Red – denotes winner
APPETIZERS
Swifty’s Restaurant & Pub
95 Everett Road, Albany
(518) 472-0522
367 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 475-1111
swiftyspub.com
Lanie’s Cafe
471 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville
(518) 438-5005
laniescafe.com
Druthers Brewing Company (tie)
Multiple Locations
druthersbrewing.com
Daley’s on Yates (tie)
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
BAGELS
Uncommon Grounds
Multiple Locations
uncommongrounds.com
West End Bagels
5 Southside Drive, Clifton Park
(518) 952-4762
westendbagels.com
Manhattan Bistro and Bagel
123 Saratoga Road, Glenville
(518) 399-3887
manhattanbistroandbagel.com
BAKERY
Bella Napoli
672 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 783-0196
721 River Street, Troy
(518) 274-8277
bellanapolibakery.com
Villa Italia Bakery
226 Broadway, Schenectady
(518) 355-1144
villaitaliabakery.com
Perfect Blend Cafe and Bakery
376 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 439-6537
perfectblendcafe.com
BBQ
PJ’s Bar-B-QSA
1 Kaydeross Avenue West, Saratoga Springs
(518) 583-2445
pjsbarbqsa.com
Wagon Train BBQ
671 Mariaville Road, Schenectady
(518) 356-0650
wagontrainbbq.com
Pig Pit BBQ
1 Niver Street, Cohoes
(518) 235-2323
pigpitbbqny.com
BEST-KEPT SECRET
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Daley’s on Crooked Lake
2339 Route 43, Averill Park
(518) 674-3132
olddaley.com
The Greens at Copake Country Club (tie)
44 Golf Course Road, Craryville
(518) 325-0019
thegreensatcopake.com
Whitman Brewing Company (tie)
20 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
(518) 682-3602
waltandwhitmanbrewing.com
BEVERAGE CENTER
Glenville Beverage
96 Freemans Bridge Road, Glenville
(518) 374-4615
glenvillebeverage.com
Minogue’s Beverage Center
Multiple Locations
minoguesbeverage.com
Oliver’s Beverage Center
105 Colvin Avenue, Albany
(518) 459-2767
brew-crew.com
BISTRO
Delmar Bistro
180 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 439-1000
thedelmarbistro.weebly.com
Sage Bistro
2050 Western Avenue, Guilderland
(518) 608-5410
sagebistrony.com
Garden Bistro 24 (tie)
5 Vista Boulevard, Slingerlands
(518) 439-3832
gardenbistro24.com
Tighe’s Bistro Américain (tie)
2703 Route 43, Averill Park
(518) 712-5166
tighesbistroamericain.com
BLOODY MARY
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern
Multiple Locations
tipsymoosetavern.com
Innovo Kitchen
1214 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
(518) 608-1466
innovokitchen.com
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
BREAD
Perreca’s
31-33 North Jay Street, Schenectady
(518) 372-1875
perrecas.com
Bountiful Bread
Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany
(518) 438-3540
bountifulbread.com
Prinzo’s Bakery
(518) 463-4904
prinzosbakery.shop
BREAKFAST
Cafe Madison
1108 Madison Avenue, Albany
(518) 935-1094
359 Northern Boulevard, Albany
(518) 898-9630
cafemadisonalbany.com
Nighthawks Restaurant and Bar (tie)
461 Broadway, Troy
(518) 272-1000
nighthawkstroy.com
Iron Gate Cafe (tie)
182A Washington Avenue, Albany
(518) 445-3555
irongatecafe.com
Duncan’s Dairy Bar
890 Hoosick Road, Troy
duncansdairybar.com
BREWERY
Brown’s Brewing Company
417 River Street, Troy
(518) 273-2337
50 Factory Hill Road, North Hoosick
(518) 205-5049
brownsbrewing.com
Druthers Brewing Company
Multiple Locations
druthersbrewing.com
The Real McCoy
20 Hallwood Road, Delmar
29 Washington Street, Ballston Spa
(518) 439-3652
therealmccoybeerco.com
BURGER
Nighthawks Restaurant & Bar
461 Broadway, Troy
(518) 272-1000
nighthawkstroy.com
Swifty’s Restaurant & Pub
95 Everett Road, Albany
(518) 472-0522
367 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 475-1111
swiftyspub.com
Halfway House Tavern
26 Main Street, Ravena
(518) 756-9720
@halfwayhousetavern on Facebook
CAKES
Villa Italia Bakery
