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January 23, 2018Schenectady Soup Stroll Combats Cabin Fever with Comfort Food
Twenty-six participating restaurants throughout Downtown Schenectady will dish up delicious hot soup for visitors during the 3rd Annual Schenectady Soup Stroll on Saturday, January 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To enjoy the Soup Stroll, guests can pick up an event map at any participating location and stroll from restaurant to restaurant to sample unique soup recipes for $1.00 per 3 oz. cup.
Jim Salengo, Executive Director of the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC), said, “Now in its third year, the Soup Stroll has become a signature winter event in Downtown Schenectady and a perfect cure for Cabin Fever. Not only can visitors experience the flavors and ambiance of downtown’s popular dining scene, but they also get to enjoy a great afternoon of socializing on the streets and in the restaurants with throngs of fellow Soup Strollers.”
Abby Rockmacher, owner of new Jay Street eatery and retail business The DillyBean, said, “We were highly motivated to get our new space up and running in time for the Schenectady Soup Stroll. We know how popular the event is, and we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to spotlight our business to huge crowds of happy and hungry visitors.” She added, “The DillyBean focuses on local, natural and organic foods and other products, so we will be offering a delicious Cream of Vegetable soup that is gluten free and vegan.”
The following restaurants are participating in the 2018 Schenectady Soup Stroll:
(GF – Gluten Free; V – Vegetarian; Veg – Vegan)
- 20 North Broadway Tavern* – Gumbo
- 151 Bar & Restaurant – New England Clam Chowder
- Aperitivo Bistro – Portobello & White Truffle Zuppa (GF, V)
- Backstage Pub & Grill – Tomato Bisque
- Bel Cibo: An American Bistro – Salsa Chicken Soup, or alternate of Corn Chowder (GF, V)
- Bombers Burrito Bar – Chicken Tortilla (GF)
- Centre Street Pub – Beef Stroganoff Stew
- Civitello’s Italian Pastry Shoppe – Pasta e Fagioli (Veg)
- The DillyBean* – Cream of Vegetable (GF, V, Veg)
- The Horses Lounge @ Great Flats Brewing – Corned Beef Stew Infused with Beer
- Hunter’s on Jay – Angus Cheeseburger Soup
- Isopo’s Downtown Pizza* – Italian Wedding Soup
- Johnny’s Schenectady – Lasagna Soup
- Katie O’Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant – Reuben Chowder
- Mad Jack Brewing Company @ The Van Dyck – Caramelized Onions, Beer & Cheese Soup with Bacon Crumbles
- Manhattan Exchange – Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Soup (GF)
- Maria’s Cafe and Catering* – Shrimp Bisque
- Mexican Radio – Tortilla Soup (GF, V, Veg)
- More Perreca’s Italian Kitchen – Smoked Bacon Minestrone
- Nico’s Rooftop Tavern – Beef Burgundy
- Pho Queen – Tom Sab Thai Soup (GF), Tofu version available (GF, V, Veg)
- Pinhead Susan’s – Susie’s Loaded Chowder
- RARE Craft Steak & Cocktail House* – Cheesy Steak & Bacon Craft Beer Soup
- Taj Mahal Restaurant – Tomato Soup (GF, V, Veg)
- Villa Italia Bakery* – Wild Mushroom Beef Consommé w/Toasted Barley & Swiss Chard
- Wolff’s Biergarten – Beer & Cheese Soup with Bison Chipotle Sausage
*Indicates first-time participant
Guest judges from the Yelp Albany Elite Member community will be tasting soups throughout the afternoon and choosing their top three recipes to win the Golden Tureen, Silver Spoon and Bronze Ladle Awards.
The 3rd Annual Schenectady Soup Stroll is presented by the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation with promotional assistance from Yelp Albany. Full details, including a downloadable event map, can be found at downtownschenectady.org or facebook.com/schenectadysoupstroll.
Ample free parking in Downtown Schenectady will be available throughout the Soup Stroll on the street, in public lots and in the Broadway garage. Details at parkschenectady.com.
