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Special Report Despite the pandemic, it wasn't all bad news on the restaurant scene this year Dec. 31, 2020 |  Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 12:25 PM The restaurant industry has faced a year like no other. Capital Region restaurants had to adjust to a shutdown and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. While some were able to adapt with more takeout and delivery options, others were forced to close their doors. The news wasn't all bad, however. Some new restaurants even popped up on the Capital Region dining scene. To keep up with the latest, sign up for the Table Hopping newsletter...

Capital Region restaurants that closed in 2020 The Blue Hen at Adelphi Hotel, Saratoga Springs We learned in November that the Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs closed its fine-dining restaurant, The Blue Hen, replacing it with an expansion of the hotel’s more casual offering, Morrissey’s Lounge. Brazilian Steak House, Colonie The quick-serve concept, featuring rotisserie meats, about 20 hot sides, salad bar and other food items that opened in 2019 in the home of the former Truman's Restaurant closed this year. closed Bumpy's Polar Freeze, Schenectady The ice cream stand closed down afte...

FacebookTwitterEmail Santa Claus using a computer in his house to do a Christmas video conference.Sisoje/Getty Images   It's been almost 200 years since "A Visit from St. Nicholas" — better known today as " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" — was published in the Troy Sentinel on Dec. 23, 1823. Columnist Joyce Bassett shares the curious, local history of the now-famous poem. Are meal and grocery delivery drivers clocking more miles than Santa? Table Hopping's Steve Barnes spoke to locals who are providing this essential service during the pandemic. Editorial writer and editor Akum Norder...

It's National Cupcake Day! Here are the best bakeries in the Capital Region timesunion.com FacebookTwitterEmail There is never a wrong day to eat a cupcake, but today it should be your duty as an American. Or at least that can be your tasty rationalization to add to your quarantine 15. It's National Cupcake Day and we're blessed in the Capital Region with some great bakeries. Here is how you voted in our Best of 2020 survey. With the effects of the coronavirus on local food establishments, it's a good idea to check on hours of operation for all of these winners.