Guys I found it! I…read morefound my favorite capital region eatery. Specifically, the "quick", easy, and cost effective food spot. I don't consider it "fast food" but sure, it's an assembly line bowl place, similar to the "chipotle" concept. I've now tried both the Albany (Stuyvesant plaza) location and the OG - Coxsackie one. Both were amazing. The big bowl at Coxsackie was ~$12 and it totally fills me up. Tastes delicious, and you can customize it, and I don't feel they nickel and dime ya, with up charges. Everything tastes fresh and the portion for price is on par and great for what you get. Pita is included with every bowl. Now, I can't wait to taste and try the entire menu and zero in on my favorite bowl, or do a make your own. Thanks Simones. You'll see me a bunch. If it was walking distance or closer, I'd go weekly!

Great food, good value, fast and friendly service! It's also a nice, clean place with plenty of…read moreseating sit and enjoy your meal. I highly recommend it to both locals and those traveling through the Capital Region. It's only about 5 minutes off the New York State Thruway exit 21B.

I've visited twice, both for dinner. Both times, after we arrived and got our table, the entire…read moreplaced filled up - every table. On my 1st visit, we ordered the meatball app and I got a veal dish, after trying for one of the fish specials that was sold out. Cousin got chicken parm. We both enjoyed all 3. Very good flavor, cooked perfectly and nice presentation. Very Good portion for price point. We both left with full bellies and had some to take home. Salads are included and I liked the house dressing. On my 2nd visit, I attempted to order the duck and beans pasta dish, but they were sold out of the duck. Switched to pasta with white clam sauce and it was delicious and plentiful. When we arrived, the server who sat us cautioned us and another couple and asked for us to bear with her, since the other 2 servers scheduled to work called out. She said it maybe slow. She and the bus boy helper kid ran the entire dining room and every table was full and she did a great job! We didn't feel like we waited extra at all. We ordered wine, an app and our meals and the pace of the meal was perfect. After 2 visits, I can confidently recommend Che Figata and it is on my top list. I'll visit frequently. Especially for the prices and portions and quality. Authentic great Italian food. Also, there is an ice cream shop next door - Jane's (home made) ice cream, which is great, too. That is - if you didn't get a delicious dessert at Che Figata. Buon appetito

Wow what a great restaurant. The food was delicious and the inside ambiance is so homey, it feels…read morelike you're in Italy. The food here was really good. I got the eggplant Parmesan and it was so good. The sauce was well balanced tomato with cheese on top. And the eggplant was crusted beautifully, nice and crispy. It comes with a side of spaghetti and bread. If you order this menu option I highly recommend sharing this with another person. It's definitely a lot for a single serving so come hungry. Another thing I appreciate about this restaurant is that they have a dedicated vegetarian section of the menu. For those who don't eat meat, they got you covered. It can get a little crowded during rush dinner time but you shouldn't have a problem getting a seat. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area. Best Italian food in the local area.

Another wonderful experience at this wonderful restaurant! Stopped in midday to get out of the…read moreheat wave for their "Happy Hour" at the bar with Lindsay, an absolute sweetheart! Excellent food, great prices, super staff! The steak was cooked to perfection, tender and tasty, served with seasoned fries! The cauliflower bites were their usual outstanding! Fried Calamari and the Caesar salad was very good too! Overall, a great experience and highly recommend this place to everyone! You won't be disappointed!

The loud live music was thankfully in adjacent room The food…read morewas great and they had some vegan options The views of the mountains from the big windows was good

Ok I gave this place a 4th try and honestly I was never going to set foot in here again...so I…read moreordered the BLT and I must humble myself cause I loved it plus we got Mexican Street Corn. Then we got the grilled Bluebarry Muffin w/vanilla ice cream. Very very good two snaps and a swirl....

