New World Home Cooking closing; Albany restaurant remaining open
Updated 12:06 pm, Monday, March 26, 2018
Special to the Times Union photo by Paul Buckowski -- Ric Orlando, co-owner of New World Home Cooking, fixes a puttanesca fresca sauce with heirloom tomatoes in the kitchen of the restaurant on Tuesday, July 27, 1999 in Woodstock, NY. less
Special to the Times Union photo by Paul Buckowski -- Ric Orlando, co-owner of New World Home Cooking, fixes a puttanesca fresca sauce with heirloom tomatoes in the kitchen of the restaurant on Tuesday, July ... more
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI, DG
Times Union Staff Photo by Ruth Fantasia -- Exterior of the New World Home Cooking Co. in Woodstock, NY on Saturday October 28, 2000.
Times Union Staff Photo by Ruth Fantasia -- Exterior of the New World Home Cooking Co. in Woodstock, NY on Saturday October 28, 2000.
Photo: RUTH FANTASIA, DG
Chef Ric Orlando on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at New World Bistro Bar in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)
Chef Ric Orlando on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at New World Bistro Bar in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Click through the slideshow for new restaurants that have opened, closed or are coming soon.
Open: Kitchen 216, 216 Lark St., Albany.
Open: Kitchen 216, 216 Lark St., Albany.
Soul food spot serving brunch during soft opening. Read more.
Click through the slideshow for new restaurants that have opened, closed or are coming soon.
Open: Kitchen 216, 216 Lark St., Albany.
Open: Kitchen 216, 216 Lark St., Albany.
Soul food spot serving brunch during soft opening. Read more.
Open: Taverna Nova, 62 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs.
Wine bar takes place of former Beekman Bar & Eatery. Read more.
Open: Taverna Nova, 62 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs.
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
Wine bar takes place of former Beekman Bar & Eatery. Read more.
Open: Illusive Restaurant & Bar, 1 Ferry St., Rensselaer. Owner of The Shakin' Bacon relaunches restaurant with new name and location. Read more.
Open: Illusive Restaurant & Bar, 1 Ferry St., Rensselaer. Owner of The Shakin' Bacon relaunches restaurant with new name and location. Read more.
Photo: Facebook.com/illusiverestaurantandbar/
Open: City Squire Ale House, 1018 Keyes Ave, Schenectady. In a new building on the site of what for many years was The City Squire in the Upper Union Street area of Schenectady. (via facebook.com/CitySquireAleHouse)
lessOpen: City Squire Ale House, 1018 Keyes Ave, Schenectady. In a new building on the site of what for many years was The City Squire in the Upper Union Street area of Schenectady. (via
... moreOpen: Rooster's NY, 2675 Hamburg St., Rotterdam.
Cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Read more.
Open: Rooster's NY, 2675 Hamburg St., Rotterdam.
Photo: Rooster's NY On Facebook
Cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Read more.
Open: Malcolm's 617 Union St., Schenectady.
Farm-to-table restaurant in location that previously housed Cafe Nola. Read more.
Open: Malcolm's 617 Union St., Schenectady.
Photo: Malcolm's On Facebook
Farm-to-table restaurant in location that previously housed Cafe Nola. Read more.
Coming soon: River Street Market, Hedley Building in Troy. Food hall and retail space in the style of Chelsea Market in Manhattan and Reading Market in Philadelphia, is being developed for a June opening in the Hedley Building in Troy. less
Coming soon: River Street Market, Hedley Building in Troy. Food hall and retail space in the style of Chelsea Market in Manhattan and Reading Market in Philadelphia, is being developed for a June opening in ... more
Photo: First Columbia
Opened: McAddy's, 452 Broadway, Troy.
After rumors circulated for weeks, Finnbar's Pub will be replaced by McAddy's. It's set to open in March.
Opened: McAddy's, 452 Broadway, Troy.
Photo: Cindy Schultz
After rumors circulated for weeks, Finnbar's Pub will be replaced by McAddy's. It's set to open in March.
Closed: Alaturco Express, 450 Madison Ave., Albany. The restaurant closed after just 4 months.
Closed: Alaturco Express, 450 Madison Ave., Albany. The restaurant closed after just 4 months.
Photo: Michael P. Farrell
Coming soon: 110 Grill, Crossgates Mall. The restaurant is expected to open on the lower level near FunnyBone Club this summer.
Coming soon: 110 Grill, Crossgates Mall. The restaurant is expected to open on the lower level near FunnyBone Club this summer.
Photo: Yelp
Coming soon: CoreLife Eatery, a Syracuse-based chain that offers healthful foods, has plans for restaurants in Latham Farms (next to Dick's Sporting Goods) and at the Residence 15 at Village Plaza in Clifton Park.
lessComing soon: CoreLife Eatery, a Syracuse-based chain that offers healthful foods, has plans for restaurants in Latham Farms (next to Dick's Sporting Goods) and at the Residence 15 at Village Plaza in Clifton
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Closed: My Dacha, 189 Lark St., Albany. Owners looking for a location with more visibility and better parking. Read more.
