Friday, January 4, 2008

Bringing Home the Family Feast


Lose weight. Find a new job. Get organized. New Year’s resolutions can be hard to keep, but if one of your resolutions this year is to spend more time with family, look no further than your dinner table.



Family dinner time is an excellent way to hang out with your family, and catch up on the day’s events. Thirty minutes a day can make a world of difference to you and your family. And it’s even better if you don’t have to cook!



Central Avenue offers cuisine from around the world—and it’s all just around the corner. Place a take-out before you head home, and you’ll be enjoying a family feast in no time.


Family dinner in three easy steps:
1. Place a take-out order before you leave work.
2. Pick it up on your way home.
3. Put it on the table for all to enjoy.
Here’s a selection of Central Avenue restaurants, or for a complete list and full menus, got to http://www.dinetheavenue.com/.

Shea’s
This cozy pub offers burgers, specialty sandwiches, and pizzas to go. Get half-pound ground sirloin burgers for your family ($6.20) or a large 10-cut 4 Cheese Delight Pizza ($12.45). Family of four can eat for an estimated $26.60 before tax and tip.
221 North Allen Street, 489-4231


Joe’s Grill
This bar and restaurant is tucked up by the railroad bridge, and offers a basic menu built to satisfy hearty appetites. They have hot open-faced turkey and roast beef sandwiches ($5.99-$6.99), baked ziti ($7.00) and a kid’s menu that offers chicken tenders ($3.50) and chicken wings ($3.00). Meal for family of four: $27.47
1044 Central Avenue, 454-0870


Bob & Ron’s Fish Fry
This family restaurant takes you right back to the 1950s. The restaurant offers you a range of fresh seafood at great prices. Try the fish fry ($3.85) or the shrimp roll ($4.15) or get one of the sandwich specials (fish, clam, or crab) which comes with fries and coleslaw for $6.25. Meal for family of four: $28.60
1007 Central Avenue, 482-5112


Rita’s Lebanese Café
For something new, try this restaurant, which offers delicious Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Try the falafel, kafta, or kebbah wraps, or a grilled chicken or beef pita sandwich ($6.00), or spinach pies ($6.00) or tabouli salad ($6.50). Meal for family of four: $24.00
188 North Allen Street, 437-3537


Azteca’s
Want something spicy? Try a combination platter from this new Mexican restaurant, two entrees served with rice and beans ($9.50), or the big burrito or taco salad, stuffed with goodness and topped with sour cream, cheese, and tomatoes, all for just $9.50. Meal for family of four: $38.00 (entrees are large and can be split to reduce the cost.)
4 Central Avenue, 436-4795


CCK/Van’s
This Chinese and Japanese restaurant is a neighborhood favorite. Try Kung Po Chicken ($5.95), Sushi Rolls ($3.25-$9.95), Roast Duck ($7.50), or chicken fried rice ($6.00). Round out the meal with miso soup ($1.50) or seaweed salad ($3.50). The menu is extensive so everyone is sure to find something they love. Meal for family of four: $28.00
299 Central Avenue, 433-2658


Nino’s Deli and Subs
These subs are handmade with fresh ingredients and beat the pants off those chain stores. Their pesto and sauce are homemade. Their cheese and cold cuts are top quality. What are you waiting for? Get a large roast beef sub ($5.89), meatball parm ($5.99), chicken parm ($6.49) or Super Italian ($6.19). Meal for family of four: $25.00
718 Central Avenue, 489-1140


It’s A Piece of Cake!
If schedules are a constraint, why don’t you try just grabbing dessert? Everyone can make time for a slice of pie or a pastry.


Gateway Diner has a full bakery, offering fudge brownies ($2.89), napoleons ($2.99), apple turnovers ($2.29), or cakes starting at $15.99. Bring home some sweet treats and watch everyone’s face light up.
899 Central Avenue, 482-7557

No comments:

A BLOG FOR CENTRAL AVENUE ALBANY

This Blog is being maintained by the Staff of Central District Management Association, Inc. This Blog also accepts contributions from writers and community members.

Managed by the Central District Management Association Inc.
176 Central Avenue
Albany, New York 12206
518-462-4300