derryX Dines: Fresh Healthy Cafe – Guilderland, NY
One Sunday, I decided to get something veggie rich for lunch, and I had a stop to make in Crossgates mall, so I figured checking out Fresh Healthy Cafe (located behind Johnny Rockets) would be a fun...
View ArticlederryX Dines: Elliot Street Cafe – Brattleboro, VT
We bought a cute little French bulldog named Penelope out in New Hampshire, and, on the day we went to pick her up, we decided to make a quick stop for brunch in Vermont. Cassie did some research and...
View ArticleLiving la vida pizza
I had to take a week off from writing here in order to focus on resting; I’ve been on the verge of getting sick, and I still am sick. I haven’t had the energy to keep up with everything that I wanted...
View ArticlederryX Dines: TJ’s Cafe – Albany, NY
I try to stick to my meal plan during the week, but, occasionally, I see something that eats away at my willpower and drives me off the plan. One Tuesday, I saw the following image and caption on the...
View ArticlederryX Dines: Dilmun Cafe – Delmar, NY
Cassie and I were out in the Delmar area to see a man about some cheese, and we were really looking forward to lunch at Manama Grille (180 Delaware Ave). As it turns out, Manama Grille is closed during...
View ArticlederryX Dines: Bill’s Bar and Burgers – New York, NY
We met up with my brother, his wife, and my buddy Jeff at a place called Bill’s Bar and Burgers, located at 22 9th Ave in Manhattan. When scoping out the menu online, it seemed like a fun little place...
View ArticlederryX Dines: Bier Abbey – Schenectady, NY
A few months ago, I finally got the opportunity to have a few beers at The Bier Abbey (613 Union St) in Schenectady. Now, I want to be clear. I’m not a heavy drinker. I like to enjoy great brews and...
View ArticlederryX Dines: Canali’s Restaurant – Schenectady, NY
On my way out to Wagon Train BBQ, I’ve passed Canali’s (126 Mariaville Rd. Schenectady, NY) a number of times. It comes highly recommended by a couple of people mainly for the portion sizes, so, one...
View ArticleI went to a “Dirty Wedding”…
Back about a month ago, our friends, Amy and Styles, got married way up in the serene north country in a place called Canton, NY. Their wedding was catered by the food truck, Slidin’ Dirty. They seem...
View ArticleHow I judge pizza…
This is the third year in a row I’ve participated as a judge in All Over Albany’s annual Tournament of Pizza. I’ve gotten a lot of questions about how it goes and what my approach is, so I figured I’d...
View ArticlederryX Dines Revisited: Dave’s Gourmet & Exotic Burgers – Albany, NY
Whenever I need a bison burger fix and I’m not in the mood to make it myself, I always stop in to see Dave. Going back to his Burger Centric days, I was always a fan of what he was doing. Recently, he...
View ArticlederryX Dines: The Wine Bar – Saratoga, NY
Occasionally in the fall, we enjoy taking the short trip to Saratoga for some dinner. After track season winds down, the crowds become a lot more relaxed. For a while, I’ve been facebook friends with...
View Article“You’re not in upstate NY any more…”
Last night, I watched a show I normally don’t like or watch on the Food Network. I watch a lot of the stuff on Food Network and Cooking Channel, but “Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell” hasn’t been...
View ArticleA very special derryX Dines: Butter Restaurant – New York, NY
For my birthday, I got to live out one of my dreams. Well two. One was having a meal at Butter Restaurant in NYC. The other, well, I never thought would ever happen, but did in the middle of my meal at...
View ArticlederryX Dines: Cafe NOLA – Schenectady, NY
A place I’ve heard a lot about has been Café NOLA in Schenectady (617 Union Street). One Saturday evening, Cassie and I stopped in for some food. The restaurant touts southern and New Orleans-style...
View ArticlederryX Dines: Provence – Albany, NY
I recently thought a visit into Provence in Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany was due. I’ve never had the opportunity to sample the food there, but always wanted to. We went for dinner. At around 6pm on a...
View ArticlederryX Dines: New World Home Kitchen – Saugerties, NY
One place we really enjoy eating is New World Bistro in Albany. We’ve even made reservations for the last two New Years Eves to celebrate there. The main reason we like the restaurant is because of...
View ArticleThe Capital Region FINALLY gets Crisp Cannoli…
I took a trip out to East Greenbush (699 Columbia Turnpike) this weekend to check out The Crisp Cannoli. There have been a number of reasons I wanted to stop in, and since I had something pretty major...
View ArticlederryX Dines Revisited: Capital City Gastropub – Albany, NY
I’ve been a long-time fan of the Gastropub since it opened. Among other things, their burger has become one of my favorite guilty pleasures in the area. I’ve been pretty vocal about how much of a great...
View ArticlederryX Dines (and plays): Dave and Busters – Albany, NY
One night, we thought it would be fun to check out the new Dave and Busters at Crossgates Mall to play some games and hopefully eat some food. Cassie found some coupons for $10 off games if you...
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