Closed: My Dacha, 189 Lark St., Albany. Owners looking for a location with more visibility and better parking. Read more.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Coming soon: Donnie Magoos, 165 Remsen St., Cohoes. New "burger steakhouse" from owner of Spindles on Remsen. Read more.
Coming soon: Donnie Magoos, 165 Remsen St., Cohoes. New "burger steakhouse" from owner of Spindles on Remsen. Read more.
Photo: Donnie Magoos On Facebook
Sold: The Orchard Tavern, 68 N. Manning Blvd., Albany,
a neighborhood watering hole since 1903. The new owner will keep the same menu, including the beloved pizza.
Sold: The Orchard Tavern, 68 N. Manning Blvd., Albany,
Photo: PHILIP KAMRASS
a neighborhood watering hole since 1903. The new owner will keep the same menu, including the beloved pizza.
Closed: One Caroline Bistro, 1 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. Live music venue closes after two decades. Read more.
Closed: One Caroline Bistro, 1 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. Live music venue closes after two decades. Read more.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Closed: Juicy Burgers & More, 5 New Karner Rd., Guilderland. Sudden closing surprises employees. Read more.
Closed: Juicy Burgers & More, 5 New Karner Rd., Guilderland. Sudden closing surprises employees. Read more.
Photo: New Visions: Multimedia & Digital Communications
Coming soon: Beer Bones Taproom & Bottle Shop, 594 New Loudon Rd., Latham. Late-April opening projected for bar, beer store in Newton Plaza. Read more.
Coming soon: Beer Bones Taproom & Bottle Shop, 594 New Loudon Rd., Latham. Late-April opening projected for bar, beer store in Newton Plaza. Read more.
Coming soon: Oliva Winery and Racing City Brewing, 250 Excelsior Ave. Saratoga Springs. Former FedEd distribution center will have tasting room in front, production for beer and wine in back. Read more.
Coming soon: Oliva Winery and Racing City Brewing, 250 Excelsior Ave. Saratoga Springs. Former FedEd distribution center will have tasting room in front, production for beer and wine in back. Read more.
Photo: Google Maps
Closed: Park Side Eatery, 40 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Location across from Congress Park served vast breakfast and lunch menu. Read more.
Closed: Park Side Eatery, 40 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Location across from Congress Park served vast breakfast and lunch menu. Read more.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Coming soon: Daley's on Yates, 10 Yates St., Schenectady. Mid-April opening planned for long-gestating restaurant. Read more.
Coming soon: Daley's on Yates, 10 Yates St., Schenectady. Mid-April opening planned for long-gestating restaurant. Read more.
Closing: Teassertz, 219 Lark St., Albany. Bubble tea and dessert shop shut down at end of January. Read more.
Closing: Teassertz, 219 Lark St., Albany. Bubble tea and dessert shop shut down at end of January. Read more.
Photo: Google Maps
Open: Chom's Cafe, 32 Fourth St., Troy. Vietnamese and Thai fare; grand opening planned for Feb. 14. Read more.
Open: Chom's Cafe, 32 Fourth St., Troy. Vietnamese and Thai fare; grand opening planned for Feb. 14. Read more.
Photo: Jim Margalus / Times Union
Open: B-Rad's Bistro, 333 Broadway, Troy. Eatery returning to Collar City in form of "Express Bistro." Read more.
Open: B-Rad's Bistro, 333 Broadway, Troy. Eatery returning to Collar City in form of "Express Bistro." Read more.
Open: Marrakesh, Clifton Park Center Mall, Clifton Park. Moroccan restaurant moves into former site of Alaturco. Read more.
Open: Marrakesh, Clifton Park Center Mall, Clifton Park. Moroccan restaurant moves into former site of Alaturco. Read more.
Photo: Reader Submitted Photo
Coming soon: The French Press, 138 Washington Ave., Albany. Owner of three-year-old cafe on Clinton Square opening second location. Read more.
Coming soon: The French Press, 138 Washington Ave., Albany. Owner of three-year-old cafe on Clinton Square opening second location. Read more.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Open: Vintage, 897 Broadway, Albany. Graney-owned wine bar next to Wolff's Biergarten. See the sneak preview.
Open: Vintage, 897 Broadway, Albany. Graney-owned wine bar next to Wolff's Biergarten. See the sneak preview.
Photo: Steve Barnes/Times Union
Open: Caskade Kitchen & Bar, 182 Remsen St., Cohoes. Gastropub at former thrift store site downtown. Read more.
Open: Caskade Kitchen & Bar, 182 Remsen St., Cohoes. Gastropub at former thrift store site downtown. Read more.
