Feeling Fancy at Yono's

There really is no such thing as normal. But dining at Yono’s is certainly an experience far grander than just a “normal” night out. It is without a doubt fine dining, where your water glass is never empty and your utensils are changed out with every course. But what makes a dinner at Yono’s truly unique is the irresistible blend of  Indonesian culture with classic fine dining cuisine.
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The SOUPerbowl

There were a lot of bowls this weekend; Puppy Bowls, Super Bowls, and in Saratoga Springs, New York, many bowls of chowder. On the eve of Super Bowl LII, Saratoga hosted the 20th annual Chowderfest, and despite freezing temperatures, thousands filled the streets for one of the biggest Saratoga parties short of New Years Eve.
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Uncovering The Hidden Coffee Gems

It’s no secret that I love coffee. It’s a love story that I began to tell here, but like most love stories, there are many layers. My caffeine addiction spans far and wide across many varieties and blends. I don’t discriminate from Starbucks to Dunkin’ to a $1 McCafe. However, like my eating adventures, I’ve started a journey to seek out the local businesses that I can support with every latte, macchiato, and dark roast I consume.
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172 Minutes Spent Figuring Out What To Eat

There are hundreds of restaurants within decent driving distance from wherever I am at any given time. I mean of course that the options are plentiful, whether I am at work, home, or out and about. Despite my lengthy list of restaurants to visit, and my relatively laid back palate, even I succumb to the age old question of what should we have for dinner.
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A Quick & Easy Recap of Blogmas So Far

We’re more than halfway to Christmas and blogmas is in full swing. Have you been keeping up? Here’s a quick recap of all the posts so far.
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Day 1: Current Coffee Roasters bringing real coffee for real causes to the Capital Region.
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Day 2: New Albany restaurant The Cuckoo’s Nest serves up the best southern comfort downtown.
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Day 3: There’s a never ending supply of good eats in Troy, New York.
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Day 4: Upstate is great, but there’s a lot to see (and eat) out east in Boston.
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Day 5: Winter restaurant week was in full swing, and I went fishin’ for the best deals.
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Day 6: Chocolate frosting is a gift to this earth, and sweet treats with sprinkles on top are pretty good too.
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Day 7: Pizza.img_4086
Day 8: The calories are worth it when the doughnut tastes this good.
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Day 9: Ice cold, but heart warming, ice cream is always a good idea.
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Day 10: Name a better time to indulge on a whole bunch of chili than a snowy Saturday in Schenectady.
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Day 11: Noodles come in all shapes and sizes. Every one of them delicious.
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Day 12: Mex-i-can I have more?
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Day 13: If you ever find yourself a little hungry, Albany has got it all.
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Happy Blogmas everyone! Make sure you’re following along on Instagram.