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It’s a ‘Toga’ party!

CHARLIE KRAEBEL

@Charlie_Kraebel ckraebel@saratogian.com

he racing season is in full swing, and a day at the track is a quintessential Saratoga experience. But whatever floats your boat — including a gorgeous lake — is easy to find. That’s the idea behind this issue of ’Toga, The Saratogian’s summer magazine: Exploring the wide variety of what this area has to offer, day and night. If you’re an out-of-towner, chances are you’re in town for the horse races or the plethora of concerts at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, or both. Saratoga Race Course and SPAC are world-class facilities that attract people from far and wide. If you’re local, you probably know there’s much more to the Spa City. But we’re betting there’s a lot you don’t know. I’ve lived a good portion of my adult life in the Capital Region and have seen this city as a visitor and as someone who works here daily. I make new discoveries about Saratoga Springs almost every day. It’s awesome. Pam Worth, who’s on this year’s cover and featured in this publication, describes Saratoga Springs as a trunk. “You open it up, and all these things come out,” she said. That’s what Toga is all about: highlighting the people, places and things that keep this town hopping all week long and after the day’s last horse race or when the curtain comes down at SPAC. Want trendy shops? We’ve got that. Plenty of places to get your grub and drink on? Check. Museums, concerts, walking trails and all sorts of ways to “get away from it all?” Yep. Many people — myself included — talk about making the most of their summers. If you’re summering in the Spa City, there’s no excuse for not getting down with the ‘Toga party.

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Michael F. O’Sullivan Executive Editor

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Photograph by Lisa Miller TOGA makes every effort to ensure all advertising copy is correctly printed. The publisher assumes no responsibility for typographical errors. No part of this periodical may be reproduced without express permission of the publisher.

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More rooms at the inns: New hotels popping up in Saratoga Springs.

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Saratoga Lake: Need a break from the track and the busy downtown? There’s a great big lake next door with plenty of dining and recreation options.

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Upping the ante: Improvements at historic racetrack aim to boost attendance.

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Worth the commitment: Charismatic shop owner a Saratoga gal through and through.

Now we’re cooking: Where can you find the region’s top chefs? Right here in the Spa City.

People that you meet: Reporter Lauren Halligan introduces you to the people who keep downtown Saratoga Springs alive.

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Night on the town: In the Capital Region, downtown Toga is where it’s at. Find out what makes this town tick after the sun goes down.

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Dining guide: Get the lowdown on the best places to get your grub on in the Saratoga area.

What’s to do? A guide to special events at the track and around town to keep you busy for the rest of the summer.

After hours: Several retail shops stay open late long after many stores hang up the “Closed” sign.

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aratoga Springs has attracted visitors throughout its long history — people seeking health at the natural springs, people involved with horse racing, those attracted to the entertainment, the architecture, and the enjoyment of a lively little city. Today’s downtown continues to draw in tourists to shop and dine — and stay overnight. New hotels in downtown Saratoga Springs are increasing the number of rooms available for overnight guests by about 10 percent. More hotels are in the works, creating more choices and more competition. “The increase in hotels is an indication of the value of Saratoga,” said Mark Baker, president of the Saratoga Springs City Center. “Our market is desirable and profitable. And with our recent City Center expansion, we are able to attract more and larger conventions.” Another 197 rooms will be added to the 1,794 available in Saratoga Springs hotels this year. Last year, the city had an average yearly occupancy rate of 66.2 percent, according to a report from the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau. That marked a slight dip from 2012, but it still outpaced the national 61.4 percent occupancy rate. Back in 2008, Spa City had 1,671 rooms and a 56.1 percent occupancy rate. Local officials say the stable occupancy rates and increased investment in new hotel rooms is an indication of the city’s viability. “We have such multifaceted attractions here,” said Annamaria Bellatoni, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce vice president for tourism promotion. “Besides the racing and the arts, we have great outdoor recreational opportunities like hiking, biking and even bird-watching.” As of now, the city has about 25 lodgings ranging from drive-up motels to full-service hotels. The oldest operating hotel is The Inn at Saratoga at 231 Broadway. The newest lodgings are the recently opened Pavilion Grand Hotel at 30 Lake Ave., geared for long-term stays, and the Embassy Suites under construction at 86 Congress St. More rooms are on the drawing board. Major renovations for the u

OPPOSITE PAGE: The Penthouse Suite, located on the fourth and fifth floor of the The Pavilion Grand Hotel, includes two bedrooms THIS PAGE (clockwise from top): The Penthouse Suite, spa services and a new restaurant are part of the new Pavilion Grand Hotel.

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The Rip Van Dam on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Adelphi at 365 Broadway, built in 1877, are still planned, though on hold for now. Next door the Rip Van Dam could see a return to its original use as a hotel. The longclosed Weathervane restaurant on South Broadway will be replaced by a 108-room Homewood by Hilton. And Saratoga Casino and Raceway intends to have a hotel on its property by the summer of 2015. Developers of the new hotels believe the city will be able to handle the extra rooms. “We’re comfortable with our business plan,” said Donald MacElroy of DCG Development

are very confident we’ll be wellreceived.” Some hotel managers, however, worry about supply exceeding demand. “The economy is improving now, but I’m still concerned over how many rooms we have under construction,” said Cindy Hollowood, the general manager of the Saratoga Springs Holiday Inn at 232 Broadway, noting that Saratoga Springs’ room occupancy rate hasn’t moved in years. Hollowood and her staff hosted a reception at the Holiday Inn earlier this year to celebrate the

million in today’s money. After the hotel was built, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center went up, and then came an improved racetrack, downtown shops, diverse restaurants and the City Center. “When the city was at a crossroads, the hotel campaigners showed us which road to take,” city Mayor Joanne Yepsen said at the Holiday Inn celebration. Today, one measure to determine the success of the lodging industry is revenue from the hotel occupancy tax, some of which is used to supplement tourism promotion efforts. The local occupancy tax rate

New hotels an indication of Spa City’s viability Co., the company building the Embassy Suites, a well-known member of the Hilton group, in the Congress Plaza near the CVS. “With the strength of the Hilton brand, reservation system and loyal clientele, plus our location, we

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record high total of $32.7 million during the summer of the 150th anniversary celebration at Saratoga Race Course, from June 1 to Aug. 31, 2013, though attendance at the track itself was down. The Saratoga County take on the occupancy tax was $327,034, a 3.5 percent increase over the corresponding quarter from the previous year. Convention Bureau President Todd Garofano said the Saratoga Springs hotel room demand is robust, with an 82.9 percent occupancy rate in July 2013, a 2.7 percent increase from July 2012. In August 2013, an 89.2 percent occupancy rate marked a 2.4 percent increase from August 2012. But there is a challenge to offering plenty of lodging space, said Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus: “It’s a delicate balance to fill rooms without dropping rates.” Shimkus said Saratoga Springs reported even higher gains with a net record windfall of about $1.2 million from room reservations within its boundaries, a 4.1 percent increase over the prior summer. Overall, net revenue from room reservations within the city reached a record high of nearly $23.1 million between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2013. Room rates vary widely

THIS PAGE FROM TOP: Construction continues at the Congress Plaza Embassy Suites in Saratoga Springs, at 86 Congress Street.

depending on season. The average rate for a hotel room in Saratoga Springs is $145, according to Jan Chesterton, president of the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association. The average hotel room nationwide was $106 in 2012, according to the latest numbers available from the American Hotel & Lodging Association. In addition to the hotels already under construction, some have renovated to add more space. The seven-story, 146-room Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs has added gathering space to its hotel, including a bistro, meeting rooms and a renovated lobby, as well as the Excelsior Springs Banquet Hall, said Megan Hennessey, general manager there. A touch-screen GoBoard will give guests information at their fingertips, and special media pods let customers plug in their computer devices and do work in the lobby. The Pavilion Grand on Lake Avenue is designed to accommodate longer-term guests. Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties principal Dean DeVito said he expects such clients as business travelers for companies like GlobalFoundries, trackseason visitors and other tourists, convention-goers, and long-stay employees at the Albany NanoTech Complex and General Electric. The hotel’s diverse studios, one-bedroom suites, two-bedroom suites and penthouses feature full kitchens, washers and dryers, 55inch TVs and luxury linens. S A R A T O G A ’ S

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On its ground floor, the Pavilion Grand offers retail space that the public can use as well as guests. On one side, All Good Things, a boutique spa from Loudonville, has opened its second location, featuring a juice bar, a small gym, a yoga space and spa rooms. On the other side, the restaurant Mingle on the Avenue showcases a menu pairing East Coast and West Coast; American bistro with international fusion. Indoor and outdoor seating is in an open-floor concept. Shimkus called the increase in Saratoga Springs’ hotel rooms modest. However, he said, as the county’s designated tourism promotion agency, the Saratoga chamber will focus on drawing in people to fill those rooms. “With the advent of the new hotels, promotion of our region becomes more important,” he said. “We’ll be ramping up our marketing efforts.” Garofano agrees that the city needs to be proactive in its marketing. “We are becoming a great source for destination weddings,” Garofano said. The bureau even has a staff member whose job title is destination wedding and social market specialist. The sports market also looks promising. Middle school, high school, college and adult athletes come to meets and competitions in Saratoga. “Sports are year-round and recession-proof,” Garofano said. n

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inged by private houses, Saratoga Lake has sometimes seemed an inaccessible gem of sparkling water — or, in the wintertime, ice. But among the lakeside enclaves are marinas, restaurants, inns, a park and even a newly renovated public beach. Residents and visitors alike can boat, sail, kayak, canoe, swim, fish, dig in the sand and dine out. Summer is open for business and leisure on Saratoga Lake, for everyone. The new and improved sevenacre Brown’s Beach on state Route 9P is scheduled to be open this summer with a swimming beach, a courtesy dock for boaters and a restaurant run by Panza’s. “I’m ecstatic about turning this beach around,” said Stillwater Supervisor Ed Kinowski, who spearheaded the project. “It’s a jewel.” Restaurateur Tony Panza is equally enthusiastic about the public beach, where he will oversee his new venture in the renovated 100-year-old restaurant there. That historic building is now Dock Brown’s Lakeside Tavern. Yes: Dock. “We’ll feature casual dining and drinks on the deck,” Panza said. “There’s a terrific view of the lake. We’ll be a great place for events and parties.”

