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By David Cederstrom, Chronicle Staff Writer

AJ Richards, executive chef at Dunham’s Bay Resort in Queensbury, said he’s been working on expanding use of local and regional farm ingredients at the resort’s restaurant since arriving there three years ago.

“We’re not claiming to be 100% ‘farm to fork,’ but of the produce, we’re at 95%,” Chef Richards said. “This has always been a passion of mine. I’ve always wanted to …

By David Cederstrom, Chronicle Staff Writer

About 70 people — including 25 chefs and farmers from 23 regional farms — attended a conference on “Increasing Local Food in Restaurant Menus” on March 26 at Dunham’s Bay Resort.

The event was sponsored by Adirondack Harvest, SUNY Adirondack and the Tri-County Transition Initiative.

“This is the first step toward a series of dining festivals featuring local food and craft beverages…in the Lake …

Special Curtis Lumber 125th Anniversary section. The latest on Bonacio’s Glens Falls plan. Erin Coe’s return to Hyde. Local foods in local restaurants. Russell Little’s house sells. Opponents seek final appeal of Kitchen’s house plan on Assembly Point. May baskets for sale in Moreau & Warrensburg. Washington County Fiber Tour this Saturday & Sunday. Looking for things to do…see the Arts section and the Community Bulletin Board.

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By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Even before it officially opened, the Algonquin restaurant’s new Topside Hacker-Craft bar was already attracting a crowd.

Owner Keith Scott teamed up with Lake George luxury boat-maker Hacker-Craft to create the mahogany bar.

As he showed this reporter around, several downstairs customers quietly came up the stairs to sneak a peek.

“Come on up,” Mr. Scott said again and again. “Check out our new …

Our Big Spring Home issue – 52 pages. Prom season schedule. Algonquin’s stunning new Hacker-Craft bar. Civic Center sign to be replaced. Boat Show at Dome was big success. Golf – Who’s open now and opening soon. Westmount sale is on again. J.D. Aspland sets 4 powerlifting world records. Lake George boat inspections begin at 5 sites. Spring is here! Check out the Arts section…concerts galore!

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