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Wendy's
Category:
Burgers
77 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy,
New York 12180
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Villa Valenti Pub
Category:
Family Restaurants
729 Pawling Ave
Troy,
New York 12180
(518) 326-9500
Valenti's Pub offers not only a great atmosphere and great people, but a menu to die for! From...
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Valenti's Pub offers not only a great atmosphere and great people, but a menu to die for! From great pizza and the best wings in the Capital District, to burgers and italian dishes like Chicken Parm and Manicotti, Valenti's is the place to be.
Later in the evening the tables get put away and the dance floor is open while the area's best DJ's play whatever you request, or a great band sings and plays the night away.
Always a great time!!!
Pros: great food, great prices, great people
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My wife and I have been going to Verdile's regularly for over thirty years. Now that the kids are...
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My wife and I have been going to Verdile's regularly for over thirty years. Now that the kids are pretty much grown, we go at least once every couple of weeks. The food rivals that of Boston's and NYC's Little Italy, and the service is superior. The waiters pamper you, and the bus boys never leave a water glass empty.
Price-wise, you can't get better food - and it's the most consistent of any restaurant I've ever been to. As an Italian (and as a guy who cooks for three hours or so every night for the family), I'm pretty picky. I bring all of my clients there for lunch/dinner - and once they go, they're hooked.
There's nothing (Italian) on the menu that isn't top notch.
Some tips for first timers:
For your side macaroni, order the Verghetti. It's their homemade pasta. You won't be sorry.
Get there early, go to the bar where they bring out the best white pie continuously. Don't overload and spoil your dinner, I've seen it happen all too frequently. On Fridays and Saturdays, they also bring out garlic knots.
If you like it, they do calamari better than any restaurant, and probably better than your grandmother's. Never chewy, always mild and delicious. The calamari marinara is by far the best I've ever tasted, and I order it everywhere I go if it's on the menu.
Like the other posts here attest, the carrot cake and salad can't be beaten. I'd add the chocolate decadence to that list too.
A tip for casual customers:
Even though they don't take reservations, if you're planning an outing for 8 or more people (we've had over 20 on occasion), give them a call ahead of time and say this: I know you don't take reservations, but I just wanted to let you know we're coming in at what time with however many people. They'll be ready for you.
Pros: Always great, reasonably priced, great specials
Cons: Tough to park sometimes - it's pretty popular.
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The Fudge Fancies are absolutely heavenly! In fact - I don't think I've had anything from their...
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The Fudge Fancies are absolutely heavenly! In fact - I don't think I've had anything from their bakery that is not melt-in-your-mouth delicious! They made my wedding cake and were very easy to work with (even though I was a stressed-out, cranky bride-to-be!). Everyone loved the cake and it looked stunning!
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Great food, large portions, reasonably priced. Both a bar area as well as a seperate dining area...
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Great food, large portions, reasonably priced. Both a bar area as well as a seperate dining area making it nice thaht the family is not exposed to the bar atmosphere. Only con was the lack of parking.
Pros: great value
Cons: not much parking
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Tosca Grille
Category:
Direct Selling Businesses
200 Broadway Ste 101
Troy,
New York 12180
We decided to give Tosca Grill a second try, after being terribly disappointed the first time we...
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We decided to give Tosca Grill a second try, after being terribly disappointed the first time we dined there. It was New Year's Eve and we felt that New Year's Eve may not be the best time to review a restaurant. So went took ourselves to Troy this past week and not only was disappointed but a little angry that after a few years this restaurant has still not gotten it right. The bartender was rude and seemed almost annoyed when I asked for a wine list. He recommended a wine, which he let me taste, and I accepted it.He did not bother to tell me that it was $15 dollars. My husband ordered a bloody mary, and it took the bartender at least 10 minutes to finally get around to making it, he was taking drink orders from the wait staff. Then came dinner, we had to ask too many times for more bread and butter. The additional butter was put on the same plate that the first butter was served on, not good.The waiters while they tried, just did not make it. I can't stand it when the wait staff puts their fingers all over my dinner plate. Did anyone ever hear of putting a napkin between their hands and the plate. Dinner itself was not noteworthy, which arrived cold and the sweet potatoes was undercooked. Coffee was cold and I had to ask for a refill twice. At these prices, Chef Larry, your waitstaff should not be still in training. Oh the hostess was rude and not the least bit accommodating. The only one worth anything was the host that greeted us, who was quite accommodating when we asked to change tables. Other than that, if you want good food, attentive staff and a great bartender, go to Lo Porto. We will the next time.
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The Epicurean Cafe
Category:
French Restaurants
2113 Route 7
Troy,
New York 12180
(518) 663-8008
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Chickparm, Lasagna, Meatballs are Amazing
Great selecetion of wine and beer
Small place so...
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Chickparm, Lasagna, Meatballs are Amazing
Great selecetion of wine and beer
Small place so somtimesw crowded..its worth the wait
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The outside of Ted's Fish Fry looks pretty ordinary, as does the order counter that I first walk...
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The outside of Ted's Fish Fry looks pretty ordinary, as does the order counter that I first walk up to to order my food. The place looks straight out of the 70s, as the cashier yells our order back to the cooks. We wait for a few minutes until our tray is delivered, and Boy, is it worth every second.
A typical orange tray holds our our three items: "Fish Fry w/ Chilis", "Chessburger w/ Everything", and "Regular Fries". I am surprised at the careful placement of each item on the tray. The three items are placed evenly in thirds, across the horizontal position of the tray. A thought crosses my mind concerning the simple aesthetic of these items, the absence of cartoon characters or graphic advertisement on the tray.
We sit down at our table. I look down at the 15" Fish Fry loaded with "Chilis" (That's what the cashier yelled out) and the order of fries w/ ketchup already poured at the top, with a simple fork jetting from the top. My fiance grew up in Lansingburgh, the first bite of her Cheeseburger w/ Everything excites her. "Everything" means Onions, Pickles, Ketchup, and Mustard at this place. The Onions are carmelized extremely well. I took a bite of that burger and want to go back and order one for myself. I am a bit surprised "Chilis" means Cocktail Sauce here and a tad disappointed my Fish Fry doesn't have an extra kick to it. Overall, the Fish Fry that was presented to me has amazing texture and taste.
The place was virtually empty, only three other customers on a Sunday around 4:00pm. Ted's Fish Fry is worth a visit if you enjoy old school American fast food. A huge step up from the Burger King down the street. Fish Fry is iconic around the Capital Region. I'd say Ted's over on Second Ave. is so far my best experience with Fish Fry. The Burgers remind me of the ones Popeye's friend Wimpy used to eat. When you get to the counter, say "I'd gladly pay you next Tuesday for a hamburger today".
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If you haven't tried Teds, this is the best fish fry you can eat!! I love this place because they...
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If you haven't tried Teds, this is the best fish fry you can eat!! I love this place because they offer fast service. Your in and out!! The food is always made to order. They offer fish, hamburgers and more. Highly Rated!
PROS: Fast!!
CONS: Dining area should be updated
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