I was thrilled to see that Hudson Diner opened the day we arrived in town for a two-week stay. We…read morehave our favorite restaurants here that we visit every trip without fail, but we will always jump at the chance to try a new spot--especially when it's the brainchild of folks who run some of our other favorites in town. It is not surprising, then, that we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and were already planning our return before we had even finished our meal. Hudson Diner is wholesome, quirky, nurturing, fun, and affordable -- certainly a welcome addition to the dining scene! We walked in here at around 8pm on a Saturday night (they don't take reservations, at least at the time of this review). The space was about 2/3 full when we arrived, but about 15-20 minutes into our time here, it had filled up considerably. Hudson Diner took over the space that used to be Grazin' Diner, and while the bones are the same, the energy is noticeably different (read: improved). The menu at Grazin' was giving overpromising and underdelivering whereas Hudson Diner's menu is understated and what you'll receive is fresh, classic, and delicious. I heard from a friend that Hudson Diner was boasting an impressive cocktail menu, so we made that a priority upon arriving. Like the food menu, you'll see a list of well-known classics (i.e., margarita, martini, tom collins) and some lesser known classics (i.e., amaretto sour). Lately I've been more in the mood for the classics rather than that super fancy and intricate stuff, so this was exciting to me. I started with a mezcal margarita because it was a hot day and there's nothing that gets me more in that summery place. They couldn't do it spicy but they at least had salt, and it was delicious. My partner started with a Singapore Sling, which I was pleasantly surprised by (I often find them too sweet but this one was very well-balanced). I then made a hard pivot to a dirty (read: filthy) gin martini, because I am me. This one did not disappoint either! Food-wise, it's still all about the classics. Snacks/chilled apps, a bunch of salads, sandwiches/anything between bread, and mains. Yes, the bread is from Mel the Bakery. We split every as we're known to do, but it's not necessary to do shared plates style here. That said, it's always fun to try everything on the table. Eats, below: Smoked Fish Dip We threw this in at the last minute and the impulsivity paid off. Served with Saltines, which felt correct in this context. It was like very good whitefish salad, delicious and nostalgic. Greek Salad Nothing like a fresh Greek salad on a hot day. I would've liked a few more tomatoes thrown in there, especially at this time of year, but that's personal preference. Overall, a great salad that was very satisfying. Chicken Souvlaki w/ tzatziki, greek salad No frills, no problem. Little else to say about this other than it hit the spot. Chopped Steak w/ peppercorn sauce, onions, peas I was curious what "chopped steak" would be given that I've ever seen something described as such. Perhaps I was thinking it would be something similar to the way steak is served in carne asada? In this case, it was closer to hamburger than steak, the steak being "chopped" to the point of being essentially ground. My partner was surprised, but it was a moment of needing to withstand the surprise of getting something different than what you were expecting, because it was downright delicious. I loved every bit of it. Served with onions rings that we agreed were the perfect ratio of breading to onion, with space in between. Peppercorn sauce was delicious and I wish I could've gotten extra to take home and put on roasted veggies at some other meal. Lastly, I'll just say that the service was excellent. We were checked up on by multiple people throughout the meal, and water glasses were filled in a timely and efficient manner.

Visiting the area and dined here on July 3rd. Arrived at 8pm, and hour before close and the place…read morewas hopping! Very busy, quite loud. We were not in the area were the band was but the room next to it. Lots of families. It took a while for our food to arrive, but our waitress was very friendly and nice checking in a finding out why the wait. The med buffalo wings were delicious, just the right spice, saucy, and a bit crispy on outside. Caesar salad was so good w real shaved parm and great creamy dressing. My husband loved the fried chicken sandwich. Bonus! Fireworks at 9pm right outside when they were getting ready to close!

I have been here about 4 times the past two years. I recommend the burger, it was good. I got the…read morefried chicken and it was hammered, overcooked and dried out. I had the ribs once and they weren't great either. I really want to see how they cook steak so I will probalby get it next time. I like Hazy IPAs, I wish they would get Westkill or something similar and replace Fiddlehead. Fiddlehead is old school NEIPA. The prices are very good and I the atmosphere is family oriented and very friendly IMO. Whenever I'm in Windham this is where I go. I like the bar a lot if you want to just hang out and enjoy the scene. The outdoor area is really nice too when its not winter. It is definetly the best value in Windham.

