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Wine Wednesdays With William: Weighing Your Wine Bottle Options
'saratoga living' wine expert William Roach on why the weight of your wine bottle actually matters.

Last week in the Putnam Market Wine Room, several cases of merlot and cabernet sauvignon were delivered from the same wine producer—but they arrived in different bottles. One was a little taller and…

Getting To Know The Adirondack Trust Company, Through The Eyes Of A Young Investor
The 118-year-old Saratoga bank is still rolling out the red carpet for its clients, no matter how old they happen to be.

Eight-year-old Nik Bradigan Ritopecki is a resourceful young Saratogian. During the last few years, Ritopecki saved his birthday money and operated his own small business—a corner lemonade stand where veterans, firemen and…

Wine Wednesdays With William: Essential Wine TV On The BBC
'saratoga living' wine expert William Roach recommends two of his favorite wine series in recent history.

Wine has been making cameos on the small and silver screen for years—and while there have been some shows and films that have broken through (see: The Wine Show, starring Matthew Rhys…

Skidmore College To Host ‘Chopped’-Like Culinary Competition On January 11
The event is part of a greater American Culinary Federation food conference the college is hosting January 9-11.

Something delicious this way comes. Adding to Saratoga’s reputation as a top small-city food destination, Skidmore College will be hosting the 8th Annual American Culinary Federation (ACF) conference and competition from January…

Baseball Great Dwight Gooden And Wrestling Legend Sgt. Slaughter Making Appearances In Colonie
Both Gooden and Slaughter will be charging for autographs and photo ops at Colonie Center toy store, Heroes Hideout, this February.

Both Gooden and Slaughter will be charging for autographs and photo ops at Colonie Center toy store, Heroes Hideout, this February.

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.

SPAC 2019 Classical Slate To Feature Balanchine Galore, ‘Harry Potter’ And Collaboration With Indie Artist Sufjan Stevens
Besides mainstays the NYCB and Philadelphia Orchestra, SPAC will also be welcoming back Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who returns to the fold on August 7.

Besides mainstays the NYCB and Philadelphia Orchestra, SPAC will also be welcoming back Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who returns to the fold on August 7.

At last count, there are set to be two separate music festivals, one in Watkins Glen, the other in Bethel, NY, celebrating Woodstock's 50th anniversary. Here's everything we know so far.

Saratoga Automobile Museum Revving Up Its Auto Auction September 20-21
The popular auction, which takes place on the main stage at SPAC, will also feature a day-after sale and car show.

The popular auction, which takes place on the main stage at SPAC, will also feature a day-after sale and car show.

THE BIG STORIES

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).

Manchester, Vermont: Your Next Luxury Vacation Destination
A mere hour's drive from Saratoga, Manchester is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway.

A mere hour's drive from Saratoga, Manchester is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway.

The Saratoga 20: Local Superstars Who Are Changing The Way We Think About Saratoga
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, 'saratoga living' chose the 20 people in the area who are contributing to our community in new and exciting ways.

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, 'saratoga living' chose the 20 people in the area who are contributing to our community in new and exciting ways.

Both Gooden and Slaughter will be charging for autographs and photo ops at Colonie Center toy store, Heroes Hideout, this February.

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

Besides mainstays the NYCB and Philadelphia Orchestra, SPAC will also be welcoming back Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who returns to the fold on August 7.

At last count, there are set to be two separate music festivals, one in Watkins Glen, the other in Bethel, NY, celebrating Woodstock's 50th anniversary. Here's everything we know so far.

The popular auction, which takes place on the main stage at SPAC, will also feature a day-after sale and car show.

All the top events in the Capital Region, including Saratoga's weekend-long celebration of MLK Day.

Three worthy causes made for three fun events this fall. Take a look at some of the photos of the Saratoga community taken at these events in the photo gallery above.

THE BIG STORIES

The plan would, at least temporarily, sideline the various players in New York that are also seeking sports betting, including NYRA.

Pérez-Feria tips his cap to TJ Tracy and the magazine's first-ever Person Of The Year, Ed Mitzen.

The historic hotel specializes in a personal experience with catered concierge service as well as full-service spa and salon, and two popular and stylish restaurants.

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