No one should ever skip lunch, and we asked the residents of the Capital Region to tell us their go-to spots to grab some midday grub!

While they say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day I have to think that lunch is everyone's favorite meal of the day. No shade at dinner, or second breakfast if you're a Hobbit, but lunch is the meal I look forward to more than any other one.

That's a lie - I will always hold a special place in my heart for late night pizza after a night out drinking or at a concert.

Any way, LUNCH! Where do you like to go? We all have the places we remain loyal to and they always seem to quench that hunger we have. I wanted to get to the bottom of that and figure out all the places you're all going to so that I get to experience the most delicious food in the Capital Region.

Selfish? Yes. Delicious? YES!

Here were some of the suggestions that you gave us via Facebook.

  • Lanie's in Loudonville
  • Gateway Diner in Colonie
  • Ragonese (My favorites!) in Albany
  • Jacob & Anthony's in Guilderland/Albany
  • Gus's Watervliet
  • Ted's Fish Fry
  • Capri Imports in Schenectady
  • Otis & Oliver's in Latham
  • Taste of Italy in Latham
  • West Ave Pizza

Obviously these were just the most common answers we got and there are SO many more places but this list is a great start. Now I have to begin my journey to try food from each one of these places. It's my duty to you, the listener.

The Capital Region's Top 10 Fan Voted Ice Cream Stands For 2024

With warmer weather here in Upstate New York it's time to spend time outdoors eating all the ice cream we can fit in our bellies! With so many great spots in the Capital Region to enjoy a cold, sweet treat, where do you start? We put this one to vote to find the best local spots to enjoy that amazing mix of cream, sugar, and flavorings. If you love soft serve, hard ice cream, sundaes, or everything in between, these are the 10 ice cream shops & stands that Capital Region locals voted as the 10 best in the area for 2024.

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