226 Broadway, Schenectady
(518) 355-1144
villaitaliabakery.com
Zachary’s Pastry Shoppe (tie)
54 State Street, Albany
390 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer
(518) 477-2140
zacharyspastryshoppe.com
Coccadotts Cake Shop (tie)
1179 Central Avenue, Albany
(518) 438-4937
coccadotts.com
Bella Napoli Bakery & Cafe
672 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 783-0196
721 River Street, Troy
(518) 274-8277
bellanapolibakery.com
CALAMARI
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Chez Mike
596 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush
(518) 479-4730
chezmikerestaurant.com
Daley’s on Yates
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
CHEESECAKE
Blue Rose Cheesecake & Bake Shop
1815 State Street, Schenectady
(518) 393-2765
blueribbonrestaurant.com
Cheesecake Machismo
293 Hamilton Street, Albany
(518) 427-7019
cheesecakemacchismo.com
J&S Watkins
1675 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 383-1148
jswatkins.com
CHICKEN WINGS
Rusty Nail Grill and Tavern
1781 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 371-9875
myfavoritetaverns.com
The Towne Tavern
2850 NY 43, Averill Park
(518) 674-3040
thetownetavern.com
My Place and Company
241 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 439-7610
1640 Columbia Turnpike, Schodack
(518) 477-5555
myplaceandcompany.com
CHILI
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Stewart’s Shops
Multiple Locations
stewartsshops.com
Park Pub (tie)
2701 Lavin Court, Troy
(518) 274-7275
park-pub.com
Ravenswood (tie)
1021 Route 146, Clifton Park
(518) 371-8771
ravenswoodpub.com
CHOCOLATE SHOP / CANDY STORE
Krause’s Homemade Candy
1609 Central Avenue, Albany
(518) 869-3950
krausescandy.com
Uncle Sam’s All American Chocolate Factory
Newtown Plaza – 594 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 608-4949
2571 Albany Street, Schenectady
(518) 372-2243
unclesamscandy.com
Candy Kraft Candies
2575 Western Avenue, Altamont
(518) 355-1860
candykraft.com
CHOWDER
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Chez Mike
596 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush
(518) 479-4730
chezmikerestaurant.com
The Towne Tavern
2850 NY 43, Averill Park
(518) 674-3040
thetownetavern.com
CIDER DOUGHNUTS
Indian Ladder Farms
342 Altamont Road, Altamont
(518) 765-2956
indianladderfarms.com
Golden Harvest Farms
3074 Route 9, Valatie
(518) 758-7683
goldenharvestfarms.com
Cider Belly Doughnuts (tie)
25 North Pearl Street, Albany
(518) 253-4640
ciderbelly.com
Lakeside Farms (tie)
336 Schauber Road, Ballston Lake
(518) 399-8359
lakesidefarmscidermill.com
COFFEE
Stewart’s Shops
Multiple Locations
stewartsshops.com
MochaLisa’s Caffé
Multiple Locations
mochalisa.com
Uncommon Grounds
Multiple Locations
uncommongrounds.com
COMFORT FOOD
Druthers Brewing Company
Multiple Locations
druthersbrewing.com
The Nest (tie)
512 State Street, Schenectady
(518) 672-3018
thenest518.com
Hattie’s Restaurant (tie)
45 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-4790
hattiesrestaurant.com
Kay’s Pizza (tie)
10 Walsh Lane, Averill Park
(518) 674-5413
kayspizza.com
COOKIES
The Cookie Factory
520 Congress Street, Troy
(518) 268-1060
1705 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 280-7644
cookiefactoryllc.com
Bella Napoli
672 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 783-0196
21 River Street, Troy
(518) 274-8277
bellanapolibakery.com
Upstate Cookie Shack
474 North Greenbush Road, Rensselaer
(518) 244-5181
upstatecookieshack.com
CUPCAKES
Coccadotts Cake Shop
1179 Central Avenue, Albany
(518) 438-4937
coccadotts.com
Bake For You (tie, second place)
5001 Dunhill Court, Slingerlands
(518) 207-5430
bakeforyou.com
Bella Napoli (tie, second place)
672 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 783-0196
21 River Street, Troy
(518) 274-8277
