Tag: Saratoga Springs
Power Player: Dennis deJonghe
Dennis deJonghe still remembers when he and his wife, Peggy, first came to Saratoga Springs: They were on the craft fair circuit, traveling in an old panel van to places such as Buffalo and Connecticut—anywhere that was hosting a juried show where Dennis could share his jewelry. This pursuit is what led the couple to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the Green Mountain Craft...
Recharge and Replenish With IV Therapy
Here in the spa city, there’s no shortage of rejuvenating treatments for folks who want to look and feel their best. From chemical peels and HydraFacials to body wraps and therapeutic massages, a quick scan of your favorite local spa’s menu reveals a remedy for every need. Now, this even includes nutrition, thanks to the arrival of IV Therapy.
If the thought of an IV...
Capital Region Gives Back: Michele Jennings, Executive Director, H.O.P.E.
Michele Jennings has always known she’s a cat lady.
After volunteering for her local SPCA in high school, Jennings worked for an animal rescue and...
Capital Region Gives Back: Isabelle Franco, Volunteer Actor, Home Made Theater
Isabelle Franco has experienced the power of the performing arts firsthand. And she wants to make sure the next generation reaps the same benefits.
Earlier...
Saratoga’s Ultimate Food & Drink Guide
From buzzy nightcaps and yummy vegan dishes to the inside dirt on each of Saratoga's coffee shops, no local food or drink was left...
The State of Saratoga’s Food Scene
The 2023 Saratoga racing season passed by in much the same fashion as track seasons of the last 150 years. Popular restaurants (*cough* Panza’s)...
Lucy’s Unveils Decked-Out Mobile Bar
Lucy’s Bar, with its bounteous décor, has been a recognizable Caroline Street fixture since it opened in the fall of 2021. But as word...
Milton Tavern Opens for Business on Geyser Road
Launching any business in the middle of track season in and around Saratoga Springs can be a sink-or-swim situation. For Milton Tavern on Geyser...
Howdy, Partner: Racing Syndicates Take Center Stage
These days, the Sport of Kings is no longer limited to royalty. Thanks to the recent rise of partnerships, also known as syndicates, we commoners...
Who Knew Blue Canoe: The Story Behind Saratoga Race Course’s Infield Oddity
It’s the question asked by most Saratoga Race Course first-timers who peer past the horses thundering down the stretch: Why is there a canoe...
Styling Summer at Encounter Boutique
I don’t know who decided that watching horses run around a track was an activity best done while wearing a fancy dress and fascinator,...
Bocage Unveils To-go Caviar Kits in Time for Track Season
Elevating your day at the track—or any summertime gathering—is now possible via one tidy to-go package. The centerpiece of these five-star picnic kits? A...
When Secretariat Lost at Saratoga
This year, the racing world is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown victory. But here in Saratoga, we remember the superstar horse...
Complexions’ New Brunch is Easy Like Sunday Morning
In the midst of a whirlwind Saratoga summer, it can be tough to carve out an hour or two to hit the spa for...