Category Archives: Events

Eating is always an event, of course. But this category is about planned events with food and drink involved, often with special offers for our readers. Unless they are of general interest, event posts are deleted after the event has passed.

Pizza Wars!

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Our local high school held a very successful fundraiser this week called PIZZA WARS! Six non-chain local pizza places were invited to submit their slices for tasting and judging in the categories of Best Topping, Best Crust and Best Overall. … Continue reading →

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Offbeat Saratoga Springs during the Belmont

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

The Belmont Festival is back in Saratoga Springs for a second year, with five days of racing from Wednesday June 4 through Sunday June 8. We worked as a host at a private picnic area last year and the attendees … Continue reading →

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Time to defrost that Thanksgiving turkey!

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

It’s Monday before Thankgiving… do you know where your Thanksgiving turkey is? if still in the freezer, drag it out stat! You’ve got 2 days if you’re going to brine it, 2 1/2 days otherwise, so not a minute to … Continue reading →

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Where to eat at the Belmont in Saratoga Springs (updated)

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

The Belmont Stakes, final jewel in horse racing’s Triple Crown, is happening June 6 through 9 at Saratoga Race Course. Tickets to the track sold out within hours after the announcement, and according to the Times-Union’s Steve Barnes, local restaurant … Continue reading →

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My day in the city with Baldor Bites

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Ever heard of Balducci’s in Greenwich Village? When I was a wee lad on my first trip to NYC, I made a pilgrimage to this legendary Italian deli and was stunned to find it has closed. But it actually morphed … Continue reading →

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Morsels from the Winter 2024 Fancy Food Show

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

The 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show was held in Las Vegas January 21-23. It’s smaller than the summer show in NYC, which makes it easier to take a deep dive into a category or spend more time with exhibitors. When … Continue reading →

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Japanese aquaculture at Winter 2024 Fancy Food Show

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Japan had a powerful presence at the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show, including a large booth offering examples of Japanese aquaculture for tasting. The highlight of my experience was a 90 minute demo by Chef Hiroo Nagahara, a renowned kaiseki … Continue reading →

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Flavored cheese tasting at Fancy Food Show

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Flavored cheese, according to industry research, now accounts for 20% of all cheese sales. I attended a tasting session with 3 veteran cheesemakers at the Winter 2024 Fancy Food Show, each of whom said “no way!” when initially approached about … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about Saratoga County Restaurant Week

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

Restaurant weeks are promotional periods during which local establishments offer a special menu at a fixed price to attract more business. To us the fixed price is key. If it’s $35 for dinner, let’s say, I want to see what … Continue reading →

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Local presence at 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Old World Provisions is a respected supplier of smoked meats sited in Troy, NY. Their product, pastrami especially, is featured at many restaurants and delis throughout the northeast. At the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show, I discovered they now have … Continue reading →

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