bellanapolibakery.com
The Cookie Factory (tie, third place)
520 Congress Street, Troy
(518) 268-1060
1705 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 280-7644
cookiefactoryllc.com
Dolce & Biscotti (tie, third place)
1758 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 280-6173
dolceandbiscotti.com
DELI
Gershon’s Deli
1600 Union Street, Schenectady
(518) 393-0617
gershonsdeli.com
McCarroll’s The Village Butcher & Deli
406 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
(518) 439-3936
delmarmarketplace.com
Pellegrino’s Importing
1197 Central Avenue, Albany
(518) 459-4472
pellegrinoimporting.com
DINER
Alexis Diner
294 North Greenbush Road, Troy
(518) 286-2603
alexisdiner.us
Diner Time
813 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 785-0200
dinertimeny.com
The Silver Spoon Cafe (tie)
11 Madison Avenue, Ravena
(518) 756-3463
The Silver Spoon Café on Facebook
Latham ‘76 Diner (tie)
722 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 785-3793
latham76diner.com
DISTILLERY
Albany Distilling Company
75 Livingston Avenue, Albany
(518) 949-2472
albanydistilling.com
Harvest Spirits
3074 Route 9, Valatie
(518) 758-1776
harvestspirits.com
Yankee Distillers (tie)
5 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park
(518) 406-3245
yankeedistillers.com
Cooperstown Distillery (tie)
453 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
(518) 217-3990
cooperstowndistillery.com
FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANT
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Ted’s Fish Fry
Multiple Locations
tedsfishfry.com
Verdile’s Restaurant
572 2nd Avenue, Troy
(518) 235-8879
verdile.com
FINE DINING
677 Prime
677 Broadway, Albany
(518) 427-7463
677prime.com
Daley’s on Yates
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
15 Church
15 Church Street, Saratoga Springs
(518) 587-1515
15churchrestaurant.com
FISH FRY
Ted’s Fish Fry
Multiple Locations
tedsfishfry.com
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
The Olde English Pub
683 Broadway, Albany
(518) 434-6533
theoldeenglish.com
FRIED CHICKEN
Hattie’s Restaurant
45 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-4790
hattiesrestaurant.com
The Cuckoo’s Nest
234 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 650-7215
cuckoosnestalbany.com
The Nest
512 State Street, Schenectady
(518) 672-3018
thenest518.com
GLUTEN-FREE SELECTION
Daley’s on Crooked Lake
2339 Route 43, Averill Park
(518) 674-3132
olddaley.com
Daley’s on Yates
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
Track 32
1368 Indian Fields Road, Feura Bush
(518) 439-0032
track32ny.com
HAPPY HOUR
Pasta Pane
18 Park Avenue, Clifton Park
(518) 371-5762
pastapane.com
City Line Bar & Grill
1200 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 504-1200
citylinebar.com
677 Prime
677 Broadway, Albany
(518) 427-7463
677prime.com
HOT DOG
Gus’ Hot Dogs
212 25th Street, Watervliet
(518) 273-8743
Gus’ Hot Dogs on Facebook
Famous Lunch
111 Congress Street, Troy
(518) 272-9481
famouslunch.org
Jumpin’ Jack’s Drive-In (tie)
5 Schonowee Avenue, Scotia
(518) 393-6101
jumpinjacksdriveininc.com
Mike’s Hot Dogs (tie)
1135 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady
(518) 382-9213
Mike’s Hot Dogs on Facebook
ICE CREAM STAND
The Snowman
531 5th Avenue, Troy
(518) 233-1714
thesnowmanicecream.com
Guptill’s Ice Cream
1085 New Loudon Road, Cohoes
(518) 785-0660
@Guptillsicecream on Facebook
Pirate’s Hideout
175 Guideboard Road, Waterford
(518) 373-8438
pirateshideout.com
KID-FRIENDLY DINING
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Kay’s Pizza
10 Walsh Lane, Averill Park
(518) 674-5413
kayspizza.com
The Greens at Copake Country Club
44 Golf Course Road, Craryville
(518) 325-0019
thegreensatcopake.com
LATE-NIGHT DINING
Latham ‘76 Diner
722 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 785-3793
