Midtown Tap & Tea Room – Albany, NY

Does derryX think Midtown Tap & Tea Room is tapped out????

The Exit 6 Clusterf*ck

derryX actually does something with a FourSquare Mayorship…

Illium Cafe – Troy, NY

Being that I live ridiculously close to Troy, I figured it was time to seek out a relatively new place in Troy to try. Being that there has been a significant buzz on the Times Union Troy blog about the re-opening of The Illium Cafe under new management, I decided to try it. Bear in mind, I have no prior knowledge as to the business before I entered. In a nutshell, I would classify Illium Cafe as a good coffee/sandwich shop. The menu is not particularly overwhelming. I went for dinner, so my eyes went right for the Sandwich portion of the menu. All of the selections reflect things that I would order either as is or with minor substitutions.Read More

Wine-N-Diner – Albany, NY [Take 2]

derryX gives Wine-N-Diner an unprecedented second chance…

Cheesecake Machismo – Albany, NY

See if derryX thought that Cheesecake Machismo was oozing machismo…

Epic Windows 7 Upgrade

Come read about the “derryX Windows 7 Upgrade Experience”!

The Origin of the Cobb Salad

What is the true origin of the Cobb Salad?

BONUS! derryX and Cute~Ella Dine – Mission Sushi – Nikko Buffet

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Evans Public House – Altamont, NY

Read about derryX’s public opinion on Evans Public House.

The Judge’s Inn – Troy, NY

How did “The Dean” grade “The Judge?”