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Landmark Saratoga Springs Restaurant, Sperry’s, Is Sold To Yet Undisclosed Group

Posted onMarch 13, 2023
The group that owns Sperry’s Restaurant on Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs has sold the establishment. It will remain a restaurant but new owners are as yet undisclosed.

By Paul Post

Scott Johnson and partners have welcomed guests to Sperry’s Restaurant since 2010 when they reopened the iconic Spa City landmark, which had been closed for about a year.

The popular eatery entertains a “Who’s Who” list of horse racing industry celebrities each summer.

“Anybody who’s anybody has eventually ended up at Sperry’s,” said Johnson, an attorney and former three-term (2008-13) Saratoga Springs mayor. “It would be easier to tell you who hasn’t come here than who has.”

But after 13 years, his group is handing stewardship of the establishment to new undisclosed owners. He declined to identify the party’s identity pending completion of the sale, but said they’re experienced restaurant owners. 

The sale is under contract with a closing date on or before April 15.

“It’s time for me to start downsizing what I deal with on a regular basis,” Johnson said. “The restaurant was one of those things. I decided it was time to sell. We’ve been approached before by people who showed interest. The timing wasn’t’ right. This time around was different.”

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Bass Pro Shops Plans To Open Its Newest Store In Clifton Park, Its 4th In New York State

Posted onMarch 13, 2023
This is a rendering of the Bass Pro Shops store planned for Clifton Park. Proposed is a 70,000-square-foot facility at the site of the former Northstar/Mohawk Chevrolet.
Courtesy Bass Pro Shops

By Christine Graf

Bass Pro Shops, a national retailer for outdoor gear that  bills itself as “North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company,” has plans to come to Clifton Park.

In February, Bass Pro Shops submitted an application to build a 70,000-square-foot “destination retail store” in Clifton Park at 400 Clifton Park Center Road, the former home of Northstar/Mohawk Chevrolet.

If approved, the Bass Pro Shops Outpost store will employ approximately 100 full-time and part-time workers.

The Clifton Park location—its fourth in New York state—will feature a custom design that will pay tribute to the great sporting heritage of the local region as well as to the sportsmen and women of New York, a company statement said. 

Within the store will be a large aquarium and water features stocked with native fish species, thousands of local antiques and artifacts, hundreds of trophy fish and wildlife mounts, and murals depicting local scenes. 

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Pavilion Grand Hotel On Lake Ave. Being Turned Into Boutique Apartment Community

Posted onMarch 13, 2023
This is a rendering of an apartment that will be part of the Perennial housing community.
Courtesy Aker

A Hudson Valley-based company is in the process of converting the Pavilion Grand Hotel in downtown Saratoga Springs to a boutique apartment community called Perennial.

The property, at 30 Lake Avenue, previously a hotel before transitioning to extended stay residences, was purchased in December 2021 by Aker from Prime Companies.

Comprised of 48 residences, Perennial offers pet-friendly, comfortable living spaces including spacious studios, one- and two-bedroom residences and expansive penthouses. Its duplex penthouse apartments are designed for gathering, featuring open layouts with large private terraces, generous kitchens and separate wet bars.

Officials said the “Perennial” name is inspired by the year-round resident, an active participant in the community and a frequent consumer of local businesses and culture.  

“Delivering this transition has been an exciting undertaking for us,” said Tina Ladd, Aker senior vice president. “The unique history of Saratoga Springs and the 19th century Pavilion Hotel, this property’s namesake, were inspiring elements to work with. It is our goal with all of our projects to engender a sense of community and encourage resident engagement.”

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Chamber Of Commerce Presents ‘Restaurant Week’ Showcase From March 22 to 30

Posted onMarch 13, 2023

Saratoga County Restaurant Week is returning, being presented by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce from Wednesday, March 22, through Thursday, March 30.

The Chamber invites Saratoga County restaurants to participate for free in the popular event. Rather than set a fixed price menu with limited options, restaurants have the flexibility to set their own prices and menus (for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and/or takeout) for customers to experience and enjoy.

