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Recently
reviewed restaurants:
Casa
Oaxaca, 54 Philip St. (at Madison Avenue), Albany, 433-7240.
An inexpensive menu of Southern Mexican fare with bold flavors.
Try the mole chicken. Serving Tue-Fri 11-8, Sat-Sun
4-8. AE, MC, V.
Bloomers:
An American Bistro, 2853 Route 9, Malta, 584-4484. An
eclectic menu in the excellent hands of chef Mark Lawrence,
accessibly priced and served in a former silver diner. Serving
dinner Tue-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10. AE, D, MC, V.
BEFF’s,
95 Everett Road, Albany, 482-2333. Pizzas and plenty of pub
fare, including great wings and burgers and lots of daily
specials. And Guinness on tap. Serving Mon-Thu 1-10, Fri 11-11,
Sat noon-10, Sun 4-9. AE, MC, V.
Maggie’s
Café, 1186 Western Ave., Albany, 935-2661. Now reopened
after a thorough rebuild, Maggie’s is a sports pub with a
plethora of high-definition TVs and a menu of appropriate
pub fare. Serving daily 11-10:30 (dinner entrées from 4:30).
AE, D, MC, V.
Avenue
A, 544 Delaware Ave., Albany. 434-2832. Asian-inspired
international fare is the heart of this menu; look for a special
of lobster and macaroni with five cheeses. Panini and sandwiches
also are offered. Serving Tue-Fri 11:30-10, Sat 4:30-10, Sunday
brunch 11-3. AE, D, MC, V.
Sakura, 468 Troy Schenectady Road (Route 7), Latham, 783-8188.
Enjoy fresh sushi, a traditional array of Japanese items such
as tempura and noodle soup, and the high-energy theater of
hibachi table meals. Serving lunch Tue-Sat 11-3, dinner Tue-Thu
4:30-10, Fri-Sat 4:30-11, Sun 1-10. AE, D, MC, V.
LT’s
Grill, 2305 Nott St. (St. James Square), Niskayuna, 372-8610.
Real Southern-style barbecue, including ribs, chicken and
pulled pork, in a fun and friendly setting. Serving Mon 11-2,
Tue-Sat 11-9. AE, D, MC, V.
Testo’s,
853 4th Ave. (corner of 124th St.), Troy, 235-0444. A 31-year-old
Troy institution famous for its sauce and its pizza, offering
traditional Italian fare in a very friendly setting. Serving
Tue-Sat 11:30-9. D, MC, V.
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