>>Revival of Brown’s Beach

Future summer plans for Brown’s Beach include a pavilion, an arcade and boot-camp yoga. The snow time will bring an I Love New York winter carnival, ice-fishing, snowmobiling and a polar plunge. “We’re even looking into dogsledding and racing trotters on the ice,” he said. “We’re excited.” Winter and summer, Brown’s Beach has played a key role in Saratoga’s community. The popular destination attracted locals and visitors with a carnival-like atmosphere and public access to the lake’s water. “Families used to love to come here because the water is very shallow for a long way out,” Kinowski said. The beach was closed in 2007, and with it closed the public’s major swimming spot on Saratoga Lake. Developer DPN Saratoga had planned to build condominiums and a lakefront resort on the

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Work is underway at Brown’s Beach, which has been acquired by the town of Stillwater.

property but never completed the proposal. Then in September 2013, the town of Stillwater bought the land for $4.1 million. A development agreement between the municipality and computer chip maker GlobalFoundries resulted in a promised $3 million donation from the company, whose factories stand partly on Stillwater land. This

money will be paid to the town when Fab 8.2 is built. The restoration of Brown’s Beach has been a 10-month-long project for the town of Stillwater and dedicated volunteers, who have cleared land, pulled weeds and taken down dilapidated outbuildings. When the place opens, a private company, Clifton Park’s Menneto Powersports, will operate the public

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Another swimming spot with amenities can be found at DiDonna’s South Shore Marina and Restaurant at 113 Route 9P, where four generations have served up food and access to the lake since 1955. This facility, open all year, offers a small swimming beach, 125 u

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COUNTER CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Dining options include DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant; Panza’s Restaurant on the southerm end of Saratoga Lake; Mangino’s Restaurant, also on the southern end of the lake; Harvest & Hearth Wood Fired Artisan Pizza on Stafford Bridge Road. at Fish Creek; Cliff’s Country Inn on Route 9P in Malta

boat slips, a boat launch and abundant parking, said Kirsten Dahlgren, who works there and is engaged to Tony DiDonna. He is a partner in the restaurant with his cousin Joe DiDonna Jr., and a partner in the marina with his uncle Joe DiDonna. “You can rent fishing boats, pontoon boats and kayaks at our marina,” Dahlgren said. “In the winter, we offer access to ice-fishing, skating and snowmobiling.” She said there’s plenty of lakeshore business to go around. Brown’s Beach, with its larger swimming access, will bring more people to the lake. “DiDonna’s, which has been here for 59 years, is an icon for Saratoga Lake,” she said. The restaurant offers Italian-American fare and is well-known for its pizza. Diners can also choose such specials as seared salmon, chicken marsala and steak piccata. A full liquor license is on its way. “We also have comedy shows, a pool table and board games,” Dahlgren said. “We even have Tarot card readings.” Saratoga Lake is a beautiful place to be, she said. “We have a boat, but we’re so busy, we haven’t used it for two years,” she said, laughing. “So we enjoy the indoor and outdoor lake views here.”

>>Get on the water

Boaters can also launch their crafts at the Saratoga Lake State Boat Launch just over the Route 9P bridge. The area is open year-round and has parking capacity for up to 144 trailers and 30 cars. “From spring to fall, every warm day, this is an

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extremely popular place,” said Saratoga Spa State Park Manager Michael Greenslade. “The Fish Creek regattas also bring in crowds.” You’ll find the Fish Creek Marina and its Kayak Shak where Route 67 meets Route 68. The Kayak Shak rents kayaks, of course, and also stand-up paddleboards. Canoes for one person, couples, families or corporate events are also available. Any vessel without a motor can be launched from the Kayak Shak dock. There’s a craft for all ages, although the Kayak Shak website speaks up for infant paddlers: “Our policy is that if you as the parent feel comfortable, then so do we. We do have personal flotation devices for babies. However, if you try to send out your newborn in his or her own boat, we might intervene.” Another family-friendly place in the sun is Waterfront Park, which opened in 2012. The park was formerly the Waterfront Restaurant on Saratoga Lake’s northwest bank, with access on Crescent Avenue across from Cassidy Drive. The space is separated into three sections of different elevation, with parking at the top on Crescent Avenue and water access at the bottom. Residents can use the non-motorized boat launch, fish and enjoy the vista across the lake. Future plans for the property include a designated swimming area, a playground, a picnic area, restroom facilities and a large pier. Saratoga Lake is 3,762 acres in surface area and 25 feet in mean depth. When all this water lures fishermen out, they have many places to cast their lines. The lake offers a variety of habitats from shallow weedy zones to steep rocky zones. Fish found in Saratoga Lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, northern pike, redbreast sunfish, rock bass, walleye, black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel and pumpkinseed. The lake produces some decent-size smallmouth bass, walleye and northern pike. According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, approximately 8.6 million walleye are stocked in the lake yearly. The department advises anglers in search of northern pike to fish the edges of weed beds. For smallmouth bass and walleye, fishermen should head to rocky shores. Anglers targeting panfish should use small jigs and live bait.

>>Good eating

After a day on the water, dinner will sound good. Saratoga Lake offers all kinds of cuisine, right along the shore. Harvest and Hearth at 251-B County Road 67, beside the Fish Creek Marina, features artisan pizzas made with local and organic ingredients. At the bar are organic New York state and New England beers and wines. Diners can enjoy the view over Fish Creek, especially striking at sunset. On the eatery’s website, proprietors Peter and Gina Michelin write, “In sharing a meal at Harvest and Hearth, you are choosing u

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sustainability, conservation, simplicity, integrity, loyalty, and the importance of family and home.” In Tony Panza’s family restaurant at 510 Route 9P, it will be business as usual this summer, he said; and business is good. This year marks the establishment’s 76th year by the lake. Panza has spent a lifetime cooking, taught as a child by his grandmother, great-aunt and father. He still uses the family recipes. One of his best memories of cooking with the family is having to use a step-stool to reach the sauce pots. Panza’s Neapolitan-style brick-oven-baked pizza was its earliest offering, and now the menu includes chicken Tuscany, Aunt Celia’s eggplant parmigiana and shrimp Sorrentino, among many other dishes. Besides opening Dock Brown’s Lakeside Tavern at Brown’s Beach, Panza will run a sevenroom inn there. Both establishments will be available year-round. Cliff ’s Country Inn at 57 Route 9P offers a diverse menu that includes prime rib, steak, Italian favorites and classic seafood dishes. The dining room is family-friendly with kid-sized meals available, and the sports bar with its bigscreen TVs is a great place to relax with a pubstyle appetizer, sandwich, salad or burger. Cliff ’s is open seven nights weekly and offers takeout. Mangino’s Ristorante at 149 Route 9P offers fresh Italian seafood dishes. The restaurant features piano music on Fridays and Saturdays, and its fireplace warms wintertime diners. The facility hosts banquets and parties. Other restaurants and marinas circle the lake’s shores, ready for visitors in summer or winter, in sunshine or snow. Saratoga, enjoy your lake. n