Coming soon: BJ's Brewhouse, Colonie Center. Company breaks silence to project summer opening at former Sears Auto Center. Read more.
Coming soon: BJ's Brewhouse, Colonie Center. Company breaks silence to project summer opening at former Sears Auto Center. Read more.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Open: Pebbles Asian Fusion, 1186 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham. Menu features Chinese, Japanese and Thai at former location of Xin Fu, which moved to 145 Wolf Road in Colonie. Read more.
Open: Pebbles Asian Fusion, 1186 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham. Menu features Chinese, Japanese and Thai at former location of Xin Fu, which moved to 145 Wolf Road in Colonie. Read more.
Moving: Pint Sized, 250 Lark St., Albany. Craft-beverage shop is moving down the street and adding a bar. Read more.
Moving: Pint Sized, 250 Lark St., Albany. Craft-beverage shop is moving down the street and adding a bar. Read more.
Open: Ya Ya's House Southern Cuisine, 135 Broadway, Schenectady. Previous location on Lafayette Street closed due to dispute over food frying with building's owner. Read more.
Open: Ya Ya's House Southern Cuisine, 135 Broadway, Schenectady. Previous location on Lafayette Street closed due to dispute over food frying with building's owner. Read more.
Photo: Facebook.com/yayasoutherncuisine
Open: Kcaffe, 800 Route 146, Clifton Park. Chinese restaurant with bubble tea, smoothies and juices. Read more.
Open: Kcaffe, 800 Route 146, Clifton Park. Chinese restaurant with bubble tea, smoothies and juices. Read more.
Photo: Yelp
Open: Sushi Prime 88 Japanese Grill & Sushi, 800 Route 146, Clifton Park. All-you-can-eat sushi buffet and large a la carte menu. Read more.
Open: Sushi Prime 88 Japanese Grill & Sushi, 800 Route 146, Clifton Park. All-you-can-eat sushi buffet and large a la carte menu. Read more.
Photo: Facebook.com/SushiPrime88
Closed: The Merry Monk, 84 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Lease expires; Albany location of Belgian bar still open. Read more.
Closed: The Merry Monk, 84 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Lease expires; Albany location of Belgian bar still open. Read more.
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Coming soon: G's Pizzeria, 52 North Greenbush Rd., North Greenbush. Little Italy Pizzeria in Troy reopening under new name in new location. Read more.
Coming soon: G's Pizzeria, 52 North Greenbush Rd., North Greenbush. Little Italy Pizzeria in Troy reopening under new name in new location. Read more.
Photo: Facebook.com/gspizzeria518
Open: Delaware Supply, 292 Delaware Ave., Albany. Beer bar next to Spectrum 8 Theatres with cheese and charcuterie from The Cheese Traveler. Read more.
Open: Delaware Supply, 292 Delaware Ave., Albany. Beer bar next to Spectrum 8 Theatres with cheese and charcuterie from The Cheese Traveler. Read more.
Photo: Yelp
Status uncertain: Casa Dominicana, 260 Central Ave., Albany. Restaurant has been dark during posted business hours, its website is gone and its telephone number has been disconnected. Read more.
Status uncertain: Casa Dominicana, 260 Central Ave., Albany. Restaurant has been dark during posted business hours, its website is gone and its telephone number has been disconnected. Read more.
Photo: LMF, ALBANY TIMES UNION
Coming soon: Burger Central, 41 State St., Albany. Formerly the site of Dali Mamma, with entrance on Broadway. Read more.
Coming soon: Burger Central, 41 State St., Albany. Formerly the site of Dali Mamma, with entrance on Broadway. Read more.
Open: The Taverna, South Pearl Street, Albany. Greek restaurant across from Times Union Center. Read more.
Open: The Taverna, South Pearl Street, Albany. Greek restaurant across from Times Union Center. Read more.
Photo: Yelp
Open: Dough Boyz, a new eatery that sells raw cookie dough by the scoop, opened in Crossgates Mall in December.
Open: Dough Boyz, a new eatery that sells raw cookie dough by the scoop, opened in Crossgates Mall in December.
Photo: Facebook.com/DoughBoyzDough
Open: Jack's Diner II, 144 Washington Ave., Albany. Venerable Central Avenue diner opening second location. Read more.
Open: Jack's Diner II, 144 Washington Ave., Albany. Venerable Central Avenue diner opening second location. Read more.
Changing: R&R Kitchen + Bar and Ronnie & Ralphie's, 43 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Partnership behind two-concept eatery severed; name to be determined. Read more.
Changing: R&R Kitchen + Bar and Ronnie & Ralphie's, 43 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Partnership behind two-concept eatery severed; name to be determined. Read more.
Coming soon: Tipsy Moose, Troy. Latham bar opening second location near HVCC; specifics yet to be announced. Read more.
