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I Could Eat with Rick Bedrosian
With so many film festivals needing copies of my TV Pilot, “I Could Eat”, in so many digital and physical formats, I find my- self traveling to and from A lbany Edit and Transfer (now locat- ed in Valatie) quite frequently. Mark at Albany Edit and Trans- fer does a bang-up job and while I’m there, if I have time I try to hit other nearby places of interest. Recently it was Gold- en Harvest Smokehouse and Olana State Historical Site (20 miles apart), the beautiful home of landscape painter, Frederick Church (1826-1900). The beauty of Olana and the views from the estate are unri- valed in the Hudson Valley. Be- tween their baked goods, fresh produce and cheese, spirits from their distillery, and BBQ meats from their giant smoker, there’s something for just about everyone at Golden Harvest . This was a fun day. On Friday, June 14th, Pilot Epi- sode 2 of, “I Could Eat”, a new TV Series showcasing the cui- sine and music that unites the diverse cultures of our world, made its world premier at the Cinema Village (22 E 12th St) in Manhattan’s Greenwich Vil- lage, as part of the prestigious, Manhattan Film Festival. Episode 2 focuses on some of the interesting and off-the-beat- en-path restaurants in New York’s Hudson Valley. Host, Rick Bedrosian (“George” in a Beat- lemania stage show for 7 years, leader of Celtic Music power-
The Arugula Salad, Garlic Bruschetta, Grilled Eggplant Par- migiana, Meatballs, Gnudi al Cavallo Nero and Cannoli did not disappoint. GioBatta Alimentary, in Tivoli, NY.
By Staff Writer Rick Bedrosian
E arlier this summer I visited for the first time, Eddie F’s in Clift- on Park, NY. Eddie F’s is in the building that was formerly operating as, the Har- bor House. I felt that lately, the Harbor House had lost some of its luster so the fact that they closed up shop came as no sur- prise. Eddie F’s has more menu options, and eat in waitress service and it’s more expen- sive than the Harbor House but it’s superior in quality. My Whole Belly Clam Basket with Onion Rings and Cole Slaw was outstanding. There’s anoth- er Eddie F’s in Saratoga Springs and they also own racehorses. Images of their winning thor- oughbreds festoon the walls in both restaurants. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH : La Mexicana Restaurant & Grocery is about as authentic as it gets, north of the border.
La Mexicana’s kitchen pre- pares many of the most popu- lar dishes from the Jalisco and Oaxaca regions of Mexico and their grocery store’s shelves and refrigerators are fully stocked with everything you need to prepare tasty Mexican meals at home . Their bar car- ries all of your favorite beers and tequilas too. I love this place! I’d heard about a dining scene in Tivoli, NY (a very small town located in Dutchess County near the Hudson River) so when a friend raved about GioBatta Alimentary on a re- cent Facebook post, it was a clarion call of sorts. The Arugula Salad, Garlic Bruschetta, Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana, Meatballs, Gnudi al Cavallo Nero, and Cannoli did not disappoint. It’s a 55-min- ute drive from the Capital Dis- trict and well worth the trip.
“ Located at 1759 State Street in Schenectady, NY, La Mexicana Restaurant & Grocery is about as authentic as it gets...”
house, Hair Of The Dog , since 1993 and an international tour guide) spans the globe seeking out the finest food and the most interesting music makers. “I Could Eat” Pilot Episode 1 has already won more than two dozen worldwide film festival awards with many still pending as Episode 2 is being released.
Here’s a link to the trailer: https://vimeo. com/899653326/61b21e- 7f2e?share=copy
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