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1 p.m. except for 11:35 a.m. on Travers Day, when 13 races will be on the card. Steeplechase races will be held at 12:35 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday, preceding the regular flattrack program. Popular, longtime track announcer Tom Durkin plans to call his last race Aug. 31 so he can relax and watch the Labor Day program in his well-deserved retirement. A special day to honor Durkin will be held in late August. There will also be a variety of off-track activities. Special themed events will be held each day. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays will be dedicated to promoting New York state wines, brews and food, respectively. A series of ethnic heritage celebrations will be held Wednesdays celebrating people of Latino, Irish, Italian, Asian and African-American descent. Story by Paul Post Mondays are family-fun days, and Saturdays will be dedicated to the fashion world, with companies such as Lord & Taylor on hand. for the Aug. 2 Whitney and the Aug. and 2013 Belmont winner Palace “The goal is to attract new faces 23 Travers to $1.5 million and $1.25 Malice is expected to compete in the to our facilities and our sport,” Kay Whitney. million, respectively. said. The track will host a first-ever “The country looks to Saratoga The backbone of the racing Saratoga Showcase Day on Sunday, industry is the hundreds of grooms, for the best racing,” says Martin Aug. 24 — the day after the Travers exercise riders and hot-walkers who Panza, senior vice president of — featuring the best New Yorkracing operations, which wants work long hard hours at little pay to bred horses. to bring more horses here from care for the sport’s equine athletes. The meet will have expanded California, Kentucky and Florida. Once again, Marylou Whitney and media coverage as both NBC and “The foundation is being set now John Hendrickson have organized Fox plan to cover various races. to grow these events. We want to a daily Backstretch Appreciation In response to fan comments create more big events in New program with events scheduled about the daily programs being York.” every day of the meet for these too long, Mondays will have nine Adds NYRA board member people. “This is all done by volunteers,” races, with 10 each on Wednesday, Charles Wait of Saratoga Springs:

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aratoga Race Course turned 150 years old this year (the physical track is a year younger than official thoroughbred racing in the city) — and while preserving the old, there’s plenty that’s new this season: • A record $17.45 million in stakes purses, with 15 Grade I races alone • Steeplechase races twice a week • A first-ever New York-bred showcase wrapping up Travers Week • Three large new video walls at the paddock, outdoor mutuel bay and near the Carousel Restaurant • 500 new high-definition televisions throughout the clubhouse, grandstand and exterior areas, including the back yard • An enhanced sound system • 100 additional picnic tables • An expanded and improved events pavilion • Trakus — a high-tech system that allows fans and television viewers to follow a horse’s position during a race. The New York Racing Association, which runs the stateowned track, hopes to create two nationally prominent days of racing at Saratoga by boosting the purses

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Track hopes upgrades help boost attendance “My guess is that it will be a strong season and that attendance will be higher than last year. The keys are a good racing product and giving fans a good experience.” NYRA President and CEO Chris Kay said before the season began that Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist might race twice during the meet, 2 0 1 4

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“Hi, girls!”

Pam Worth and best friend and buying sidekick Beth Monroe enjoy a Saratoga evening.

That’s the greeting you’ll get when you walk into Spoken Boutique, a trendy women’s clothing shop a block off Saratoga Springs’ famed Broadway corridor. “Looks like the girls are trotting out already,” said owner Pam Worth to a group of women forced by a recent rain to trade golf bags for shopping bags. The charismatic blonde’s personality is as colorful as her outfits. She knows there’s always time to get to the selling of merchandise. First she likes to find out about her visitors. “Everybody has a story; I love listening to them,” she said. “I want to know where they’re from, if they’re new to the area, if they’re looking for things to do. Then we get in to what they’re looking for.” Saratoga Springs isn’t just where she makes a living. It’s home, and it has been for all of her 52 years. “I was born and raised in the Spa,” Worth said proudly. She’s a Saratoga girl through and through. She married her high school sweetheart Steve (“he’s also Saratoga”) and raised two children here: her son Connor, who works in the ski industry, and her daughter Madison, who just graduated from high school. Worth “felt the pull” to come back to the Spa City after working in the clothing industry in Glens Falls for 23 years. “I needed to go back to my roots,” she said. There are a few reasons why Spoken isn’t among Broadway’s long line of shops. Rent is one of them. Luck is another. Worth had been looking at various spaces, and spent a lot of time praying for directions. Then she got a call from her realtor. “My realtor said she was bringing me the keys to 27 Church,” she said. “Ask anyone who knows me; 27 is my lucky number. When I heard that, the hairs stuck up on my

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neck, and I said ‘bring the lease. I’m signing it.’ ” Spoken opened for business on April 1, 2010. “I’ve never looked back. I’ve had a lot of people approach me about locating on Broadway, but I’m good here.” Worth’s goal was to create a comfortable environment for her customers. She wants it to be a fun place. It’s one of the reasons she doesn’t go into selling mode right off the bat. With the women whose golf plans were rained out, Worth wondered where they’d been. It didn’t take much for the ice to break. Talk focused on breakfast, looking at goodies they’d bought at other shops, pining over the weather, and their golf game. “We call ourselves The Lollipops because we all suck,” one of the women joked. Worth laughs. “You should have T-shirts made up,” she says. “Although this isn’t a bad gig – getting breakfast, doing some shopping. When it’s a group of girls, it’s always fun.” Worth says it’s the people “who make me tick.” Launching into an immediate sales pitch or just staring down customers who walk in would be pretentious, she said. “They’re not going to stay,” Worth said. “You have to realize that they walked in for a reason.” Because Spoken serves a specific audience (women in their 30s, 40s and 50s — “We’re at that age where we want to look good but have some body changes we’re going through”), Worth said making the customers feel comfortable is important. “This is a fun place, but we’re very honest,” she said. “If they do not feel comfortable in their clothing, I will not sell it to them.” Understanding the challenges women have when they reach middle age is key, Worth said. Being

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in her 50s herself, she said, “I get it.” “My best tip for people is to never worry about the number or letter on that label,” she said. “You have to feel comfortable in your skin.” The average clothing size Spoken carries are 8, 10, 12 and 14, “the average American woman,” Worth said. “Once women understand that, they’ll feel more comfortable going into a boutique.” Worth has six part-time employees whom she describes as “the voice of me.” “I can’t thank them enough,” she said. Although she’s a block west of Broadway, she says Church Street “is totally alive now,” and very much a part of Saratoga Springs’ bustling downtown. She has a strong voice in the local business community, being a member of the Downtown Business Association’s board of directors. “I love the Broadway vibe, but I love coming up Church Street,” Worth said. “There are lots of great shops on Caroline and Phila. All of these little spots off Broadway have their own special little vibe.” A customer listening to Worth agreed. “You’re doing OK here,” the customer said. Being “here” is something Worth plans on doing for a long time. “Saratoga is in a league of its own,” she said. “That’s not pompous. We want our city to succeed. We’re proud of it. “We love having people come to this town. It keeps it more than just the racing and the ballet. It’s so much more than that,” Worth said. “[Saratoga Springs] is like a trunk -- you open it up and all these things come out.” n Pam and Beth in front of Spoken Boutique, located at 27 Church St, Saratoga Springs

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Below is a list of the 10 biggest projects done by Bonacio Construction, Inc.

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Over the years, if you’ve seen a major construction project in the Saratoga Springs area, chances are you’ll see a familiar company leading the charge: Bonacio Construction Inc. Since its founding in 1988 by Sonny Bonacio, the company helped transform downtowns in the Capital Region like Saratoga Springs and Troy. Some of those projects include three phases of the Franklin Square condo/mixed use development and similar developments at Park Place and Division Streets. Also, the company has been a part of projects that have helped those in need, particularly when it built housing apartments managed by the Capital District YMCA, with many of the clientele being U.S military veterans who need safe, lowcost housing. Bonacio Construction, headquartered at 18 Division St. in downtown Saratoga Springs, employs more than 100 people. Current and past clients include Bowtie Cinemas, Certified Allergy, Fasig Tipton, Fresenius Dialysis Center, Saratoga Hospital, Complexions Spa and Dunkin Donuts, to name a few The company has grown thanks to a long list of award-winning successful development and retail construction projects with an emphasis

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There’s a lot more to Julie Bonacio than meets the eye. In addition to overseeing marketing and sales for Bonacio Construction, Inc., she’s also a top agent with Roohan Realty in Saratoga, having sold more than $200 million in real estate throughout her career. Julie’s also a hometown girl, born and raised in Saratoga Springs. She attended college at Katharine Gibbs in Boston and started with her dad in sales before going to work with Sonny at Bonacio and building the company. Julie says working at Bonacio and being in real estate brings something different every day – one phone call can turn into an exciting new resident or tenant. In addition to interacting and meeting all kinds of people, Julie also enjoys seeing the development and growth visions of the company transform and come to life. What starts out as dirt or raw space is often transformed into a floor plan and design, and out of that comes a beautiful building, retail space, etc., that features a client’s personal touch. Being the mother of three children – Gianna, 14, Will, 13 and Luca, 11 – Julie is much more than a prominent businesswoman in the Saratoga region. She can be spotted cheering on her kids at all their sporting events throughout the year, working out with girlfriends, spending time at their home in Lake George and entertaining friends and family. A huge focus of Julie’s is giving back to the community in which she grew up, lives, works and loves by being involved with many key charities and groups in the area. She sits on many committees and supports many different events and fundraisers including Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Bridges, Center For the Family, Equine Advocates, National Museum of Dance, Sponsor-a-Scholar, Jake’s Help From Heaven and Hattie’s Mardi Gras Event, which supports the Saratoga Hospital Community Care Center.

on vertical integration or production. In addition, Bonacio has adapted to the changes in the construction industry over the years by increasing production efficiency, increasing site safety and its unmatched ability to determine project feasibility for its clients. Bonacio is also involved with several projects in progress, and folks will be able to see the end results soon. The BWP Local Grille owned by Tim and Colleen Holmes will open at The Springs on Weibel Avenue later this summer. Projects at 2 West (leasing 1-3BR apartments with more than 5,000-square feet of commercial space) and the Neumann Active Adult Living Facility on Lake Avenue next to St. Clement’s are expected to be finished by the summer of 2015. Also, the Complexions Spa on Park Place is scheduled to open in August 2015. For information on residential apartments and condos, as well as available commercial space in Troy, Saratoga and Glens Falls, contact Julie Bonacio at (518) 584-9007. You can learn more about Bonacio Construction by checking out their website at www.bonacio.com and their Facebook page by searching for Bonacio Construction, Inc.