Coming soon: Tipsy Moose, Troy. Latham bar opening second location near HVCC; specifics yet to be announced. Read more.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
In the works: Collar City Brewing, 560 Congress St., Troy. Brewpub planned for former Mount Ida Community Baptist Church. Read more.
In the works: Collar City Brewing, 560 Congress St., Troy. Brewpub planned for former Mount Ida Community Baptist Church. Read more.
Open: The Blue Hen, 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Upscale restaurant in the Adelphi Hotel. Read more.
Open: The Blue Hen, 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Upscale restaurant in the Adelphi Hotel. Read more.
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
Open: Hu's House, 1619 Central Ave., Colonie. Shanghai cuisine coming to former Bangkok Bistro site. Read more.
Open: Hu's House, 1619 Central Ave., Colonie. Shanghai cuisine coming to former Bangkok Bistro site. Read more.
Open: Niko's, 462 Albany Shaker Road, Colonie. Pizza and sub sop named after teen who was badly burned in Blessing's Tavern crash. Read more.
Open: Niko's, 462 Albany Shaker Road, Colonie. Pizza and sub sop named after teen who was badly burned in Blessing's Tavern crash. Read more.
Closed: Napoli Don, 1614 Central Ave., Colonie. Wood-fired pizzeria closes after eight months. Read more.
Closed: Napoli Don, 1614 Central Ave., Colonie. Wood-fired pizzeria closes after eight months. Read more.
Open: The Dutch Udder Craft Ice Cream, 282B River St., Troy. Craft ice cream store has grand opening after months in business.
Open: The Dutch Udder Craft Ice Cream, 282B River St., Troy. Craft ice cream store has grand opening after months in business.
Open: The Cuckoo's Nest, 234 Western Ave., Albany. The restaurant opens in November, replacing the former Ginger Man in Albany.
Open: The Cuckoo's Nest, 234 Western Ave., Albany. The restaurant opens in November, replacing the former Ginger Man in Albany.
Photo: Facebook.com/thecuckoos
Closed: Campagna, 3452 Route 9, Malta. Italian restaurant closes abruptly after two years in business. Read more.
Closed: Campagna, 3452 Route 9, Malta. Italian restaurant closes abruptly after two years in business. Read more.
Open: The Juice Factory VII, 151 Fourth St., Troy. Offers fruit and vegetable shots, juices and smoothies; and soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Ribbon cutting Thursday, October 26.
Open: The Juice Factory VII, 151 Fourth St., Troy. Offers fruit and vegetable shots, juices and smoothies; and soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Ribbon cutting Thursday, October 26.
Photo: Facebook.com/pg/Juice-Factory-VII
Coming soon: The Shaker & Vine, 221 Harborside Drive, Schenectady. River House apartment/retail complex near Rivers Casino in Schenectady. A self-serve wine dispenser that will allow customers to pour a sip, tasting portion or full glass of up to 60 wines. The restaurant also will offer a full bar and a menu. Learn more. less
Coming soon: The Shaker & Vine, 221 Harborside Drive, Schenectady. River House apartment/retail complex near Rivers Casino in Schenectady. A self-serve wine dispenser that will allow customers to pour a ... more
Coming soon: A Little Rice Ball, Fourth and Liberty streets, Troy. Restaurant will specialize in Japanese-inspired street food. Read more.
Coming soon: A Little Rice Ball, Fourth and Liberty streets, Troy. Restaurant will specialize in Japanese-inspired street food. Read more.
Photo: WW
Open: Empire Fish Market, 2952 Sixth Ave., Troy. Offers a variety of fresh fish and seafood, including fish and chips, fried lobster tail and steam pots.
Open: Empire Fish Market, 2952 Sixth Ave., Troy. Offers a variety of fresh fish and seafood, including fish and chips, fried lobster tail and steam pots.
Photo: Facebook.com/empirefishmarket
Closing: The Beer Diviner, 461 Broadway, Troy. Troy taproom wasn't profitable for Cherry Plain nanobrewery; owner seeks another location in city. Read more.
Closing: The Beer Diviner, 461 Broadway, Troy. Troy taproom wasn't profitable for Cherry Plain nanobrewery; owner seeks another location in city. Read more.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Reopened: Hudson River Coffee House, 227 Quail St., Albany. Back open at the same location in early October after being shuttered about a month earlier by state authorities for nonpayment of taxes.
Reopened: Hudson River Coffee House, 227 Quail St., Albany. Back open at the same location in early October after being shuttered about a month earlier by state authorities for nonpayment of taxes.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Ending dinner service: Angelo's Tavolo, 1 Glen Ave., Scotia. Angelo Mazzone's a-la-carte restaurant at Glen Sanders Mansion shifting to private events, will only offer Sunday brunch. Read more.
Ending dinner service: Angelo's Tavolo, 1 Glen Ave., Scotia. Angelo Mazzone's a-la-carte restaurant at Glen Sanders Mansion shifting to private events, will only offer Sunday brunch. Read more.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Closed: Nibble Inc., 333 Broadway, Troy. Doughnut shop had moved a couple blocks from 461 Broadway, which is now a Beer Diviner tasting room. Read more.
