Fun in Saratoga http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/ One new resident's thoughts on living in and visiting Saratoga Springs, NY en-US 2009-12-23T08:09:00-05:00 Just 7 months til track season! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/EVnA_aTVX64/just-7-months-til-track-season.html "Ohhhhhh the weather outside is frightful, but the traaaaaack is so delightful..."OK, corny, but Christmas is just two days away and track season is just 7 months from today. A few storms and then Valentines Day, a few more flurries... "Ohhhhhh the weather outside is frightful, but the traaaaaack is so delightful..."OK, corny, but Christmas is just two days away and track season is just 7 months from today.  A few storms and then Valentines Day, a few more flurries and it's St. Patrick's day and you can celebrate, then soon after that the Oklahoma Track opens.  Life is good.  Click here to learn about getting tickets.

]]> Saratoga Race Course Dan De Federicis 2009-12-23T08:09:00-05:00 http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/2009/12/just-7-months-til-track-season.html Slow Food event at Max London's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/PuAHxemP0y8/slow-food-event-at-max-londons.html The Dowd on Drinks blog has the details here. The Dowd on Drinks blog has the details here.]]> Dan De Federicis 2009-12-23T06:59:00-05:00 http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/2009/12/slow-food-event-at-max-londons.html Blogger has good experience at Gotchya's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/XOi29APCpxA/blogger-has-good-experience-at-gotchyas.html I went to Gotchya's once maybe 3 years ago and had a nice meal but just never had the chance to get back. Based on this very positive review by "The Roving Journalist" I will have to try it out... I went to Gotchya's once maybe 3 years ago and had a nice meal but just never had the chance to get back.   Based on  this very positive review by "The Roving Journalist"  I will have to try it out again.  It's nice to see visitors not only having good experiences here, but having them in all areas of the city, from our neighborhoods to downtown. ]]> Saratoga Restaurants and nightlife Dan De Federicis 2009-12-22T10:41:00-05:00 http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/2009/12/blogger-has-good-experience-at-gotchyas.html Saratoga Specialties Company - maker of Moon Brand Original Saratoga chips - is having a good year http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/xH9HNYyvPP0/saratoga-specialties-company-maker-of-moon-brand-original-saratoga-chips-is-having-a-good-year.html You can read about Saratoga Speciaties Company's great year on their Facebook page or their web site, which is pretty upbeat and fun. Rachel Ray is plugging them nationally, they are getting free press in many other places as well,... You can read about Saratoga Speciaties Company's great year on their Facebook page or their web site, which is pretty upbeat and fun.  Rachel Ray is plugging them nationally, they are getting free press in many other places as well, and they have some very tasty looking new products - the latest of which include some creative chip dips.  Good for them!  I'll fill you in when the descendants of George Crum appear out of nowhere to file a lawsuit looking for royalties. 

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]]> Saratoga area information Saratoga area news Saratoga economic development Saratoga thoughts Dan De Federicis 2009-12-22T10:04:00-05:00 http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/2009/12/saratoga-specialties-company-maker-of-moon-brand-original-saratoga-chips-is-having-a-good-year.html NY Daily News: NYRA may be forced to cancel the Belmont Stakes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/amxyiznW0wU/ny-daily-news-nyra-may-be-forced-to-cancel-the-belmont-stakes.html Whether or not you believe that the New York Racing Association would ever cancel the Belmont Stakes, it is still rather disconcerting that NYRA feels the need to make such threats to finally prod New York State decision makers into... cancel the Belmont Stakes, it is still rather disconcerting that NYRA feels the need to make such threats to finally prod New York State decision makers into action on a casino operator for Aqueduct.  I feel bad for NYRA being in such a frustrating position, and I commend them for doing what they feel they have to do to finally force a decision to be made. ]]> Saratoga Race Course Dan De Federicis 2009-12-21T12:37:12-05:00 http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/2009/12/ny-daily-news-nyra-may-be-forced-to-cancel-the-belmont-stakes.html Wine sale and January anniversary specials at Lillians http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/LNVP35FnJIQ/wine-sale-and-january-anniversary-specials-at-lillians.html The Table Hopping blog has the details on Lillians Monday wine sales and their 35th anniversary specials being offered in January. The Table Hopping blog has  the details  on Lillians Monday wine sales and their 35th anniversary specials being offered in January. ]]> Saratoga Restaurants and nightlife Dan De Federicis 2009-12-21T09:44:16-05:00 http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/2009/12/wine-sale-and-january-anniversary-specials-at-lillians.html Another Added blog: Speck Boutique http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/lsuiWvyGVWg/another-added-blog-speck-boutique.html I added the blog for Speck Boutique to the blogroll on the lower right. Many Saratoga businesses have blogs now, which are usually separate from their web sites. Click here for the Speck Botique web site. I added the blog for Speck Boutique to the blogroll on the lower right.  Many Saratoga businesses have blogs now, which are usually separate from their web sites.  Click here for the Speck Botique web site. 

 Speck

]]> Dan De Federicis 2009-12-21T09:02:00-05:00 http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/2009/12/another-added-blog-speck-boutique.html Times Union reviews Esperanto http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/KkBTO_-Pws0/times-union-reviews-esperanto.html Celina Ottaway reviews Esperanto in today's Times Union. Synopsis of her review: It's much better if you're drunk. Ms. Ottaway had a line that made me laugh out loud when she explained that one of her daughters didn't like the... Celina Ottaway reviews Esperanto in today's Times Union.  Synopsis of her review:  It's much better if you're drunk. Ms. Ottaway had a line that made me laugh out loud when she explained that one of her daughters didn't like the doughboys and the other daughter did.  The one that did like them is the one that she suspects will be the party girl later in life. Maybe other parents can try the doughboy test on their kids to predict the future.

I will also embed the video of the T-U's Night Cam visit to Esperanto from back during track season.


]]> Saratoga Restaurants and nightlife Dan De Federicis 2009-12-20T11:39:26-05:00 http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/2009/12/times-union-reviews-esperanto.html The Irish Times tonight http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/tSKsnn8sKbE/the-irish-times-tonight.html Check out 2U at The Irish Times tonight: DON'T MISS 2U SATURDAY NIGHT AT 10:00 PM!!! Check out 2U at The Irish Times tonight:

DON'T MISS

2U

SATURDAY NIGHT

AT 10:00 PM!!!

]]> Saratoga area information Saratoga area news Saratoga Restaurants and nightlife Upcoming Saratoga area events Dan De Federicis 2009-12-19T06:59:00-05:00 http://funsaratoga.typepad.com/funsaratoga/2009/12/the-irish-times-tonight.html Email from Virgil's House http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FunInSaratoga/~3/P1xwAPW6PGs/email-from-virgils-house.html Fridays mean several emails from Saratoga businesses. Here's one from Virgil's House: ~Introducing our Newest Menu Item~ Tapenade Tapas Creamy Goat Cheese and a Delicious Olive Tapenade Plate $8.95 This Weeks Special is... HAPPY HOUR ANY HOUR! A glass of... Fridays mean several emails from Saratoga businesses.  Here's one from Virgil's House:

~Introducing our Newest Menu Item~

Tapenade Tapas
Creamy Goat Cheese and a Delicious Olive Tapenade Plate
$8.95
 
 
This Weeks Special is...

HAPPY HOUR ANY HOUR!
A glass of wine, our new Tapenade Tapas and a grilled sliced Ciabatta
All for $12.00
 
Be sure to print out this coupon to take advantage of a
 chance to take a break from the holiday frenzy and sit back and enjoy
some holiday cheer here at
 



This offer expires December 25, 2009

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