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Dp An American Brasserie

➤ 25 Chapel St.NY 12210, Albany, United States

European • American • Cocktail • Desserts

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"I stayed at the attached Hampton hotel on business and was looking for a great dinner where I could dine alone. I was told by the desk to try this restaurant. I walked in and was astounded at how beautiful the restaurant and bar were, it was during the Christmas season. I was given a corner table by the hostess which I loved. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant and was impressed by the menu (I have worked or consulted for some very high restaurants/retailers in Manhattan). I had a waitress, if I'm correct her name was Amy. She came off as very professional but in some ways sweet. She was a great waitress. She brought me my order perfectly timed from my cocktail to my wine to my appetizer to the entree and to the dessert. I knew I picked the right place when I ordered a Negroni and it was perfectly made. I had a great salad but I was most impressed by the cassoulet. I've eaten in Paris, Montreal, NYC etc. and it was probably the best cassoulet I have ever had. It was delicious! Everything else was also very good including my chocolate dessert. Unfortunately my espresso was poorly made. The flavor was there but not the technique. After my meal I felt so comfortable that I decided to stay a bit longer and asked Amy if the restaurant carried Amaro. She didn't know what they were and the bartender Peter immediately came to my table and explained what he had. To my surprise he had Amaro Lucano, a spirit from my wife's small town in Italy. Very hard to find. The bar has an awesome menu of wine, spirits and beers. He gave me the drink on the house and recommended that I try one of his drinks called a Boulevardier. It was excellent. Most importantly Peter was very professional and maybe because of my being in the food business too, he told me about the restaurant and gave me a tour. I totally felt his passion about his job which was great to see! Anyway he was a great bartender. In short, I totally loved this restaurant from its ambiance to its menu to its staff. Wish it were in NYC. Can't wait to go back!"

The Hollow Kitchen

➤ 79 North Pearl Street, City Of Albany, 12207, United States Of America

Soup • Burgers • American • Vegetarian

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"I love this place, but your menu is extremely limited and unfortunately even the limited menu has elements that are sold out. bonkers when they ask me. I came to give them my money and they didn't have my food (wahhh) sooo I had to fall a star. whatever. they get brownie points for the bottomless mimosas and if they have all the items on their menu, eating is always delicious. brunch is only Sunday, but I suggest they try to get her luck and try to eat here. if they have something they want to eat on the menu(and it is not sold out) they will not be disappointed."

3 Brother's Pizzeria

➤ 1615 Broadway, 12189, Watervliet, US, United States

Pizza • Salad • Italian • Pizzeria

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"I absolutely love this pizza! Being an Italian from Brooklyn and around good homemade pizza this really is top notch. Absolutely love that it’s family owned too! They are so friendly, consistent and always on time. Not to mention the prices are great. Highly recommend trying it out and supporting this local pizzeria."

Lazeez

➤ 35 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12210, United States

Indian • Pakistani • Vegetarian • Middle Eastern

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"I never had Lazeez until today and it was the best Indian food I ever had. I went with a takeout and everything was still hot and fresh when I took it. I ordered Chicken Tikka Makhani, vegetables Samosa and garlic Naan. I highly recommend them. I will definitely get food from them again."

Ted's Fish Fry

➤ 447 3rd Ave, 12189, Watervliet, US, United States

Fish • Casual • Seafood • Fast Food

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"I grew up in newtonville and going to Ted?s was a treat. I left NY in 1977 and live in CT, but I have driven 2&1/2 hours just to go to Ted?s and I?m glad that it?s the same as it was 50 years ago So good!!!"