Closed: Nibble Inc., 333 Broadway, Troy. Doughnut shop had moved a couple blocks from 461 Broadway, which is now a Beer Diviner tasting room. Read more.
Photo: Paul Buckowski
Open: Bespoki Bowl, 122 4th St., Troy. Troy Kitchen poké spot graduates around the corner to former Flying Chicken site. Read more.
Open: Bespoki Bowl, 122 4th St., Troy. Troy Kitchen poké spot graduates around the corner to former Flying Chicken site. Read more.
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Open: The Halal Shack, University at Albany Campus Center. Street cart-inspired eatery, akin to a Middle Eastern version of Chipotle. Read about it here.
Open: The Halal Shack, University at Albany Campus Center. Street cart-inspired eatery, akin to a Middle Eastern version of Chipotle. Read about it here.
Open: K-Plate, 75 Fourth St., Troy. Korean barbecue spot graduates from booth at Troy Kitchen. . Here are the details.
Open: K-Plate, 75 Fourth St., Troy. Korean barbecue spot graduates from booth at Troy Kitchen. . Here are the details.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Open: Dizzy Chicken, 102 Congress St., Saratoga Springs. Second location of Glens Falls-based rotisserie chicken restaurant moved into site of former Legends Cafe. Read more.
Open: Dizzy Chicken, 102 Congress St., Saratoga Springs. Second location of Glens Falls-based rotisserie chicken restaurant moved into site of former Legends Cafe. Read more.
Photo: Facebook.com/saratoga.chamber
Open: Fort Orange Brewing, 450 N. Pearl St., Albany. Local home-brewers open tasting room in former warehouse. Read more.
Open: Fort Orange Brewing, 450 N. Pearl St., Albany. Local home-brewers open tasting room in former warehouse. Read more.
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI, Albany Times Union
Closed: Russo's, 15 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. Italian restaurant has locations in Amsterdam and Broadalbin. Read more.
Closed: Russo's, 15 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. Italian restaurant has locations in Amsterdam and Broadalbin. Read more.
Photo: Google Maps
Open: Nothing Bundt Cakes, 110 Wolf Rd., Colonie. First Capital Region location of Louisiana chain cake store. Read more.
Open: Nothing Bundt Cakes, 110 Wolf Rd., Colonie. First Capital Region location of Louisiana chain cake store. Read more.
Photo: Facebook.com/nothingbundtcakes
Open: Minar Indian Restaurant, 1809 Fifth Ave., Troy. New occupant for former B-rads Bistro site. Read more.
Open: Minar Indian Restaurant, 1809 Fifth Ave., Troy. New occupant for former B-rads Bistro site. Read more.
Photo: Table Hopping
Open: Wired Coffee and Bagel, 652 Albany Shaker Rd., Colonie. Malta cafe opens second location in Pioneer Bank headquarters.
Open: Wired Coffee and Bagel, 652 Albany Shaker Rd., Colonie. Malta cafe opens second location in Pioneer Bank headquarters.
Photo: Jim Margalus / Times Union
Open: Sake Bon Japanese Steak House, 15 Park Ave., Clifton Park. Price Chopper/Market 32 plaza locations six months after first Sake Bon launched in Schenectady.
Open: Sake Bon Japanese Steak House, 15 Park Ave., Clifton Park. Price Chopper/Market 32 plaza locations six months after first Sake Bon launched in Schenectady.
Photo: Facebook.com/Sakebon2
Open: Ria's Bistro & Bakery, 113 State St., Albany. Bolton Landing bistro relocates to basement space downtown. Read more.
Open: Ria's Bistro & Bakery, 113 State St., Albany. Bolton Landing bistro relocates to basement space downtown. Read more.
Photo: Facebook.com/rias113
Open: The Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen, 942 Broadway, Albany. Pub with unique menu replacing Barrel Saloon.
Open: The Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen, 942 Broadway, Albany. Pub with unique menu replacing Barrel Saloon.
Photo: Steve Barnes
Open: Shu Chinese Restaurant, 2050 Western Ave., Guilderland. Star Plaza site used to be Osaka Steakhouse & Sushi. Read more.
Open: Shu Chinese Restaurant, 2050 Western Ave., Guilderland. Star Plaza site used to be Osaka Steakhouse & Sushi. Read more.
Closed: Saigon Pearl, 791 Madison Ave., Albany. They were closed for a month, lost their web site and Facebook page, and a sign was up saying the building was for sale, but they have now reopened.
Closed: Saigon Pearl, 791 Madison Ave., Albany. They were closed for a month, lost their web site and Facebook page, and a sign was up saying the building was for sale, but they have now reopened.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Closed: Circus Café, 392 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The owners are selling to concentrate on Saratoga Juice Bar. Read more.
