You know what’s cool about Ballston Spa? There are a bunch of restaurants that are really great. There’s Next Door Kitchen & Bar and Augie’s which are staples in the village, but there’s also some awesome casual and ethnic spots including Leon’s, Alaturco, and now, El Cilantro. Tucked away kind of behind and to the left of Alaturco at 388 Milton Ave, El Cilantro is a Mexican restaurant that’s authentically Oaxaqueno. The menu includes items like Tlayudas (a thin crunchy…
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Who doesn’t love ramen? Especially during what feels like the LONGEST WINTER EVER. For months I’ve been saying I want to check out Buddha Noodle. Months. And every week I thought I’d go, I’d…
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Ohhh baby have I been excited to write this one. Last week Tim asked if I wanted to go out for a little date night, and of course I said yes (especially if he’s…
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Earlier thisweek I had the pleasure of joining some other writers and media to have a taste of what Taverna Novo, the new restaurant at 62 Beekman Street, has to offer. For starters, I…
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After Willow’s Bistro closed in Ballston Spa, every time I drove past the location on Prospect Street I kept looking for signs to see what would be in there next. And then BAM –…
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Hi, my name is Ashley and I’m addicted to drunken noodles. No really, I do have a crazy obsession with this Thai dish, and for good reason. Drunken Noodles are normally made with flat rice…
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I actually cannot believe I haven’t talked about this on the blog before, but the wonton soup at Great Tangs is one of my favorite things to eat, ever. Yes, I’m talking about Great…
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When restaurants open during the summer, I tend to wait a little longer than I should to check them out. R&R Kitchen and Bar is no exception. Finally, last week before Christmas I finally…
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If I could describe my feelings about this experience in one word, it would be wow. For so many reasons. Wow – how could I have not been to this restaurant sooner? Wow –…
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There are a few destinations in Saratoga that are considered to be THE “summer spots.” Some of those places include Lake Local, Harvest and Hearth, and Dock Browns. While Lake Local and Harvest and…