latham76diner.com
Bob’s Diner
929 19th Street, Watervliet
(518) 274-2393
bobsdinerny.com
Nighthawks Restaurant and Bar (tie)
461 Broadway, Troy
(518) 272-1000
nighthawkstroy.com
The Ruck (tie)
104 3rd Street, Troy
(518) 273-1872
getrucked.com
LUNCH SPOT
Koni’s Broadway Kafe
357 Broadway, Troy
(518) 273-2233
@konisbroadwaykafe on Facebook
Whitman Brewing Company
20 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
(518) 682-3602
waltandwhitmanbrewing.com
The Whistling Kettle
Multiple Locations
thewhistlingkettle.com
MAC & CHEESE
Druthers Brewing Company
Multiple Locations
druthersbrewing.com
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern
Multiple Locations
tipsymoosetavern.com
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
MARGARITA
TORO Cantina
111 Wolf Road, Albany
(518) 949-2211
torocantina.com
El Loco Mexican Cafe (tie)
465 Madison Avenue, Albany
(518) 436-1855
ellocomexicancafe.com
El Mariachi (tie)
289 Hamilton Street, Albany
(518) 432-7580
elmariachirestaurant.com
MARTINI
Daley’s on Yates
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
9 Maple Avenue
9 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs
9mapleave.com
677 Prime (tie)
677 Broadway, Albany
(518) 427-7463
677prime.com
Innovo Kitchen (tie)
1210 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
(518) 608-1466
innovokitchen.com
MEATBALLS
Verdile’s Restaurant (tie)
572 2nd Street, Troy
(518) 235-8879
verdile.com
Cardona’s Market (tie)
Multiple Locations
cardonasmarket.com
Testo’s
853 4th Avenue, Troy
(518) 235-0444
769 Pawling Avenue, Troy
(518) 326-1177
testosrestaurant.com
DeFazio’s
264 & 266 4th Street, Troy
(518) 271-1111
75 Livingston Avenue, Albany
(518) 977-4041
defaziospizza.com
MUFFINS
Bella Napoli (tie)
672 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 783-0196
21 River Street, Troy
(518) 274-8277
bellanapolibakery.com
Hannaford (tie)
Multiple Locations
hannaford.com
The Cookie Factory
520 Congress Street, Troy
(518) 268-1060
1705 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 280-7644
cookiefactoryllc.com
Schuyler Bakery (tie)
637 3rd Avenue, Watervliet
(518) 273-0142
schuylerbakery.com
Bake For You (tie)
5001 Dunhill Court, Slingerlands
(518) 207-5430
bakeforyou.com
NEW RESTAURANT(PAST 12 MONTHS)
Sea Smoke Waterfront Grill
10 Starbuck Drive, Green Island
(518) 326-4164
seasmokegrill.com
Tighe’s Bistro Américain
Route 43, Averill Park
(518) 712-5166
tighesbistroamericain.com
Finnigan’s on the Lake (tie)
175 Lake Road, Ballston Lake
(518) 952-7185
finnigansonthelake.com
Rooted + Rind (tie)
14 Booth Road, Delmar
(518) 599-5055
rootedandrind.com
OMELETTES
Duncan’s Dairy Bar
890 Hoosick Road, Troy
(518) 279-9985
duncansdairybar.com
Alexis Diner
294 North Greenbush Road, Troy
(518) 763-5738
alexisdiner.us
Cafe Madison (tie)
1108 Madison Avenue, Albany
(518) 935-1094
359 Northern Boulevard, Albany
(518) 898-9630
cafemadisonalbany.com
Iron Gate Cafe (tie)
182A Washington Avenue, Albany
(518) 445-3555
irongatecafe.com
OUTDOOR DINING
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Carson’s Woodside Tavern (tie)
57 Route 9P, Malta
(518) 584-9791
carsonswoodside.com
Lanie’s Cafe (tie)
471 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville
(518) 438-5005
laniescafe.com
Daley’s on Yates (tie)
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
PASTA
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Verdile’s Restaurant
572 2nd Street, Troy
(518) 235-8879
verdile.com
DeFazio’s
264 & 266 4th Street, Troy
(518) 271-1111
75 Livingston Avenue, Albany
(518) 977-4041
defaziospizza.com
PASTA SAUCE
DeFazio’s
264 & 266 4th Street, Troy
(518) 271-1111
defaziospizza.com
Testo’s
853 4th Avenue, Troy
(518) 235-0444
769 Pawling Avenue, Troy
(518) 326-1177
testosrestaurant.com
Cardona’s Market
Multiple Locations
cardonasmarket.com
