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FOOD / DRINK

DeCrescente and Panza’s: A Tale of Two Saratoga Legends

Today, brothers Tony and Michael Panza operate a wildly successful Italian restaurant on South Broadway. But over the course of the last century, numerous...

The Tea on Saratoga’s Five Diners Is Piping Hot

Compton’s Restaurant  CLAIM TO FAME The incredible speed with which they prepare food KNOW BEFORE YOU GO It’s cash only, but there’s an ATM. CELEBRITY CUSTOMER Bobby...

Saratoga’s Chefs are Going Private

Photography by Shawn Lachapelle  In movies and TV shows, both reality and fictional, the restaurant world is not without drama. In the real world, working...

Panel: What’s Your Dream Saratoga Meal?

We asked five foodie influencers to concoct their ultimate Spa City spread. Alexis Connor @saratogadining Drink: Strawberry rhubarb margarita from Next Door Kitchen & Bar—So refreshing! Appetizer: Tuna...

Saratoga Living’s 2024 Food + Drink Guide: Huh? Where?

If you've never grabbed dinner or a drink at these five hidden gems, you're not alone. But Saratoga's best-kept secrets may not be secret...

Behind the Bar: The Jake and Margaret Show

Some people go to Caroline Street Pub to play darts, while others go to grab a drink (they now serve Aperol spritzes, people!) in...

8 Saratoga Mocktails You Have to Try

More and more, Saratogians are looking for a fun night out, without the hangover. Here are eight local NA drinks that prove you don't...

Restaurateur Briana Lin Brings Omakase to Saratoga Springs

It’s become a common occurrence across Briana Lin’s six Capital Region restaurants: Regulars often ask her to order for them. Always striving to bring...

Saratoga Living’s 2024 Food + Drink Guide: The Best…

This story is part of a larger editorial Food + Drink Guide that was included in our Fall 2024 issue. The Best Weeknight Specials in...

The Nook: The Next Great Saratoga Café

Tenants of the Collamer Building are about to welcome a new in-house breakfast and lunch spot—a delicious addition that the rest of the town...

Dessert Bar Bibulous Coming to Henry Street

You know when you finish your meal at a restaurant and the waiter—having just cleared your dinner plates—comes over to see if you’d like...

The Wild Horse Opening on Caroline Street

For the last few summers, Dango’s has been one of the hottest late-night bars in Saratoga, with the line to get in often stretching...

Why Cult Neighborhood Hangout Pint Sized Changed its M.O. and Rebranded as DIVE

August Rosa has seen a lot in the decade since he opened his first beer store/bar in Albany.  “We’re all sick of talking about the...

Trio of Chefs Elevating The Wine Bar’s Culinary Offerings

With a name like The Wine Bar, it’s not entirely surprising that a lot of Saratogians don’t know that the longtime Broadway establishment serves...

Franklin Square Unveils The Market Bar & Café

Mark and Jullie Delos came to Franklin Square Market in a conscious effort to slow down their lives—to be in the restaurant business without...

Greenfield Center’s Fossil Stone Farms Opening Tasting Room

When Mike Spiak decided to plant grapes on the family farm—which dates back to 1802—where he grew up, he never envisioned it growing into...

#TBT: Wine of the Times at Putnam Market

Ever wondered why Putnam Market and its adjoining wine room are located on Broadway, not Putnam Street? Longtime Saratogians know the (sort of obvious)...

Middle Eastern Restaurant Sara’s Kitchen Opening on Broadway

There are passionate restaurant owners, and then there’s Sara Ali. Born to Egyptian parents and raised in Abu Dhabi, Ali got her master’s in...

Mittler’s Convenience Store and Bar Coming to Phila Street

If you’ve ever been in downtown Saratoga and craved a snack—not a full-on meal, but just something to tide you over—listen up. Mittler’s, a...

Don’t Miss SPAC’s Delicious Expansion of the Arts

Ahead of a busy winter events schedule, the producers of CulinaryArts@SPAC—Kim Klopstock an Pam Abrams—sit down with SPAC President Elizabeth Sobol. Saratoga Living: SPAC’s CulinaryArts...