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Caroline Street is the hub of downtown Saratoga’s bar scene.

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hen the sun goes down, the Toga nightlife proves night in and night out that summer in Saratoga Springs is not only about betting the ponies. Some towns roll up the sidewalks at 5 p.m., but Saratoga Springs is alive and well until midnight or later — sometimes much later — on any given night of the week. To really know the downtown Saratoga nightlife scene, one must be introduced to the city’s ultimate party girl, Caroline. Just off Broadway, Caroline Street is the place to be after dark. If you’re not sure where to start, try out one of City Tavern’s five floors. Start with the bottom floor’s live music venue, then make the journey up through the sports bar, the lounge, the dance club, and the rooftop. When your legs have recovered from all of the stairs, if you’re looking to make the rounds,

barhopping is a cinch from there, with some of the most popular hotspots all on the same block. The longest standing of the bunch is the Tin ‘n’ Lint, known endearingly to locals as “T-n-L.” If you think Broadway can seem too highfalutin, this is the bar for you. Stepping down into the below-street level bar is telling of the attitude inside: totally down to Earth. Good old-fashioned country music plays on the jukebox, and if the mood is right, the staff will break out the beer pong equipment. A slew of beers are always on the menu for just four bucks, and it’s strictly cash only. According to frequent customer Larry Hunt, T ‘n’ L’s got the “coldest and cheapest beers in town.” As valuable as the bargain drinking is the camaraderie. “It’s like the Cheers of Saratoga,” said longtime patron David Wolven. “Everybody knows everybody.” But the city becomes a menagerie when the tourists start pouring in. Dango’s bartender Sarah Baker, a Saratoga native, said she loves her job because she gets to meet new people each night. “The cultures are very diverse because there are people that are coming from different countries, different states,” she said. Dango’s draws a wide stretch of age groups with its outdoor patio, live entertainment seven nights a week and 5-cent wings every Tuesday. On the other six nights of the week when your stomach starts growling, Caroline has you covered. Local Ani Matrazzo’s hangout of choice is Gaffney’s, on the corner of Caroline and Putnam streets across from City Tavern, because of the food. The shrimp scampi and chocolate cake are her go-to menu items. Matrazzo said she has never had trouble finding a delicious meal in Saratoga Springs. Pizza 7 and D’Andreas cover the Caroline Street pizza scene, but for a true Saratoga treat just beyond the Tin ‘n’ Lint check out Esperanto (Espo’s for short) for its unique chicken and cheese creation called the DoughBoy — or the DoughGirl, for the vegetarian foodies. On a crazy night, Esperanto sells more than 1,000 of these babies. Drunks and DDs alike line up out the door for their little

The dart hall at the Parting Glass at the corner of Lake Avenue and Henry Street.

handheld pockets of cheese-filled heaven before a good night’s end. Though there’s no booze to offer at Esperanto, it’s as crowded as any of the alcohol-based businesses on the block. “We aren’t a club, but we end up becoming a club anyway every night,” said employee Tara Hemsworth. For those who care to indulge in a puff or two, Smokin’ Sam’s Cigar Shop is right in the middle of all the hubbub. “In the summertime, it’s the equivalent of Bourbon Street,” said Sean Doyle, owner of

Jazz music, ambience, and farm to fork food make the restaurant a visitor’s best bet for cocktails and conversation. Bartender Sean Saunders recommends “The Beetnik,” made from fresh beet juice. If Caroline just isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of other places in town for evening time enjoyment. Phila Street (pronounced “fileuh”), for example, is like Caroline’s more artsy, eclectic sister, with an antique store, a psychedelic shop, a creperie, a lingerie boutique, a

entertainment on the weekends. But there’s competition in the Celtic court — the Parting Glass on Lake Avenue is one of the oldest continuously running bar and restaurants in the city, offering traditional Irish fare, spirits and brews as well as entertainment. Speaking of beer, Saratoga’s got its own. At the front end of the craft beer revolution, Druthers Brewing Company snatched up the last open space on Broadway just a few years ago, creating a local haven for the exponentially growing

Toga gets up when the sun goes down the 17-year-old family business. “There’s always a million people in the middle of the street.” Among those who’ve passed through the shop are celebrities like Barry Melrose, David Cassidy and Rudy Giuliani. If you’re looking for the best of the best, One Caroline Street Bistro shows the street’s classy side.

bookstore and a paint-your-ownpottery studio. But Phila’s got a wild side, too. Harvey’s, the Irish restaurant and bar formerly known as The Irish Times, has been revamped under new ownership. Its new leader, Nick Adie, hopes for Harvey’s to be a visitor’s first stop to grab a Guinness and enjoy the rooftop view, or enjoy live

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cohort of beer aficionados. Extensive patio seating is a summertime bonus, and it’s hard to find anyone not taken in by the restaurant’s mac and cheese. Caroline and Phila have a little brother, too — Henry Street. He’s a little less popular, but he also has much to offer downtown’s evening scene. The Henry Street

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Taproom is a gem lying just a couple blocks east of the Broadway bustle, with extensive craft beer and craft food menus. “We offer a local neighborhood place to people who want it and not be in the mess of Caroline Street and Broadway. It still has that downtown feeling and vibe to it, just a little bit less hectic,” said owner Ryan McFadden. Just next door, there’s a similar atmosphere at The Merry Monk, a beer-lover’s paradise with a Belgianinfluenced menu — including

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it be a Skidmore college student or a sophisticated retiree, there is something for everyone.” Everyone’s got their own spot. “My favorite part about downtown ’toga has to be the Circus Cafe on Broadway,” said 22-year-old Olivia Fuller. “It’s me and my best friend’s go-to place when we need to grab a drink and catch up, and it’s our ideal place to start off if we’re going to make a night of it.” Fuller and her bestie love the cheap happy hour specials,

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The Merry Monk at 84 Henry St.; coldest and cheapest beer at Tin ‘n’ Lint; Henry Street Taproom at 86 Henry St.; Tuesday is the perfect day to hit Dango’s on Caroline Street for their 5-cent wings; join co-owner Rory Wilson for a slice of D’Andrea’s Pizza; late night quick delight at Esperanto (Espo’s for short) for their famous chicken and cheese DoughBoy; stop into One Caroline Street Bistro for a classy martini

complimentary popcorn, and their favorite bartender, Nate, who always knows their drink order by heart. Her favorite summertime sip from Circus is a watermelon margarita with sugar on the rim. World traveler Kira Teckenbrock, originally from Germany, spent a year in the Spa City, and she fell in love with the local vibes the downtown neighborhood offers. “Out of all the places I’ve been to in the States, Saratoga is one of the best ones for going out and having

a fun night,” she said. “Especially during the summer months it’s fun to walk around Caroline Street and hop from one club to another, and meet new people on the street who often come from all over the country to see the horse races. “Saratoga is great because even though it’s a fairly small city, it has a vibrant nightlife with many clubs, bars and pubs all close to each other right in downtown. I often enjoyed going out in Saratoga more than in big party cities like New

York City or Los Angeles since there aren’t any dress codes, which makes for a better atmosphere, in my opinion,” Teckenbrock said. Saratoga party girl Isabel Roque, 23, enjoys the city year-round as a fan of the area’s music scene. Great local cover bands are often her draw into the downtown area. Aside from the outstanding live entertainment, Roque said her city has it all: “dancing and drinks everything you’ll need for a funfilled summer.” n

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Best Beer — Druthers, Merry Monk, Henry Street Tap Room Best Prices — Tin ‘n’ Lint, Desperate Annie’s Best Dancing — Mine, Paddock, Thirteen Best Atmosphere — One Caroline Street Bistro, Sperry’s, Harvey’s Best Live Music — Putnam Den, Gaffney’s, Bailey’s

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or Michael Hazard, who has been living and cooking in Saratoga Springs his whole life, the draw of this place is

simple. “There’s tourists, pretty girls, money – the potential to be recognized,” Hazard says. It’s not Manhattan, he acquiesced, but it’s not Albany, where “everybody leaves at 4 o’clock on a Friday.” But Hazard stepped away from all that 12 years ago to run one of Saratoga Springs’ most obscure kitchens – at Yaddo, the legendary artists’ retreat, where the only people getting a plate of food are the artists in residence and the staff. The artist community is a distinct culture, from its hierarchy and management to the guests, whose artwork he may not always understand but whose company, he says, encompasses the best part of his work. The sweeping Yaddo woods, where he walks with his small black dog, Friday, and the kitchen in the back of the mansion, which dates back to 1893, suit Hazard. Yes, he admits, he misses the company a u

