INTERNATIONAL
Daniel’s
Café and Restaurant
4
Central Ave., Albany, 694-5320. Main courses at this downtown
Albany eatery include steaks, veal, poultry and lamb, along
with shish kabobs, and a number of vegetarian entrées. The
Israeli platter salad is a knockout. BYOB. On- and off-premises
catering; takeout available. Serving lunch 11-3 Mon-Fri,
dinner 5-10 Mon-Sun. AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $$$
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26
Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 587-WINE (9463). Ever-changing
Asian- and French-inspired menu includes fish, game, beef,
poultry and vegetarian selections. A “whatever” offering
is provided in each course. A “chef’s table” in the pantry,
available on Fri and Sat evenings, offers small parties
a unique perspective from which to dine. Full bar. Takeout
and off-premises catering available. Serving 5:30-close
Wed-Sun. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$$.
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Esperanto
6
1/2 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 587-4236. The eclectic
menu boasts specialties from around the world. Look for
the burritos, Thai, Mexican, Middle Eastern and vegetarian
specialties as well as pizza and home-cooked snacks—including
the well-known “Dough Boy.” Takeout available. Serving 11:30-10
Mon, 11:30-2 AM Tue-Wed, 11:30-3 AM Thu, 11:30-4 AM Fri-Sat.
Closed Sun. AE, MC, V. $
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Helsinki Café
284
Main St., Great Barrington, (413) 528-3394, www.clubhelsinkiweb.com.
Yes, there’s Scandinavian fare such as gravlax and borscht
and Swedish ribs, but there’s also an eclectic mix of fusion
items and new vegetarian dishes—served in a comfortable,
intimate café setting with a live music venue featuring
roots rock, folk, jazz and more. Try Anni’s Smorgasbord
to really get a taste of the place. Full bar, private parties,
takeout available. Serving daily 11-10:30 (later in the
adjoining nightclub). D, MC, V. $$
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The Larkin Restaurant & Lounge
199
Lark St., Albany, 463-5225. West African chef Serigne Sow
creates an eclectic cuisine blending Italian, French, African,
Asian and American influences. Specialties include seafood
linguine in a sauce of white wine, garlic, basil and tomato,
sautéed rainbow trout with pine nuts and currants, and mussels
in Thai curry with lemongrass. Full bar. Takeout, catering
and banquet facilities. Serving lunch 11:30-3 Mon-Fri; dinner
5-11 Mon-Thu, 5-midnight Fri-Sat, 5-9 Sun; brunch 11:30-3
Sat-Sun. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$
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Ravenous
21
Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 581-0560. Featuring a wide
variety of savory and sweet crepes for lunch, dinner, dessert
and weekend brunch; also known for the Belgian pommes
frites, fresh-cut french fries served in paper cones
with dipping sauces. Beer, wine, espresso; takeout available.
Serving 11:30-8 Tue-Thu, 11:30-9 Fri, 10-9 Sat, Sun brunch
10-3. MC, V. $
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The Sedgwick Inn and Restaurant
17971
Route 22, Berlin, 658-2334, www.sedgwickinn.com. Dinner
is served in an intimate, comfortable, elegant, candlelit
restaurant. The menu is eclectic and imaginative. Dine in
either the Coach Tavern or the elegant back porch. Can accommodate
weddings and parties up to 100. Full bar. On-premises catering.
Reservations accepted. Serving 5-9 PM Wed-Sat, 1-8 Sun.
AE, D, MC, V, ATM, personal checks. $$$$
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Springwater Bistro
139
Union Ave. (across from the Saratoga Racetrack), Saratoga
Springs, 584-6440, www.springwaterbistro.com. Experience
a dining adventure from the daily menu. Savor the flavors
of honest and simply prepared cuisine and explore the wine
menu that features selections to complement your meal. Monday
nights pay homage to American-Mexican culture with a tapas
menu. Enjoy your meal in either the cozy dining room or
in the tapas lounge. Full bar, on/off premises catering.
Takeout available. Serving dinner 4-9 Wed-Mon. Closed Tue.
AE, DC, MC, V. $$
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Vellano’s International Restaurant
1118
Central Ave., Albany, 459-8610. This upscale establishment
offers an eclectic menu featuring pasta, seafood, poultry
and a variety of meats, all made with fresh ingredients.
Dinner specials feature “Flavors From Around the World.”
Enclosed deck. Full bar. On-premises catering and takeout
available, also booking banquets up to 150. Dinner served
5-10 PM Tue-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. AE, D, DC, MC, V, personal
checks. $$$
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