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‘saratoga living’ Editor In Chief Richard Pérez-Feria On Summer In Saratoga Springs
Pérez-Feria, a lifelong music fan, finally finds himself at SPAC.

A couple of weeks into the fifth grade, my best friends (we all played tennis together every day) somehow got their hands on tickets for something called the Miami River Music Festival,…

The Mercantile Kitchen & Bar’s Warm-Weather Wonder
With its 'Mayflower,' The Merc provides its entry for the 'Next Great Saratoga Cocktail.'

The Mayflower’s our twist on the classic summer Pimm’s Cup cocktail, which we happen to think is perfect for enjoying on a hot Saratoga summer afternoon or evening during track season. We…

The Making Of The Adirondack Chair
How the classic outdoor chair was built.

The hike from the Garden trailhead to Johns Brook Lodge (JBL) isn’t particularly long or challenging, as far as Adirondack hikes go. It’s a trail I’ve hiked numerous times, and every successive…

Trend City: Cauliflower Is The ‘It’ Veggie
Cauliflower is having its moment—even in Saratoga Springs.

Kale is so last year. The new “it” veggie? Cauliflower. Whether pressed into pizza crust, pulverized into rice or prepared in buffalo sauce, cauliflower has gone from being broccoli’s boring, pale cousin…

Skidmore Graduation 2019: ‘saratoga living’ Talks With Joe Torre, Yankees Great And Commencement Speaker
Torre was one of two featured speakers at this year's graduation ceremony, which took place on May 18 at SPAC.

Torre was one of two featured speakers at this year's graduation ceremony, which took place on May 18 at SPAC.

Daily Racing Form: War Of Will Rides Rail To Preakness Stakes Victory
The win came after the colt became entangled with Maximum Security in the Kentucky Derby, losing a fair shot at competing.

The win came after the colt became entangled with Maximum Security in the Kentucky Derby, losing a fair shot at competing.

UPH Throws Annual Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party
Hundreds of guests drank, danced and donated at the benefit for Universal Preservation Hall on May 16.

Hundreds of guests drank, danced and donated at the benefit for Universal Preservation Hall on May 16.

Downtown Saratoga Adding The Spa Café To Its Quick Bites Repertoire In Early June
The new restaurant will take over where the Hungry Spot used to be in the Collamer Building, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

The new restaurant will take over where the Hungry Spot used to be in the Collamer Building, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

‘saratoga living’ Survey: Hey, Reader! We Want To Get To Know You Better!
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THE BIG STORIES

The Boys Of Mechanicville: How Five Friends From The Same Small Town Went On To Conquer Their Respective Worlds
Epic doesn't even begin to cover the stories of Chad Brown, C.J. DeCrescente, Dan Pickett, Dave DeVoe and Tony Ianniello.

Epic doesn't even begin to cover the stories of Chad Brown, C.J. DeCrescente, Dan Pickett, Dave DeVoe and Tony Ianniello.

8 Female Musicians From Upstate New York You Should Be Listening To Right Now
Heard of Girl Blue? How about The Sea The Sea? Fire up your favorite streaming service and prepare to be obsessed.

Heard of Girl Blue? How about The Sea The Sea? Fire up your favorite streaming service and prepare to be obsessed.

Pig N’ Whistle, A New Irish-Themed Restaurant, Opens In Downtown Saratoga
The pub, which has a second location in Burnt Hills, is located where Circus Cafe used to be on Broadway.

The pub, which has a second location in Burnt Hills, is located where Circus Cafe used to be on Broadway.

How Saratoga Springs Suddenly Emerged As America’s Best Small City Restaurant Destination
One of America's most celebrated writers, Kevin Sessums, crafts a colossal piece on the state of food—and everything else—in Saratoga. It's quite a read.

One of America's most celebrated writers, Kevin Sessums, crafts a colossal piece on the state of food—and everything else—in Saratoga. It's quite a read.

How Legendary Jockey Ramón Domínguez Found His Home In The Spa City
'saratoga living' Contributing Editor Brien Bouyea tracks down the horse-racing legend (and brand-new Saratogian).

'saratoga living' Contributing Editor Brien Bouyea tracks down the horse-racing legend (and brand-new Saratogian).

Torre was one of two featured speakers at this year's graduation ceremony, which took place on May 18 at SPAC.

The win came after the colt became entangled with Maximum Security in the Kentucky Derby, losing a fair shot at competing.

Hundreds of guests drank, danced and donated at the benefit for Universal Preservation Hall on May 16.

The new restaurant will take over where the Hungry Spot used to be in the Collamer Building, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

Answer this survey for a chance to win a free subscription to the magazine.

In addition to the Crawfish Festival, there will be a parade down Broadway on Thursday, May 23 and a Memorial Day BBQ at The Adelphi Hotel on Monday, May 27.

The Wesley Foundation raised more than $115,000 for the Wesley Community at its annual gala on May 11.

THE BIG STORIES

After being impeded by Maximum Security in the Kentucky Derby, the horse looks toward the Preakness Stakes.

Pérez-Feria looks back on his decades-long working relationship with Creative Director Kathleen Gates.

The company is celebrating its annual Ice Out Party and Demo Days on May 4-5.

The company's been constructing high-quality homes in the Capital Region for more than four decades.