Eats & Drinks
There are many wonderful locations for eating and drinking in Schenectady and near-by Albany. In fact, one of our faculty members has compiled her own dining guide as well as taken recommendations from other faculty:
Additionally, Union's web office has gathered dining recommendations and posted them on the campus website at http://www.union.edu/AroundU
Favorites of the ITS Staff
Coffee and Pastries
Villa Italia - 226 Broadway. Fine Italian pastries, coffee and sandwich cafe with eat-in dining. http://www.villaitaliabakery.com
Muddy Cup - 432 State St. Coffee and art space. http://www.muddycup.com/schenectady
Restaurants
Cella Bistro: 2015 Rosa Rd, 381-2080. Fine new American fare. http://www.cellabistro.com
Mari´s Japanese Cuisine: 2049 Van Vranken Ave, 381-4881. Sushi and other Japanese cuisine.
Aperitivo: 426 State St., 579-3371. Italian; from the traditional fried calamari to stuffed artichoke hearts and sushi. http://www.aperitivobistro.com/aperitivo_bistro.htm
Waters Edge Lighthouse: 4 Freemans Bridge Rd, 370-5300. Casual American fare overlooking the Mohawk River. http://www.thewatersedgelighthouse.com/
Ambition Coffee House & Eatery: 154 Jay St, 382-9722. Sandwich and coffee house. http://www.ambitioncafe.com/
Clinton's Ditch - 112 S. College St, Just off Erie Blvd., 346-8376, Pub fare and atmosphere. http://www.onefortheditch.com/