Fun in Saratoga

Check out this web site promotion of the Fox n Hound Bed and Breakfast

I just caught this posting and video off some travel deal web site promoting the Fox and Hound Bed and Breakfast.  I realize one would want to create a regal atmosphere, and therefore wouldn't use Guns N' Roses and the like, when promoting a bed and breakfast, but wasn't there some classical choice better than the one they chose to include with the video?   Just my thoughts, but check out the link or the video below.  Uggh!

  

 I wrote last year that the Fox and Hound, on Lake Avenue here in Saratoga Springs, was for sale for $1,295,000.  I just checked to confirm that it was still for sale which it is for that same price. It certainly is a beautiful building, so I hope it sells for a fair price.

I was the first one to write about all these B&B's being for sale, and I just noticed that a couple of mainstream media outlets picked up on the story in the past month or so, however they didn't credit little 'ol Dan here at Fun Saratoga for really being the one to notice.  Oh the saga of being an unacknowledged blogger!  Anyway, you can read the Post-Star article here, and a YNN story here. 

Canevale Cooking School and more from DZ Restaurants

I am copying an email below from DZ Restaurants:

Sundays at Chianti We have decided to continue our Sunday Menu beyond January! Now, every Sunday we are featuring the same 4-course menu hand-selected by Chef Fabrizio Bazzani for $29/pp. Ideal for sharing all four courses are served family-style. See Our Domenica al Chianti Menu   We're Playing Favorites at Forno Bistro Forno Favorites | FINAL DAY! Today is the last day we'll be playing favorites. All your Forno Bistro Favorites like Bruschetta Pizza, Pollo Panato and Insalata Con Tagliata are back on a special menu hand-picked by Executive Chef Marquis Snyder. All your favorites have returned, but for only one more day so don't miss them. It'll be just like old times. See the Menu Carnevale Cooking School at Chianti February 1 | Chianti Il Ristorante | 7pm Chianti Il Ristorante's Executive Chef Fabrizio Bazzani leads you on a culinary journey with a Carnevale Cooking School. Spend an evening with family, exciting wines, hand-crafted cuisine and a menu that never disappoints. This Tuesday explore the magic and mystery of Carnevale and learn tips from a master while you sip wine and watch a fantastic meal prepared from start to finish by Chef Fabrizio. Call Chianti at 518-580-0025 to make your reservation.

Superbowl Sunday at Maestro's

Whether you dine in on February 6th or get take-out from Maestro's, there are deals available, as the message below shows.

Maestro's "A Fine American Bistro" Sunday February 6th  $5 Super Sunday Served 11:30am to 9pm

Greetings! We are offering our $5 entree all day Super Bowl Sunday. We are also offering three great items to go for your Super Bowl Party at home! Either way you must not pass up this great deal!

Back By Popular Demand!   Sunday February 6th $5 Menu 11:30am to 9pm Entrees Kobe Beef Meatloaf Applewood Smoked Chicken Pasta Butternut Squash Lasagna Stuffed Filet of Sole Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya   House Party Food To Go Tired of the same old take out subs and pizza! Just because it's football doesn't mean you can't have great food!   Each pan feeds 6-8 people     Birch Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and plenty of killer sauce $45     Applewood Smoked Chicken served with kimmilwick rolls, spicy slaw, and garlic horseradish pickles $35    Macaroni & Cheese Have it plain $20 With Andouille Sausage $30 With Lobster $50

We will sell out fast! Call now to reserve Sincerely, John LaPosta Maestro's "A Fine American Bistro" 518.580.0312

Not valid with any other discount programs

 

71 restaurants, vendors signed on for Chowderfest - saratogian.com

71 restaurants, vendors signed on for Chowderfest - saratogian.com.

Enough is enough

Enough is enough.

The new one sheet has been posted for Virgin Alexander!

What the hell's a one sheet, you ask, and what is Virgin Alexander?

Let's face it, I'm smarter than you, so I'll tell you what a one sheet is.  Actually, I'm not smarter than you, and I didn't know what a one sheet was either, so I went to Wikipedia, which is accurate often enough to be my go-to choice for finding out things I don't know.  According to Wikipedia, "In the entertainment industry, a one-sheet or one sheet is a single document that summarizes a product for publicity and sales.  A one sheet is a specific size (typically 27" x 41" in size before 1985; 27" x 40" in size after 1985) of film poster advertising."

Now that you know not only what a one sheet is, but, so importantly,  what it was before 1985, you may ask "what is 'Virgin Alexander'"?   Man, this Funsaratoga blog is one informative little time waster, isn't it?  "Virgin Alexander" is to Saratoga in 2011 what "The Skeptic" was to our city in 2008; namely it is a low budget independent movie filmed right here in the Saratoga Springs, NY. 

 

This Saratogian article from last June should give you a primer on the movie.  The abridged version is "Virgin Alexander" is a movie written and directed by Saratoga Springs native Sean Fallon and his wife Charlotte Barrett and is about a young garbageman (played by Bronson Pinchot) who  gets wierded out while staying at the Batcheller Mansion  dreams of being a concert pianist and somehow gets involved with a prostitute played by Paige Howard.  Whereas "The Skeptic" was shelved for a couple of years and certainly wasn't a great movie, I thought it was at least decent and deserved credit for being an honest attempt at being an intelligent movie.  The long and short of it is "The Skeptic" never got that credit and it went nowhere in a hurry, even after costar Zoe Saldana scored a starring role in the James Cameron blockbuster Avatar. 