Closed: Circus Café, 392 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The owners are selling to concentrate on Saratoga Juice Bar. Read more.
Closed: Delaware Trolley House, 292 Delaware Ave., Albany. Cafe next to Spectrum 8 will close after lease expires Aug. 20. Read more.
Closed: Delaware Trolley House, 292 Delaware Ave., Albany. Cafe next to Spectrum 8 will close after lease expires Aug. 20. Read more.
Photo: Google Maps
Open: Braeburn Tavern, 390 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Massachusetts restaurateurs take over Crown Grill. Read more.
Open: Braeburn Tavern, 390 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Massachusetts restaurateurs take over Crown Grill. Read more.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Closed: Beekman Bar and Eatery, 62 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs. Formerly 62 Beekman, restaurant and cafe down the street appear closed. Read more.
Closed: Beekman Bar and Eatery, 62 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs. Formerly 62 Beekman, restaurant and cafe down the street appear closed. Read more.
Photo: Michael P. Farrell
Open: Farmers Hardware, 35 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Former bike store and garden shop turned brunch hall. Read more.
Open: Farmers Hardware, 35 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Former bike store and garden shop turned brunch hall. Read more.
Open: Sinclair Saratoga. 17 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Beer garden and arcade has room for dancing during track season. Read more.
Open: Sinclair Saratoga. 17 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Beer garden and arcade has room for dancing during track season. Read more.
Becoming an event space: Capital Hall, 55 N. Pearl St., Albany. Owner says the renamed businesses, formerly the restaurant Capital Bistro, is now a banquet facility and event space. Read more.
Becoming an event space: Capital Hall, 55 N. Pearl St., Albany. Owner says the renamed businesses, formerly the restaurant Capital Bistro, is now a banquet facility and event space. Read more.
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
Closed: Palmer House Cafe, 1462 Main St., Rensselaerville. Owner closing restaurant after 30 years in business, says new restaurant will be opening in its place. Read more.
Closed: Palmer House Cafe, 1462 Main St., Rensselaerville. Owner closing restaurant after 30 years in business, says new restaurant will be opening in its place. Read more.
Open: DinerTime, 813 Loudon Rd., Latham. Renovation of Circle Diner by owner of The Standard. Read more.
Open: DinerTime, 813 Loudon Rd., Latham. Renovation of Circle Diner by owner of The Standard. Read more.
Photo: Yelp
Open: Slidin' Dirty, 512 State St., Schenectady. Gourmet slider company opens second restaurant. Continue viewing the slideshow to see other recent developments in the Capital Region dining scene.
Open: Slidin' Dirty, 512 State St., Schenectady. Gourmet slider company opens second restaurant. Continue viewing the slideshow to see other recent developments in the Capital Region dining scene.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Open: Mike's Neba, 16 Edison Ave., Schenectady. The breakfast-and-lunch shop opened on 6/23, reviving the name and recipes of a Capital Region franchise popular from the 1960s to the 1980s. In photo: This Mike’s-Neba location was at Central and Colvin avenues in Albany until the early 1990s. The photo, by E. M. Weil, is in the collection of the Albany Institute of History & Art.
lessOpen: Mike's Neba, 16 Edison Ave., Schenectady. The breakfast-and-lunch shop opened on 6/23, reviving the name and recipes of a Capital Region franchise popular from the 1960s to the 1980s. In photo: This
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Closed: Social House. ViaPort Rotterdam. 4,000-square-foot sports bar and entertainment venue "closed for renovation." Read more.
Closed: Social House. ViaPort Rotterdam. 4,000-square-foot sports bar and entertainment venue "closed for renovation." Read more.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Reopened: World of Beer. Crossgates Mall. Guilderland location of beer bar chain reopened in July with new ownership. Read more.
Reopened: World of Beer. Crossgates Mall. Guilderland location of beer bar chain reopened in July with new ownership. Read more.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Open: Mio Posto. 200 Lark St., Albany. Former Saratoga restaurant displaced by fire takes over Lark & Lily space.
Open: Mio Posto. 200 Lark St., Albany. Former Saratoga restaurant displaced by fire takes over Lark & Lily space.
Closed: The Bier Abbey. 613 Union St., Schenectady. City orders restaurant to vacate premises due to unsafe hood/fire-suppression system. Read more.
Closed: The Bier Abbey. 613 Union St., Schenectady. City orders restaurant to vacate premises due to unsafe hood/fire-suppression system. Read more.
Coming soon: City Squire Ale House. 1018 Keyes Ave., Schenectady. Reprisal of bar that closed on same site several years ago - says opening 2018. More photos.
Coming soon: City Squire Ale House. 1018 Keyes Ave., Schenectady. Reprisal of bar that closed on same site several years ago - says opening 2018. More photos.
