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...
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...