After three visits to the Electric Grinch, I know this for sure:…read more1. a nice selection of brews in draft, can and bottle form. All the bartenders have been super friendly and have given great service during my exchanges. 2. the craft cocktail menu seems to be a hit! The bar has been filled with fancy looking drinks the first two times I visited, leading me to choose my own fancy cocktail during visit #3 - the Jumanji, a rum based fruity drink that hit the spot. 3. I love, love, LOVE that we have found a new music venue for local tunes several nights of the week. I've seen one new-to-me artist and came back another night when a band I've seen before was visiting. Both nights had good sound, great lighting, and people dancing in the building. My kinda night! 4. the vibes are chill enough to not feel stuffy and updated enough to feel like you are in a trendy spot with the cool kids 5. haven't visited when it isn't chilly, yet, but I am STOKED to spend time on the outdoor back patio, after taking a look during my last visit. So much seating and space for porch beers. 6. the Simone's connection make the food avaialble a YES, PLEASE

I stop in here at least once a week and truly love the food, drink and atmosphere....yet I'm still…read moresurprised as I'm open to try new things. I just tried the following: 1) Simone's Award Winning Sticky Sumac & Pomegranate BBQ wings. There is hint of BBQ...but the seasoning (including the sumac & pomegranate) truly set it apart! Extremely tasty....and surrounded w/ great garnishes as well! 2) Electric Grinch "mule". The E.G. "take" on the craft cocktail Mule is the perfect blend of mint and ...even kicks like a....well....a mule! :) Service is always top-notch (even when busy)! Love the lighting of the establishment...and Mitch ensures the bands sound their best as he provides the PA system! Come see for yourself!

Great drinks and a wonderful atmosphere while visiting nationally touring expos and events like…read morelocal minor league basketball.

The Armory definitely gets a thumbs up for ambiance, as it's a pretty unique location -- a set of…read morerooms upstairs in the old Armory. There's a variety of seating (including some cool very tall-backed chairs), which is a nice change of pace. There's a small menu, drinks, and coffee/sweets. The service is super cheery and prompt. The food is a bit middle of the road and humdrum, and our "hot" beverages were tepid at best. I recommend getting a drink over getting coffee, all things being equal. We'll see if it survives the closing of the Van Gogh Experience, but it's easy to see how with the right management, and maybe a slightly gussied up menu, this could become a destination and not just a stop-off.

I came on a very busy Friday night and was very lucky to have Cameron as our bartender. He was…read moresuper kind and helpful. This was our first time at the location, but definitely won't be our last. Thank you again Cameron!!

So much fun here and they make good drinks and snacks too- we stay there all night sometimes…read moreplaying games

Amazing dinners at Milas Restaurant 518…read more FLASH-FRIED CALAMARI caramelized artichoke purée, puttanesca aioli, basil, fennel pollen WHIPPED HERB RICOTTA confit tomato, calabrian chile honey, garlic crunch, focaccia FILET DUKKAH "AU POIVRE" pistachio dukkah pink peppercorn crust, potato pave, harissa honey carrots, truffle toum, cognac cream The flavors in their dishes are out of this world ************************************ We tried the new Mediterranean restaurant Mila's for dinner tonight and all I can say is wow The descriptions match the pictures in order MARIAS GLASS- Limoncello, Meyer Lemon Aperitif, Fever Tree Sicilian Lemonade, Prosecco MACCHU PISCO- Strawberry Pisco, Grilled Pineapple, Elderflower, Milas Citrus Blend, Egg White GREEK SALAD- feta, tomato, cucumber, candied olives, sumac onion, za'atar vinaigrette KUBENAH (Yemeni Monkey Bread) feta, za'atar, garlic butter, served with caramelized onion and dill labneh This was SO flavorful I loved the caramelized onions MANTI (Beef Short Rib Dumplings) tomato sauce, garlic yogurt, aleppo brown butter, dried mint THESE DUMPLINGS WERE AMAZING the tomato sauce was the best sauce I've tasted in a long time and this appetizer prompted me to get the short ribs for dinner LOBSTER PASTA- tomato, leeks, lemon tarragon pangrattato, bottarga, lobster cream, linguini BEEF SHORT RIBS-turkish coffee braised, labneh whipped potato, shishito peppers, sumac onions, carob molasses Ughhhhh these short ribs were amazing so many great flavors especially the carob molasses THE 50/50- Volcano Blanco Tequila, Sumac Cordial, Watermelon Cheons, Citrus, Dukkah Vanilla Panna Cotta- brûlée orange, pomegranate, white chocolate, mint The flavors in the were so so good Dark Chocolate Tahini Cake- sesame brittle, salted caramel, coffee ice cream That cake was 100000/10 I will say this was a little fancier and more pricey than your typical dinner but definitely an amazing spot to celebrate or have a date night The staff was extremely friendly and helpful

