It's amazing what you can do with a little griddle and a lot of skill. "Don't forget my two butane burners," said Marla Ortega, chef-owner of Illium Cafe, a jewel in downtown Troy. "That's how I make ...

By weaving together these best practices, you can design a café space that feels welcoming, functional, and memorable.

While it's certainly true that almost everybody loves "Italian," the red sauce dining experience can often be rather predictable and - dare we say it - a bit boring. However, that's not the case, we ...