Event Recaps

November 13, 2021
Article and Photos by William M. Harris, Bailli

What differentiates a fine dining experience from a truly extraordinary one. In my view, it is the chef’s creativity, imagination and passion, the visual appeal of each course, the attention to the minutest detail and finally the overall execution of the dinner. Well 42 members and guests of the Albany Chaîne were dazzled and delighted by the dinner presented by Executive Chef and Maître Rôtisseur Ken Kehn and Owner and ...

“Here’s to the best of men”
August 8, 2021

Article by Desirée A. Farley, Chargée de Presse

Photos by William M. Harris, Bailli 

On the 8^th of August, 48 Confrères of the Albany Bailliage gathered with great elation after a long pause to rejoice, celebrate, and most of all honor the late Dr. Joel Spiro – a loving, supportive friend to a legion of chefs.

The dinner was hosted by the Purnomo family at Yono’s Restaurant, Albany’s premiere restaurant for world class fine dining since ...

[farmacy] Restobar: A Healthy Dose of Artful Cuisine
January 12, 2020
Desirée A. Farley, Chargée de Presse

It is always a pleasant experience when members caravan together to one of America’s greatest small cities! Glens Falls is full of things to do, and this small but sophisticated little city will surprise you with festivals, theater, recreational activities, concerts, as well as great shopping and restaurants, including the recently opened [farmacy] Restobar at 22 Ridge Street. [farmacy], which clearly is ...

“Taste of the Valley”
November 3, 2019
Article and Photos by William M. Harris, Bailli

The Albany Institute of History & Art is the second oldest museum in the country, having been founded in 1791, when George Washington was president. While the Institute boasts some 30,000 objects and works of art, it is perhaps best known for its impressive collection of oil paintings by the Hudson River School of artists. These breathtaking works are currently on display in the Hearst Gallery ...

“Born in the USA!”
September 15, 2019
Desirée A. Farley, Vice Chargée de Presse

On Sunday, September 15, 2019, members and guests of the Albany Chaine convened at Innovo Kitchen in Latham, NY, just outside of the Albany city limits. The kitchen is overseen by the creative and culinary force that is Chef/Owner John LaPosta. His passion for excellence, beaming hospitality, and tireless work have been the hallmarks of John’s 30 plus years as one of the Capital Region’s most ...

41st Annual Induction Dinner – A Return to the Gilded Age
May 19, 2019
By Desirée A. Farley, Chargée de Presse

On May 19th, the Confrères of the Albany Bailliage gathered at the Franklin Plaza, an historic and elegant ballroom located in the heart of downtown Troy, NY on the scenic Hudson riverside to convene for its annual induction ceremony.

The evening was met with great anticipation as the all-star lineup of chefs—Maître Rôtisseur Traiteur Michael A. Cocca, Jr., Chef Rôtisseur ...

Beardslee Castle, a Place for Spirits
March 24, 2019
Article by Desirée A. Farley, Chargée de Presse Presumptif

With 158 years of history and legendary tales of ghosts and spirits, the Beardslee Castle celebrates 25 years under Chef/Owner Randall Brown’s continued commitment to serving the best tasting, creative fare in central New York.

The structure, built by Augustus Beardslee in the style of an Irish castle, is tastefully decorated in an unequaled setting including five intimate dining rooms ...