Tag Archives: Saratoga

15 Church shows how to make a good restaurant great

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Had Mother’s Day dinner at 15 Church in Saratoga Springs, NY, a place that’s been open just about a year and has recalibrated our definition of fine dining in this amiable but touristic destination. The pre-opening expectations were high: a … Continue reading →

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The Saratoga Beer Week curmudgeon

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

I was going to write a snarky article about Saratoga Beer Week, just concluded, after finding this post from the very first Beer Week in 2012. Then, the organizers were worried that no one would come to a beer event … Continue reading →

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Eating Local (ish) in Saratoga Springs, New York

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

When my family moved from San Francisco to upstate New York in 2008, we tried to ease the transition by visiting a few farms. It was disconcerting to meet farmers who drove from Washington County or Columbia County straight down … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up Saratoga Restaurant Week 2014

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Why do consumer brands put coupons in the newspaper? To get trial from new customers who hopefully will become regular buyers. They know that many shoppers will buy just to get the discounts, and many of those who use the … Continue reading →

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Where to eat lunch in Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Welcome to my fellow bloggers who are in town for Wordcamp on October 11, 2014. Here’s where to eat lunch in Saratoga. The following list is not exhaustive but covers the spots I recommend. These are quick, grab-a-bite places so … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Shrimp and Grits after Ric Orlando

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Celebrity Chef Ric Orlando, currently of New World Catering and formerly of “Chopped”, demo’d this Shrimp and Grits recipe at the 2014 Saratoga Wine & Food Festival. I asked him if I could share the recipe and he gave me … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Wine and Food Festival leaves satisfactory aftertaste

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Last weekend’s Saratoga Wine and Food Festival seemed a bit more laid back than in prior years. The crowds were just a bit lighter and as a result the lines were short and there was plenty of room for standing … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Saratoga Wine and Food Festival is THIS WEEKEND

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Yesterday I found a parking spot in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. That means two things: the track season is over. And the annual Saratoga Wine and Food Festival is coming up fast. This year’s event snuck up on us because … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Chowderfest 2014

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

After barely nudging double digits for weeks, the weather warmed up for today’s Saratoga Chowderfest and chowder lovers showed up en masse. (Although I think the crowds are a bit down from previous years, perhaps because locals have lost the … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Ingredients: 1 c finely chopped celery ½ c chopped onion ½ c margarine or butter 1 t dried sage leaves, crushed ½ t Kosher salt 8 c dried cubes of bread ¾ c water or chicken or turkey stock Method: … Continue reading →

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