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    Nic's Trattoria - Tiramisu

    Nic's Trattoria

    4.6(109 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    We were on our way up to Montreal and wanted to grab a bite to eat for lunch. I found Nic'a…read moreTrattoria with a quick search and we had a great experience there. The space is spacious with lots of seating either by tables or at the bar. It gives a hip and trendy modern feel. Our server Lydia was great. I liked that they had a kids cup for my daughter's apple juice which was a regular plastic cup with a disposable top for the straw. We shared the arancini, homemade meatballs and the 5 formaggi pizza. The arancini was a great appetizer. The was a rice ball filled with mozzarella and had a nice crisp breading. It was served with their Rosa sauce. The meatballs were good and had well balanced tomato sauce served with it and pipped whipped ricotta. The wood fired pizza is something you have to get there. Definitely one of the best wood fired pizzas I've had. It had a nice thin crisp crust and a pillowy crust end. The flavor of the cheeses and garlic was a good combination. We will be back in the future when traveling in the area.

    Very delighted to add a review here! We at the bar and watched beautifully plated dishes pass us on…read morethe way out of the kitchen. The aroma wafted out of the open kitchen, through the dining area as our curiosity grew anxiously. The Atmosphere was rustic/elegant, a very lively open, family style dining space, highlighting cultural Italian photographs from the Old World. Perfectly al dente hand-made Mafaldine with finely cooked shrimp and crab lightly covered in a flavor bomb of seafood tomato sauce. The Classic pizza was fired to a delectable crisp, with basil garlic tomato sauce, and dollops of fresh Mozz. Service was quick, and one of chefs asked how we enjoyed our food which for me, speaks to proud ownership and with good reason. Be sure to make a reservation unless you want to sit at the bar. There was not an empty table in the house. We look forward to retuning on our next holiday in this little town with big flavors!

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    Nic's Trattoria - Nic's Pizza  Oven. Master Pizza maker Tyler at work

    Nic's Pizza Oven. Master Pizza maker Tyler at work

    Nic's Trattoria - Homemade Meatballs with Ricotta

    Homemade Meatballs with Ricotta

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    Roots Cafe & Giftique

    Roots Cafe & Giftique

    3.9(15 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Excellent service by friendly waitress and was very cute and clean inside. Was priced high at $50…read morefor 2 lunches (sandwiches)

    Let me begin by mentioning that I am a degreed chef, I worked for 12 years as a flight attendant…read moreand Purser for Pan American World Airways, almost always working the First Class Galley, I have chaired many Tea Gatherings for my local CT Church and entertain frequently by serving an authentic English Tea to friends and family. I have earned and wear with pride my nickname of "The Tea Lady". I have taken Tea Ceremony classes in Tokyo Japan and have enjoyed afternoon tea service at 5 star properties from Manhattan (The Russian Tea Room) to Dacca in Bangladesh. I have enjoyed Tea at The Churchill Hotel in London, The Breakers Hotel under their hand painted ceiling and most recently I reveled in a cherry blossomed Tea Room in Edinburgh at the famous Palm Court of the Balmoral Hotel second only to the Palm Court at The Plaza in NYC. I say this only to provide context to what I am about to say concerning a tea spot in East Greenbush which until recently was one of my favorite upstate NY places to have Tea and escape for a few minutes from our bustling, noisy, distracting world. Just last week I invited a friend to come to tea and lunch with me since we had not seen each other in a very long time and she had had surgery a short time ago. I called Roots at 1PM and asked if their tea service could be ordered for one hour hence. I was told: "Oh no that takes 3 hours to prepare, sorry you can't order Tea now". So I settled on lunch and made an appt for 2PM. (they advertise that they are open until 3PM.) We arrived on the dot of 2, only to be reminded that they close down the kitchen at 2:30 so we should order pretty fast, in addition the kitchen was 112 degrees and the cook wanted to be out of there! We ordered and the meals came out very fast but not before we were asked 3 times by the very loud and frankly intrusive server "were our drinks ok?", "did we want to order NOW", and again, how are your drinks?" My friend and I were talking in a very soft lady-like manner and this person's tenor and intrusions into our conversation was very un-welcomed. My sandwich had mustard slathered on it, so much that I had to wipe it clean in order to eat. My tea had been served w/o the milk I requested and w/o benefit of a spoon with which to stir it when I finally was given the milk. Thereafter there followed an annoying uninvited "visit" by our server approx 4 more times to interrupt the important conversation I was trying to have with my guest. When the cook came out and pulled the money out of the register, and when the server yelled across the large room to someone who had entered the front door, over our heads, I asked my guest: "what time is it?" "2:30" she answered, we were being told it was time to leave in no uncertain terms before the close of their published business day! Then the coup de grace... the lights were turned off! Frankly I was surprised that the vacuum cleaner was not also engaged at that exact time. I stood up and said " Well I gather we are being told to leave?" No answer from either the cook or the server. I asked for the check and shared with the server ( in a very calm demeanor) how she had broken every rule of gracious dining in the 45 minutes that we had been their "guests". I left but not without leaving a generous tip even though she told me since we had had such a negative experience that I did not need to leave a tip. After all it is not her fault that her employer has not trained her in the finer points of hospitality...which is by definition "the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers". We were neither treated or received in a friendly manner. I left saying: "Goodbye for now and forever". I went home dreaming of the next time I would be at The Reading Room Cafe in Cos Cob, Greenwich where the customer is treated with the most gracious hospitality ...even if I were to arrive just before closing time at 5PM. Instead of leaving the world behind for one hour we were instead bombarded by the world outside being inside Roots... noisy, distracting and utterly w/o even the semblance of good manners and dining etiquette. Sadly and Sincerely, Mary Howard

