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Best things I ate in June β¨
Best Fried Chicken with mac & cheese, collard greens, corn bread, apple butter from Next Door Kitchen in Ballston Spa; Baked Atlantic Sole with tomato, shallot, garlic, basil, and pomodoro sauce from The Wishing Well in Saratoga Springs; Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings from Ala Shanghai in Latham; Chicken Pad Thai from Celadon Thai in Clifton Park πππ
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A favorite spot of mine in the Capital Region is @alashanghai468 and they have some of the BEST Soup Dumplings (xiao long bao) I’ve ever hadπ @sousjess and I went on a Dumpling Date and we were pleasantly surprised with the variety of dumplings, including the classic Pork & Crab, Chicken Soup, and Seafood flavors π A first time for me having Chicken Soup dumpling and on a rainy day it more than hits the spot. Pork can be a bit of a heavy flavor for me, so adding crab really balances the taste for a perfect dumpling 10/10 βοΈ And the seafood soup dumpling was even more of a surprise, bringing a taste of the ocean to upstate New York. Plus the pink dumpling skin really captured the whole vibe. Also got Pork Bao Buns, Scallion Pancakes, and Green Beans with pork (not pictured) and we were more than satisfied π And don’t forget to ask for the black vinegar and chili oil as it deliciously wraps up the entire experience with a little bit of heat and umami sourness that serves as the perfect compliment to a perfect meal. Can’t recommend enough!!!
What’s your favorite soup dumpling flavor/ place? And if you haven’t tried Ala Shanghai, then race there ASAPβ¨
#soupdumplings #518foodies #518eats #eatlocal #photographer #foodie
One of my favorite spots in the 518, @nextdoorkitchenandbar πππ Couldn’t pass up their Best Fried Chicken with pimento mac and cheese, bacon braised greens, buttermilk biscuit, & apple butterπ₯π₯ Also devoured their Shrimp & Calamari Aguachili special with jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, radish, red onion, cucumber, and tostada - a perfect appetizer for the summer! And last, but certainly not least, @sousjess ordered the Pan Roasted Black Cod special with sticky rice, miso caramel, bok choi, hakurei turnips, mushrooms, ginger-scallion sauce, radish, and crispy leeks and it joined the others in the clean plate club ππ
Couldn’t recommend Kitchen Next Door enoughπ₯π₯π₯
What are you ordering on your next visit?
A staple on Broadway, the Adelphi Hotel β¨
Gloomy start to summer in Saratoga Springs, but the summer vibes are still strong in Upstate NYβοΈ
With pancakes, always stack ‘em high π₯π₯π₯
Homemade pancakes by @sousjess ππ
#pancakes #brunch #delish #518foodies #518eats
π§οΈRainy day but that’s okay cuz I have the perfect pick-me-up thanks to @thegalwaylocal with their Mob Wife sandwich …… Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Fresh Basil and Tomato with Balsamic Glaze and Extra Virgin Olive Oil on a Ciabatta Roll π€€π€€π€€
#518foodies #518eats #delish #sandwichlover #eatlocal
Been obsessed with this BBQ Chicken Pizza ππ€€
π Adooma Pizza & Kebab, Ballston Spa, NY
#pizzaparty #bbqchickenpizza #518foodies #pizzalover #saratoga #eatlocal
Flirting with summer at @windchillfactorybspa π¦ππ
#518foodies #518eats #eatlocal #iscreamforicecream
Luna’s enjoying the warm weather πΆβοΈ
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This seafood medley pasta is getting me into a summer state-of-mind βοΈπ€ What’s your favorite seafood dish? I need some recommendations π€€