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Our Mission is to inspire people to support family-owned and independent gourmet food and lifestyle businesses.
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FALL 2023
In the world of culinary arts and the hospitality industry, you NEVER stop learning about culture, cuisine, customs, diverse delicacies, exotic foods, indigenous ingredients, menu planning, preparation, new technology, safety, and traditional and new techniques of cookery. In this issue, we spotlight Home Style Caterers, Home Style Pizza, and The Ritz on Union. In addition, there are a number of recipes to try, as well as features on Native American Heritage Month, the 2nd Annual PASTA & PIZZA EVENT, Fun & Food News, and places to visit. Please patronize the advertisers, and mom & pop businesses featured. #tasteofschenectady #tasteofschenectadyandbeyond
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We love to dine out at family-owned restaurants, and shop at mom & pop, and independent stores around Schenectady county and beyond!
New York State's gourmet specialty food stores offer everything from local, organic ingredients to adventurous and exotic foods. You can visit these eateries and shops without hopping on a plane.
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"We got to meet Alton Brown and Iron Chef Morimoto at Food Network. Later we dined and shopped at Chelsea Market!"Ed Woods★★★★★
"Taste took our group on a tour of the South Philly Italian Market and Old City's historical sites. We dined at the best restaurants."Linda Collins★★★★★
"We took a taxi to dine and shop at some of the best places in Chinatown and the City."Gino Matias