Voting Open For Times Union 2026 'Best Of'
Voting is now open for the Times Union's 2026 'Best Of' The Capital Region competition. Help put downtown Albany businesses on the map! Vote once a day through Wednesday, March 4, in Dining Out, Services, Entertainment, and Best of the Rest categories. The Times Union's Best of the Capital Region celebrates standout organizations across a wide range of categories, recognizing those that make a meaningful impact in their communities.
The following Downtown businesses are vying for the top prize, and votes can be cast daily here.
Dining Out
McGeary’s Irish Pub I Best Happy Hour
Cafe Capriccio I Best Italian Restaurant
677 Prime I Best Steakhouse
677 Prime I Best Upscale Dining
Wizard Burger I Best Vegan/Vegetarian
Services
Citizens Bank I Best Bank
Key Bank I Best Bank
Pioneer I Best Bank
Trustco Bank I Best Bank
Patsy’s I Howard St I Best Barbershop
Broadview Federal Credit Union I Best Credit Union
Hacker Murphy, LLC I Best Law Firm
Modern Body Art I Best Tattoo Parlor
Entertainment & Leisure
Albany Center Gallery I Best Art Gallery
Empire Live I Best Concert Venue
The Palace Theatre I Best Concert Venue
The Kids of Albany present "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at The Palace Theatre I Best Theatre Performance
Best of the Rest
Albany I Best City
Albany Firebirds I Best Sports Teams
Siena Saints I Best Sports Teams
