Saratoga Living Magazine - The City . The Culture . The Life

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

Vermont, in general, is one of those magnificent places that’s just far enough away from major metropolises that many people don’t get to witness (or know about) the town’s year-round splendor. Manchester,…

Artist James Fiorentino’s Hyper-Realistic Paintings Strike A Saratoga Chord
The award-winning sports artist has become a mainstay on the Spa City's summer charity scene.

Those closest to me like to call me The Historian, because I’m the resident family history buff: I love whiling away rainy weekends sorting through old pictures and mementos, seeing which ones…

Stronach, NYRA Usher In The Era Of Philanthropic Horse Betting
Horseplayers can now give to charities, such as Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, at betting terminals.

Being the middle child, I learned early on that I had to share with my other siblings. As my mom used to put it, “Sharing is caring.” I was reminded of the…

Majesty On The Hudson: Artist Frederic Church’s Olana House Gets Its Own Book
Rizzoli has published a photo book about the famed Hudson River School landscape artist's historic 19th-century home.

My wife and I owned a beat-up Honda the last several years we lived in Brooklyn—and I can’t begin to explain how freeing having it was. That car was our one-way ticket…

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.

'saratoga living' wine expert William Roach on why the weight of your wine bottle actually matters.

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.

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).

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.

Mercantile Kitchen & Bar, A Diner Serving All-Day Breakfast, Opens In Downtown Saratoga
'The Merc' is open for business as of Friday, November 9, in the space where Mexican restaurant Cantina used to be on Broadway.

'The Merc' is open for business as of Friday, November 9, in the space where Mexican restaurant Cantina used to be on Broadway.

'saratoga living' wine expert William Roach on why the weight of your wine bottle actually matters.

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

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 Jack Hanna and Max Weinberg at Proctors.

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

Figures released Friday showed a 3.6 percent decline in all-sources handle compared to the previous year.

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.