Zoe Saldana, above in Avatar, and below in a scene that took place inside the Batcheller Mansion from "The Skeptic"  

 

 

 

 

Virgin Alexander, on the other hand, has at least a shot at a better fate.  Why?  I mentioned one of the movie's stars was Paige Howard.  While she may not be an exotic Calvin Klein underwear model like Ms. Saldana, she probably has something even better going for her.  Her name again is Paige "Howard", as in Ron Howard aka Richie Cunningham and also aka (for you TVland fans) Opie Taylor.  Yep, Ms. Howard is the daughter of the famous actor and director, so let's hope Daddy can tap into that ol' boy network out in Hollywood and give this movie some traction.  Look for a release of "Virgin Alexander" later this year. 

Click here for a previous entry I wrote about movies about or filmed in Saratoga Springs - it was kind of a fun entry and the commenters were quite helpful.   Have a great weekend folks.

 

Get a head start on Chowderfest!

Starting today, you can purchase a "Chug" for Chowderfest.  I will copy the information from the Convention and Tourism web site below:

*New for 2011! Purchase your re-usable, environmentally friendly mug/lid/spoon combination.  Official Chowderfest Mugs (Chugs) will be available starting January 28, 2011 at the following locations for just $5.00 each. 

Exclusive "Chug" Outlets:
Celtic Treasures
Crafters Gallery -Chugs for sale for $5 or receive a FREE Chug with a purchase of $30 or more!
Crush and Cask Wine and Liquors -FREE Chug with $35 or more purchase!
Impressions of Saratoga
Just Plain Good/Life Is Good Store
Olde Saratoga Brewing Company

Chowderfest 2011 Participants:

American Culinary Federation -serving at Saratoga Springs City Center
Bailey's Cafe
Ben & Jerry's -serving dessert
Black Diamond Caterers -serving at 44 Phila Street
Bookmakers at the Holiday Inn
Bread Basket Bakery
Brindisi's Restaurant and Bar
Brunswick Bed & Breakfast
Caffe Lena -serving gluten-free chowder
Cantina
Chianti Il Ristorante
Circus Cafe
Compton's Restaurant
Cupcake Lab/Isabel's Bistro
Dango's
Esperanto
Fifty South/Kim Klopstock's Lily and the Rose -serving at Saratoga Springs City Center
Finish Line Restaurant & Bar
Forno Bistro
Four Seasons Natural Foods Store & Cafe -vegan and gluten-free chowder, washing dishes and using no paper products
Gaffney's Restaurant
Great Bay Seafood Restaurant -serving at Saratoga Downtowner Motel parking lot
Grey Gelding Bistro & Bar
Hattie's Restaurant
High Rock Sports & Fitness -serving a Vegan and Seafood Chowder
Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grille -serving at The Bullpen
Ice House Tavern
Irish Times Pub & Restaurant
Jacob and Anthony's American Grille
Johnny Luc's
King Brothers Dairy -serving "Chocolate Chowder" at Tin 'n Lint
Legends Cafe
Lillian's Restaurant
Local Pub & Teahouse
Longfellows Restaurant
Maestro's Restaurant -serving from the porch of the Van Dam, their future home
Max London's Restaurant & Bar
The Meat House -serving at Saratoga Springs City Center
Olde Bryan Inn
Olde Saratoga Brewing Company
One Caroline Bistro
Pacific Grill
Panza's Restaurant -serving at Saratoga Springs City Center
Parting Glass
Peabody's Sports Bar & Grille
Phila Fusion
Pizza on Broadway
Plum Dandy -serving dessert
Prestwick Chase at Saratoga -serving at Creative Sparks
Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club
Primo's at Inn at Saratoga
Putnam's at Gideon Putnam Resort -serving at Saratoga Springs City Center
Saratoga City Tavern
Saratoga Hospital Foundation -serving at Saratoga Springs City Center
Saratoga Springs Universal Preservation Hall -chowder prepared by Classe Catering and serving at 38 High Rock Condominium Office
Scallions Restaurant
Seven Horse Pub
Sperry's
Stadium Cafe
Sushi Thai Garden Restaurant
TIZNOW Restaurant
Union Grille at Saratoga Hilton
West Side Stadium Cafe
Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar
Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Wishing Well Restaurant -serving at Saratoga Springs City Center

News from Mazzone Management

News from Mazzone Management.

Check out Tequila Mockingbirds' upcoming gigs

I am copying a message below from the local acoustic duo Tequila Mockingbirds:

The Tequila Mockingbirds
 Gig Alert!
 
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Friday, Jan. 28 - Cantina, Saratoga

  Saturday, Jan. 29 - Bailey's Cafe, Saratoga

2-ish

fundraiser: Health, Happiness and Hope for Hannah

7 y.o girl needs bone marrow transplant

Learn more here

 Saturday, Jan. 29 - O'Toole's Restaurant & Pub, Colonie

Saturday, Feb. 5 - Lanie's Cafe, Latham

Saturday, Feb. 12 -

Bailey's Cafe, Saratoga

Saturday, Feb. 17 - Cantina, Saratoga
 

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 Visit our Web site for detailed information

Sperry's offers three course meals for $20.11

Sperrys' "Dine by 6 Prix Fixe" all starts this Sunday, January 30th right through spring.  The $20.11 three-course meals are available Sunday through Thursday from 4:30pm to 6pm.  NOTE:  You must be seated by 6pm to take advantage of the offer.  The "Prix Fixe" menu is pasted below.  Sperry's regular dinner menu will also be available.  Click on Sperry's Facebook page to learn more.