A Trip to Bountiful, 2nd Annual Garden of Eating Tour!
RENSSELAER COUNTY BOUNTY
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VISIT THE RENSSELAER COUNTY BOUNTY COMMUNITY WALK MAP |
| Sample Rensselaer County Tour |
RENSSELAER COUNTY PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
Arnet's on Broadway: 464 Broadway, Troy 12180 | (518) 274-1682
Arlington House, The: 3532 Rt. 43, West Sand Lake, NY 12196 | (518) 674-1880
Brunswick BBQ & Brew: 3925 Rt. 2, Cropseyville, NY 12052 | (518) 279-9993
Café Mezza Luna: 1 4th St., Troy, NY 12180 | (518) 687-0006
Casey’s Restaurant: 77 Washington Ave., Rensselaer, NY 12144 | (518) 463-3318
Chez Mike: 596 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush 12144 | (518) 479-4730
Holmes & Watson: 450 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180 | (518) 273-8526
Labella Pizza: 174 Main Ave., Wynantskill, NY 12198 | (518) 283-0800
Lakeview Inn on Crystal Lake: 4 Old Rt. 66, Averill Park, NY 12018 | (518) 674-3363
Life’s A Bistro: 568 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush 12061 | (518) 477-4138
Manory’s Restaurant: 99 Congress St., Troy, NY 12180 | (518) 272-2422
Paolo Lombardi Ristorante: 104 West Sand Lake Rd., Wynantskill, NY 12198 | (518) 283-0202
Potter’s Tavern: 2113 NY Route 7, Troy 12180 | (518) 279-1000
Spill’n The Beans: 13 3rd Street, Troy 12180 | (518) 268-1028
Teagan’s Steak & Seafood: 360 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer 12144 | (518) 477-9909
Uncle Marty’s: 2930 NY Highway 43 Sand Lake 12018 | (518) 674-4080
Verdile’s Restaurant: 115 & 2nd Ave., Troy, NY 12182 | (518) 283-8879
RENSSELAER COUNTY FARMS, FARMSTANDS, FARMER'S MARKETS
Becker’s Farm: 420 Columbia Turnpike Rd., East Greenbush | (518) 477-4163 | Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm: Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 8am-4pm | Greenhouses featuring annual and perennial plants, trees and shrubs
Berry Patch of Stone Wall Hill Farm, The: 15589 NY Rt. 22, Stephentown |
(518) 733-6772
Open daily 10am-5:30pm |
The Berry Patch offers the freshest, finest locally grown berries, vegetables, tree fruit, cut flowers, baked goods, jams, honey, syrup, and dairy products - all locally produced.
Brunswick Farmers’ Market: At the Town Office | 336 Town Office Rd., Brunswick | Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | June 6 – September 26
Calhoun’s Farm Stand: 441 Grange Road, Brunswick | (518) 233-7856 | Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5 pm | Family-run farm stand selling sweet corn, vegetables, melons, pumpkins, and ice cream.
Goold Orchards and Brookview Station Winery:
1297 Brookview Station Road, Schodack |
(518) 732-7317 |
Open daily 9am-5pm; tasting room hours 10am-5pm
Goold Orchards cider mill, farm store, and bakery are open year-round. Goold Orchards features seasonal pick-your-own apples, raspberries, strawberries and pumpkins.
Brookview Station Winery is the first winery in Rensselaer County. Award winning and local, Brookview Station Winery produces fruit wines using only the best Hudson Valley fruit.
Wholesale-Retail. Open year round.
Farm at Kristy’s Barn, The: 2385 Brookview Road, Schodack | (518) 477-6250 | Open daily 9am-7pm | The Farm at Kristy’s Barn a friendly farm market established in 1912, and just ten minutes from Albany! Kristy's Barn is full of quality fruits and produce, most of which are grown on the 300+ acre farm.
Harvest House at Hoffay Farms, The: 489 Sheer Road, West Sand Lake | (518)674-5022 | Open daily 9 am-6pm | Ice Cream open Mon-Fri 3-8:30pm; Sat & Sun 11am-8:30pm | Family farm selling sweet corn, vegetables, pumpkins, gourds, and ice cream.
Liberty Ridge Farm:
29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke |
(518) 664-1515 |
2009 Liberty Ridge Farm Fall Festival of Family fun, featuring ExploreNY Adventure Corn Maze, Brad’s Barnyard Adventure, The Gifford Barn and a full schedule of weekend festival events. |
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-9pm; Fri & Sat 10am-10pm |
Admission: $9.50
Birthday Extravaganza, 9/12-13, The Gifford Family invites all to join in the 10th anniversary fun with free birthday cake during our opening weekend Birthday Extravaganza. Free Birthday cake for all 1pm-5pm.
8th Annual Gifford Barn Corn Fest, 9/19-20, celebrating the bounty of locally grown sweet corn with culinary delights, corn husking and corn-on-the-cob eating contests.