PIES
Smith’s Orchard Bake Shop
4561 Jockey Street, Ballston Spa
(518) 882-6598
smithspieshop.com
Lakeside Farms
336 Schauber Road, Ballston Lake
(518) 399-8359
lakesidefarmcidermill.com
Bella Napoli (tie)
672 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 783-0196
21 River Street, Troy
(518) 274-8277
bellanapolibakery.com
Perfect Blend Cafe and Bakery (tie)
376 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 439-6537
perfectblendcafe.com
PIZZA
DeFazio’s
264 & 266 4th Street, Troy
(518) 271-1111
75 Livingston Avenue, Albany
(518) 977-4041
defaziospizza.com
Kay’s Pizza
10 Walsh Lane, Averill Park
(518) 674-5413
kayspizza.com
Clifton Park Pizza
1716 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 371-5780
cliftonparkpizza.com
PUB
O’Slattery’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
318 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 438-5634
oslatterys.com
Swifty’s Restaurant & Pub
95 Everett Road, Albany
(518) 472-0522
367 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 475-1111
swiftyspub.com
Purple Pub
2 Cohoes Road, Watervliet
(518) 273-9646
purple-pub.com
RIBS
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
J&J Smokehouse BBQ (tie)
550 Main Street, Catskill
(518) 943-5053
jjsmokehousebbq.com
Otis & Oliver’s (tie)
30 Mill Road, Latham
(518) 785-9291
otisandolivers.com
ROMANTIC DINING
Daley’s on Crooked Lake
2339 Route 43, Averill Park
(518) 674-3132
olddaley.com
677 Prime
677 Broadway, Albany
(518) 427-7463
677prime.com
The Greens at Copake Country Club
44 Golf Course Road, Craryville
(518) 325-0019
thegreensatcopake.com
SALADS
Little Pecks
211 Broadway, Troy
(518) 326-3450
littlepecks.com
Bountiful Bread
1475 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 281-0964
108 State Street, Schenectady
(518) 387-9997
bountifulbread.com
Lanie’s Cafe
471 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville
(518) 438-5005
laniescafe.com
SANDWICHES / SUBS
McCarroll’s The Village
Butcher & Deli
406 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
(518) 439-3936
delmarmarketplace.com
Bountiful Bread
1475 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 281-0964
108 State Street, Schenectady
(518) 387-9997
bountifulbread.com
Pellegrino’s Importing
1197 Central Avenue, Albany
(518) 459-4472
pellegrinoimporting.com
SEAFOOD
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Sea Smoke Waterfront Grill (tie)
10 Starbuck Drive, Green Island
(518) 326-4164
seasmokegrill.com
Daley’s on Yates (tie)
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
Jack’s Oyster House
42 State Street, Albany
(518) 465-8854
jacksoysterhouse.com
SLIDERS
Slidin’ Dirty
9 First Street, Troy
(518) 326-8492
slidindirty.com
Jack’s Drive-In
24 Main Avenue, Wynantskill
(518) 283-5110
Jack’s Drive In on Facebook
SPORTS BAR
Recovery Room Sports Grill
Multiple Locations
recoverysportsgrill.com
Junior’s Bar & Grill
1094 Madison Avenue, Albany
(518) 935-2025
48 North Greenbush Road, Troy
(518) 244-3535
juniorsbarandgrill.com
Forty One Sports Bar & Grille
41 112th Street, Troy
(518) 235-4141
fortyonesportsbar.com
STEAKHOUSE
677 Prime
677 Broadway, Albany
(518) 427-7463
677prime.com
Barnsider
480 Sand Creek Road, Albany
(518) 869-2448
barnsiderrestaurant.com
Black & Blue Steak and Crab
1470 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 313-7388
blackandbluesteakandcrab.com
SUSHI
Sushi King
200 Broadway, Troy
(518) 274-0015
troysushiking.com
Mr. Fuji
1475 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 269-3999
19 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park
(518) 383-5538
mrfujisushi.com
Shogun
318 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 729-5727
shogunofdelmar.com
TAKEOUT
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Whitman Brewing Company
20 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