“This event is designed to support all local restaurants in Saratoga County,” said Todd Shimkus, Chamber president. “Restaurants are still dealing with uncertainty and uncontrollable factors, such as staffing shortages, random food cost spikes, and packaging challenges. If this event can help them, then we want to make it as flexible and impactful as possible.”

“Driscoll Foods is thrilled to sponsor Saratoga County’s Restaurant Week,” said Steven Donnelly, division president, Driscoll Foods. “Our locally owned restaurants are an integral part of Saratoga’s thriving community, and we will do everything we can to support them. I look forward to seeing the menus these talented chefs come up with and enjoying a great meal with family and friends. I hope that others take this opportunity to experience all that Saratoga’s restaurants have to offer.”

This year, the event will include a gift card sweepstakes where no less than three lucky winners will receive prize packages of ten $100 gift cards to restaurants throughout Saratoga County. Participants may enter the sweepstakes daily on the Chamber’s website, and winners will be selected and notified by email the first week of April.

The Chamber would like to thank this year’s Restaurant Week Presenting Sponsors: Driscoll Foods, Capital Bank, WNYT, and My4.

“We are excited to work with the team at the Saratoga County Chamber to bring Restaurant Week back again this year,” said Scott Heffner, senior vice president and director of marketing at Capital Bank. “With so many of our local restaurants offering exciting and unique options, we encourage the community to come out, especially this week, and support local dining.”

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Items To Be Shipped In Crates To Prevent Damage Get Custom Care At Saratoga Crating

Posted onMarch 13, 2023
John Bardino, right, owner of Saratoga Crating, helps build a shipping crate with Jeff Masten, manager of the company, outside the company shop in Clifton Park.
©2023 Saratoga Photographer.com

By Christine Graf

Local entrepreneur John Bardino has expanded his shipping business brand with the opening of his newest business, Saratoga Crating.

He opened the new shop after his Mail Center USA pack-and-ship company, also in Clifton park, was hired to ship items that were sold at the Jim Taylor auction in Gloversville. That October auction included a collection of 131 classic vehicles, as well as tables full of automobilia—collectibles related to classic cars.

“It was a $21 million auction, and they called on us to pack and ship a lot of the stuff. It took two and half months, and there were some large neon signs and a lot of other things that needed to be crated rather than corrugated (packed in a box),” said Bardino. “So, we just ventured into crating right then and there. I hired my first subcontractor—a builder—and we started building the crates.”

Saratoga Crating operates out of Mail Center USA’s location at 641 Grooms Road in Clifton Park. Bardino also owns Saratoga Classics, an online used auto parts retailer, as well as Milton Pack and Ship at 15 Treible Ave. in Ballston Spa.

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Lake George Mayor, Saratoga Native, Key Tourism Official,Leaving Office After 52 Years

Posted onMarch 13, 2023
Bob Blais, a graduate of Saratoga High School, has been Lake George mayor since April, 1971.
Paul Post

By Paul Post

When Bob Blais—Saratoga Springs native and graduate of Saratoga High School—took the office of village of Lake George mayor there was only one special event in Lake George, a weekly Tuesday night band concert.

Now there’s an endless variety of year-round attractions such as Americade motorcycle rally, Adirondack Nationals car show, Ice Castles and a full lineup of events at Charles R. Wood Park’s Festival Commons like the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival and numerous concerts.

Together they draw tens of thousands of visitors to Lake George each year, which drives the local tourism economy. But without Blais’ leadership, it may not have been possible.

“People say, ‘How come you’ve been mayor for 52 years?’ It just takes me longer,” he said. “But I like to think when we get it done, we do it right.”

Blais’ career as America’s longest-tenured mayor is scheduled to end March 31 when his retirement takes effect. But his contributions to the area’s economic development will be felt for many years to come.

