Tonight is Girls Night Out at The Hollow!

         The Hollow Bar + Kitchen will host a special Girls Night Out, tonight starting at 6 p.m. The former Bayou Cafe in Downtown Albany will host this Sip, Shop, and Sample event with all proceeds going to Myles of Smiles. The foundation grants wishes to terminally ill children in the Capital Region.
           The evening will include a "fabulous" buffet compliments of the Hollow created by chef Henry Ciccone.  Drink specials will also be offered throughout the night.
           The evening will also include a silent auction, booths occupied by local boutiques, salons and more. Free mini-mani's, mini massages, and eyebrow waxings will be offered. The Hollow's House DJ will provide the entertainment all night with an open request taken on the Hollow stage.
            Girls Night Out is open to the public and costs $10, all of which will be donated to Myles of Smiles. The Hollow Bar + Kitchen is located at 9 North Pearl Street.

The Hollow Offers Great Menu for Restaurant Week!

          The Hallow, the successor to the late Bayou Cafe, offers an interesting menu for the 2013 Downtown Albany Fall Restaurant Week running nightly through Friday, October 25.

           The Hallow which first premeired it's new menu's during the Spring 2013 Restaurant Week will offer a three-course menu for $20.13.

           The specialized menu includes: White Bean + Tarragon Soup, House-made Caponata, Grilled Pane Rustico, and the Signature Salad with Arugula, Grilled Shitake Mushroom, Shaved Asiago, and Truffle oil as the appetizer choices.
           Autumn Squash Gnocchi with maple brown butter, toasted pecans, and ricotta salata is one of three choices for your restuarant week entree. The other two offerings are grilled mahi-mahi and house pesto grilled steak with herbed carrot, parsnip + leek roast. The Mahi-Mahi also comes with roasted tomato, white bean sauté, and kale.
           A three-course menu wouldn't be complete without a delicious dessert! The choices include: Samascott Orchards Cider Donut Bread Pudding with macoun apples or peach ripieno (dairy free).
          The Hallow will also offer Drink Specials that include: $5 off any bottle of wine, $2 off wine flights, $2 off beer flights, and $2 off signature jar drinks.
           The Hollow is located at 79 N Pearl Street. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling (518) 426-8550. For more information check on The Hollow online: www.thehollowalbany.com.

Live Music on Taste's Outdoor Patio Tonight!

Tonight is opening night for Taste's outdoor patio live music series!

Come downtown on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7 - 10 pm to enjoy drinks from their new drink menu while listening to great music and good company, all for a $5 cover charge. Space fills quickly and reservations are strongly suggested at 518-694-3322 or by going to their Reservations page.

Here's the full schedule so you can plan ahead:

Wednesdays
The New York Players: May 29, June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, August 7, 14, and 21.
The Accents: June 5 and 19, July 17 and 31, and August 28

Thursdays
Mirk: May 30, June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, and August 8 and 22
Wicked: June 6 and 20, July 4 (Fireworks Spectacular - Special Pricing in effect - Rooftop Party), July 18, and August 15 and 29

Fridays
Silk & Steel Drum Band: May 31, June 14, July 26, and August 23
Robanic: June 7, July 19, and August 9
The New York Players: June 28 (Limited Seating)
Soul Sky: July 12 and August 30
Girlz Night Out: August 2 and 16

See you at Taste!