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restaurant keeps – the banter of the servers and bartenders, the camaraderie — but not, he says, tilting his head back to laugh at the sky, at midnight on a Saturday, when the world is his oyster. Plus, he doesn’t have to compete for business. That competition, as described by Dominic Colose, executive chef of The Wine Bar on Broadway, is akin to restaurant warfare, especially when sparring against the impossible “bright and shiny” appeal of the new. Long-timers like The Wine Bar, with 15 years under its corkscrew, derive success from figuring out what they do well and sticking with it, Colose says. The desire to be a chef was always there, Colose says — when he cooked for his family growing up, during his years at Siena College, where he was a professional crosscountry runner, and after, when he went into retail and quickly realized he didn’t want to be a “paper pusher” or deal with people. He wanted to cook. On a late afternoon, shortly before the dinner crowds materialize, the tiny kitchen in the back of The Wine Bar is humming

Fitzpatrick paces on his cell phone, negotiating with distributors and peering over the backs of his kitchen crew — a group of cooks he’s known for years and assembled with seeming ease when he left the high-profile position as executive chef at the Albany Hilton a few months ago. Sperry’s Restaurant offered him the chance to roll out a new menu with his own culinary inventions and to play a major role in revitalizing a cornerstone city restaurant that has been in business since 1932. Backed by a group of investors led by former Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson, it beckons to not only Saratoga’s elite, but the horse racing professionals, with caricatures of jockeys, trainers and owners embellishing its dark wood rooms. Fitzpatrick has a lifetime of experience cooking for the racing industry; he cycled for five years between being a head chef in St. Croix with his own crew during the winter months and the head chef at Siro’s, an after-racing icon, for the summer. After that, he landed a select corporate job as a chef at

places all over the world — Boston, Italy, New England, New York City — but the Spa City was always on his mind. Duhame grew up on Nelson Avenue with a single mother, as one of three kids, and they all had their own chores. One of his was mowing the lawn. “And I kept knocking down this plant. It ended up being rhubarb. I didn’t know and I asked my mother after the fourth year. So she had me cut it down, bring it inside. I mowed the lawn, came back in, and she had all these ingredients out to make rhubarb pie. I made it and I just felt — the next day I wanted to make another rhubarb pie,” Duhame says. “It was that moment where I just fell in love with cooking.” Amidst a flurry of activity in the tiny, recently renovated space, Duhame says he’s returned at an opportune time. The restaurant is set to double in size soon, with an outdoor patio that will house an outdoor kitchen and waterfalls and a 30-foot bar. Success in the competitive world these chefs live and play in demands long hours, sore feet and missed time with family (or the opportunity

to feed the world. For Hazard, food is a common denominator between every person, totaling comfort and happiness, but it’s also a reminder, he says, of escalating food shortages, climate change and reproduction crises. Food prices, he says, have tripled in his lifetime. “I have a little bit of control because I feed 30 or 40 people every day. I’ve got a little say in the planet,” Hazard says. He stays abreast of environmental issues affecting food supplies and they factor into his purchasing decisions. He’s stopped ordering lobster for now because of the population’s reproduction problems. “I know that’s not saving the world, but it’s my little part of at least stretching the world out a little longer,” Hazard says. For Colose and his small kitchen crew, he emphasizes a sense of responsibility for their roles in the kitchen. At one of his first jobs at the Café Capriccio in Albany, Colose says, he was told about a coworker who, many years before as a teenager from a rough Albany neighborhood, was badly beaten up, picked up by an ambulance and pronounced dead. By the time they realized, at the hospital, that he was still alive, his mother had called the restaurant to notify them of his death. When he woke up with a busted jaw, he got up and said, “I have to get to work.” “So when people call in sick, I use that story and I say, I worked with a guy who was called in dead and he still came to work,” Colose racetracks. to have one), but it has its ways of says. He says he “wanted to bounce giving back, too. The story speaks to the level around, just to see other chef ’s “You get a lot of instant of commitment to which cooks techniques,” when he was younger, gratification,” Colose says. “You striving to be the next head chef and worked on the east and west produce something, you send it out, ascribe. With the advent of the coasts to define his cooking style. and then word comes back.” iconic celebrity chef, things have “Some things I still use today and For some cooks, the inclination changed since these veteran head some I don’t, but you know, I gave toward their calling is in their blood. chefs were in the position of their myself the opportunity to see it all,” Fitzpatrick’s grandfather was a crewmembers. Fitzpatrick reflects. butcher in Ireland, and as he tells “Tall food is sexy food,” says These days, he’s bought a home it, “If you wanted to get a piece of Michael Seahorn, a 24-year-old who and a dog that he runs out midmeat in Ireland, you had to go see pulls 60-hour weeks in Sperry’s day to walk, and he has resigned Jack Fitzpatrick.” kitchen. himself, for now, to winters upstate. He was just 5 when his The art that fine dining plating Brady Duhame, head chef grandfather introduced him to entails now, with intricate towers at 15 Church, the city’s newest butchering, a skill that has served and layers of food meant to move and already one of its classiest him well in job interviews and also the diner’s eye around the plate like restaurants, returned recently to in elementary school show and tells, a good photograph, is why Seahorn Saratoga Springs, his home. For when he would produce cow skulls, is drawn to the kitchen. more than 15 years, Duhame has reducing “little Susie” to tears. Chris Berglund, a Sperry’s cook perfected his approach to food in Others cook because they want with 14 years of experience, says

Spa City draws many of region’s top chefs with haste. Colose, well-reasoned and expectant, a smudge of mashed potato grazing his left cheek, answers a question about his sometimes fickle desire to feed others. “I like the people who appreciate what we do and trust us. I wish more people would just trust that we know what we’re doing — that we know how to put together a dish and maybe take a chance sometimes,” Colose says before plunging back into his work. Taking chances – in life and food – is on Philip Fitzpatrick’s menu. He is executive chef of Sperry’s Restaurant, on Caroline Street. Inside a side door and down a flight of basement stairs reveals the broad Sperry’s kitchen, where

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the staples of being a chef haven’t changed, but “if anything has really changed, it’s other people’s view of a chef.” Anthony Vagnini, a 23-year-old cook also training under Fitzpatrick, grew up on the Food Network and chef blogs, memoirs and cookbooks, all ushering him into his profession. “It’s all about learning, moving up and just the experience,” he says. “Everyone’s got to eat. That’s why we chefs have our love and passion for food.” n

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: chilled Asparagus Velouté with crab, six-minute egg, preserved lemon and chives at 15 Church; grilled spot prawn with grilled artichokes, a gigante bean salad with tomatoes and dill at The Wine Bar; oven roasted “Faroe Island” Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Flan, Tomato Caper Relish and Balsamico at Sperry’s Restaurant; grilled flank steak, rosemary potatoes, grilled tomatoes, haricot vert at Yaddo; for resident artists and staff.

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PEOPLE THAT YOU MEET Robby Donnaruma is an employee at Saratoga Salsa and Spice Company on Broadway. His salsa of choice is the company’s Jamaican Me Hot salsa. A bold choice, “It’s one of our spicier salsas,” he explained, with habaneros peppers and capers on the ingredient list.

Sophia & Hannah Lessard Blackington are ice cream-scoopers extraordinaire at Ben and Jerry’s on Putnam Street. Blackington’s favorite flavor is sweet cream and cookies, while Lessard prefers the raspberry fudge chocolate. Even with free ice cream at their fingertips, the girls agree that the smiles they see are the best perk of the job.

Christine Goutos is owner of Rockabella boutique on Lake Avenue. “It’s not a bad gig for a girl who loves to shop,” she said. Bright colors and open-backs are all the rage this summer. “I think it’s all about finding that comfortable and cute fashion that works for you,” Goutos said.

Danielle Patane, manager at Encounter fashion boutique on Broadway, said this summer is all about the “free bird” style. Trending this summer are maxi dresses, kelly green and hats, but “When you’re in Saratoga for the races, the hats are always in season,” she said. Anne Valente is owner of Creative Sparks, a paintyour-own pottery studio. “You create a memory and a piece of artwork,” she said. In this year are mustache mugs and owl-shaped pieces. The studio is open until 9 p.m. Thursdays for late-night crafters.

Andy Scullin of the Saratoga Juice Bar is a juice maniac. He’s lost more than 60 pounds drinking the vitamin-packed drinks and he’s on a mission to share it with others. “I like pedaling health,” he said. His favorite blend is the “Going Green,” made from kale, spinach, celery, cucumbers, pear and lemon.

Andy Getty of Mountainman Outdoor Sports Company on Broadway is a happy camper because he gets to bring his Labradoodle, Captain, to work with him. “We take a little lunch break, walk around town. It’s always wonderful,” he said.

Ali Nolan is salesgirl at Saratoga Olive Oil Co. on Broadway, and she loves her job. Her best recommendation for sampling is the company’s fig balsamic vinegar. “It’s my favorite in a caprese salad with fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella and basil,” she suggested.