Common Roots Brewing Company Unveils Café and Bierhall

When Common Roots’ Bert and Christian Weber brewed their first beer together as a nod to their German roots, it’s safe to say that...

Gennaro’s Pizza Parlor Rolls Out New Specialty Sandwich Menu

When you can’t grab a slice of New York City pizza, go for the next best thing: Saratoga pizza made by a former Manhattanite. In...

Chic Peek: Lucy’s Bar Is All Wrapped Up

Photography by Rachel McNair/The Content Agency Lucy’s Bar is tiny, but it’s known for serving up decadent specialty cocktails that are huge on flavor. Come...

Chip, Putt, Eat: The Bunker Eyes Winter Opening in Saratoga

Winter nights out in the Spa City will take on a whole new meaning after The Bunker opens the doors to its new location...

Scenes From the 3rd Annual Whiskey Night in Saratoga

This past Wednesday, Saratoga Living joined forces with First Fill Spirits to put on our third annual Whiskey Night in Saratoga tasting event at...

Saratoga Restaurant Week Returns November 6-12

Forget the holidays—in Saratoga, Restaurant Week is the most wonderful time of the year. And it's almost upon us. Discover Saratoga's annual week of lunch...

Sweet Mimi’s Celebrates 10 Years

Chef/owner Jeannette Liebers and her team at Sweet Mimi’s are celebrating their 10th anniversary with yummy favorites like lemon ricotta and cinnamon roll pancakes,...

Panel: Ask The Audience

Nothing beats the word of a local when looking for restaurant recommendations, so we asked five Spa City foodies to weigh in on Saratoga’s...

The 5 Most Popular Dishes at 5 of Saratoga’s Most Popular Restaurants

The most popular dish at a restaurant is the most popular dish for a reason: People like it, and they keep coming back for...

Power Player: Tom Nardacci Is a Different Kind of Banker

Tom Nardacci still remembers stocking the shelves and sweeping the floor at his grandparents’ corner store in Rensselaer where he grew up. “My grandfather...

MVP: RJ Burtt Is Saratoga’s Late-Shift Hero

If you’ve ever been hungry in Saratoga at 1am on a Saturday night (technically Sunday morning), you’ve likely found your way into Esperanto, which...

#tbt: Local Legend Hattie Moseley Austin

You can’t talk about Saratoga’s food scene without talking about Hattie Moseley Austin, a Louisiana native who found her way to the Spa City...

Alex Lempka and Gerry Akins Are Hamlet & Ghost’s Dynamic Duo

When Alex Lempka took over as executive chef of Hamlet & Ghost in 2021, the legacy of his predecessor loomed like a lingering spirit:...

Saratoga’s Ultimate Food & Drink Guide

From buzzy nightcaps and yummy vegan dishes to the inside dirt on each of Saratoga's coffee shops, no local food or drink was left...

The State of Saratoga’s Food Scene

The 2023 Saratoga racing season passed by in much the same fashion as track seasons of the last 150 years. Popular restaurants (*cough* Panza’s)...

Lucy’s Unveils Decked-Out Mobile Bar

Lucy’s Bar, with its bounteous décor, has been a recognizable Caroline Street fixture since it opened in the fall of 2021. But as word...

Milton Tavern Opens for Business on Geyser Road

Launching any business in the middle of track season in and around Saratoga Springs can be a sink-or-swim situation. For Milton Tavern on Geyser...

Musical Chairs: Panza’s Introduces New Piano Bar

It’s not a true piano bar unless people can lounge on it. Those are the rules according to Michael Panza, owner of Panza’s Restaurant....

Bocage Unveils To-go Caviar Kits in Time for Track Season

Elevating your day at the track—or any summertime gathering—is now possible via one tidy to-go package. The centerpiece of these five-star picnic kits? A...

Complexions’ New Brunch is Easy Like Sunday Morning

In the midst of a whirlwind Saratoga summer, it can be tough to carve out an hour or two to hit the spa for...

The Coat Room, Saratoga’s First Speakeasy, Opens on Broadway

Photography by Rachel Lanzi/The Content Agency You’ve probably heard whispers throughout town about The Coat Room, a new speakeasy-style bar and restaurant that was rumored...

