Saratoga Bucket List

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Saratoga Springs is bursting with incredible restaurants, shops, and activities, all offering unique products that, together, make up the ultimate Saratoga experience. Here is a list of what I consider the highlights of Saratoga Springs that I would recommend as a “bucket list” for all Saratoga visitors to try.

Restaurants:

Scallions

Must try:

Summer: chilled peach soup

Winter: fried green tomatoes

This restaurant is so fresh, healthy, and flavorful! It is my favorite.

Ravenous

Must try: Pommes Frites

Are these the best you have ever tasted?

Salt & Char

Must try: Marinated raspberries in Champagne dessert

The food here is amazing but, if nothing else, you must indulge in this decadent dessert!

Hamlet & Ghost

Must try: Ghost Burgers and a handcrafted cocktail

Such fun!

15 Church

Must try: Zeppoles (or “Zepps” for short) Cinnamon Dusted Ricotta Doughnuts, Vanilla Custard & Salted Caramel Sauce

You will thank me!

Ben & Jerry’s

An obvious one-must try: Ice Cream

It is summer in the Saratoga Ben & Jerry’s even in the winter!

Kilwin’s

Another obvious one-must try: Candy and fudge

What is not to like?

Wine Bar

Must try: Warm nut medley and a glass of wine on the outside patio on a summer evening watching the downtown bustle – a must do!

9 Maple

Must try: Summer cocktail special made with fresh local blueberries, and all that jazz!

This bartender has talent!

Putnam Market

Must try: Cake

I could find a reason to celebrate every day for a slice of Putnam cake!

Shops:

Miss Scarlett

Barbie’s closet!

Schuyler Pond at Scallions

Whimsical home goods

You will want everything in this wonderland of a store!

Caroline and Main

Classy fashion

The floor girls always look so good!

Saratoga Tea & Honey Company

Matcha at the tea bar

The beeswax candles in adorable shapes made my holidays this year!

Saratoga Olive Oil

Aged balsamic

This makes a salad taste like a treat!

Pink Paddock

Classic Saratoga attire for track or polo!

Sloppy Kisses

Saratoga loves doggies!

Activities:

Criterion Cinemas

Movie and popcorn – classic

I love this place!

Yaddo Gardens

Smell the roses!

Saratoga Polo

Tailgate, watch the sun set, replace the divets, and learn what a chukker is!

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

In the mood for the New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, a Rock concert, all outside? Check.

Victoria Pool

Fun in the sun, Saratoga style!

Saratoga Racetrack

It’s all about the horse, of course!

See you in Saratoga!

This blog was originally posted on March 3, 2017 on Roohan Realty's blog page.