Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: July 8-12

ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, July 8 through 12.

Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 1-5

These are the inspections from July 1 to 5 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website .

Nepali restaurant opens on Central Avenue in Albany

Mystic Momo is bringing its Nepali cuisine to the Capital Region. The restaurant, located at 40 Central Avenue in Albany, officially opened on Saturday, July 6.

‘Tour de Ted’s’ Fish Fry off to a sizzling start

You’d be hard pressed to find a Capital Region native who hasn’t been to–or driven by, at the very least–a Ted’s Fish Fry. The commercial jingle is a crowd pleaser, and the $0.75 fish fry being served for the local chain’s 75th anniversary is just as popular.

Participating lineup for the Schenectady Tater Trot

The second annual Tater Trot is being held in downtown Schenectady on Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participating restaurants will be offering potato dish samples for $1 each.

NYRA hosts food tasting event ahead of summer meet

The summer meet at the Saratoga Race Course began on Thursday, but the New York Racing Association gave fans a little taste of the food that will be served at the track this summer beforehand.

Where to celebrate Montgomery County Ice Cream Week

Ice Cream Week is soon kicking off in Montgomery County. Ice cream enthusiasts can explore local shops and get special promotions from July 15 to 21.

Glens Falls Vegan Festival set for August 10

Glens Falls Vegan Festival is set for Saturday, August 10 in City Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival celebrates plant-based food and all things vegan.

Cohoes pizzeria closing after 14 years

Pop’s Pizza, located at 148 Columbia Street in Cohoes, is closing its doors after 14 years. Pop’s Pizza made the announcement on its Facebook page on July 11.

Chipotle sets opening date for Bennington location

Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new location in Bennington. The restaurant is set to open on Tuesday, July 16 at 106 Northside Drive.

Hudson Falls-Fort Edward Restaurant Week set for August

A new restaurant week event is coming to Washington County this summer. Hudson Falls-Fort Edward Restaurant Week is set for August 4 through 10 .

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