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Podcast: THE EAGLE: A Times Union Podcast
Episode: Table Hopping Turns 15
Description: A decade and a half ago, Steve Barnes made the case to write a blog: “There’s a real appetite for restaurant news,” the food and entertainment writer argued to an audience of skeptical editors who finally relented. Today, Table Hopping is the go-to source for dining and restaurant happenings in the Capital Region. Whether it’s a tiff between competing restaurant owners, the debut of a new ethnic cuisine, or the closing of a beloved dining institution, Barnes has written about it. On this episode of The Eagle, he recalls Table Hopping’s humble beginnings and shares his...