By Liz Witbeck
Saratoga Springs has many iconic establishments, from the race course to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The restaurants downtown are also well known by locals and tourists alike. Perhaps one of the most beloved is Gaffney’s, a restaurant and bar at 16 Caroline Street.
The establishment is now under new ownership, with a new menu after longtime owner John Baker sold the business recently.
The business was purchased by Saratoga Hospitality. The company also owns Max London’s Restaurant, Mrs. London’s Bakery and Café, and the Saratoga Stadium, all in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Hospitality officially took over in late January 2017.
Zach Cutler is corporate executive chef, working with each of the Saratoga Hospitality locations. He is excited for the transition of ownership and has been hard at work crafting a new vision for the dining experience at Gaffney’s. Cutler is confident his team will continue to make the Gaffney’s brand proud, and build on what has already been established.
“He wanted to make sure it went into the right hands,” Cutler said of Baker. “It’s a Saratoga staple. It’s a place that resonates around the country and around the world. It’s a brand that John built and that we want to build upon.”