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diningguide Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant 17 Low St. • Ballston Spa (518) 884-8600 • augiesrestaurant.com

Welcome to Augie’s! Our family-style Italian restaurant is a wellknown favorite among Capital Region residents. Our delicious entrées serve two or more, and almost every guest walks out with generous servings of leftovers – lovingly named Augie’s Doggie Bag. We offer catering services, host parties and events in our restaurant, and offer our ever-popular take-out – for those nights you just don’t want to cook. Have you stopped by Augie’s yet? We’d love to serve you – but don’t ask us, check out the conversation about Augie’s on Twitter and Facebook. Our repeat guests will tell you just how delicious our food is, and how amazing our service is.

The Brook Tavern

139 Union Ave. • Saratoga Springs (518) 871-1473 • thebrooktavern.com Just a short stroll from the Saratoga Race Course and walking distance from Congress Park, The Brook Tavern is a favorite neighborhood gathering place nestled at the intersection of Union and Nelson Avenues, right in the heart of historic Saratoga Springs. Taking the entire first floor of what was once an 1800’s horse carriage factory, the bar and restaurant has a warm and upbeat interior that tastefully combines hints of nostalgia with contemporary style. Diners can choose from a menu of American fare that features fresh oysters, innovative salads, locally sourced meats and vegetables and an array of artisan spirits and award-winning wines. Dinner from 4 p.m. daily. Reservations at 518.871.1473.

Caroline St. Pub

9 Caroline St. • Saratoga Springs (518) 583-9400 Caroline St. Pub is your local sports bar with 13 large HDTV’s and a 110” projector screen, 2 dart boards, and one of the few bars in downtown Saratoga with a pool table. We recently celebrated our 1-year anniversary. This is the place to view all your favorite sports teams and grab your favorite drink. Every Tuesday night enjoy live music by the incredibly talented Rich Ortiz and live bands every Friday and Saturday night.

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diningguide D’Andrea’s Pizza

33 Caroline St. • Saratoga Springs (518) 584-3632 • DandreasPizza.com Four-time winner of The Saratogian’s Reader’s Choice award for best pizza, D’Andrea’s is the place to get fast, authentic, and affordable Italian food. This New York City-style pizza parlor, located just a few blocks from Broadway, has been a Saratoga hotspot for 20 years. Indulge in a fresh slice of pizza as you enjoy everything that downtown Saratoga Springs has to offer. D’Andrea’s menu includes unusual combinations — Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, Fried Mac & Cheese Pizza and Onion Ring Pizza, as well as classic Italian favorites including Chicken Parmigiana and calzones. Stop by for lunch, dinner or a late-night snack. Open from 10 a.m. to midnight Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday.

Dango’s Irish Steakhouse 38 Caroline St. • Saratoga Springs (518) 587-2022

If you’re looking for a fun and affordable way to spend your evening on the town, check out Dango’s Irish Steakhouse. Located on Caroline Street in downtown Saratoga Springs, this pub has played a huge role in Saratoga’s thriving nightlife. Dango’s causal yet upbeat ambiance makes it a popular spot for drinks and lunch or dinner. Whether you want to see a local band play live on the outside patio or watch sports with some friends, Dango’s is the place to be. While the pub is known for a variety of beer and cocktails, sandwiches, salads and pizza are also on the menu. Customers often dine here Tuesday nights for Dango’s weekly special — spicy and delicious five-cent barbecue chicken wings. Join us at Dango’s Irish Steakhouse this summer to experience our quality food, drink and entertainment. Open daily 11 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Greenhouse: A Chopped Salad Co. 33 Railroad Place • Saratoga Springs (518) 450-1036 • eatgreenhouse.com

For over nine years at Greenhouse: A Chopped Salad Company, our family has served a fresh, healthy, alternative food selection in a New York style environment. We offer the best value variety in salads, soups and wraps. Everything we serve is made fresh, never processed or with preservatives, and all of our dressings are original and homemade. With over 50 salad mix’n’s, many vegan and vegetarian friendly, and over 20 dressings we have a salad to fit every pallet. Fresh, Fast, Healthy. Get “chopped” at family owned and operated Greenhouse Salad.

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PEOPLE THAT YOU MEET Dawn Oesch is owner of The Candy Company on Washington Street. “It’s a candy store — we always party,” she said. After being in business for 17 years, she’s enjoyed seeing familiar faces come in every day, and watching kids grow up before her eyes. Her sweet tooth just can’t decide on a favorite between red licorice, chocolate-covered pretzels and maple creams.

Adam Simpson is an employee at Smoke More tobacco shop on Broadway’s north end. “People come in here and their eyes sort of light up and their faces sort of radiate,” he said. “It’s really like a candy shop.” Simpson’s favorite part of the job is engaging in deep philosophical and political discussion with both customers and passers-by.

Lisa Vigliotti, manager at The Stadium Cafe on Broadway, believes in treating everybody as part of the family when they come to the restaurant. Her ideal meal is the Stadium’s calamari with Joe Carr merlot. Steve Wells is owner at Hungry Spot Cafe on Broadway. In business since 1997, the food and beverage center caters to the staff at City Hall, as well as many other local workers. Hungry Spot customers rave about the eatery’s turkey sandwiches. “People come here daily for our turkey because it’s rotisserie-roasted every day,” Wells said.

Peter Pashoukos of Saratoga Guitar is the city’s go-to guy for anything guitar-related. Right now, he’s enamored with the Collings D1A. “It’s just an absolutely outstanding guitar for acoustic guitar players,” he said.

Jacqueline Scotti is the face of Pipits of Saratoga on Broadway, a home décor and gift shop. One of her favorite store items is a unique Saratoga souvenir: a blue glass Saratoga water bottle, cut into an everyday drinking glass.

Maura Bannon of Violet’s boutique on Broadway said maxi dresses are the easiest way to pull off a polished, comfortable look this summer. To spice it up, she layers necklaces in search of the “laid-back, Boho look” that’s in right now.

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Steve Vinciguerra has a unique role in the city — he’s a crepe chef at Ravenous, Phila Street’s very own creperie. His chef ’s recommendations are The Godfather or The Mama Mia, the restaurant’s two Italian twists on the French treat.

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diningguide Javier’s Dining Room & Lounge 17 Maple Ave. • Saratoga Springs (518) 871-1827 • javiersny.com

Celebrating his second summer in Saratoga, Javier Rodriguez has already established himself as the Capital Region’s best, winning Saratogian’s “Best New Restaurateur”, “Best Lounge”, “New York Style Dining” and Capital Region Living Magazine’s “Best New Restaurant”. Javier has recruited the talented Eric Sells from New York City, who’s bringing the newest food trends straight from the Big Apple right to your table. Chorizo & Lobster with a fennel hollandaise is just one of the many delectable new features you can savor in the beautiful upstairs dining room. Javier aims to set trends in the fine dining industry. With his history of culinary innovation and exceptional service, Javier’s will continue to bring a new level of excellence to the Saratoga downtown. This summer, Javier’s is hosting a Latin-themed night with dancing Monday nights in the Lounge throughout the track season as well as summer Salsa dancing lessons; inquire today!

Park Side Eatery

42 Phila St #1 • Saratoga Springs (518) 907-4337 • parksideeatery.com At the Park Side Eatery, we’re all about great food and a fantastic experience. Located in “The Gut” of Saratoga, we’re right on your way to work, home, or play. Featuring delicious homemade pies and baked treats, regional BBQ, fine dinners and sides ready for lunch or dinner, it’s your wholesome meal on the go. We cater weddings, social events, corporate functions and more with a variety of menus to choose from. It’s our mission to feed you the very best and make you feel special. We can’t wait for you to stop by!

Peabody’s Sports Bar and Grill 39 Phila St. • Saratoga Springs (518) 886-8673 • peabodystoga.com

Completely renovated and under new ownership, Peabody’s is Saratoga’s original sports bar and a local favorite for food, drinks and sports. Come by to enjoy our 30+ TVs, renowned wings, steamers, burgers and pub food, or our wide range of draft beers and liquor. Voted Best Sports Bar in Saratoga in 2014 by the Best of Saratoga Springs Awards and as having the Best Chicken Wings by saratoga.com’s 2014 Fab Five Awards. Inside or out on our patio, we’re always serving up ice-cold beer, great food, music and sports. If you can’t be there, you should be here.

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PEOPLE THAT YOU MEET Matthew Loiacono is head coffee roaster at Uncommon Grounds on Broadway. His favorite style of the caffeinated beverage is anything from Africa. “That’s the birthplace of coffee,” he explained, and the only place it grows wild. Roasting the beans right in the café’s dining area is what he does day in and day out and he absolutely loves it. “It’s as much of an art as it is a science,” Loiacono said.

Madi Ellis is an ice cream girl at Cold Stone Creamery on Broadway. Her favorite combo to mix and enjoy is cake batter ice cream with Oreos and Kit Kat bars. Four weeks into her cool, new job she’s got no complaints. “Especially in the summer, it’s air conditioned in here, and it’s all cold things.”