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    Roots Cafe & Giftique - Front dining room

    Front dining room

    Roots Cafe & Giftique
    Roots Cafe & Giftique

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    Taste Of Marsala - Chicken Korma with rice and naan

    Taste Of Marsala

    4.7(7 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    My DIL has been wanting us to try this place because she heard so much good about it. Since we're…read morefrom out of town, we're just coming along having no expectations. As you walk in, it's not fancy or looking special. Just a regular place in a strip mall. Don't judge a book by its cover. We were super disappointed that the buffet was closed but they were gracious to offer 20% off our meals. First to arrive was the garlic naan which was good. But I really want to talk about the Chicken Korma! I wanted spicy so he asked me from 1-10 how spicy. I ordered a 5 because the waiter said that most people who say they like spicy find the 7 too spicy. It was PERFECT! Finally something spicy that was perfect. It was so so delicious I am still thinking about it. Everyone else ordered the tikka chicken which is a safe bet if you're starting to venture into amazing Indian food. I just love all the flavors!!! Food wise, the only disappointment was the chai tea. I did not care for it, and it was served in a takeout cup which was weird. The waiter was amazing. Very attentive and friendly explaining all the dishes well. I would definitely return. PS I tried to come back again for the buffet but they were closed again. I am wondering if they're going to do away with it. I would call ahead of time to check.

    I've just stopped into this Indian restaurant on Columbia Turnpike, as my medication's were sent to…read morethe wrong CVS nearby. I took notice of the restaurant I hadn't seen before and after I got done with CVS, I placed an order for our chicken, tiki marsala , baklava, and mango lassi. They were very helpful in assisting me with my order, which I thought I had placed prior, but as it turns out, I did not. No matter, they very happily took my order and in no time I had my meal and was out the door. They were very friendly, the prices were very reasonable, and the food was delicious. I will surely stop in again when I'm in the area. Well done!

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    Taste Of Marsala - The restaurant's interior seating area.

    The restaurant's interior seating area.

    Taste Of Marsala - Garlic Naan

    Garlic Naan

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    Kristy's Barn

    Kristy's Barn

    3.8(14 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Great little local spot for flowers, cider donuts, pumpkins in the fall and a small market…read more Beautiful view and some outdoor seating!

    My wife and I wanted to go apple picking so we came here first as part of our daytrip adventure…read more For me, if the drive doesn't involve going into the country and along small roads it really isn't a fall excursion, and this place seemingly was out in the country. When we arrived, it was overcast but quickly brightened up and we had a pleasant time. The woman working (Kristy?) pointed out at the start that the previous weekend had cleaned out most of the apples from the trees, but advised there were some to be had. I think she indicated they had nine types, many of which I had never heard of before (Cameo anyone?). They were clearly marked on a string hanging from a tree, but I recommended next year they make little signs. Anyway, it was true that most of the apples were off the tree but we still found plenty to take home. And, most actually tasted great (I don't like Macintosh or Red Delicious apples). We had the entire orchard for ourselves for the first 45 minutes or so, and it was very relaxing. We even found a couple of families of chipmunks in the trees. There are other things to do as well, such as a nature walk around the pond, and some activities for kids during their events. Their country store was well stocked with meats, jams, vegetables (they have "pick your own vegetables too for those who don't own a garden), and pastries. We each had a cider donut, and they were yummy. I had never heard of this place before, but really enjoyed it and can't wait to come back.

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    Kristy's Barn - Their Store on their 300 acre farm in Schodack/East Greenbush

    Their Store on their 300 acre farm in Schodack/East Greenbush

    Kristy's Barn - Farmers Markets - Delmar, Saratoga, & Menades

    Farmers Markets - Delmar, Saratoga, & Menades

    Kristy's Barn - Greenhouse Open April-June

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    Greenhouse Open April-June

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