Saratoga Arms Hotel & Chianti Il Ristorante Celebrate 25 Years in Business

Amy Smith Owner, Saratoga Arms Hotel What’s the secret to running a successful business for 25 years? Without a doubt, it’s having great people on our team....

West Ave Pizza’s Mario Cardenas Wants to Cater Your Saratoga Summer

Photography by Konrad Odhiambo When Mario Cardenas took over West Ave Pizza in 2021, he already had a rabid following, thanks to two decades at...

Kindred, a New Wine Bar by the Owners of Henry Street Taproom, Coming to Downtown Saratoga

Photography by Francesco D’Amico When people hear the term “wine bar,” their minds usually go right to having to pore through a bible-sized list of...

Shaken & Stirred: UPH’s Celebrity Bartender Event Returns

It's back, Saratoga. After a three-year hiatus, during which the much anticipated Universal Preservation Hall opened its doors, UPH's Shaken & Stirred celebrity bartender...

Night Work Bread Opens Bakery in Ballston Spa

When Covid hit and Leigh Rathner’s job as a cameraman in Hollywood was put on hold, he used his newfound downtime to reassess his...

Uncommon Grounds Coffee Roaster Josh Clark Is Saratoga’s MVP

If there’s one person who could claim responsibility for the collective productivity of Saratoga Springs as a whole, it’s Josh Clark. If you don’t...

Mix It Up: Saratoga’s Coziest Winter Cocktails

There’s no at better way to warm up one’s belly than by bellying up to the bar—so get out of the house and hit...

Bread Basket Bakery Unveils Dedicated Cake Shop

Saratoga’s Bread Basket Bakery has been much in the news in recent years: First, in 2020, it was purchased by Ed and Lisa Mitzen...

Artisanal Brew Works Unveils Casual Comfort Food Menu

Even in the bitter winter, nothing goes better with a cold beer than some salty, spicy pub fare. “Tell me about it,” says Colin...

Scenes From the 2nd Annual Whiskey Night in Saratoga

For the second year in a row, Saratoga Living teamed up with Washington Street whiskey shop First Fill Spirits to host a one-of-a-kind tasting...

Saratoga Grazing Co’s Erika Dibble Serves Charcuterie With a Side of Personality

Erika Dibble wasn’t the first to broadcast her grazing board creations on social media, and she won’t be the last. But in the wide...

Saratoga’s Longfellows to Close After More Than 25 Years

A longtime Saratoga establishment, one that saw countless weddings, dinners, conferences and fundraisers hosted within its walls, is closing after more than 25 years...

Whiskey Night in Saratoga Returns November 16

Following the grand opening of First Fill Spirits on Washington Street last summer, Saratoga Living teamed up with the brand-new whiskey shop on a tasting...

Saratoga Restaurant Week Returns November 7-13

It's that time of year, Saratoga foodies! Discover Saratoga's Restaurant Week will return Monday, November 7 through Sunday, November 13, and this year you've...

Comfort Kitchen Hops on the Breakfast Train

For the last few years, Comfort Kitchen has been known as a quick and easy place to grab a handheld lunch or perfectly plated...

Slice of Saratoga’s Weeknight Wonders

Second grade teacher Emily Mopsik started her @slice.of.saratoga Instagram account to share photos and videos of the way her family-of-three lives: their love of...

Market Futures: PDT Market Coming to Downtown Saratoga

Downtown Saratoga doesn’t really have a specialty grocery store—you know, the kind where you can grab groceries and a gourmet prepared meal on your...

The Porch: Saratoga National’s Newest Al Fresco Dining Experience

Saratoga National has long been revered not only for its gorgeous 18-hole public golf course, but also for the unparalleled al fresco dining available...

Warrensburg Restaurant The Bond 1786 is the Perfect Weeknight Getaway

I've taken exit 23 of the Northway tons of times—to get to Gore Mountain, Old Forge and Saranac Lake—but never for a dinner reservation....

Siro’s Restaurant Reopening With New Chef Following Renovations

The opening of Siro’s Restaurant each racing season always causes a stir in the Spa City, but this year, it’s even more newsworthy. That’s...

Ready for Battle: Saratoga’s Bartenders Gear up for Track Season

When a certain meme starts making the rounds of Saratoga’s hospitality workers’ group chats, the nightlife industry knows it’s time to get pumped for...

