Fun in Saratoga

Siro's unveils its new (NYC centered) web site

Siro's Restaurant has unveiled a new web site, however it barely makes mention of the original Siro's Saratoga location or Siro's Trattoria at the Lodge.  Other than a passing reference in the "About" part, the web site only acknowledges the New York City site.  And in fact, the word "Location" (singular, as opposed to "Locations") and the "Contact Us" link only list the Manhattan Restaurant.  Kind of odd, don't you think?  Well maybe it's a work in progress, but it just seemed odd. 

Johnny Cash Impersonator this Friday at Saratoga Music Hall

I saw Harold Ford, who is a Johnny Cash impersonator both in appearance and voice, a few years ago at First Night and I thought he was really good.  Johnny Cash is yet another musician that I wish I would have seen live, and I'm not saying that Mr. Ford's show is anything but an impersonation, but it's a very well-done and enjoyable one that I recommend.  He even has a June Carter impersonator in the show, Laura Lucy, and she is very good as well.  You can get tickets ($20) for this Friday's show (May 4, 2012) at the Saratoga Music Hall online here or by calling 518-863-0913.  The band's web site is Thejohnnycashband.com

 

Divinyl Revolution closing. Bummer.

I just read on the You Idiot blog that Divinyl Revolution was closing.  I was just there a few weeks ago.  Brittany Nasser should be commended for giving it a good go - what a shame she couldn't continue through the summer at least. 

Wall Street Journal reports on Siro's expansion in NYC; Forbes reports on party

Well it's not often that Saratoga Springs related restaurant happenings are reported on in the Wall Street Journal, but I noticed this article in the Wall Street Journal from a few days ago reporting on what we all know - namely that Siro's will be opening a location in NYC with new partner Yankees closer Mariano Rivera.   You can read the article here.  Also,  Forbes Magazine web site mentioned  about a party there with a picture from the inside of the place.  It's big and looks very New York City-like.  Go figure.

Article on Market Center at Railroad Place (AKA Bonacio Price Chopper project) article with slideshow

The Business Review has the article and slideshow here.

Turf Club grand reopening this Sunday April 29th

 

Register now for the Silks and Satins 5K

This post below is from the 2012 Silks and Satins.  For the 2013 Silks and Satins 5K, click here.

It may still be April but some days last week felt more like July - so start thinking about summer and track season and register for the Silks and Satins 5K race to be held on July 21, 2012 on the East Side of Saratoga Springs.  It's a great race and goes through some historic neighborhoods, including past the track.  See you there!

Farmers’ Market moves outdoors next week

Farmers’ Market moves outdoors next week.

Saratoga’s Boca Bistro to open May 25

Saratoga’s Boca Bistro to open May 25.

Yankee Mariano Rivera to open Saratoga eatery in NYC

Yankee Mariano Rivera to open Saratoga eatery in NYC.