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    Viva Empanadas

    4.6 (28 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Colombianita
    Nette B.

    They make it fresh when you order thats why it takes a while to get it. I only ordered the colombianita but it is yummy served with light green sauce. i wish they serve it with fresh sauce rather than blended one. This is located inside Galleria 7 Market.

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    M B.

    So delicious and made right in front of your eyes. Pico de gallo was amazing and all those sauces that came with the empanadas were delicious highly recommend.!!! We moved from Denver and these matched or exceeded anything there!

    Francine F.

    Highly recommend this restaurant. Viva Empanadas I'm reviewing it for the gluten-free community as well. The food is excellent. If you haven't had one before it's a fried turnover basically very common in southern Europe and Latin American countries filled with a variety of fillings and she has a full menu of options not only empanadas. We've tried so many things on the menu now and I'm very comfortable recommending it for the gluten-free community as I have celiacs and have had absolutely no problems. I have brought trays of these treats to parties and I've served them to friends and brought them to catered events and have always had positive results and excellent service and quality food.

    Sarah M.

    Service was friendly and food seemed to be priced okay. The tostones ($12) were crispy with a wonderful avocado crema. Four tostones come to an order with cheese, crema, beef and pico. The Empanadas ($4 per) my husband ordered were also good. The beef had lots of peppers and onions. I by far preferred the chorizo even though it was greasy. The Empanadas crust was slightly grainy like cornmeal was in the dough which was great. We ordered 2 tropical lemonades ($4) which were also good. Id ask for less ice next time.

    Viva Emoenadas!!
    Dr Rev Ellen S.

    We did not expect to find this excellent quality of home made foods. We are shocked and delighted and will be sending our friends here and coming back ourselves

    Vegetarian viva arepas (bottom) and viva special (veganlicious and spinach empanadas)
    Priyanka K.

    This place served one of the best Latin American food we have ever eaten! It was very flavorful and had good portion sizes. We got the vegetarian viva arepas and vegetarian viva special (2 empanadas + rice + beans + pico de gallo). There aren't a ton of veggie options but what they have is really good! The place is situated in a food court hall and is a nice place to hangout. Definitely recommend it!

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    We did a variety of the gluten free empanadas and really enjoyed all of them. Tasty and safe for a gluten allergy.

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    Delicious! We only had the gluten free Empenadas and they were the best I've had in the area!

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    Great food, very flavorful with a nice variety! Friendly service, appealing presentation and reasonable prices

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    I have the chicken Sofrito empanada and the shrimp ceviche and it was amazing! Great flavors, very happy! Will go back and try more things

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    Amazing food and nice and amazing staff! Empanadas great, as well as the rest of the menu.

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    Innovo Kitchen

    Innovo Kitchen

    3.8
    (451 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    After our last experience - which was not great - we decided to give this restaurant another try…read more Glad we did. The Hostess was SUPER friendly and she never stopped working - cleaning tables and checking with guests to be sure everything was satisfactory. The waiter, Gregg, was very attentive and friendly. He did a great job The food was terrific! I ordered Pasta Bolognese and it was absolutely the best I have ever had. Magnificent sauce. My wife ordered "street tacos" and they were great. stuffed with wonderful ingredients - including shrimp. This trip as a perfect experience and we shall return. (sorry the pasta photo is not great. It looked so good I ate quite a bit before I remembered to take a photo)