Scenes From the Saratoga Lions Club’s Night at the Brewseum

On Friday evening, 525 craft beer lovers descended upon the Canfield Casino for the Saratoga Lions Club's 9th annual Night at the Brewseum, the...

The Brentwood Hotel Debuts Rebranded Farrier Bar

If you've never been to the bar at The Brentwood Hotel, which is located inconspicuously on the corner of Nelson Avenue and Gridley Street...

Carson’s Woodside Tavern Getting a New Dining Room

Anyone who’s been to Carson’s Woodside Tavern overlooking Saratoga Lake knows that the stunning views from the patio are almost as important—if not as...

Iron’s Edge, Sister Restaurant to The Hideaway, Opening at Ballston Spa Country Club

Chad Dorrough and Chris McCarthy, owners of best-kept-Saratoga-secret The Hideaway at Saratoga Lake Golf Club, aren’t hiding away any longer. The restaurateur duo have...

The Yard Hatchet House & Bar Offering Private Greenhouse Experiences Through Spring

Leyla Kiosse’s vision for The Yard Hatchet House & Bar sprung from her contempt for winter. “I do not enjoy the cold, snow or...

Bocage, Saratoga’s First Champagne Bar, is Coming to Phila Street

If you’re someone who saves Champagne for a special occasion, Clark Gale and Zac Denham’s new Phila Street bar, Bocage, is about to change...

Artisanal Brew Works Unveils New Tap Room

It’s been a rollercoaster of a couple years for Artisanal Brew Works (ABW), a nationally known craft brewery that’s been serving Saratoga since 2016....

New Ramen Restaurant Rhea Opening This Spring

There’s no denying that when former Druthers chefs Mike and Shelley Spain opened Seneca in 2019, they raised Saratoga’s foodie bar a few notches....

After a Pre-COVID Launch, Craft on Wheels Gets Back to Weddings

The beauty of a side hustle—especially a wedding industry side hustle—is that when something like, oh, a global pandemic comes around, effectively decimating your...

Lucy’s Bar Brings Specialty Cocktails to Caroline Street

If sipping on a stiff drink is your preferred way to keep warm in the winter, head straight to Lucy’s Bar, a creative new...

Why You Need a Bundt Wedding Cake

Want a wedding cake no one will expect, but (or should we say Bundt?) everyone will love? Look no further than Nothing Bundt Cakes,...

The Adelphi’s Women’s Wine Club Returns

The Adelphi’s Women’s Wine Club has come roaring back with a vino-soaked vengeance after taking an extended break due to COVID. Originally conjured up...

5 Upstate Restaurants Offering Igloo Dining This Winter

The chicest restaurant trend to come out of COVID? Outdoor igloos, which give customers the triple benefit of dining al fresco (views for days!),...

First Fill Spirits’ Single-Barrel Standouts

Here at Saratoga Living we don’t use the word “unique” lightly. Something’s either one of a kind (i.e. unique) or it’s not. The single-barrel...

Hud Armstrong: The Chowderfest Logo Master

Nothing says “longtime Saratogian” more than a person standing on the rail at the track, wearing a vintage Chowderfest shirt. And nothing says “smalltown...

BARE Blends Opens Location on Congress Street in Saratoga Springs

On January 8, Albany-based franchise BARE Blends became Saratoga’s very first vegan restaurant. Sure, some other Spa City eateries are herbivore-friendly, but none offer...

Two Stuffing Recipes You’ll Want to Make Year Round

Let’s be real: The side dishes are the real stars of any given Thanksgiving spread, and, if we’re picking favorites, stuffing is at the...

Purdy’s Discount Wine and Liquor Expands Store and Offerings

For more than six decades, the third-generation, family-run Purdy’s Discount Wine and Liquor has been offering Saratogians a best-in-class customer experience. A big part...

Welcome to Bourbon Street: Three Cozy-Season Cocktails from Cooperstown Distillery Beverage Exchange

Maple Walnut Old Fashioned Inspired by ski trips to the Mad River Valley in Vermont, this twist on an Old Fashioned features a winning combo...

