|
Recently
reviewed restaurants:
Trattoria Rustica, 26 McKay St., Pittsfield, Mass.,
(413) 499-1192. Chef-owner Davide Manzo explores the flavors
of ancient Italian cooking with a big brick oven as his principal
tool. Excellent pasta, superb roasts and a wonderful atmosphere.
Serving dinner Wed-Mon 5-9. AE, D, MC, V.
El Mariachi III, 2955 Route 9, Ballston Spa, 581-5901.
A generous menu of Mexican fare that goes beyond burritos
by offering mole poblano, pipian de pollo, and much
in the way of Spanish fare. Serving Mon-Fri 11:30-10, Sat
3-10, Sun 4-10. AE, MC, V.
Chez
Sophie, the Saratoga Hotel, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs,
583-3538. The best restaurant in the Saratoga area is now
moved to downtown, in a beautiful custom-built space where
owners Paul Parker and Cheryl Clark offer fabulous dining.
Serving breakfast Mon-Fri 7-10:30, lunch Mon-Fri noon-2, dinner
nightly 5-11, brunch Sun 10-2. AE, D, MC, V.
Gotchya’s
Trattoria, 68 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, 584-5772.
Enjoy chef Dominic Colose’s homemade pasta and a menu of Tuscan-inspired
meals of which the excellent porcetta is but one example.
Serving dinner Tue-Sat 5-10. AE, MC, V.
Hobson’s
Choice, 159 Water St., Williamstown, Mass., (413) 458-9101.
A rustic-looking dining with an open kitchen, salad bar, and
a menu of excellent preparations of traditional fare, with
beef and chicken and seafood the stars. Serving dinner nightly
from 5 PM. AE, D, MC, V.
The
Publik House Pub and Restaurant, Routes 9 and 9P, Malta,
587-7479. Pizza is the speciality, but there’s also a full
menu of sandwiches, pasta, some seafood and daily specials,
in a friendly, publike place. Serving Sun-Thu 11 AM-11:30
PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-12:30 AM. Serving pasta until 9:30, full
menu until 11, light menu thereafter. AE, MC, V.
The
Card Lake Inn, 29 Main St., W. Stockbridge, Mass., (413)
232-0272, www.cardlakeinn.com. Fine or casual dining in a
friendly place that offers three different dining areas, including
an expansive covered patio. Serving lunch daily noon-3 PM,
dinner daily 5-10. MC, V.
Sam’s
Italian and American Restaurant, 125 Southern Blvd., Albany,
463-3433. www.go-sams.com. Traditional Italian fare served
in a welcoming place that has thrived here for 35 years. Make
sure to try the clams alla Sam’s. Serving lunch Tue-Fri 11:30-2,
dinner Tue-Thu 4:30-9 Fri-Sat 4:30-10. AE, MC, V.
Lake
Ridge, 35 Burlington Ave., Round Lake, 899-6000. Chef-owner
Scott Ringwood serves a menu of elegant continental fare with
original twists; his pecan-crusted pork is a deserving signature
dish. Serving lunch Tue-Sat 11:30-2:30, dinner Tue-Sat 4:30-8:45,
Sun 3-8. AE, MC, V.
|
Classifieds