Absolutely phenomenal!…read more We had high expectations going in and they were significantly exceeded. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the bar area is stunning. The tables are all well spaced and even with the high ceilings, it wasn't overly loud at all. The server and bus people were great and our waters were constantly full and the server spaced the whole experience out perfectly. She was quite pleasant yet professional. The cocktails were some of the best in the area. On par with places like Hamlet and Ghost and Josie's Table. High quality and not something you could easily make yourself at home, even with knowing what you're doing. So tasty and beautifully presented. All of the food was super flavorful and perfectly cooked. We wanted to try a bit of everything and ended up taking quite a few leftovers home. For appetizers we tried the olives, whipped herb ricotta and the cheese croquettes. All of those were amazing! The olives were so well flavored and you get a bunch. The herbed whipped ricotta was fantastic but the star was easily the bread it came with. It was so good! I see why there is an option on the menu for "more bread, please" because it's the best focaccia I've ever had. The cheese croquettes were also great and the truffle cream it's plated on was a wonderful touch. For our dinners we tried the chicken, za'atar fries, hummus and the four cheese flatbread. Easily the greatest flatbread I've had. It was beautifully presented and such a fun way to do a flatbread! The chicken was amazing, very flavorful, juicy and gorgeously plated. The delicious amba yogurt complimented the flavors of the chicken so well. The hummus was so fresh and the pita it comes with is always so good. The fries were delicious and the truffle aioli it came with was a perfect dipping option. We can't stop talking about how good it was and can't wait to return!

Service is lovely!…read more Calamari and fig pizza very good! Menu and atmosphere are worth the trip and you won't find a better sauce - check it out!

The service team and kitchen team are not in sync. Slow , slow…read more..... We sat with our appetizer plates for over 1/2 hour with numerous servers and the hostess walked by. Hostess can clean tables but not assist servers with clean up. Had a 5:45 reservation, at 7:09, we asked for our dinners to be served or have them boxed, as we theatre tickets. 3 meals were lukewarm warm and the pizza was hot, it would be appear that the table that was seated after us got our pizza. No check ins, no customer service, no apologies....will not return.

We sat out on the enclosed patio and had wine and charcuterie. It was delicious. We finished with…read morechocolate fondue. Perfection. Our server Josie was warm and friendly. We will be back.

Wow! Decor and night life, chic #af. This place is a night on the town with the possibility of…read morepopping over to the casino or being the all night spot. They have a large seating area with a variety of table tops. It's intimate and trendy. There's also a huge outside area (heated), that people were thriving in even though it was only 10 degrees out. The menu is broad and not your usual chain supply. If you are a picky eater you might have a hard time. Most of the food is in large enough portions you can split and trade with friends or just make it a charcuterie feast for all. Drinks were mint and I mean that in the old cool sense of the word not actually mint, although you could ask for some and they would accommodate. The self poor wine station is a bonus, adding to the uniqueness of this establishment. Reservations highly recommended! 21+ only AMAZING

A wonderful bar and grill in Downtown Schenectady full of fun and great food. A nice place to enjoy…read morea family dinner or a party with friends

Went to happy hour for 1/2 price apps and buy 1 get 1 drinks. Food was fantastic but glad we did…read morehappy hour and got the half off apps. Bar tender was super friendly and the place had a nice vibe.

