Driving from VT to Albany on Sunday to see a movie at Spectrum 8. Where can we get a decent dinner after the movie?

[nancyl126]

We would prefer someplace that didn't serve a lot of legumes (Indian) because of an allergy....but would enjoy well prepared, preferably locally sourced ingredients at less that $50 pp.

[financialdistrictresident]

And if celebrity chefs are your thing, Chef Ric is a two time "Chopped" winner:

http://newworldbistrobar.com/2010/10/...

You can also check out their "local sourcing" list.

[davmar77]

if i remember correctly, the theater owners are new world's landlord. another vote for new world.

[Roger K]

Within the same block as the theater, is the New World Bistro Bar. They meet your criteria. You probably should make a reservation. Also in that block is My Linh's Vietnamese restaurant. I don't know how much of their food is locally sourced.

Other than those two, you will have to drive elsewhere in town.

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New World Bistro Bar
300 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY

My Linh
272 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209

[financialdistrictresident]

Second Roger K's suggestions. I have not been to My Linh's but my SO has and likes it (note: many hounds prefer Van's for Vietnamese).

[brandywiner]

Another vote for New World! I was in Albany the weekend of Irene, and had a couple of wonderful dinners there, including one after catching a pair of movies at the Spectrum.

[AmyH]

And another vote for New World Bistro Bar! I believe most of their ingredients are locally sourced and you can get very reasonably priced meals there, especially considering the quality.