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...
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...