677 Prime Executive Chef Jamie Ortiz fell in love with cooking at an early age. He is now the owner of the downtown Albany steakhouse, having helped former owner Angelo Mazzone open it 14 years ago. He creates menu favorites like the seven-hour cherry pepper pork.
- Location: 677 Broadway, Albany
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m.; closed Sunday
- Phone: (518) 427-7463