Lorraine Murphy of Bettie’s Cakes on Broadway is a sweetheart with a sweet tooth. “Every day I get to make people smile with sweetness,” she said. Murphy also enjoys baking as a creative outlet, and runs her own pinup photography business on the side.

Joyce Locks is a hat lady with a gift. Her Broadway store, Hatsational, has thousands of hats for customers to browse. “If you can’t find a hat, you’re not really looking,” she said. When helping a client choose, “After about a minute, I know,” Locks said.

Compton’s on Broadway is an early-morning (or late-night) breakfast and lunch diner that caters to the bar crowd after a long night out. “They’re a lot of fun,” waitress Lisa Kennedy said. “I don’t mind it at all.” She said the bacon, egg, and cheese is always a popular item in the wee hours of the morning, and she can’t blame them for wanting the cheap, quick and delicious sandwich. “We have a lot of fun in the middle of the night,” Kennedy added. Jennifer Marcellus is owner of Miss Scarlett’s fashion shop on Phila Street. Her goal is to provide affordable boutique shopping options for Saratoga shoppers. The store also has children’s clothing and even hosts kids’ fashion design parties.

Jeannette Leibers is chef-owner of Sweet Mimi’s on Phila Street. Her “Saratoga” sandwich is a great meal to wake up to, with fresh local sausage, extra-sharp cheddar and eggs how you like them, all on one of her savory biscuits. On the sweeter side, Leibers has begun pairing her waffles with signature flavors from Saratoga Gelato.

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Mark Taber of Alpha Dogs is the city’s hot dog guy. In his first summer season, he expects to sell a ton of Carolina Slaw Dogs. After running hot-dog carts for many years, the Alpha Dogs team has settled in on Phila Street in their first brick-and-mortar location. “This is like a hot-dog cart on steroids,” Taber said. The eatery is open until 3 a.m. on weekends, for late-night snacking or full-on pigging out.

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diningguide Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club 458 Union Avenue • Saratoga Springs (518) 583-4653 • golfsaratoga.com/dining.html

Prime at Saratoga National features fine dining, drink specials and live entertainment all year long. Lunch and dinner are served daily during golf season, and our legendary Sunday Live Jazz Brunch is a favorite every weekend — no matter what the season! From golf outings, corporate events to weddings, from breakfast to dinner, Saratoga National’s exceptional surroundings will provide you with unsurpassed experiences. Your private gathering will be hosted in one of our spacious areas, providing the ideal setting for successful conferences, beautiful weddings, special celebrations, or other memorable events. Come enjoy our first-class service in an atmosphere of casual elegance. Everyone is welcome at Prime!

Sperry’s Restaurant

30 1/2 Caroline St • Saratoga Springs (518) 584-9618 • sperrysrestaurant.com Since its inception in 1932, Sperry’s has been a destination for great food, exceptional service and an enjoyable atmosphere. That tradition still continues today. Located at 30½ Caroline Street in downtown Saratoga Springs, we are in the middle of all the excitement that our city has to offer. Our Executive Chef, Philip ‘Fitzy’ Fitzpatrick, leads our culinary team in providing amazing offerings from our menu, as well as creative daily features. Enjoy a platter of Asian Nachos or one of our signature steaks in the restaurant or outside on our spacious patio. Enjoy your evening by relaxing and sample one of Sperry’s signature cocktails or choose a wine from our award-winning wine list. Whatever you are in the mood for, we will be sure to make your experience memorable and exceed your expectations with our food and service!

The Wishing Well

745 Saratoga Road, Route 9 • Wilton (518) 584-7640 • wishingwellrestaurant.com The Wishing Well is located in the foothills of The Adirondacks a few miles north of the historic Saratoga Springs Race Course. Since 1936 the restaurant has been recognized for warm hospitality, great food and celebrated ambiance. Certified Angus Beef, fresh steamed Maine lobsters and an array of fresh seafood are featured every night, along with an award-winning selection of fine wines. A seasonal tavern menu offers light fare in the fireside piano bar. “Pretty presentations and faithful, enjoyable reproductions of American classics. Hints of flair within a traditional framework, without excessive experimentation.” - The Albany Times Union.

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men often leave with a fresh polo shirt, she said. Many come in to leisurely try on cowboy boots, and often leave with a pair once they get a feel for the buckaroo brogans, she said. “Many people simply don’t have the time to browse during the day or even on the weekend,” Rodgers said. The Saratoga Saddlery & International Boutique is open until 9 p.m. during the week and until 10 p.m. (sometimes later) on Friday and Saturday. After-hours customers are mixed — from tourists heading into town after a day at the races to locals and visitors wandering up and down the streets after dinner. “There’s a bit of a lull while people are at dinner, but after that, we are steady throughout the evening,” said Maddy Zanetti, a partner at Impressions of Saratoga, one of a few shops along Broadway open well into the evening. Impressions, at 368 Broadway, features Saratoga specialties, including local artists’ work and souvenirs such as Dark Horse pub glasses. “Customers really appreciate that we are open late. It means they can enjoy downtown that much longer,” Zanetti said. Impressions is open until 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on the weekend. Even if customers don’t

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night along Broadway usually involves libations, fine food and atmosphere and maybe a little retail therapy. Several boutiques and other shops have found extended evening hours a win-win for their businesses and summer’s Broadway browsers. “You get a more relaxed customer in the evening,” said Sabine Rodgers, owner of The Saratoga Saddlery & International Boutique at 460 Broadway. Rodgers’ shop specializes in equestrian lifestyle products for horseback riders and fans alike. “A lot of people are out, and they’ll come in looking for something to wear to the track the next day,” she said. Many women buy Jude Connally dresses, known for their summery floral prints and classic shapes, and

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Owner Marianne Barker and partner and manager Maddy Zanetti outside Impressions of Saratoga on Broadway; Saratoga Saddlery employee Jill Pierce near a display of cowboy boots for men and women; employee Tricia Ayers with a chakra banner inside Magic Moon at 15 Phila St.; assistant manager Jess Hanlon holds one of her favorite new releases, “Hard Choices” by Hillary Rodham Clinton, inside Northshire Bookstore.

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make a purchase that night, Zanetti said, often people come back and pick up the items they perused on their evening trips. Other shops create a place to gather and meet both before and after a night on the town, like Northshire Books at 424 Broadway. “Our evening customers tend to stay and browse a while — we’ve noticed that in the evening the bookstore has become something of a gathering place,” said Rachel Person, Northshire’s events and community outreach coordinator. “Customers will meet here before going out to dinner, extend their evening out by browsing here after a movie, or just stop in to relax for a while. There’s a social feel to our space in the evenings, and it’s a lot of fun for our booksellers.” The bookstore holds readings as late as 7 p.m. that frequently draw a big enough audience to turn into extended and lengthy literary chats. “Some nights being here for an event I feel like I’m in the middle of the world’s best book club,” Person said. Northshire Books is open Sunday-Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Other shops offering people a place to shop into the evening hours include The Magic Moon at 15 Phila St., which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The store is open from 10:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, from 10:15 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 10:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Among the chain shops, Eddie Bauer, located at 388 Broadway, is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. n

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$18 at the door. • Holly & Evan, Wiswall Park, 37 Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 to 8 p.m. Free admission. • The Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Returns, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 8 p.m. AUGUST 15 • Fort Ticonderoga’s Heroic Maze: A Corn Maze Adventure, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Road, Ticonderoga, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Dom Flemons, Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance and $24 at the door. • Heard, Tang Museum rooftop, Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission. • Saratoga Children’s Theatre presents “Rent,” Bernard Theater, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. 1 and 7 p.m. • The Philadelphia Orchestra, Nu Shu: The Secret Songs of Saratoga Springs Women, Saratoga Performing Arts offers plenty to do. Center, spac.org, 8 p.m. Here’s a sampling of AUGUST 16 what’s happening • The Bluebillies’ Gospel Music Review, Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., during the rest of Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $16 in the summer in the advance and $18 at the door. Spa City. Look for • Saratoga Children’s Theatre presents “Rent,” Bernard updates of what’s happening around Theater, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. 1 and 7 p.m. town at events. • The Philadelphia Orchestra, Celebration of an Artist, Saratoga saratogian.com. Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 8 Springs, 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $18 p.m. in advance and $20 at the door. AUGUST 17 • Kings of Leon, Saratoga • Flipsydz, Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 7 St., Saratoga Springs, 7 to 9 p.m. p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. AUGUST 11 • String of Pearls, Caffè Lena, 47 • Luke Bryan with Lee Brice Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 to 9 and Cole Swindell, Saratoga p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 7 $20 at the door. p.m. AUGUST 12 AUGUST 18 • Tang Tour of “I was a • Washington County Fair, double”, Tang Museum, Skidmore Washington County Fairgrounds, College, Saratoga Springs, 1 to 2 392 Old Schuylerville Road, p.m. Free admission. Greenwich, 5 p.m. General • Food Truck Showcase of admission is $10; and children 13 Upstate New York, Saratoga and younger are admitted free. The Eagles Club, 373 Crescent Ave., fair runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saratoga Springs, 5 to 9 p.m. Free August 19-23 and from 10 a.m. to admission. 9 p.m. August 24. • Drake and Lil Wayne, Saratoga AUGUST 19 Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 7 • Tang Tour, Tang Museum, p.m. Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, 1 to 2 p.m. Free admission. AUGUST 13 • Liz Longley with Barnaby • Chicago and REO Bright, Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Speedwagon, Saratoga St., Saratoga Springs, 7 to 9 p.m. Performing Arts Center, spac.org, Tickets are $22 in advance and $24 7:30 p.m. at the door. AUGUST 20 • The Philadelphia Orchestra, • The Philadelphia Orchestra, Pops on Broadway, Saratoga An evening with Itzhak Perlman Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 8 Saratoga Performing Arts Center, p.m. spac.org, 8 p.m. AUGUST 14 AUGUST 21 • Jamcrackers, Caffè Lena, 47 • Studio Two — Beatles tribute, Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 8 to 10 Wiswall Park, 27 Front St., Ballston p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance and Spa, 6 to 8 p.m. Free admission. M A G A Z I N E

