Bread, glorious bread! For the fortunate percentage of the population who are not gluten-free, bread is one of the most beloved carbohydrates. Whether you’re sinking your teeth into a crusty baguette from that French bakery down the street or slapping some PB&J on a slice from the supermarket, there’s nothing quite like bread. Which...
The Crown Grill Sold & Buyers Plan to Open New Restaurant
Massachusetts restaurateurs Scott Brankman and Emily Farnsworth-Brankman have bought the Crown Grill on Broadway with plans to open a new restaurant called Braeburn Tavern this spring. The Braeburn Tavern will serve modern American cuisine at a middle-of-the road price point. The couple, who currently own and operate the Jack-Tar American Tavern in Marblehead, Massachusetts...
Grand Opening of Beekman Bar + Eatery: February 3, 2017
A new Saratoga Springs restaurant is coming to the Beekman Street Arts District just off Broadway. Located at 62 Beekman, Beekman Bar + Eatery is a “chic new revival of the American restaurant… featuring a diverse seasonal menu, craft cocktails, and exciting ambience” according to their Grand Opening event on Facebook. The Grand Opening...
Sperry’s Restaurant Reopens on Wed, Feb 1!
Great news, everyone – Sperry’s Restaurant will reopen on Wednesday, February 1, 2017! Sperry’s was damaged in a fire on Thanksgiving Day 2016 that destroyed neighboring restaurant Mio Posto and caused damage at Sperry’s and Hamlet & Ghost on Caroline Street. A portion of sales on Wednesday will go directly to Sperry’s staff, who have...
Tour Italy Without Leaving the Capital Region at Mazzone Restaurants this Winter
If you love Italian food, you’re going to adore winter at Mazzone restaurants in the Capital Region. As part of chef Angelo’s Tour of Italy, 7 Mazzone restaurants will feature 7 Italian regions in 7 weeks, celebrating the tastes of Italy. The menus will all include DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) and IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) designated foods....
Beer Pairing Guide: 10 Popular Brews & What to Eat With Them
Pairing beer with your food can be as simple or as complicated as you’d like to make it, but the truth is: beer goes great with food, so don’t be afraid to try out different and even funky combinations! Just like with wine, instructions for how to pair beer are going to differ greatly from...
Hamlet & Ghost Reopens January 12 after Thanksgiving Fire
Hamlet & Ghost will reopen Thursday, January 12 with a limited menu and full bar after a Thanksgiving day fire at neighboring restaurant Mio Posto closed the Saratoga Springs cocktail bar and several neighbors on Caroline Street. The restaurant, which experienced extensive water and fire damage on Thanksgiving, thought first of staff and their families...
Gourmet Burger Restaurant Opens on Broadway
On October 24, 2016 gourmet burger restaurant BurgerFi will officially open its doors in Saratoga Springs, NY. Located at 460 Broadway, the grass-fed burger chain has been eagerly awaited by residents, college students, and curious tourists. Offering gourmet Angus burgers and Vienna beef hot dogs – along with vegetarian options, the traditional fries and...
Hattie’s Named Food and Wine’s 2016 Best Fried Chicken in the US
Long a local favorite, in the past few years Hattie’s of Saratoga Springs has been receiving national recognition from Food & Wine for its famous Southern Fried Chicken. Originally located on Federal Street before moving to Phila Street after the Congress Street revitalization in the 1960s, Hattie’s has been an unlikely Saratoga staple since...
Berkshire Mountain Bakery Brings Much-Needed Cafe to Broadway
If you’re a local or a frequent visitor to Saratoga Springs, you may have noticed that while restaurants abound, cafes where you feel invited to sit and savor a delectable pastry and a cup of coffee seem astonishingly absent. Though each of the veteran coffee shops in downtown Saratoga has its own appeal, from the...