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Even though The Village Tart opened at the beginning of February, it is officially established thanks to the ribbon-cutting ceremony last week with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. This cozy and delicious eatery sits in the heart of Schuylerville and it has already become sort of a local hangout.

A new restaurant has moved into the old Pearl Street Pub in downtown Albany. It's called the Skinny Pancake and it specializes in all different varieties of crepes.

The pandemic forced Provence, a French restaurant inside Stuyvesant Plaza to close. It just wasn't conducive to take-out. So owner, Daniel Darves-Bornoz, decided the time was right for a change. Now a new concept and restaurant will open called Josie's Table.

A Clifton Park restaurant that closed last fall has completed its move to a new location in the Spa City.

Donuts and Fried Chicken? Yes please!

I am 100% Italian and love all Italian food and festivals. There haven't been many festivals at all in the past year and a half so I am happy for this Saturday. This weekend Amsterdam will bring back ItaliaFest. The event was canceled last year due to COVID. It will be held on Bridge Street Saturday, September 18th from 11 am until 9 pm. But before you go, I wanted to give you a little inside lesson on how to pronounce some of the delicious foods you will be asking for at ItaliaFest.

Another event that we couldn't have last year because of COVID is coming back. This time it's Troy Restaurant Week. Get ready to enjoy everything edible in Troy from September 13th through September 19th. You can eat all kinds of food at any time for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

After being canceled last year due to COVID, Lake George Region Fall Restaurant Week is a go this year and it starts this Sunday, September 12th. There are a bunch of restaurants participating in all different ways.

Small businesses in downtown Troy are highlighted during Restaurant Week, and diners are encouraged to sample their food and drink choices.

The Great New York State Fair begins today (August 20th) in Syracuse and there are a few things you should know before you go. It is eighteen days filled with food, fun, entertainment, rides, animals, live music, and attractions. Last year the fair was canceled due to COVID but this year they are planning on opening the fair at one hundred percent capacity.

Just Announced! Farm Aid 2021 will be just a short ride from Albany.

TripAdvisor has recently given us their top ratings for cheap eateries in the Albany area. Did your favorite cheap eat spot make this list?