FOOD / DRINK
#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) answer: The businesses got their start on Putnam Street.
In 1995, Putnam Market—then a full-size gourmet grocery store complete with a locally grown produce section, fish counter, butcher and florist—opened in a converted warehouse at the site of what’s now all-you-can-eat...
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 engineering in Cairo before her then-husband got a job at GlobalFoundries. The couple moved to the Capital Region about eight years ago and worked at their respective jobs while raising two kids. But massive change was on the horizon.
“I was...
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....