The Hunt for a New Favorite Diner

I'm sure all you folks have heard the news about the closing of the Miss Albany Diner.  I miss her already and its only been a couple of weeks.  As I said last week, now I am going to have to go find a new #1 diner in the Capital Region.  I know it's going to be tough, but I'm just going to have to move on without her.  I am open for suggestions and I plan to try out some new places here in the Capital Region that I haven't had the chance to experience yet.  Feel free to leave a comment and throw out some suggestions for me, I will update everyone as I embark on this journey to find my new favorite Capital Region diner.  I think this is the best thing for me, I just have to move on without her and check out other places.

The loss of my beloved Miss Albany

Average Joe is not ashamed to say he cried on Friday.  No, it wasn't because I watched Old Yeller or was on the wrong end of a basketball to the groin - I cried because of the loss of the Miss Albany Diner.  One of my love affairs in life, outside of Mrs. Average Joe, cheese, Star Wars, vintage snowmobiles and the 1986 New York Mets, is diners.  

The Miss Albany Diner is - was my favorite in the area.  The property was purchased by Matt Baumgartner and partners.  The rights to the name and recipes will remain with the Brown family, which owned the diner since 1988.  Mr. Baumgartner certainly knows his stuff when it comes to cutting-edge restaurants and great food.  While he has said he does not have any plans yet for the space, I'm sure it will be another home run.  He has made it clear that he is not getting into the diner business.  While I absolutely look forward to Mr. Baumgartner's next creation, it is with a heavy heart as the Miss Albany Diner is no-more.  To the Brown Family - thanks for memories, the great food and a cool place with a friendly atmosphere.    

Now I am going to have to go out and find a new #1 diner in the Region.