Skip to main content
Enter search terms below…

Member News

Pataconia Grand Opening



There is a new restaurant breaking into Downtown Troy and they are celebrating
their opening with the community. Pataconia is River Street Market’s newest vendor, bringing
Caribbean Food with a Twist to Troy, located at 433 River St. They are celebrating with a
welcoming party this Friday, July 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The menu at Pataconia consists of patacones, pastelitos and homemade plantain chips, with
weekly Chef’s specials. Although Caribbean cuisine is the focus, they will also be throwing in
some Asian flavors as a “twist”. For example, in the Spicy Chicken Patacon, the chicken is
prepared in a gochujang sauce that is made in-house. This combination of Caribbean and Asian
flavors makes Pataconia a unique spot for foodies.

“We came up with the name “Pataconia” over our love for Patacones, a sandwich consisting of a
protein and greens between two fried plantains. This sandwich is a staple in Caribbean cuisine
and will be the main dish on our menu.” Said Alexa Mena, Co-owner of Pataconia. “We chose to
use “Pastelitos” which means empanada on the menu as a nod to the Dominican Republic
because Riany Mena, head Chef, is from the Dominican Republic, and is bringing Dominican
culture to the dishes we will share”

Pataconia is making a splash in the district and joining in on the Troy Night Out fun with
numerous activities and attractions. They will be serving food and drink specials to all from 4-8
p.m., with a DJ beginning at 4:30pm. At 6 p.m. they will be hosting Bachata and Merengue
dance lessons. There is no shortage of entertainment, and all ages are encouraged to stop by to
see for themselves.

If you are interested in attending the ribbon cutting for Pataconia, please join The Downtown
Troy Business Improvement District, Mayor Patrick Madden, and the Rensselaer County Regional
Chamber of Commerce at 11a.m. on Friday, July 28 to official open the doors to their business.

For more information about Pataconia visit, @pataconiafood on Instagram or visit
https://www.riverstreetmkt.com/

The YMCA’s Running Start Program is helping 60 students get ready for school by providing each with a backpack filled with supplies and a $100 gift card for clothes and shoes. They’re currently accepting school supply donations at the Troy YMCA. You can also support the program by scanning the QR code to make a donation. Let’s help local kids…
ALBANY, NY (July 15, 2025) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that effective Monday, July 14, it is implementing changes to its executive leadership team to support improvements in customer experience, drive innovation, advance sustainability goals, and promote organizational excellence. Christopher Desany has been…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Edward Parham VP of Public Relations  Rueckert Advertising & Public Relations, Inc.  (518) 446-1091   MARIA COLLEGE AND ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER TO TRAIN NEXT GENERATION OF IMAGING EXPERTS   Albany, N.Y. (July 14, 2025) – In an effort to meet the growing need for radiologic technologists in the Capital Region and…
Jul
31
Come join us as we continue our celebration of our 125th anniversary. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of networking, connections, and an open bar! Come…
July 31st, 2025 3:00pm-6:00pm
Aug
18
Join us for the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic for a day of clubs, carts and connections at Normanside Country Club!…
August 18th, 2025 8:30am-5:00pm
Aug
21
Looking for a fun way to celebrate the end of an epic summer and treat your staff? We are teaming up with The Arts Center of the Capital Region to have a…
Thursday, August 21st, at 5:30pm