    For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. I've been to Innovo Kitchen in Latham several times over the years and I've enjoyed it every time. They have a unique menu that changes periodically, but I always find something that catches my eye. The interior has an industrial feel which I like, with a lot of exposed brick. The tables are made from old bowling lane wood, which is a really cool touch. When you walk in there is also a bowling pin displayed in a glass case. I remember there being a bowling alley somewhere in that plaza when I was a kid, so it seems likely the building has some history tied to that. The tables are also nice and large, which makes the dining experience more comfortable. Tonight I ordered the Monte Cristo burger which is described as battered Buckley's Bread sourdough, a 6 oz special grind burger, Taylor pork roll, Swiss, and Twin Leaf Farms maple aioli. It was quite tasty and I really enjoyed the hint of maple syrup flavor on the burger. The crinkle cut fries that came with it were also very good. Another person in our party ordered the White Chicken Parmesan, described as a crisp chicken cutlet topped with ricotta and garlic spinach and fresh mozzarella, with garlic parmesan cream and lumache pasta. They said it was delicious. Someone else had the Crispy Skin Salmon and enjoyed that as well. A child at our table ordered macaroni with red sauce. The portion was surprisingly large and they liked it, which is impressive because they are particularly finicky. For dessert we ordered something we've had here several times before, the peanut butter mud pie. It's basically ice cream in pie form with an Oreo cookie crust and chocolate fudge. It's very tasty and also a generous portion. At the end of your meal they also offer everyone at the table a tasty piece of gourmet chocolate. One thing that really stood out tonight was the attentiveness of the management. Two different managers stopped by our table at different times to check and make sure everything was good. I recognized one of them because I've seen him there before and he always seems to make a point of checking in with guests. The other person had seated us so I initially thought she was the hostess, but after she stopped by during the meal I asked if she was a manager and she confirmed that she was. I mentioned that I was impressed that two different managers had checked on us, and that every time I've dined there a manager has stopped by to make sure everything was good. I thanked her and told her it was appreciated. During the summer and fall they also have a very nice patio area for outdoor dining. On cooler nights they have heaters and a fireplace which makes it a great place to sit outside. I will definitely return here again in the future. 5 stars

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    Scarlet Knife

    Scarlet Knife

    3.9
    (115 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    What a beautiful restaurant!…read more Did you ever have a long day and want to drink a big glass of red wine with dinner? The Scarlet Knife put a check in all the boxes. I walked in with no reservations. I noticed the space is very large with multiple dining rooms. I'm tired, I asked for a table close to the open kitchen. Once seated, I'm given a large, leather menu. There are lots of great entree choices but after I review all the selections, I'm going with the SK Bistro Burger. The entree also has a wine pairing suggestion, a Cabernet Sauvignon. It's like they read my mind, I'm sold! I'm starting to read about the restaurant, they have a large wine cellar and was recognized by Wine Spectator with an award for excellence. My bistro burger arrives, I can see this is a well crafted burger. From the pretzel bun to the thick burger patty, Scarlet Knife served me a great meal that I would typically order at The Capital Grill. My only issue, the onion straws were cold. I scraped them off and continued with my meal. I'm just passing thru town, Scarlet Knife was a fantastic spot to dine and have a generous pour of award winning Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Scarlet Kitchen has been on our must try list and I was happy to find they had availability for…read moreEaster brunch and were serving their typical brunch menu. We arrived early and were seated promptly; water was poured before we even had napkins on laps. This surprised me, as reviews indicated that service could be slow and this was a holiday. But this started a constant service of someone checking in on us every 2-3 minutes (I am prone to exaggeration for a good story, but I assure you this was true. I kept checking my watch to confirm). We put in an appetizer order (deviled eggs) that was served within a minute or two. These were well seasoned and tasty, ice cold from the refrigerator. It's not that they didn't taste fresh, but they were served to us so quickly that I know that they were prepared well in advance and only the warm pork belly was recently prepped. Our meals were served as the appetizer was finished (I was still chewing). At this point, we were 10 minutes into our seating. Our meals included steak and eggs, which I incorrectly assumed would require a little bit more time. Not true! Our plates arrived, piping hot and tasty enough...but boy did we feel rushed. Our server, the manager, bussers, and other attendants stopped by our table every few minutes. I recognize this was a holiday, but there was not a steady stream of people coming through the doors and plenty of open tables were available. Our conversation was repeatedly interrupted with these check-ins and we all took great care to eat the meal as slowly as possibly to stretch things out. At this point we were on track to be out the door in 30 minutes. As a table we made a decision to order dessert and we were able to savor and dawdle long enough to get us to one hour. $180 later, we finished our Easter visit out in the parking lot where no one was pushing us out. (I will note that several families arrived after us and completed their meals in 30ish minutes. What's special about brunch when it's that rushed?) I wish I could review the food better, but my taste buds hardly had time to register the experience. Entrees were hot but clearly prepared well in advance and kept at the ready under heat lamps or in warming ovens. The dessert was cold and sweet as appropriate, but had that prepped yesterday feel to it. This is not what I expect from a restaurant that markets itself as a fresh farm to table establishment. I don't quite regret going to Scarlet Knife, but there are enough quality restaurants in the greater area that I probably won't return.