Finally made it back to Hudson valley. Stayed in Windham this time, but still made it top priority…read moreto make the quick drive to Piccolo Trattoria. Service was friendly and the food was amazing. The "new" (to us) building was spacious and clean. Perhaps because it wasn't too busy on a Thursday evening, it wasn't overly crowded (three tables were taken when we got there at around 8pm), but you could definitely hear the conversations from tables that were close by. Complimentary rolls were delicious. We got the Calamari Fritta to start and no complaints. Nice, crisp, light breading with a pleasant marinara dipping sauce. My GF got the Gnocchi in a fra diavolo sauce, which she loved (and said would order again) and I got the shrimp scampi with linguine; it came with 7 or 8 decently-sized shrimp that was combined with the silky smooth, lemony, buttery, garlicky scampi sauce. Absolutely would order again. Piccolo Trattoria will always be on my list of go-to places whenever we are in the area.

We got takeout because of the high reviews- we were so happy a small town restaurant could be so…read moregood. The rice ball appetizer: We have gotten them in Sicily and my MIL and other family members made them- we still get them in Bensonhurst Brooklyn, these were such a strange weird consistency- mushy, almost like mashed potatoes, I think it may have been a tiny bit of rice, mushy breadcrumbs it looked like and a very tiny bit of meat mushed in it. Lasagna- (this was the real reason for our visit- the best is at Canalis in Rotterdam but we hoped for as good and closer)- TOTALLY overcooked mushy pasta (you undercook the noodles Al dente because it's baked and continues cooking after it's made), couldn't taste any of the supposed meat inside, just an overwhelming amount of cheese. All that said- "the bread was good". Staff were friendly and it's a very cute place, but unfortunately we won't be returning.

Stopped here on a whim while driving to NJ. Super affordable and fresh made wings! Good hole in the…read morewall stop

Barnwood Restaurant is an oasis of American cuisine near Catskill, NY. It sits right in the middle…read moreof some of the finest autumn beauty you will ever lay your eyes on! The Barnwood Burger is a must, here. A half pound delight with onion straws, cheddar (and japalenos for me!). It was a very satisfying meal with a side of super-good fries and baked beans. The wait staff are friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is laid back, with a rural feel. If you're in the area, stop in for a good meal!

We happened upon Phos while walking around Catskill and stopped in around noon. We were handed a…read morebrunch menu that offered a range of options, all of which looked good. My wife chose the lamb burger and I went for falafel. Both turned out to be solid choices. I was impressed with the freshness of the greens served alongside as well as the perfect outer crunch and tender inside of well-spiced falafel. Our server was warm, welcoming, and efficient and the room was calm and comfortable. We will be back for dinner sometime soon.

We were long-time fans of Gaskins in Germantown, and when it closed down and we heard the chef was…read moreopening a new greek restaurant in nearby Catskill, we knew we needed to visit asap. Even with our high expectations, Phos definitely didn't disappoint. The space is beautiful and the staff were so kind and attentive (a few of them came over from Gaskins as well!). We kicked things off with a round of cocktails and appetizers, and the Voyager was one of our favorites from the drink menu. I also tried the Elysium martini, which as promised was super strong, but it was probably the only thing I tried during my entire visit that I wouldn't order again. I would have liked a little more of the olive brine and lemon verbena flavors to come through, most sips really just tasted like vodka. The meal only got better and better from there, though! We ordered a couple of the Mezze spreads with pita, the beets, and the roasted parsnips to start. Everything was delicious but the parsnips were an absolute home run, everyone at the table was blown away by how flavorful such a simple veggie could be. For entrees, some of the favorites at the table were the Phos Gyro, Sea Scallops, and the Swordfish special. You can really tell everything is farm-to-table, it's all so fresh and flavorful. I'm super excited about this spot, I can't wait to visit again the next time I'm in town!