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Old 07-01-2012, 06:49 AM
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Cool back to Toga...Finally...some local recommendations

After about a 20 year hiatus, I am finally getting back to Saratoga with the wife and a friend for 4 days on Whitney weekend. Can anyone recommend some restaurants and bars...nothing stuffy though I am there to enjoy myself.

Being a Jersey boy...I was a big Lord Avie fan and two of the most memorable were 1980 when Great Prospector savaged Golden Derby in a 2 year old stakes, Lord Avie finished 3rd and sitting in the pouring rain at the 1981 Travers watching Lord Avie spot the field 30 lengths and closing to finish 3rd by less than 2 lengths...of course I had him to win and place.
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Old 07-01-2012, 07:11 PM
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Cliff's Country Inn on Rte. 9P.
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Old 07-01-2012, 08:01 PM
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Shirley's for breakfast, next to the Mobil station at the corner of West and Rt. 29
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Old 07-02-2012, 12:07 PM
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Parting Glass bar for Irish Breakfast, Coffee, Bloody Mary(s), Scratches and Changes has become a cornerstone of our trips.
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:37 AM
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Parting Glass bar for Irish Breakfast, Coffee, Bloody Mary(s), Scratches and Changes has become a cornerstone of our trips.
dont pound on the tables..great place .
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Old 07-06-2012, 10:05 AM
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dont pound on the tables..great place .
It beat dancing with the girls next to us. Big Kevin failed us. Great bands, great beer, great Irish car bombs, horrible food.

Come to think of it who ordered pizza at an Irish Pub anyway?
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Old 07-07-2012, 10:45 AM
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It beat dancing with the girls next to us. Big Kevin failed us. Great bands, great beer, great Irish car bombs, horrible food.

Come to think of it who ordered pizza at an Irish Pub anyway?
TIM I THINK.
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Old 07-07-2012, 10:52 AM
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trying to change things up a little ,,,doing wed -sat 4 days 3 nights, driving home sat night , much less traffic than sunday, is there an awesome hotel within 15 mins with nice comfy simmons beds, and turndown service. maybe like every other weekend. or aLABAMA WEEKEND AND THE LAST WEEKEND or the second weekend too.
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Old 07-07-2012, 11:06 AM
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trying to change things up a little ,,,doing wed -sat 4 days 3 nights, driving home sat night , much less traffic than sunday, is there an awesome hotel within 15 mins with nice comfy simmons beds, and turndown service. maybe like every other weekend. or aLABAMA WEEKEND AND THE LAST WEEKEND or the second weekend too.
Two I know

Hampton Inn, one of the best Hamptons I've ever seen, downtown Saraoga Springs (if you have deep pockets)

Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Malta (a little farther but about 15 mins and right off the highway. Much more economical and a Dunkin Donuts w/in walking distance, a service station selling beer and DRF across the street)
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Old 07-09-2012, 01:59 PM
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Two I know

Hampton Inn, one of the best Hamptons I've ever seen, downtown Saraoga Springs (if you have deep pockets)

Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Malta (a little farther but about 15 mins and right off the highway. Much more economical and a Dunkin Donuts w/in walking distance, a service station selling beer and DRF across the street)
I always thought that was an odd thing to do.
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Old 07-12-2012, 10:22 PM
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i think it's more like a beer store that sells gas
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