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    Emma Jayne’s Restaurant

    Emma Jayne’s Restaurant

    4.3
    (165 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    Every, single time I've had the pleasure of dining here, I am not ever disappointed! From their…read moreunique cocktails to the entrees ( and dessert!) it's always perfection!

    My friend, Barb, and I make a trek to Clifton Park about every 6 - 8 weeks to shop at Trader Joe's…read more Our gals' day out starts at lunch, where we often try a new restaurant. Another friend, Pam, had highly recommended Emma Jayne's Restaurant which is only a couple of traffic lights from Trader Joe's - a perfect location for our trip. The restaurant sits just north of Fred the Butcher (next door, literally) for those who frequent that establishment, on Route 9. There is off-street parking. When we arrived at 12:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, the front parking spaces were full. (Note: there may be parking around back; I didn't check) We thought we might have to wait for a table. Wrong! The restaurant is surprisingly spacious with two large rooms furnished with tables that were thoughtful spaced apart. A photo of an adorable young girl, whom we assumed was the dining establishment's namesake, was on the wall. Let me be sure to mention that the ladies room, which smelled faintly of bleach, was spotless. I mean REALLY clean! About the food ... my friend and I shared an appetizer of Fried Calamari. It was an ample portion (took some home) accompanied by sweet chili sauce - a nice change from typical marinara served at other places. However, the calamari was small and overcooked. As a result, what was presented was a plate of small, overly crisp rings of 90% batter. No squid! For our entrees, Barb chose the Chicken Salad Sandwich. She requested that it be served on a pretzel bun (touted as homemade) for which we were hit with an up-charge of $3.50. The chicken salad had grapes and walnuts in it and Barb liked it very much. The up-charged pretzel roll did not appear to be homemade. Very disappointing. Had she known it would be uninspiring, she would have accepted the brioche roll. Macaroni salad - not very exciting - accompanied the sandwich along with a pickle. I love seafood and was torn between ordering the Fish and Chips (halibut) and Lobster Pot Pie (an appetizer). Our server, Drew, gets a gold star for suggesting the second one when I told him I wasn't a big eater. Apparently, the halibut, while highly recommended, is a sizable portion. The pot pie was superb! The rich, creamy sauce was divine. I couldn't eat it all and will enjoy the rest of it for lunch today. Emma Jayne's menu has something for everyone. Our server, Drew, was informative and attentive. While we may make other food choices (skip the calamari and pretzel bun but keep the pot pie), we will definitely return.

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    Beer Bones Taproom

    Beer Bones Taproom

    4.2
    (82 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Taproom is a bit of a misnomer in that there are not 20+ beers on tap…read more What I liked was their food choices and the bacon and blue cheese burger I ordered. It was both massive and tasty. They also provided a generous portion of of chips as a side. I was less happy with the beer pour for my two IPAs. I ordered a Fiddlehead and a Dogfish IPA and both had an inch of foam. Aside from the beer pours, I would recommend this place for a burger.