(518) 682-3602
waltandwhitmanbrewing.com
Kay’s Pizza
10 Walsh Lane, Averill Park
(518) 674-5413
kayspizza.com
TAPAS / SMALL PLATES
Boca Bistro
384 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
(518) 682-2800
bocabistro.com
Twisted Vine Wine & Tap
384 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
(518) 439-3241
twistedvinedelmar.com
The Shaker and Vine
221 Harborside Drive, Schenectady
(518) 630-6318
theshakerandvine.com
TEA
The Whistling Kettle
Multiple Locations
thewhistlingkettle.com
Saratoga Tea and Honey (tie)
348 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
(518) 871-1419
saratogateaandhoney.com
Short & Stout Tea Lounge (tie)
1736 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 456-8327
shortandstouttea.com
VEGETARIAN SELECTION
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
79 North Pearl Street, Albany
(518) 426-8550
thehollowalbany.com
Meaty Max Vegan Meats (tie)
@MeatyMaxVeganMeats on Facebook
Take Two Cafe (tie)
433 State Street, Schenectady
(518) 280-9670
taketwo518.com
VEGAN SELECTION
Meaty Max Vegan Meats (tie)
@MeatyMaxVeganMeats on Facebook
Take Two Cafe (tie)
433 State Street, Schenectady
(518) 280-9670
taketwo518.com
Subculture Vegan Deli and Provisions
227 Lark Street, Albany
(518) 599-5306
subculturevegandeli.com
WAITSTAFF
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Daley’s on Crooked Lake
2339 Route 43, Averill Park
(518) 674-3132
olddaley.com
Chez Mike
596 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush
(518) 479-4730
chezmikerestaurant.com
WINE LIST
677 Prime (tie)
677 Broadway, Albany
(518) 427-7463
677prime.com
Jack’s Oyster House (tie)
42 State Street, Albany
(518) 465-8854
jacksoysterhouse.com
Daley’s on Yates
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
The Shaker and Vine
221 Harborside Drive, Schenectady
(518) 630-6318
theshakerandvine.com
WINE / WINERY
Galway Rock Vineyard and Winery
998 Saratoga Road, Ballston Lake
(518) 280-6554
galwayrockwines.com
Hudson Chatham Winery (tie)
1900 State Route 66, Ghent
(518) 392-9463
hudsonchathamwinery.com
Saratoga Winery (tie)
462 Route 29, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-9463
thesaratogawinery.com
CUISINE
AMERICAN
Yanni’s Too
16 Marina Drive, Coeymans
(518) 756-7033
yannisrestaurants.com
Daley’s on Yates
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
Chez Mike (tie)
596 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush
(518) 479-4730
chezmikerestaurant.com
Lanie’s Cafe (tie)
471 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville
(518) 438-5005
laniescafe.com
CAJUN
Nanola
2639 Route 9, Malta
(518) 587-1300
nanolarestaurant.com
CARIBBEAN
Roy’s Caribbean Restaurant
769 State Street, Schenectady
(518) 433-1343
@royscaribbeanrestaurant on Facebook
CHINESE
The Plum Blossom Restaurant
685 Hoosick Road, Troy
(518) 272-0036
The Plum Blossom Restaurant on Facebook
Ala Shanghai (tie)
468 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
(518) 783-8188
alashanghai.net
Gold Coin (tie)
1360 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands
(518) 439-6428
goldcoinrestaurant.com
GREEK
Athos Restaurant
1814 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 608-6400
athosrestaurant.com
Greek House
27 3rd Street, Troy
(518) 272-6058
thegreekhouse.net
Grecian Gardens
1612 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 373-9950
greciangardensny.com
INDIAN
Karavalli, Regional Cuisine of India
9 Johnson Road, Latham
(518) 785-7600
karavalli.com
Shalimar
Multiple Locations
shalimarny.com
Taj Fine Indian Cuisine
365 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont
(518) 977-3050
tajfineindian.com
ITALIAN
D’Raymond’s
269 Osborne Road, Loudonville
(518) 459-6364
draymonds.com
Verdile’s Restaurant
572 2nd Street, Troy
(518) 235-8879
verdile.com
Donna’s Italian Restaurant (tie)
