Thank you to the reader that alerted me to the fact that Saratoga Wine Exchange (located on Phila Street behind Ben & Jerry's) apparently will soon be moving to Round Lake, according to this Craig's List Ad which mentions "the move will occur in the next couple of months to Round Lake (Exit 11)" and lists The Wine Exchanges' phone number.
Wheras I am sad to see any business leave downtown, at least this is a move and not a closing. More importantly, it seems to be driven by the concentration of liquor and wine stores here in the Spa City, rather than a lousy economy. There are at least four stores selling wine within walking distance to Saratoga Wine Exchange (Crush & Cask, Putnam Wines, Purdy's and the Swedish Hill Winery), three more stores within a 5 minute drive, and those seven don't even include the new wine tasting room planned for the former Kimberly Inn location. It's just too many in a small area, and presumably Round Lake would give the place some breathing room.
Well, let's hope the move goes well and that another business moves into Saratoga Wine Exchange's location soon.
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