    For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. This was my first time at Beer Bones Bar and Grill. We went as a group of six and made a 6pm reservation, which turned out to be a good call because the place filled up quickly. It's on the smaller side and definitely gets busy. One thing to note, there is a 3% upcharge if you pay by credit card. It's posted on the door, but easy to miss if you're not looking for it. We started with pretzels and mozzarella sticks, both were very good. From there, it's clear wings are a big focus here. They have a ton of sauce options. We ordered a wing platter and tried Stebo, garlic parm, moonshine, and bourbon BBQ. The Stebo was the clear favorite for everyone, with the bourbon BBQ as my personal second. I'd definitely be interested in trying their honey BBQ next time. The wings themselves were excellent, large, meaty, crispy, and very flavorful. I'm somewhat of a wing aficionado, and these absolutely delivered. One thing that really stood out was the generous portion of celery, carrots, and blue cheese. Most places treat that as an afterthought, but not here. Everything was fresh and plentiful, which was a nice change. Bravo on that. For entrees, we were told they were out of string fries and corned beef, but pastrami was available as a substitute for Reubens. Not a big deal for our group. I ordered a cheeseburger, no tomato or onion, add lettuce, with steak fries, and asked for it well done. Others at the table ordered a Feener burger, another cheeseburger, mac and cheese, tater tots, a slider, and a Nashville hot chicken wrap. The one issue was that our waiter didn't write anything down, which made us all a little skeptical. Unfortunately, that concern turned out to be valid. One burger came out without cheese, and they were out of American, so it had to be switched to cheddar. My order came out with tomato and onion, no lettuce, and waffle fries instead of steak fries. To their credit, everything was corrected quickly. The runner brought out lettuce right away and swapped the fries, mentioning steak fries take a little longer, but they came out pretty fast. My burger itself was what I'd call medium rare rather than well done, but I was hungry and didn't send it back. Despite the mix-ups, the food across the board was very good, and the portions were large. I was full and couldn't even finish my fries, which almost never happens. Service overall was a mixed bag. The waiter was friendly and acknowledged the mistakes upfront, which I appreciated. Other staff checked in on us, refilled drinks, and made sure we had napkins and wet wipes for the wings. Once the errors were announced , they were handled quickly and without any issue. I really think if the order had been written down, this could have easily been a 5 star visit. I'll definitely be back, the wings alone are worth it, and the staff did a good job recovering from the mistakes. Next time, if we're a larger group again, I might suggest writing the order down just to avoid the same issues.

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    The Ritz on Union

    The Ritz on Union

    4.0
    (54 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Service is lovely!…read more Calamari and fig pizza very good! Menu and atmosphere are worth the trip and you won't find a better sauce - check it out!

    They catered a large event I attended, catering three meals over two days. I DO NOT recommend them…read morefor anyone with food allergens or sensitivities. When I tried to ask the servers about allergen information, one server did not know any information. The other server (who I later discovered was Anthony, the owner) was completely rude, pressuring me to move along without giving me the information to know whether I could safely consume the food. He was disrespectful, rude, and dimissive when I asked about dairy content in an egg dish. When I asked a follow up question about the ingredients, he was very curt and told me to just eat a boiled egg instead of asking more questions. I told him that I just needed to know about the food to know if I could safely eat it as is, or with a lactaid pill, or needed to avoid it completely, and that no written information was available so I did need to ask him a few questions, he told me that the law did not require him to provide information. So PLEASE AVOID THIS COMPANY if you have any food sensitivities, as it was clear that they don't take allergen concerns seriously. Honestly, I've never been treated so rudely when asking about gluten or dairy content. Other caterers served other meals at this weeklong event, and did a great job of either providing written information, showing great knowledge of gluten sensitivities and cross contamination issues, or providing a knowledgeable staff member to walk through the buffet lines with me to make sure I wouldn't get sick from allergens. This was the one caterer who not only failed to take allergens seriously, but were very rude and aggressive in their responses.

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    The Century House

    The Century House

    3.7
    (125 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$$

    The Century House is a staple restaurant and banquet venue in Latham. I haven't been here in years,…read morebut when my friend invited me to come check it out for prime rib night, I couldn't say no. The vibes are old school, classic ambiance. Classic American fare that leans toward fine dining, but still feels casual. The wooden bar was a great place to enjoy some drinks and a meal. The bartenders were amazing! I loved chatting with Andrew and Talia. I started with the cocktail list, they have a great selection of standard house cocktails and seasonal specials. I selected the seasonal Negroni to start and it was great. I opted to try the lobster chowder which was delicious and had a whole claw in it! It was a treat and I would definitely order this again. For dinner of course I got the prime rib which was a special. The portion was huge! And perfectly cooked. The Au jus and the horseradish cream were perfect sides for the beef. The sides were very standard but went well with the star of the show. It is definitely worth checking this place out for dinner, great specials and great food, amazing service in a really old school ambiance.

    Good service, good food, no waiting…read more Went on a random night and was lucky to land on their Lobster Tuesday special. Lobster tail was delicious. Just $32 after the $5 discount. Menu says they have an award winning Prime Rib. I will have to go back to judge for myself.

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