schenectady – Erin Eats Boston

March 31, 2018September 18, 2018

Making It Through March

Today is the 31st, and as springtime starts to fill the air, I finally have a moment to reflect on the craziness that has been the month of March. A lot happened this month. I found myself in a different city for 3 consecutive weekends, never really catching my breath as a I rushed into busy work week after busy work week. March also stayed true to the in like a lion, out like a lamb mantra as the early weeks brought massive blizzards back to back here in Upstate New York. In the recent weeks, March brought a jury duty summons and the passing of my beloved and crazy grandmother, Grandma Rose. In short, this month has been a roller coaster.

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March 6, 2018August 30, 2018

Tastes of Tala Bistro

My dad and I are very different, but one thing we’ve always had in common was our love of food. Now that I am older, and more adventurous, our shared love of food has been a great way to spend some quality time together. It also means dining out at restaurants I can’t afford. Thanks Dad!

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February 25, 2018August 30, 2018

A Winter Recap

The past few months have been busy. The weeks fly by and the weekends go by even faster. I suppose that means I’m doing something right. I make it a goal to make the most of my time, and although that sometimes means binge watching Shameless on the couch for hours on end, it can also mean going out for a delicious meal.
Always being on the go means that the blog gets a little neglected (which is a great reason to follow along on Instagram to stay up to date with all of my adventures) but I’m finally taking a few minutes to recap a few of my winter favorites so far.

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January 10, 2018July 15, 2018

Capital Region Spotlight: Schenectady

It feels like I am always writing and posting about some place in Schenectady. This probably is largely due to the fact that there are a lot of great restaurants and cafes in town, and partially due to the fact that I spend a lot of time there in general.

I’ve written about restaurant week, the events, and the beer. But there are plenty of options in Schenectady so here’s a quick breakdown of a few of the top spots.
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January 7, 2018July 15, 2018

The Shop & The Social Club

Most people would stay wrapped in a blanket and order in on a bone-chilling night. I am not one of those people. It was -7 with the wind chill, packed snow and ice covered the sidewalks, and I was thankful for heated seats as I ventured out of the house to Troy.
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December 19, 2017July 15, 2018

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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December 18, 2017July 15, 2018

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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December 17, 2017August 30, 2018

A Food Filled Year In Review

In the last year I’ve done quite a bit. I went to Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Canada. I explored Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga, the Adirondacks, and Western New York. With every adventure I tried something new and as the year comes to an end I decided to take a look at the tastiest, and most liked meals of 2017.
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December 15, 2017July 15, 2018

So Upstate It Hurts

In the last few years I have slowly but surely graduated from the Blue Lights and Genesee Cream Ales of my youth and continued to grow into a beer aficionado. I am still picky, and I definitely don’t know what I am talking about when it comes to saisons and stouts, but I do know my way around the local breweries.
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December 14, 2017July 15, 2018

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.

Day 1: Current Coffee Roasters bringing real coffee for real causes to the Capital Region.

Day 2: New Albany restaurant The Cuckoo’s Nest serves up the best southern comfort downtown.

Day 3: There’s a never ending supply of good eats in Troy, New York.

Day 4: Upstate is great, but there’s a lot to see (and eat) out east in Boston.

Day 5: Winter restaurant week was in full swing, and I went fishin’ for the best deals.

Day 6: Chocolate frosting is a gift to this earth, and sweet treats with sprinkles on top are pretty good too.

Day 7: Pizza.
Day 8: The calories are worth it when the doughnut tastes this good.

Day 9: Ice cold, but heart warming, ice cream is always a good idea.

Day 10: Name a better time to indulge on a whole bunch of chili than a snowy Saturday in Schenectady.

Day 11: Noodles come in all shapes and sizes. Every one of them delicious.

Day 12: Mex-i-can I have more?

Day 13: If you ever find yourself a little hungry, Albany has got it all.

Happy Blogmas everyone! Make sure you’re following along on Instagram.