Whiskey Business: ‘Saratoga Living,’ First Fill Spirits Host Whiskeys of the World Tasting

The City of Saratoga's collective whiskey IQ shot up a couple points on November 17, as more than 60 whiskey drinkers—some new to the...

Pinnacle Nutrition Celebrates Opening of Physical Location in Saratoga Springs

Before Saratogian Lindsay Ferrara, MS, RD, CDN, opened her own business in September 2020, she worked as an ICU dietitian, overseeing what and how...

The Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Gifts From the COVID Gift Curators

These gifts are part of Saratoga Living‘s Holiday Gift Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed. Check saratogaliving.com every day until Black Friday for more gifts...

The Holiday Gift Guide: 3 Gifts for the Coffee Connoisseur

These gifts are part of Saratoga Living‘s Holiday Gift Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed. Check saratogaliving.com every day until Black Friday for more gifts...

NYC Chef Jehangir Mehta Brings Sustainable Cooking to Saratoga

This past Saturday, Saratoga Performing Arts Center hosted its Fall Flavor Fusion five-course plant-based dinner featuring NYC-based chef Jehangir Mehta, the latest in the...

CulinaryArts@SPAC to Host Five-course Plant-based Dinner on November 20

This past year saw tons of vegan restaurants open up shop in the Capital Region—Albany got Wizard Burger and Subculture, Troy got a new...

How Holly Seidewand and Charles Grabitzky Founded First Fill Spirits in Saratoga

When you stop by the new Washington Street whiskey shop, First Fill Spirits—and trust us, you’re going to want to stop by—don’t expect to...

‘Saratoga Living,’ First Fill Spirits to Host Whiskeys of the World Tasting

Get your tickets now for Whiskeys of the World, a one-of-a-kind whiskey tasting event hosted by Saratoga Living and First Fill Spirits that will...

Discover Saratoga’s Restaurant Week Returns November 1-7

Every November, just as the weather starts to turn from cold to colder, Saratoga foodies get a much-needed pick-me-up. That bright spot is Discover...

Whole Harvest Co-Owner Opening Lucy’s Bar on Caroline Street (Exclusive)

Caroline Street is about to get a little boozier—with a splash of affordability. Kelsey Whalen, who currently co-owns the popular vegan/health food restaurant Whole...

Death Wish Coffee Pumps Up Fall Season With Pumpkin Chai Product (Updated)

You might have noticed that the powers that be behind America's food brands are making pumpkin spice everything these days. There's pumpkin spice Bailey's...

Celebrate International Coffee Day With a Latte Flight From Saratoga Coffee Traders

You’ve heard of beer flights. You’ve heard of wine flights. You may have even heard of macaroni and cheese flights (it’s true—they exist!). And...

2021 Ultimate A2Z Guide: The ‘Best of Everything’ in Saratoga

After a difficult 2020-21 for most Saratoga Springs small businesses, let’s start off by giving them all—the shops, restaurants, firms, salons, practices, nonprofits, et...

Panel: Capital Region Farmers’ Market Research

For our latest panel, we asked three locals the same three questions about their favorite farmers' markets. Here’s what they said. Bill Gallagher Teacher, Watervliet Junior/Senior...

Capital Region Cook-off: A Pancake-Making Showdown for the Record Books

Your Sunday morning just got a little bit sweeter. In our next edition of Capital Region Cook-off, we’re pitting Jeannette Liebers of Saratoga’s Sweet...

Born to Rum: Three Late-Summer Cocktails From Saratoga’s The Night Owl

Even though we’d really love it to stay hot, hot, hot year round here in Saratoga, there’ll be that inevitable day when you begrudgingly...

8 Winning Ways to Enjoy Travers Week 2021

Naturally, any numbered list that has anything to do with the Saratoga Race Course this year should (and will) be topped by the fact...

Death Wish Coffee to Open First Retail Store in Saratoga (Updated)

Need some morning joe with a little extra oomph to power through that Saratoga summer project that's been nagging at you? Now, depending on...

Capital Region Cook-off: Crowning the Burger King

Nothing spells Saratoga racing season like paying your admission fee, clicking through the turnstiles and making a beeline for Shake Shack. Now that the...

3 Tequila Cocktail Recipes From Mouzon House That Aren’t Margaritas

For the most part, tequila is either a you-love-it or you-hate-it sort of drink. Those who don’t care for margaritas—or licking salt off their...