“His greatest attribute is his clear passion for the area,” state Sen. Dan Stec said. “It comes through in everything he says and does. Any time you talk to Bob Blais you can see this true love of Lake

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GlobalFoundries Providing General Motors With Chips For Advanced Vehicle Technology

Posted onMarch 13, 2023

General Motors Co. and GlobalFoundries have entered into a strategic, long-term agreement for the Malta-based company to supply computer chips for the automobile maker. Through this agreement, GlobalFoundries will manufacture for GM’s key chip suppliers at GlobalFoundries’ advanced semiconductor facility in upstate New York, bringing a critical process to the U.S., officials said. The...

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Nominations For Dalton Community Service Award Being Accepted By Saratoga Chamber

Posted onMarch 13, 2023
Cliff Van Wagner accepts the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award last year. The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for this year’s award through March 24.
Courtesy Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce  is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Joseph Dalton Community Service Award.

The winner will be honored at the Chamber  annual gala on May 11. 

Nominations should be emailed to Todd Shimkus, Chamber president, at tshimkus@saratoga.org no later than Friday, March 24.

“Each and every day, we experience what it’s like to live in a thriving community thanks, in part, to individuals and organizations who work tirelessly to make Saratoga County one of the best places to live, work, and play,” said Shimkus. “It is an honor to have the opportunity to recognize a few select individuals who have made a remarkable commitment to our community.”

The award was created by unanimous vote of the Chamber board of directors in 2017. It  recognizes and honors Joseph Dalton, who served as president of the Chamber from 1970 to 2010. During his tenure, the Chamber’s membership, influence, and impact grew significantly as a direct result of Dalton’s leadership, passion, and commitment to establishing Saratoga County as a great place to live, work, and play.

Past recipients include Steve Sullivan (2018), Tom Roohan (2019), John Munter Sr. (2020), Julie Stokes (2021) and Cliff Van Wagner (2022).

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Owner Of Eddie F’s Seafood Expands With Opening Of 2nd Restaurant In Clifton Park

Posted onMarch 13, 2023
Eddie Fazzone has opened a second Eddie F’s New England seafood restaurant, located at 1742 Route 9 in Clifton Park. His first restaurant is at 119 Clinton St. in Saratoga Springs.
©2023 Saratoga Photographer.com

By Jill Nagy

Eddie F’s New England Seafood, a Saratoga Springs mainstay, opened a second restaurant,  in Clifton Park on Feb. 1. 

The new outlet, at 1742 Route 9, is three times the size of the Saratoga restaurant and more of a conventional sit-down restaurant. The Saratoga restaurant, at 119 Clinton St. remains open.

In Saratoga, Eddie F’s specializes in what owner Eddie Fazzone calls “summer food.”  In fact, in the past, he has closed during December and January. 

Specialties at his restaurants include lobster rolls, fried fish, clams and similar seafood with most customers buying their food to take out. Orders can also be placed online at eddiefs.com. He offers gluten-free fried seafood, coated in corn flour. The regular fried items are lightly floured with no bread crumbs, he said. Most dishes come with a choice of onion rings or French fries.

During the Saratoga Race Course summer season in July and August, Fazzone operates a walk-up stand at the track.

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PDT Market In Downtown Saratoga Springs Combines Grocery, Fresh Meals And A Bar

Posted onMarch 13, 2023
Adam Foti poses in his PDT Marketplace in Saratoga Springs, which he describes as having a ‘French and Italian feeling.’ He had the building completely gutted and renovated.
©2023 Saratoga Photographer.com

by Jill Nagy

When Adam Foti’s PDT Marketplace opens later this month, it will be “not like any supermarket you have ever seen,” he said.  

The market, in the former Price Chopper store at 55 Railroad Place in downtown Saratoga Springs, will have seven aisles of groceries surrounded by prepared foods, flowers and plants, a variety of personal care and household products. It will also have a bar and places to sit and eat.

PDT stands for Pomme de Terre, translated on the PDT Marketplace website as “apple of the earth,” but more commonly, a potato.

Foti combines his skills and experience as a trained chef with what he has learned in more than 20 years in corporate retail. 

He describes the atmosphere of his business as having a “French and Italian feeling.” To produce that feeling, he had the building completely gutted and renovated.

“We just kept the shell of the old store,” he said. Bonacio Construction did the work, guided by ABN Design. 

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