Monument Square Market: Between Second & River St., Troy |
Wednesday 10am-2pm |
June through September |
Features vendors from area farms and restaurants.
Rensselaer County Farmers’ Market: Twin Town Little League Park |
Williams Road, North Greenbush |
Thursday 2:30pm -5:30pm |
June through October
Tarbox Farms Earth’s Bounty: 1533 Rt. 7, Brunswick |
(518) 279-9517 |
Open daily 9am-6pm
Family farm specializing in sweet corn, vegetables, pumpkins, herbs, and small fruits in season.
Troy Little Italy Farmers’ Market: Hill St. (between Washington St. & Liberty St.), Troy | Wednesday 3pm-6pm | May through October
Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market: Hedley Park Place | 433 River Street, Troy | Saturday 9am-1pm | May through October
Yonder Farms: 381 North Greenbush Road, North Greenbush | (518) 283-4267 | Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm | Greenhouses featuring annuals and perennials; also apples from Yonder Farms’ orchards.
Zema’s Nursery:
154 Presbyterian Hill Rd. |
Stephentown, NY 12168 |
(518)733-5868
Zema’s specializes in perennials, nursery stock, shade trees, shrubs and daylilies. |
Hours Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat & Sun 9-4.
Rensselaer County Sample Tour Option -
East Greenbush/North Greenbush Loop:
Start your spring garden early with the plentiful selection of greenery available at Yonder Farms. If it’s Thursday from 2:30-5:30 PM be sure to stop by the Rensselaer County Farmers’ Market on Williams Road. A local bounty awaits your taste buds.
Stop for a healthy lunch at Life’s A Bistro or a slice to go at LaBella Pizza. Eclectic American Cuisine with a touch of local flavor can be found at Chez Mike. A more casual fare can be found at Teagan’s Steak & Seafood right on Columbia Turnpike.
Southern Loop:
A taste of the country can be found at Harvest House at Hoffay Farms right off of Route 150. Enjoy fall favorites at this family farm. Continue into West Sand Lake to enjoy fine dining at the Arlington House with romantic specials and early bird specials. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner can be found in a family friendly Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill, a great place to kick back and unwind after a day of sampling. Or enjoy the crisp fall weather from the deck of the Lakeview Inn on Crystal Lake.
Stop at the Farm at Kristy’s Barn on Brookview Station Road for plentiful fruits and vegetables mostly grown on their own 300 acre farm. Continue onto Goold Orchards & Brookview Station Winery to enjoy apple picking and home-made donuts and desert. Wine-tasting is available daily ~ treat yourself to the unique flavor of Brookview Station’s award winning fruit wines.
Return back to Rensselaer for a tasty treat at Casey’s Restaurant, where the extensive menu is bound to fill whatever you are craving. Or head toward Troy and taste the tempting cuisine of Paolo Lombardi’s Ristorante, accompanied by their extensive wine list. This elegant setting is the perfect spot to end your day.
Southeast:
Before you cross into Columbia County be sure to stop at the Berry Patch of Stone Wall Hill Farm offer the freshest, finest locally grown berries, vegetables and fruit all locally produced. Continue onto Route 22 to Wyomanock Road to Zema’s Nursery for your nursery stock and perennials.
Troy/Brunswick Loop:
Wednesdays and Saturdays are the time to enjoy one of our many farmers markets. On Wednesdays start with the Monument Square Market from 10 AM to 2 M and then continue on to the quaint Troy Little Italy Market from 3-6 PM. On Saturday you can spend the morning (9 AM to 1 PM) taking in the many vendors of the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market while you enjoy entertainment and more.
Restaurant options abound in Troy for all. Looking for a great breakfast stop then your stop is at Manory’s Restaurant (or a lunch, or dinner!) Arnet’s on Broadway offers a down home feel with outstanding breakfasts and lunch specials. A great sandwich and a cold brew on tap can be found at the charming Holmes & Watson in downtown Troy. In the mood for a sandwich, soup or quiche? Stop by Spill’n The Beans and enjoy with a good cup of Joe.
Continue through North Troy and stop for lunch at Verdile’s for great Italian cuisine. You won’t be disappointed as you continue through to Route 40 for your trip to Liberty Ridge Farm featuring the ExploreNY Corn Maze and barnyard fun along with special events.
Take a short drive from Troy for the Brunswick Farmers’ Market from 9 AM to 1 PM. Continue on Route 7 to Tarbox Farms Earth’s Bounty for family farm specials including herbs, fruits and vegetables. Continue on Route 7 and stop by Potter’s Tavern for a delectable pub-style lunch or dinner. In the mood for barbeque? There’s a variety of barbecue offerings of smoked meat and associated comfort foods, as well as a more upscale bistro menu at the Brunswick BBQ & Brew.
