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, May 20 through 24.
Cheez-It is bringing a one-of-a-kind experience to lovers of the “cheezy” cracker. Started on Monday, the first Cheez-In Diner will be open for one week only in Woodstock.
The owner of No Fun and Pint Sized is making some changes. No Fun, a live music venue in Troy, has been listed for sale, and Pint Sized, a small bar and bottle shop in Albany and Saratoga Springs, is changing its name.
Gaffney’s, a bar at 16 Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs, is facing potential foreclosure and has been listed for sale. The foreclosure documents were filed with the Saratoga County Supreme Court on May 15.
After about a year in the making, Cannoneer Café has opened in Watervliet. Owner Karen Gordon opened the doors on Monday, May 13.
Caffe Italia Ristorante has announced the final day at its Albany location before the restaurant closes to move to Guilderland. The restaurant’s last day at 662 Central Avenue is set for Saturday, May 25.
Blackbirds Bike Cafe has set its opening day at 43 South Main Street in Voorheesville. The bike cafe is officially opening on Wednesday, May 29.
Hotels and restaurants are gearing up for the influx of people traveling to Saratoga Springs that weekend. Many restaurants in and around the Spa City are having Belmont specials and are currently accepting reservations.
DeFazio’s Pizzeria is the new operator of the Pizza Garden at Indian Ladder Farms. The Pizza Garden officially opens for the season on Saturday, May 25.
For more restaurant news, make sure to check out the Restaurant Rundown category under the Community tab on the NEWS10 website.
