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Jack's Oyster House's glorious return to excellence In her most recent review, Susie Davidson Powell says the 108-year-old Albany institution is fresher than ever Susie Davidson Powell FacebookTwitterEmail 1of12 A duck duo features seared breast with foie gras as part of the seven-course tasting menu at Jack's Oyster House in Albany. (Susie Davidson Powell for the Times Union.)Susie Davidson Powell/For the Times UnionShow MoreShow Less 2of12 Edible gold foil wraps a savory custard that is topped with caviar and bathed in crystal-clear bison consommé at Jack's Oyster House in Albany.Susie D...

These Are the Best Burgers Across the Hudson Valley Share Photo by Andre Baranowski 57 burgers. 44 towns. No matter where in the Hudson Valley you may be, the perfect hamburger, cheeseburger, or veggie burger is waiting for you. By Melissa Dempsey, Steve Fowler, Lauren Naru, Jonathan Ortiz, Meredith Phillips, Susie Davidson Powell, Lizzy Sobiesk, Sabrina Sucato, and Kathryn Walsh The perfect burger — ask 10 people to describe it and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. But therein lies the beauty of America’s most iconic food. Whether you’re a fan of fat, juicy half-pounders sta...

Matters of Taste: Villa di Como, Albany Susie Davidson Powell FacebookTwitterEmail 1of9 Small plates abound at Villa di Como in Albany, including arancini, pan-seared Italian peppers and charred scallions.Photos by Susie Davidson PowellShow MoreShow Less 2of9 A cocktails from Villa di Como Pizzeria & Ristorante in Albany.Photos by Susie Davidson PowellShow MoreShow Less 3of9 4of9 An octopus carpaccio from Villa di Como, a terrine of the sea creature best served cold.Photos by Susie Davidson PowellShow MoreShow Less 5of9 The bar of Villa di Como on Lark Street in Albany, bottles shining and re...

Matters of Taste: MOSU Asian BBQ & Hot Pot in Colonie Susie Davidson Powell FacebookTwitterEmail 1of9 MOSU offers three types of dining experiences in their bar service, hot pot and Asian BBQ.Photos by Susie Davidson PowellShow MoreShow Less 2of9 The hot pot options at MOSU on Wolf Road in Colonie can come in a variety of proteins and meats.Photos by Susie Davidson PowellShow MoreShow Less 3of9 4of9 Artwork and modern, Asian-inspired design can be seen inside MOSU in Colonie.Photos by Susie Davidson PowellShow MoreShow Less 5of9 The dining area inside MOSU in Colonie, which opened in November...