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It amazes me every year when I do this issue, how much Saratoga Springs has to offer, I’ve been in this town since 1985 and I’m still in awe! Of course, everybody knows about “the big three” - The Track, Polo and SPAC, (coverage starts on page 20) but we offer so much more… Diverse dining options rivaling any larger city (see our Dining Guide on page 79), a vibrant downtown, as you’ll see by the beautiful photos in the magazine, provided by the many talented local photographers (all listed on page 12). Beautiful lakes within minutes (page 99), activities for all ages that will take you out to explore why they call Saratoga Springs “The City in the Country” (see page 68) and we’re just a quick drive to the Adirondacks if you’d like to spend the day hiking and exploring (see page 108.) This really is the ideal vacation destination! Simply Saratoga Magazine exists to cover the people, the places and the lifestyles of the area. Luckily, we have Saratoga TODAY to cover the news…. I get to do the fun stuff! …and anybody that has read one of my magazines, knows I love introducing you to people! As the Society Editor for The Saratogian for years, you can just imagine the stories Jeanette Jordan has… catch her interview (and photos!) on page 129. If you’ve ever walked through Congress Park and marveled at the beautiful gardens, you can thank “Miss Geri” the next time you see her. You can’t miss her, she has one of those faces that just lights up when she smiles! (see page 150.) Finding the people to introduce you to for this issue, was so simple and I think you will enjoy meeting all of them! Now… finding that one Iconic Saratoga Home to feature - with all the amazing choices in this town – I thought was going to be impossible.
But, luckily, I mentioned my concerns to Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the Saratoga Preservation Society, while we were discussing her submission for this issue (which you will love!!) and she had the most perfect house for Randall, David and I to look at. When I heard that Tamie and her husband purchased the house – for the porch – I knew this was my feature! Sadly, this is David Delozier’s last issue writing the Architecturally Speaking feature for me, as he just opened his own restaurant, Ollie’s Grill ‘n Chill, but because he makes the best Smoked Salmon - and he’s only 5 minutes east of my office on Rte. 29 - I’ll let him go. Good luck David – I’ll miss you!
Whether you are a regular reader or are here for the season, I hope you enjoy this issue – thank you for picking it up! Please mention us, something catchy like… “I saw you in Simply Saratoga Magazine!” when supporting our advertisers, they are the reason you can enjoy this publication, free of charge. Enjoy the season! PS… I ran into a little technical difficulty and couldn’t access the event photos from last year for our gala section, so some of these pics are from previous years, but they still portray the fun and excitement of each event as they raise much needed funds for their favorite organizations!
Chris
Chris Vallone Bushee Managing Editor cBushee@SaratogaPublishing.com (518) 581-2480 ext.201 saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com
Hi Chris, What an amazing publication! I had so much fun reading your May (H&G) issue. Haley at Saratoga Tea and Honey, Patrice Mastrianni's article on the chef, the story about Featherbed Lane farms and the history of the downtown. Keep up the good work, it is like oxygen for me to be able to read about my hometown and the people I love. Love, Susan ISRAEL
Hi Chris, I'm so glad that you ran this! I saw the new restaurant coming in named Farmers Hardware and people saying, "what a cool name" with no idea that it was once a thriving business in town. Thank you for keeping the history of Saratoga Springs alive. This magazine is AWESOME! Heidi West Lifestyles and Caroline & Main The issue looks great! I Loved Hayley on the cover - Nice job! Patrice Mastrianni Serendipity Arts Studio
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Meet Bow while taking a walking tour of the Oklahoma Track Buy a Saratoga Souvenir Learn (& see) a little track history Get to know two local musicians, before seeing them perform downtown Visit the new Caffe Lena Check out what “the locals” would suggest Choose an organization to support and attend their fundraiser (affectionately called “galas” in Saratoga Springs!)
Cover photos by
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John Seymour Photography provided by SPAC Paul Kolnik provided by Saratoga Polo
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