217 Broadway, Troy
(518) 326-3450
donnasitalian.com
Canali’s Italian and American Restaurant (tie)
126 Mariaville Road, Schenectady
(518) 355-5323
canalisrestaurant.com
JAPANESE
Akanomi Japanese Restaurant (tie)
2568 Western Avenue, Altamont
(418) 357-0888
akanomisushi.com
Shogun (tie)
318 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 729-5727
shogunofdelmar.com
Kinjo Japanese Steakhouse (tie, second place)
68 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs
(518) 587-8888
kinjosaratoga.com
Sake (tie, second place)
611 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
(518) 785-7215
sakelatham.com
Hana Japanese Steak House Restaurant (tie, third place)
1620 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 456-1505
hanaalbany.com
Hanzo Japanese Steakhouse (tie, third place)
102 Van Rensselaer Avenue, Rensselaer
(518) 650-7212
hanzony.com
MEDITERRANEAN
Ali Baba
2243 15th Street, Troy
(518) 273-1170
alibabatroy.com
Mamoun’s Falafel Restaurant (tie)
206 Washington Avenue, Albany
(518) 434-3901
mamounsalbany.com
Barcelona Restaurant (tie)
1192 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 438-1144
barcelona-albany.com
MEXICAN
Pancho’s
1536 Crescent Road, Clifton Park
(518) 383-2930
panchoscliftonpark.com
El Loco Mexican Cafe (tie, second place)
465 Madison Avenue, Albany
(518) 436-1855
ellocomexicancafe.com
El Mariachi (tie, second place)
289 Hamilton Street, Albany
(518) 432-7580
elmariachirestaurant.com
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant (tie, third place)
15 Park Avenue, Clifton Park
(518) 280-2657
lafiestamexican.com
TORO Cantina (tie, third place)
111 Wolf Road, Albany
(518) 949-2211
torocantina.com
POLISH
Muza
1300 15th Street, Troy
(518) 271-6892
muzaeuropeanfood.com
THAI
Sri Siam Thai Restaurant (tie)
337 Columbia Thai Restaurant, East Greenbush
(518) 915-1654
srisiamthaifood.com
Sushi Thai @ the Park (tie)
1707 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 348-0100
sushithaiatthepark.com
Celadon Thai Restaurant
860 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 250-5551
2015 Rosa Road, Schenectady
(518) 952-4140
celadonthaimenu.com
Sadudee Thai Food
51 Main Avenue, Wynantskill
(518) 326-0976
sadudeethaifood.com
VIETNAMESE
Banh Mi 47
74 North Pearl Street, Albany
(518) 512-9762
banhmi47.com
Saigon Spring
1683 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 982-0425
saigonspring.com
Van’s Vietnamese Restaurant
307 Central Avenue, Albany
(518) 436-1868
vansrestaurantny.com
BY CITY/TOWN
ALBANY
Cafe Capriccio
49 Grand Street, Albany
(518) 465-0439
cafecapriccio.com
677 Prime
677 Broadway, Albany
(518) 427-7463
677prime.com
Jack’s Oyster House (tie)
42 State Street, Albany
(518) 465-8854
jacksoysterhouse.com
Caffe Italia Ristorante (tie)
662 Central Avenue, Albany
(518) 459-8029
caffeitaliaalbany.com
BALLSTON SPA
Next Door Kitchen & Bar
51 Front Street, Ballston Spa
(518) 309-3249
nextdoorkitchenandbar.com
Augie’s
17 Low Street, Ballston Spa
(518) 884-8600
augiesrestaurant.com
The Whistling Kettle
24 Front Street, Ballston Spa
(518) 884-2664
thewhistlingkettle.com
BETHLEHEM
Swifty’s Restaurant & Pub
367 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
(518) 475-1111
swiftyspub.com
Twisted Vine and Tap
384 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
(518) 439-3241
twistedvinedelmar.com
Romo’s Pizza
365 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont
(518) 449-5871
romospizzany.com
CATSKILL
Barnwood Restaurant
14 Deer Lane, Catskill
(518) 943-2200
barnwooddining.com
Crossroads Brewing Company Catskill Taproom
201 Water Street, Catskill
(518) 444-8277
crossroadsbrewingco.com
J&J Smokehouse
550 Main Street, Catskill
(518) 943-5053
jjsmokehousebbq.com
CHATHAM/OLD CHATHAM
Jackson’s Old Chatham House
646 Albany Turnpike, Old Chatham
(518) 794-7373
jacksonsoldchathamhouse.com
