I think I'll change the name from Funsaratoga to "You'll hear what I have to say about Saratoga and you'll like it - dot com". While I float that change by the board, here's what I have to say about Saratoga (And you better like it):
- I have a schedule conflict, but I am still hoping to make tonight's forum on the future of Saratoga Race Course. It will be at 5:30PM at the Dee Sarno Theatre at the Saratoga Arts Center on Broadway at Spring Street. If you're reading this blog chances are that you love the races or at least love Saratoga Springs like I do - so this is an important event. It's free and open to the public - You can read more about it at the Times Union's Saratoga Seen blog. I hope to see a good-sized crowd there.
- Did you see that Borders is closing yet another 75 stores? Can you imagine if we thought that our local store survived, only to be told a few weeks later "uhhhhh sorry, we decided to close that one after all." Both scenarios suck, they just suck in different ways.
- Balancing the bad with the good - what great news yesterday about the owners of Cafe Capriccio moving into the Dine location. Cafe Capriccio has raving fans down in Albany. Look out Chianti!
- More good - regular readers may know that I own small percentages of one now two racehorses. I was at my trainer Glenn DiSanto's farm last week and saw a newborn foal that arrived via horse stork just three days earlier. It was pretty cool. I will post a not so great quality picture below of the Fusaichi Pegasus sired filly, but you'll still appreciate her beauty.
- I wrote a post a few years ago about pizza in Saratoga Springs. Marino's is the best in town, but still only above average overall. D'Andrea's is the best when you're on Caroline Street with a few beers in you and it's 2am. In any event Nunzio's Pizza, over on Clinton Street going the back way to Skidmore, has closed and a pizza place called Amores opened up in the same spot. I met the owner, who seems like a decent fella, and he told me he has owned another pizzeria by the same name in Corinth for six years. I haven't tried their pizza yet, so if anyone has or has some insight please inform us.
- The folks that work at the DMV at the Wilton Mall ruin all my favorite DMV sterotypes and jokes. They are pleasant and efficient, and I don't even wait long enough to read the paper.
- I've been writing about the numerous Bed and Breakfast locations for sale here in the Saratoga Springs. It looks like the Fox & Hound dropped $100K off its original asking price to $1,195,000. BTW did you know The Fox & Hound has a blog? Also, it looks like the Saratoga Sleigh has dropped in price by the same amount, and now has an asking price of $1,750,000.
I completely agree with your thoughts on pizza! I have yet to find a place that I LOVE. I'm a bit of a pizza snob myself. D'Andrea's is tolerable at best when you've had a long night out. My friends and I ordered from them this past weekend, and at 7:00PM, there was an hour+ wait for delivery. It was truly closer to an hour and a half.
I had Gotchya's pizza before and it was pretty good, plus the restaurant is cute!
Posted by: Courtney Gelish | March 15, 2011 at 07:13 AM
Thanks for commenting Courtney. I ate at Gotchya's four years ago but never had their pizza - I'll have to try it. Something about D'Andrea's at 2am hits the spot - although speaking of late night - I haven't had a doughboy in ages. Hmmmm looks like a certain blogger will be making a Caroline Street run one of these nights.
Posted by: Dan | March 15, 2011 at 07:28 AM
In my opinion, for what it's worth, Caputo's in the Target plaza on Rt. 50 is hands down the best pizza in the Saratoga area. I have yet to find a pizza that compares. I just wish it was closer to downtown. Also, gluten free eaters lost an ally when Nunzio's closed. They were the only take-out place in town that would make a gluten free pizza to order (that I am aware of).
Posted by: Tim | March 15, 2011 at 09:14 AM
Hey Tim, according to that sign at Amores, it looks like they're continuing the gluten free options. I'll give Caputo's a go one of these days - I'll travel for good pizza.
Posted by: Dan | March 15, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Oops! I didn't even see the sign! I guess my mother was right - If I'm looking for something, I need to investigate farther than the end of my nose.
Definitely give Caputo's a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. They're a little pricey, but it's worth it.
Posted by: Tim | March 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM
I have to disagree with you about Marino's having the best pizza in town. Their pizza is almost Chicago-style with its doughy crust and oil. Pizza on Broadway is by far the best pizza I have found in the whole Capital Region. Their pizza rivals the pizza I grew up on while I was raised in NYC. In addition to amazing regular pizza, the chef creates delicious specialty slices that are often overlooked.
Posted by: Natalie | March 15, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Well thanks for commenting Natalie. Declaring "best pizza" is a very subjective thing, but I have to admit the pictures that Pizza on Broadway has on their Facebook page sure make me hungry! http://www.facebook.com/pages/PIZZA-ON-BROADWAY/280997548501#!/pages/PIZZA-ON-BROADWAY/280997548501?sk=photos
Posted by: Dan | March 15, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Are you high? Giacone's is the best pie in town. Don't even bother debating. Seriously. Stop debating and try Giacone's.
Posted by: Wience | March 15, 2011 at 07:34 PM