The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, January 22 through 26.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, January 22 through 26.
Since 1955, the DiDonna family has owned the Saratoga Lake property at 113 Route 9P, which includes Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar and South Shore Marina. Now, Anthony DiDonna has sold the property as he plans to move away from the restaurant industry.
Mission BBQ, a national chain that supports military members, police officers, firefighters, and first responders, is set to open a new location in Colonie. The restaurant will be opening in the Northway Shopping Center at 1440 Central Avenue.
The iconic Jack’s Oyster House, a staple in downtown Albany for over 100 years, is up for sale. Owner Brad Rosenstein tells NEWS10 that the building went up for sale on Monday.
Muddaddy Flats, located at 49 3rd Street in downtown Troy, is closing. Owner Dan Frament made the announcement in a video on the Muddaddy Flats Facebook page.
The Chinese restaurant Emperor Garden is set to open in Crossgates Mall. The restaurant is having its soft opening on Saturday, January 27, by reservation only.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner on Wednesday, February 14. If you’re looking to have a nice dinner with that special someone, several restaurants in the Capital Region are offering specials on Valentine’s Day.
The 4th annual Watervliet Restaurant Week is returning from February 25 to March 2. Participating restaurants will be offering dine-in specials and takeout options throughout the week.
PrimoHoagies, a gourmet Italian specialty sandwich chain, is set to open its first New York shop in Latham. The shop at 1210 Troy Schenectady Road in the Plaza 7 Commons is set to open on Thursday, February 1 at 10 a.m. after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m.
Starbucks opened up its new drive-thru location on Route 30 in the Town of Amsterdam. The store opened on Friday, January 26, according to a Starbucks spokesperson.
“A Taste of Amsterdam” is back for 2024. Restaurants around the City of Amsterdam will be offering specials from February 5 to February 11.
Civitello’s Italian Pastry Shoppe, located at 42 North Jay Street in Schenectady, has temporarily closed. The store will be undergoing some repairs and equipment upgrades.
Sanders Meat Market in Ballston Spa is up for sale. Owner Tim Sanders told NEWS10 that although the business is for sale, it is not closing.
The Town of Cheshire has ice cream stands, a liquor store, a Dunkin’ and more, but it doesn’t have a full restaurant. Cj Garner and partner Marcus Lyon are going to change that by opening Common Table.
For more restaurant news, make sure to check out the Restaurant Rundown category under the Community tab on the NEWS10 website.