Saratoga Living’s 2021 Food + Drink Guide

Coming to Saratoga for the racetrack, but aren't sure where to eat? We've got you covered! Check out these four restaurants (three in Saratoga...

Ed and Lisa Mitzen Form Business for Good, Acquire Hattie’s Restaurant (Updated)

The next time you enjoy a delicious plate of Hattie's fried chicken, you'll know that the dollars that you spent on it went to...

Breakfast at the Track Returning to Saratoga Race Course

Early risers have one more reason to rejoice this summer at Saratoga: The track's popular Breakfast at Saratoga will be returning this season. Breakfast at...

Mechanicville’s Ugly Rooster Cafe Opening Second Location in Malta

In case you missed all the cock-a-doodle-dooing on social media over the last week, here's some big news for the breakfast set: Mechanicville's Ugly...

Bud Light Giving Away Free Tickets to Live Nation Shows at SPAC

This Bud's for you...plus some free concert tickets, too. Anheuser-Busch's Bud Light brand is running a promotion for the entirety of the summer of...

Siro’s Reopening for 2021 Saratoga Race Course Season

Now it's a real Saratoga racing season. According to the Saratoga Report, legendary Lincoln Avenue after-the-races spot Siro's, where all the high rollers go...

Saratoga’s One With Life Launches New Reposado Tequila Brand

Saratoga Springs' own One With Life Tequila has packed quite the punch over the last few months. As you might remember, longtime founder Lisa...

Saratogian-Founded Wellness Brand Golde Launches New Coconut Collagen Boost Product

Everybody can welcome coconuts back to Saratoga—and no, we're not talking about the long-gone Broadway record shop. Saratoga Springs natives and entrepreneurs, Trinity Mouzon...

Hot Date: National Eat Your Vegetables Day, June 17

Many of you have been forced to sit at the table until you’ve eaten every last one of your peas…and it shows, at least...

Panel: The Inside Scoop on Ice Cream in Saratoga

Brenda Jennings, Humpty Dumpty Ice Cream & Subs What is your go-to order at your ice cream shop? A chocolate cone dipped in chocolate What is your...

3 Summery Vodka Cocktail Recipes From Prime at Saratoga National’s Mixologist

Vodka famously serves as the key ingredient of the Spa City’s signature summer cocktail, the Saratoga Sunrise (vodka/orange juice/grenadine), which is enjoyed all season...

Capital Region Cook-off: Potato Salad Punch-out

Picture this: You’re getting together for a picnic in the Spa State Park with your extended family for the first time since COVID. Everyone...

Saratoga’s Trinity Mouzon Wofford and Issey Kobori, the Young Power Couple Behind Wellness Brand Golde, Come Home

The story of Golde begins with love. If you can believe it, 28-year-old Trinity Mouzon Wofford and her same-aged fiancé, Issey Kobori, met for...

Nashville of Saratoga Offers the Spa City the Country Bar It’s Always Deserved (Updated)

If you've ever been to Nashville, you'll know that the city eats, breathes and sleeps country music. With historic venues such as the Grand...

Saratoga Gets Its Own Mobile Brew Cycle Bar in Time for the Spa City Summer

If you've ever been in downtown Troy or Schenectady on a weekend evening, you may have come across a strange sight: a smallish covered...

Saratoga’s Putnam Market Named One of the 50 Greatest Food Stores in the World

You may have eaten there a million times and not realized just how undeniably great Saratoga Springs' Putnam Market is. The sandwiches, the chips,...

Nonprofit Looking to Revamp Old Coesa Spring at the Saratoga Spa State Park

Next time you're on a tasting tour of the spring waters at the Saratoga Spa State Park, you might have to add one more...

Local Youth Organization Giving Away 100 Free Potted Cherry Tomato Plants

It's time to get that summer garden planted, and what better way to do it than with 100 free cherry tomato plants, courtesy of...

9 Maple Ave Reopening on May 20—But Only to Fully Vaccinated Customers

Saratoga liquor lovers, rejoice! 9 Maple Ave, one of the last (and most beloved) Spa City watering holes to still be closed, due to...
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