Photo: Will Waldron
Open: Zaitoon Kitchen. 471 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. Middle Eastern restaurant replaces Beff's PWB. Read the review.
Open: Zaitoon Kitchen. 471 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. Middle Eastern restaurant replaces Beff's PWB. Read the review.
Open: C.H. Wraps Grill. 53 Fuller Rd., Colonie. Casual spot also offers tacos, burritos, burgers, gyros and more. Read more.
Open: C.H. Wraps Grill. 53 Fuller Rd., Colonie. Casual spot also offers tacos, burritos, burgers, gyros and more. Read more.
Open: Johnny Rockets and Handcrafted Drafthouse & Sports Bar. 51 S. Pearl St., Albany. First-in-nation combination with sports bar for retro-themed chain burger restaurant at Times Union Center. Read more.
Open: Johnny Rockets and Handcrafted Drafthouse & Sports Bar. 51 S. Pearl St., Albany. First-in-nation combination with sports bar for retro-themed chain burger restaurant at Times Union Center. Read more.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Open: Hot Dog Charlie's, 472 5th Ave., Troy. The restaurant chain, famous for its miniature dogs and chili meat sauce, opened a new location in Troy on 472 5th Ave. A previous Troy location, on Second Ave., burned down in 2009. less
Open: Hot Dog Charlie's, 472 5th Ave., Troy. The restaurant chain, famous for its miniature dogs and chili meat sauce, opened a new location in Troy on 472 5th Ave. A previous Troy location, on Second Ave., ... more
Open: George's Market & Nursery, Watervliet Shaker Road, Colonie. A market and cafe is at the former Shaker Shed.
Open: George's Market & Nursery, Watervliet Shaker Road, Colonie. A market and cafe is at the former Shaker Shed.
Open: Kismet Mediterranean Grill, 1116 Madison Ave., Albany. Pine Hills site was a Bruegger's Bagels for 30 years.
Open: Kismet Mediterranean Grill, 1116 Madison Ave., Albany. Pine Hills site was a Bruegger's Bagels for 30 years.
Photo: Taylor Casey / Pine Hills Blog
Reopened: The Merry Monk, 90 N. Pearl St., Albany and 84 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Both locations resuming operation Wednesday after state authorities seized them due to due to $460,000 in unpaid taxes. Update: Merry Monk in Saratoga closed for good after New Year's Eve. Read more. less
Reopened: The Merry Monk, 90 N. Pearl St., Albany and 84 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Both locations resuming operation Wednesday after state authorities seized them due to due to $460,000 in unpaid taxes. ... more
Closed: Donna's Italian Restaurant, 1 14th St., Troy. Vic Christopher-Heather LaVine establishment closed a few days before the six-month mark. Read more.
Closed: Donna's Italian Restaurant, 1 14th St., Troy. Vic Christopher-Heather LaVine establishment closed a few days before the six-month mark. Read more.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Closed: Smith's Tavern in Voorheesville. The watering hole known for its pizza closed to make way for a new Stewart's.
Closed: Smith's Tavern in Voorheesville. The watering hole known for its pizza closed to make way for a new Stewart's.
Photo: Cindy Schultz
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Open: Tara Kitchen, 172 River St., Troy. Schenectady Moroccan restaurant opens second location. Read more.
Open: Tara Kitchen, 172 River St., Troy. Schenectady Moroccan restaurant opens second location. Read more.
Open: Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels, 9 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park. Cafe also has locations in Albany and Saratoga Springs.
Open: Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels, 9 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park. Cafe also has locations in Albany and Saratoga Springs.
Photo: Facebook.com/uncommongroundscoffeeandbagels/
Open: Rare Craft Steak & Cocktail House, 611 Union St., Schenectady. Formerly Marotta's, a contemporary Italian spot. Read more.
Open: Rare Craft Steak & Cocktail House, 611 Union St., Schenectady. Formerly Marotta's, a contemporary Italian spot. Read more.
Open: The Hungry Hollow, 203 Sheridan Ave., Albany. Sheridan Hollow restaurant completed a four-year process. Read more.
Open: The Hungry Hollow, 203 Sheridan Ave., Albany. Sheridan Hollow restaurant completed a four-year process. Read more.
Open: Veronica's Culinary Tavern, 186 Main St., Altamont. Former Mio Vino now contemporary American instead of Italian. Read more.
Open: Veronica's Culinary Tavern, 186 Main St., Altamont. Former Mio Vino now contemporary American instead of Italian. Read more.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Renamed: Normanside, Normanside Country Club, Delmar. Restaurant had previously been known as One Six Five and Grille One Six Five. Read more.
Renamed: Normanside, Normanside Country Club, Delmar. Restaurant had previously been known as One Six Five and Grille One Six Five. Read more.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Open: The Bradley, 28 Fourth St., Troy. Former Dempsey's Grill the latest venture for Vic Christopher and Heather LaVine. Read more.
