with smoked ham hocks from Fred the Butcher.
... said chezjake on Oct 26, 2016 at 5:43 PM | link
Cold weather = roasted chicken, roasted potatoes and red wine (and now I know what I'm cooking this weekend!)
... said ACW on Oct 26, 2016 at 6:09 PM | link
I love to have the French Onion Soup in the crock at Albany Pump Station
... said Vicky on Oct 26, 2016 at 6:29 PM | link
Karavali buffet! And the Tom's Turkey sandwich and a cup of soup at Placid Baker. Mmmmm.
... said George on Oct 26, 2016 at 7:04 PM | link
The Saigon Pearl has a magical Vietnamese soup called Pho!
There's nothing like a dead chicken for a sick Jew, or anyone else to cure what ails you!
... said mg on Oct 26, 2016 at 10:02 PM | link
Warm cider donuts and warm apple cider!
... said Amanda on Oct 26, 2016 at 11:42 PM | link
Smoked pork chops from Chester's Smokehouse.
No I have no affiliation with them!
... said Dave on Oct 27, 2016 at 5:02 AM | link
Grilled cheese and homemade tomatoe soup
... said Tyler on Oct 27, 2016 at 9:01 AM | link
Spiked, warm apple cider
... said jay pea on Oct 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM | link
Warm apple cider and a cider donut. Not creative, but definitely delicious!
... said CM on Oct 27, 2016 at 10:03 AM | link
I second druthers mac and cheese
... said Phan on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:42 AM | link
Grilled cheese and a glass of red wine at Lucas Confectionery on Wednesday grilled cheese night!
... said Matt on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:59 PM | link
I love to warm up with beef chuck noodle soup from Taiwan Noodle.
... said albanyjune on Oct 27, 2016 at 1:18 PM | link
Cold weather makes me a soup fanatic - any soup at the Whistling Kettle!
... said V. on Oct 27, 2016 at 1:26 PM | link
I'll eat a hot chocolate
... said spencer on Oct 27, 2016 at 1:30 PM | link
Any of the chowders from Harvest Moon Market in Clifton Park.
... said vwbugman on Oct 27, 2016 at 2:15 PM | link
Tomato soup and as much sour dough bread as they can give me from the Daily Grind on Lark. Maybe some coffee too. But that's negotiable.
... said Sally on Oct 27, 2016 at 3:47 PM | link
Browns Octoberfest
... said Bill on Oct 27, 2016 at 4:23 PM | link
I live hot chicken wings to make your brow sweat on a chilly day
... said Mike on Oct 27, 2016 at 5:41 PM | link
Homemade roasted butternut squash lasagna, green salad and a hearty red wine
... said Diane on Oct 27, 2016 at 7:51 PM | link
Turkey chili!
... said Tom on Oct 27, 2016 at 10:27 PM | link
Hot pot from Red and Blue or Shining Rainbow!
... said Suz on Oct 28, 2016 at 8:54 AM | link
I make a great Butternut Squash pasta dish made with local ingredients from the farmer's market. When I go out, I like to dine at Lark & Lily by the fireplace with a nice dry red wine and the DelSo Cheese platter.
... said JJJezebel on Oct 28, 2016 at 9:32 AM | link
A hot chocolate from Stacks on Lark St.
... said Brad on Oct 28, 2016 at 9:53 AM | link
Hot and Sour Soup
... said Su on Oct 28, 2016 at 12:22 PM | link
Druther's mac and cheese!!
... said Debi on Oct 28, 2016 at 12:59 PM | link
French Onion Soup - from Otis and Olivers's flavorful, cheesy and not overly salty!!!
... said llcwine on Oct 28, 2016 at 2:12 PM | link