Good little local bar serving up a nice mix of beers on tap, plus a simple bar food menu w really…read moregreat wings. Nice staff. All around great joint.

Newly opened by new owner!!…read more great ambience Food is 3 stars Wine & Beer good I would describe this place as the neighborhood corner bar decorated with nostalgic pictures of the city of Schenectady. Food was average the fried broccoli and cheese $10 was frozen and mushy after frying just ok I didn't eat much... The boneless chicken wings $15. were good. Greek salad $13 was good with fresh cut up vegetables and of course the drinks were good A full glass of Riesling $9 and Sam Seasonal $14. Hopefully the menu will increase to maybe some sandwiches in the future. The best part was the happy go lucky server Lynne very pleasant to talk to and johnny on the spot when you needed something.

Fabulous visit to Ember & Cork. It was a group of 4, 3 of whom had never been before including…read moremyself. The Espresso Martini was not on the menu but they were able to make it. For appetizers, we ordered the oysters and burrata and prosciutto toast. I did not try the oysters but the others said they were good. I would order the toast again. For my entree I ordered the steak frites. One of the best steaks I've ever had. Perfectly cooked to medium rare. Had a lovely crust on it. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding with salted caramel gelato, burnt basque cheesecake and pear fritters. All three were delicious but the bread pudding was the standout. I highly recommend ordering it. Also have to mention our server Frank who was lovely and very attentive. We had a lot of questions, if there was something he didn't know he was very quick to find out the answer and was very thorough.

Had an incredible dinner here the other night. The…read morerestaurant has a wonderful wine list - varied by region, lots of price variety. They had one of my favorite wines by the bottle (Alto Reale from Sicily) and it was reasonably priced! For food we had oysters and the octopus appetizer. The octopus had a wonderful char and the perfect texture. We ordered the duck and salmon entrees - both cooked and seasoned to perfection. This may be my favorite duck dish I've ever had. And for dessert the bread pudding with salted caramel ice cream was recommended by our server and was excellent. Really just a great dining experience overall'

Very good! We were greeted with fresh chips and picante salsa and a small dish of tasty slaw…read more We ordered fish tacos and shrimp tacos which came with sides of refried beans and seasoned rice. All very, very good. Fresh and hot. The tacos were packed with fish and shrimp. Good service, too. Our simple, but well executed, meals were just $20 each. Super. I will return!

Close to my home, we finally got here because of the high praise from our daughter who loves…read moreMexican food. She told us the Margaritas are outstanding, and the Fajitas are best ever. She has come with friends on their well organized Trivia Night. Service was prompt, and the helpful server was patient while we kept making changes to our order. Pleased that the salsa was given in a carafe with mini bowls so we didn't have to dip into the same bowl. They serve complimentary chips, salsa and slaw. Orders included: Barbacoa Chicken Fajitas Pollo Fundito The food was delicious with large portions. The quality of the ingredients, the preparation of the food, the presentation, and the menu selections are superior to two local Mexican places we have dined at regularly. Website: "Located in Niskayuna, NY, our restaurant is a perfect blend of traditional recipes and modern twists, offering a unique culinary journey for our guests." The interior is unrecognizable from the former restaurant. It's clean, modern, and rich looking. Ambiance is 5 stars plus. Value: 5 Stars We will definitely be frequenting this spot since we all agreed we need to try more dishes and Margaritas. What is the meaning of a catrina? Catrina comes from the slang 'catrin' which referred to a well-dressed man or woman in the European style often with a hat.