Open: The Bradley, 28 Fourth St., Troy. Former Dempsey's Grill the latest venture for Vic Christopher and Heather LaVine. Read more.
Coming Soon: Tonico, 40 River St., Troy. August opening hoped for restaurant that leans on old-school cooking methods. Read more.
Coming Soon: Tonico, 40 River St., Troy. August opening hoped for restaurant that leans on old-school cooking methods. Read more.
Photo: Google Maps
Open: Oscar's Pizza, 1686 Central Ave., Colonie. Pizza joint in former site of Phoenicians Restaurant serves lahmacun. Read more.
Open: Oscar's Pizza, 1686 Central Ave., Colonie. Pizza joint in former site of Phoenicians Restaurant serves lahmacun. Read more.
Photo: Courtesy Of Table Hopping Reader Roger K.
Closed: Cafe Nola, 617 Union St., Schenectady. Department of Taxation and Finance seized property in December. Read more.
Closed: Cafe Nola, 617 Union St., Schenectady. Department of Taxation and Finance seized property in December. Read more.
Photo: Michael P. Farrell
Open: 3Fish Coffee, 466 Madison Ave., Albany.
Family bicycle business expands with cafe.
Open: 3Fish Coffee, 466 Madison Ave., Albany.
Photo: Facebook.com/3FishCoffee
Family bicycle business expands with cafe.
Reopened: Sperry's Restaurant, 30 1/2 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. Thanksgiving morning fire in 2016 forced closure for two months. Read more.
Reopened: Sperry's Restaurant, 30 1/2 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. Thanksgiving morning fire in 2016 forced closure for two months. Read more.
Open: Great Flats Brewery, 151 Lafayette St., Schenectady. Brewery next to Firestone 151. Read more.
Open: Great Flats Brewery, 151 Lafayette St., Schenectady. Brewery next to Firestone 151. Read more.
From Steve Barnes' Table Hopping blog:
After a quarter of a century as a defining Hudson Valley restaurant, New World Home Cooking in Saugerties will close after dinner service on Saturday, April 7.
"In the restaurant business, 25 years is really long time," Ric Orlando, who left left the former's Justin's restaurant in Albany to open New World Home Cooking in 1993, tells me. "We've done everything we wanted to and more. It was time." The restaurant debuted in Woodstock that year, moving to its present location in 1998.
Orlando adds, "I was 33 when I opened it. I'm 58 now. That's a lot of life."
New World Bistro Bar in Albany, where Orlando is the executive chef and which features many of the same dishes as the Saugerties original, including Orlando's signature jerk chicken, blackened string beans, ropa vieja and more, will remain opens. Orlando, who has divided his time between the two restaurants since the bistro opened in 2009, in recent years has been spending two nights and part of a third in Albany; he said after closing in Saugerties he will add at least another full day per week in Albany. The kitchen at the bistro is run daily by its chef de cuisine, Ian O'Leary; its owners are Scott Meyer and Annette Nanes, former co-owners of the nearby Spectrum 8 Theatres on Delaware Avenue.
While the bistro remains vibrantly busy, changes in the Woodstock-area restaurant scene, such as a number of new restaurants practicing the fresh-local-seasonal approach Orlando has championed for decades, have slowed business in Saugerties, he says. The restaurant and its building, on Route 212 between Saugerties and Woodstock, have been for sale for several years. After another difficult winter and no buyer, Orlando and his wife and business partner, Liz Corrado, decided to close.
Exterior of New World Home Cooking in Saugerties.
"This will give me time to do some things that have been on the slow burner for a long time," Orlando says, adding that his wife, an lawyer, recently took a job as an attorney for Ulster County Family Court Services and also has a private law practice.
Orlando was recently named one of four chefs working with the Hannaford supermarket chain on a variety of initiatives. Among them are a program to promote childhood health through better nutrition and eating, and developing recipes for Hannaford's magazine. Orlando says he will be making appearances in stores and elsewhere throughout this year to promote the initiatives. He is shopping a new cookbook, titled "1 Million String Beans," which traces the history of New World Home Cooking and the development of Orlando's cooking philosophy, and shares stories from the life of the restaurant. He is also a developing a podcast that will be distributed as part of podcast network from WDST, a Woodstock radio station.
New World Home Cooking's final night will offer the regular menu and perhaps returns of patrons' old favorites that have cycled off the menu. There will be a video camera set up to record customer stories and memories, which will be incorporated into a revised version of the restaurant's website, newworldhomecooking.com, that will remain online after the closure as a memorial.
"There's a legacy here," Orlando tells me. "It's just a restaurant, but it's more than that, too: We've been part of the community, part of the family — of many families. We've seen people come in as kids, grow up, get married and come in with their own kids. I'm now older than most of my employees' parents. Closing is for sure a bittersweet experience."
For a schedule this week, go to the Table Hopping blog. For reservations in the Saugerties restaurant, call 845-246-0900.