Orchard Tavern, an Albany mainstay since 1903 that is beloved for its pizza, has signed a lease to take over the former Dorato's Restaurant and Pub space in Guilderland's Star Plaza, with a projected opening of Sept. 1.

Chris Montefore, who has owned the Orchard since the beginning of 2018, tells me a second location has always been part of his plans for the venerable tavern.