Saratoga Unveils enhanced Carousel hospitality

[Alan07]

Beer Garden is the centerpiece of it, includes Hattie’s and Shirley’s. Restaurant Row now has Siro’s and Bettie’s Cakes.

http://nyra.com/saratoga/stories/July132012.shtml

[TouchOfGrey]

Two of my favorite things! Craft beer and signature cupcakes!

[Scav]

That Saranac Blueberry Blonde sounds like it is awesome.

[TouchOfGrey]

Originally Posted by Scav

That Saranac Blueberry Blonde sounds like it is awesome.

It is quite good. Not as good as Blue Point Blueberry Ale, but still good.

[herkhorse]

Originally Posted by Scav

That Saranac Blueberry Blonde sounds like it is awesome.

Saranac is not a craft beer, and none of them are awesome. Oh yea, and it's made in Utica.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

Saranac is not a craft beer, and none of them are awesome. Oh yea, and it's made in Utica.

same place they make Utica Club...... one of Chuck's favorites!

[-BT-]

curious as to what kind of menu siro's is gonna offer to track patrons.

beer garden, sounds like a good idea for those who don't want to lug in a cooler, just not my cup of tea @ $5 a beer.

interested to see what El Verano Taqueria is all about as well

-bt-

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

Saranac is not a craft beer, and none of them are awesome. Oh yea, and it's made in Utica.

Exactly. Saratoga has done a great job upgrading its food/drink options the past few years, but 12 mediocre beers and two tents doesn't make something a "beer garden".

[Calzone Lord]

I'm planning on driving up for a few weekends.

Where are the best deals on hotels within about a half hour to an hour away?

Amsterdam is typically the safest bet I'm aware of for a resonable hotel at cheaper than Erie prices... but on occasion all the hotels in that fine city are booked on the weekend.

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

I'm planning on driving up for a few weekends.

Where are the best deals on hotels within about a half hour to an hour away?

Amsterdam is typically the safest bet I'm aware of for a resonable hotel at cheaper than Erie prices... but on occasion all the hotels in that fine city are booked on the weekend.

Used Priceline name your own price (bid $65) and got this one for $83 total. Rooms on their site go for $130 before tax. Downtown Albany, 35 miles away.

http://www.ascendcollection.com/hote...&stop_mobi=yes

[Calzone Lord]

Looks pretty nice.

I'm a little uneasy about Albany though ... I believe it's RHT'85's stomping grounds and the location of an OTB where he once bet 17 straight winners.

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Looks pretty nice.

I'm a little uneasy about Albany though ... I believe it's RHT'85's stomping grounds and the location of an OTB where he once bet 17 straight winners.

Oh yeah? Maybe he can chime in, wondering if this place near the hotel is a good spot for dinner.

http://www.jacksoysterhouse.com/

[Calzone Lord]

Scav's great grandfather founded it.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

I'm planning on driving up for a few weekends.

Where are the best deals on hotels within about a half hour to an hour away?

Amsterdam is typically the safest bet I'm aware of for a resonable hotel at cheaper than Erie prices... but on occasion all the hotels in that fine city are booked on the weekend.

I'd take a look at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. On their site, rooms are about $100/night. A five mile straight shot across Route 7 to I-87, and then 20 miles straight up to track from there. Barring traffic, it's about a half hour away.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

Oh yeah? Maybe he can chime in, wondering if this place near the hotel is a good spot for dinner.

http://www.jacksoysterhouse.com/

Very "old school" Albany. Politicos and the like eat there.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

same place they make Utica Club...... one of Chuck's favorites!

It UC considered a craft beer? Or a crap one

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by -BT-

curious as to what kind of menu siro's is gonna offer to track patrons.



-bt-

Siro's home of the $12 drink...

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Siro's home of the $12 drink...

Not anymore. Too much competition from the Horseshoe.

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Siro's home of the $12 drink...

that's what i'm saying. I think they would be the only establishment who would have to slash prices outside of their restaurant to be competitive in this atmosphere


-bt-

[Sightseek]

What a cruel world we live in.



I'll be going to Del Mar instead and they roll out the poutine at Saratoga.