Chatham Brewing (tie)
59 Main Street, Chatham
(518) 697-0059
chathambrewing.com
Yianni’s Restaurant at The Chatham House (tie)
29 Hudson Avenue, Chatham
(518) 392-7700
yiannisatchathamhouse.com
CLIFTON PARK
Pasta Pane (tie)
18 Park Avenue, Clifton Park
(518) 371-5762
pastapane.com
Ravenswood (tie)
1021 Route 146, Clifton Park
(518) 371-8771
ravenswoodpub.com
Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar
54 Crossing Boulevard, Clifton Park
(518) 383-4444
wheatfields.com
Venezia Pizza and Pasta
629 Plank Road, Clifton Park
(518) 371-3943
veneziapizzaandpasta.com
COLONIE
D’Raymond’s
269 Osborne Road, Loudonville
(518) 459-6364
draymonds.com
Barnsider (tie)
480 Sand Creek Road, Albany
(518) 869-2448
barnsiderrestaurant.com
TORO Cantina (tie)
111 Wolf Road, Albany
(518) 949-2211
torocantina.com
Lanie’s Cafe
471 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville
(518) 438-5005
laniescafe.com
EAST / NORTH GREENBUSH
Chez Mike
596 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush
(518) 479-4730
chezmikerestaurant.com
Alexis Diner
294 North Greenbush Road, Troy
(518) 286-2603
alexisdiner.us
Salsa Latina
315 Central Avenue, Albany
(518) 426-7050
misalsalatina.com
GUILDERLAND
Akanomi Japanese Restaurant
2568 Western Avenue, Altamont
(518) 357-0888
akanomisushi.com
Athos Restaurant (tie)
1814 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 608-6400
athosrestaurant.com
Mezza Notte Ristorante (tie)
2026 Western Avenue, Albany
(518) 689-4433
mezzanottealbany.com
HUDSON
Ca’Mea Restaurant
214 Warren Street, Hudson
(518) 822-0005
camearestaurant.com
Hudson Food Studio
746 Warren Street, Hudson
(518) 828-3459
hudsonfoodstudio.com
The Maker
302 Warren Street, Hudson
(518) 509-2620
themaker.com
KINDERHOOK / VALATIE
Chris’ Cafe
1048 Route 9, Valatie
(518) 758-7701
@ChrisCafe518 on Facebook
Main Street Diner
3032 Main Street, Valatie
(518) 758-1233
valatiediner.com
La Bella’s
2967 Route 9, Valatie
(518) 758-6611
labellavalatie.com
LAKE GEORGE
The Log Jam
1484 US 9, Lake George
(518) 798-1155
logjamrestaurant.com
The Chateau on the Lake (tie)
15 Allen’s Alley, Bolton Landing
(518) 644-7094
thechateauonthelake.com
The Inn at Erlowest (tie)
3178 Lake Shore Drive, Lake George
(518) 668-5928
theinnaterlowest.com
LATHAM
The Century House
997 Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 785-0834
thecenturyhouse.com
Tipsy Moose Tap and Tavern
Multiple Locations
tipsymoosetavern.com
Latham ‘76 Diner
722 New Loudon Road, Latham
(518) 785-3793
latham76diner.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Whitman Brewing Company
20 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
(518) 682-3602
waltandwhitmanbrewing.com
Panza’s
129 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-6882
panzasrestaurant.com
15 Church
15 Church Street, Saratoga Springs
(518) 587-1515
15churchrestaurant.com
SCHENECTADY
Daley’s on Yates
10 Yates Street, Schenectady
(518) 901-0174
daleysonyates.com
Cornells in Little Italy
39 North Jay Street, Schenectady
(518) 630-5002
cornellsitalian.com
The Nest
512 State Street, Schenectady
(518) 672-3018
thenest518.com
SCOTIA / GLENVILLE
Turf Tavern
40 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia
(518) 393-3671
turftavern.com
Jumpin’ Jack’s Drive In
5 Schonowee Avenue, Scotia
(518) 535-4747
jumpinjacksdriveininc.com
TROY / RENSSELAER
Verdile’s Restaurant
572 2nd Street, Troy
(518) 235-8879
verdile.com
Lo Porto
85 Fourth Street, Troy
(518) 273-8546
loportostroy.com
Nighthawks Restaurant & Bar
461 Broadway, Troy
(518) 272-1000
nighthawkstroy.com
WEST SAND LAKE / AVERILL PARK
Daley’s on Crooked Lake
2339 Route 43, Averill Park
(518) 674-3132
olddaley.com
La Perla Restaurant at The Gregory House
3016 Route 43, Averill Park
(518) 674-3774
gregoryhouse.com
The Towne Tavern
2850 NY 43, Averill Park
(518) 674-3040
thetownetavern.com
