If you've never been to Saratoga Springs, you're missing out on a great escape not so far from New York City.Combining beautiful lake scenes along with a lively downtown boasting many local artists and designers. This town well known for horse racing and the natural spring water fountains scattered throughout the area. The water has a slight odor and taste, that for me, after one sip was a bit of a detractor. But on the upside there are several delicious places to eat both all around you. Broadway (the main street downtown) is home to a few of the notable restaurants.
For breakfast, a start at Mrs. London's is what I'd advise. The almond croissant is a good pick. . It's slightly crispy on the outside (with a few paper-thin sliced almonds on top) and soft buttery inside make for a very nice contrast and the almond filling in the middle is a very nice surprise that you don't always find. There are several other pastries and sandwiches and soups to choose from there that are equally as good.
If you wander off Broadway, into the Art District you'll find a pub called Local among galleries. It serves some traditional pub food and fresh salads and a few specialty dishes (with creative little names) that seemed to have Irish roots. Some favorites here were the mushroom, chive, swiss omelet, and hash hash.
If you have the time and the spirit of an adventurer you'll go beyond downtown about 10 minutes more on a two lane highway to PJ's -you should see the smoke from this bbq spot before you even see the building. The walk up ordering and outdoor picnic table seating offer a fun change from the more formal outdoor dining spaces, and this setup works well with the location right off the highway. It truly is a fun roadside stop with a menu that rivals many larger bbq restaurants. The only warning I give give is...watch out for the bees!! This should tell you how we felt about the food...
