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Tag: Saratoga

Steeplechase Jockey Graham Watters Is Chasing Greatness

With two riding championships under his belt on the National Steeplechase Association circuit, Graham Watters has established himself as one of the brightest stars in the American jump game. The 32-year-old Irishman, however, is far from satisfied with the success he’s had. “I have high expectations for myself,” Watters said after winning the Grade 1 A.P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase at Saratoga Race Course aboard Ziggle...

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 Flay  and actor Louis Mustillo PANCAKE DIAMETER (in inches)  7 3/16  MOST POPULAR DISH Takeout breakfast sandwiches RUMOR HAS IT... the diner is closing. It’s not. Triangle Diner  CLAIM TO FAME Home of the French Toast Club sandwich  KNOW BEFORE YOU GO You might have to...
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Gallery: Morning Workouts at Saratoga Race Course

Photography by Tom Killips

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...

See Historic Saratoga Like You’ve Never Seen it Before

If you spent any amount of time perusing the Capital Region’s small corner of Facebook this past winter, there’s a good chance you came...

Breaking Trail: How Saratoga’s Very First Community Forest Came to be

When you walk—or run or snowshoe or mountain bike—through Saratoga County’s new Graphite Range Community Forest, it seems like the trail system has been...

Teakwood Builders’ Homegrown Success

Photography by Scott Bergmann Currently enjoying the aftermath of Teakwood Builders’ time in the local limelight—the construction company won four big awards last year—president and...

Fashion Design Meets Shopping at The Beekman Atelier

Saratoga has its share of fabulous boutiques, packed full of colorful ready-to-wear separates, dresses, shoes and accessories. And yet, so many women end up...

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...

Ready, Set, Plan: 9 Local Wedding Vendors to Consider for Your Big Day

From makeup artists and dress shops to venues and photographers, these nine local wedding vendors are ready to help you craft the wedding of...

The Adelphi Residences: Luxury as a Lifestyle

Fancy warming your belly with a decadent cocktail on a cold winter’s night—but don’t feel like leaving your home? You might consider hotel living,...

Best Foot Forward: ADK Foot Sanctuary Opens on Phila Street

Complex motivations are often what it takes for a potential small business owner to finally get that one great idea off the ground. Take...

Seasons of Love: Becca & Chris’ Winter Wedding at The Adelphi Hotel

Photography by Dori Fitzpatrick Part of the beauty of upstate New York is that we have four distinct seasons: snowy winters, hopeful springs, sultry summers...