• The Philadelphia Orchestra, An Evening with Alisa Weilerstein, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 8 p.m. AUGUST 22 • Travers Wine Tasting, FasigTipton, East and Madison Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $135. To benefit Senior Services of Albany. • Bill Staines, Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. • Mike Perkins & Friends, Tang Museum rooftop, Tang Museum, Saratoga Springs, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission. • The Philadelphia Orchestra, Stephane Deneve conducting. Saratoga Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 8 p.m. AUGUST 23 • Craft & Flea Market, American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. • Come Together for Kaitlin, Saratoga Eagles Club, 373 Crescent Ave., noon. Fundraiser for local girl fighting a rare and fatal disease called late infantile neuronal ceroid lipfuscinosis. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. • The Philadelphia Orchestra, Tchaikovsky Spectacular, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 8 p.m. AUGUST 24 • Zac Brown Band, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 7:30 p.m. AUGUST 26 • Tang Tour of “Opener 26” & “Opener 27,” Tang Museum, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, 1 to 2 p.m. Free admission. • Food Truck Showcase of Upstate New York, Saratoga Eagles Club, 373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs, 5 to 9 p.m. Free admission. • Motley Crue with Alice Cooper, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 7:30 p.m. AUGUST 28 • Wild Adriatic, Wiswall Park, 37 Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 to 8 p.m. Free admission. AUGUST 29 • Jason Aldean with Florida Georgia Line, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 7 p.m. AUGUST 30 • Final Stretch Music Festival Weekend, downtown Saratoga Springs, 7 to 11 p.m. Free music at varios locations. Festival also takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. August 31. AUGUST 31 • Steely Dan, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, spac.org, 7:30 p.m.

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he 2014 summer season at Saratoga Race Course kicked off July 18 and continues daily through Labor Day, except for Tuesdays. Here’s a sampling of the lineup of happenings at the track — events in addition to races — provided by the New York Racing Association: • TASTE NY: CRAFT BEER & CIDER: Every Friday, a new weekly attraction is the Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider, which allows track patrons the opportunity to sample numerous craft beers produced exclusively by New York state breweries. As many as a dozen breweries will be featured throughout the meet. The tasting will be held each Friday from noon to 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion, located inside the entrance to the Reserved Seats Box Office on Union Avenue. Admission is $20 and includes 20 sampling tickets. • LORD & TAYLOR FASHION SATURDAYS: On Saturdays, this new weekly event is designed to highlight the tradition of style and glamour in thoroughbred racing with a Lord & Taylor pop-up shop at the Saratoga Pavilion each Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Track patrons will be invited to dress their best for the chance to be crowned Most Fashionable at Saratoga. Two winners every week will each receive a $250 Lord & Taylor gift card and have the opportunity to present a trophy in the winner’s circle during the 2014 Saratoga meet.

• TASTE NY: FOOD & ARTISANS: On Sundays, returning for the 2014 summer meet, Taste NY: Food & Artisans is a lively on-track market of up to 19 food and artisan vendors featuring products made exclusively in New York state. The market will be held each Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion. • BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY MONDAYS: Mondays are all about families with the return of weekly family-friendly festivals featuring games, attractions and educational activities each Monday of the meet from noon to 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion. • INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE SERIES: Wednesdays will feature the inaugural International Heritage Series. This celebration of global culture and heritage features traditional music, dance, entertainment, crafts and food each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion. The International Heritage Series lineup will include: Latino-American Day on July 23; Italian-American Day on July 30; Irish-American Day on August 6; African-American Day on August 13; and AsianAmerican Day on August 20. The final installment of the series will celebrate the history and culture of Saratoga Springs with Saratoga Heritage Day on August 27. • TASTE NY: WINE & SPIRITS: On Thursdays, a new weekly attraction for the 2014 meet is Taste NY: Wine & Spirits, which will allow track patrons the opportunity to sample varietals of wine from numerous New York state wineries for $30. The tasting will be held each Thursday of the meet from noon to 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion. • PILSNER GLASS SET GIVEAWAY: Sunday, July 27: Racing fans will raise a toast to Saratoga’s second giveaway of the 2014 meet: a set of Saratoga Race

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Course pilsner glasses, free with paid admission, while supplies last. • YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DAY: Monday, July 28: Saratoga Race Course will welcome young professionals from around New York state for a professional development and networking summit highlighted by a day at the races. • THE $1.5 MILLION WHITNEY: Saturday, August 2: The Whitney, one of North America’s premier races for older males on the dirt, will top the card of a blockbuster day of racing that includes five stakes. Joining the Whitney Day program will be the Grade 1, $500,000 Test for 3-year-old fillies, the Grade 1, $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap for older sprinters, and the $100,000 Lure Stakes. The $100,000 De La Rose will also once again be part of the Whitney Day festivities this year. • TOYOTA TOTE BAG GIVEAWAY: Sunday, August 10: Racing fans will line up to collect their own Saratoga Toyota tote bag, the third giveaway of the season, free with paid admission, while supplies last. • FABULOUS FILLIES DAY: Friday, August 15: Saratoga Race Course will celebrate women and their contributions to the thoroughbred industry while raising funds to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation on Fabulous Fillies Day. • TRAVERS 1864 RESTAURANT WEEK: Sunday, August 17 to Thursday, August 21: A number of restaurants and eateries throughout the greater Capital Region will offer special pricing and menus in celebration of the Travers during the fifth annual “Travers 1864 Restaurant Week.” That’s the year Saratoga Race Course opened. • STEWART’S ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST: Wednesday, August 20: Racing fans will compete in the ultimate chilly contests at the annual Stewart’s Ice

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Cream Eating Contest. Contestants will be divided into three age groups – kids, teens and adults – as they battle to see who can eat a pint of ice cream the fastest. • THE $1.25 MILLION TRAVERS: Saturday, August 23: Saratoga’s most anticipated race, the $1.25 million Travers, will return for its 145th running. The Travers is one of four stakes scheduled for the day and shares the card with the Grade 1, $500,000 Ballerina for filly and mare sprinters and the Grade 2, $250,000 Ballston Spa for filly and mare turf horses. First post-time is 11:35 a.m. and gates open at 7 a.m. • SARATOGA SHOWCASE DAY: Sunday, August 24: Will be dedicated to the best New York-breds

as Saratoga hosts the inaugural Saratoga Showcase Day, featuring the Albany, West Point, Yaddo, Fleet Indian, Funny Cide, and Seeking the Ante. • VETERANS DAY: Thursday, August 28: Saratoga Race Course will pay tribute to those who have served the country with a special pre-racing ceremony to honor veterans. All veterans and active duty military will receive free grandstand admission with military ID. • FINAL STRETCH FESTIVAL: Saturday, August 30 to Sunday, August 31: The two-day festival, underwritten in part by The New York Racing Association, will mark the culmination of the Saratoga racing season with live music downtown

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Chiropractic, Subluxation & Kids Chiropractic care isn’t just for adults. Everyone can beneﬁt from maintaining spinal health and overall wellness. When little ones learn to walk, they begin to explore everything. All of this exploring means walking, running, climbing, crawling, jumping and of course, falling. Accidents happen, and while they are usually not serious, all these trips, falls and bumps can have a cumulative effect inside of the body, causing subluxations; misalignments of the spine. Maintaining proper alignment of your child’s spine is important because they are growing and developing at a rapid pace. By having your child checked on a regular basis, you are helping them grow as healthy as possible while preventing future problems like curvatures of the spine (scoliosis) and even degenerative arthritis. Building health is really what we strive for, so a stronger, healthier body can develop. When little ones suffer from common ailments such as ear infections, asthma, slips, falls and even behavior problems, chiropractic care can improve overall body function so that the body is better equipped to deal with the trauma or illness. A body with an aligned spine functions at a much higher level than a crooked, subluxated, misaligned body. Chiropractic: a safe, natural way to deal with ear infections Facts about ear infections: • They inﬂict 2/3 of children by the time they are age three. • They are bacterial or viral infections

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