Drawing: Saratoga Wine & Food Festival
Chef Marc Murphy is one of the headlining personalities for this year's festival.
Drawing's closed! Winners have been emailed!
The Saratoga Wine & Food Festival is coming up this weekend at SPAC. And we have tickets for two of the festival's events. And we're giving them away. Maybe to you. The tickets included in this drawing:
+ Two tickets to the new BBQ, Blues & Brews event Friday evening. ($170 value)
+ Two tickets to the Grand Tasting on Saturday ($170 value)
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something memorable that you ate locally this summer?
Could be a dish you had a local restaurant, could be some really excellent corn from a farmstand, could an ice cream cone on a perfect summer night, could be whatever.
We'll draw two winners at random. The first drawn will get the BBQ event tickets, the second will get the grand tasting tickets.
The festival's schedule of events runs Friday through Sunday at SPAC. The festival's headline food personality -- chef Marc Murphy (maybe you've seen him on the Food Network show Chopped) will be at the BBQ, Blues & Brews event, which is Friday evening from 7-10 pm. It's a "a competition-style grill off in which the Capital Region's top chefs face off against Manhattan Grill masters." The grand tasting, the festival's main event, is Saturday from 1-4 pm. Tickets for those events, and all the festival's events, are available online.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 10 pm on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday, September 4.
photo: Cedric Angeles Photography
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Vanilla ice cream cone w/ rainbow sprinkles at Jumpin Jacks!
... said AC on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:35 PM | link
The amazing popcorn at spectrum theater!
... said jess (jamesjake) on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:36 PM | link
Carnitas nachos at NWBB.
... said james b on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:36 PM | link
Brunch at the Ruck. Honestly, who knew?!
... said CAOD on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:38 PM | link
This summer in Albany has been amazing.We had local corn that melted in our mouth.We also had tantalizing tomatoes that made us smile and have some more.The tomatoes were a gift from a man in the community gardens in Albany, that grew them just so he could share with people.That made them even sweeter.We had squash & swiss chard grown in Albany as well as cukes ,onions and garlic from Troy.Joy comes from summers and food grown in our home area of Albany.
... said jean schwartz on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:43 PM | link
My 1st Annual Soft Ice Cream Tour of the Capital Region definitely takes the (ice cream) cake. Guptill's, Kurver, Snowman, Jumpin' Jackss and more. Highly recommended.
... said Emily on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:46 PM | link
Brisket sandwich at the Troy Pig Out
... said Sam on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:47 PM | link
I had salt potatoes at the Altamont Fair for the first time this summer. They were awesome!
... said Kristin on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:50 PM | link
Fresh fruit from Samascott Orchards
... said lee on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:52 PM | link
Yono's summer tasting menu - especially the amazing coriander soup.
... said Jenna on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:55 PM | link
The most memorable thing i ate this summer was the wood fire pizza's at harvest and hearth. so good!
... said Tyler on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:57 PM | link
I can't get enough of Ric Orlando's food at the New World Bistro.
... said Ron on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:57 PM | link
.... Best chicken salad on the deck of Paulo lLombatdis . Refreshing and light summer salad
... said Mary on Sep 2, 2014 at 12:58 PM | link
Bacon and Crab Mac and cheese at the Saratoga farmer's market.
... said Don on Sep 2, 2014 at 1:05 PM | link
pick your own strawberry from Samascott....just divine!
... said CVAA on Sep 2, 2014 at 1:07 PM | link
Fresh corn from Stanton's Feura Farms. Awesome
... said Alison on Sep 2, 2014 at 1:12 PM | link
Ribbie from the Joe!
... said Kelly on Sep 2, 2014 at 1:18 PM | link
Fresh veggies from my CSA farm share.
... said Theresa on Sep 2, 2014 at 1:28 PM | link
Local cheese from the Confectionery
... said Andrew on Sep 2, 2014 at 1:28 PM | link
Tough to pick, but the most memorable (...so far...still almost 3 weeks left) was a meal at Mingle (alb); every course was incredible, so I can't pick one. Altogether; kimchi pesto gnocchi, tuna & squid "stir-fry", veggie chop chae, and a fantastic bread pudding.
... said Ed on Sep 2, 2014 at 1:31 PM | link
Delicious, incredibly fresh corn from my CSA with Fox Creek Farm!
... said Jennifer on Sep 2, 2014 at 1:38 PM | link
Empanadas from somewhere that shall remain nameless lest the DOH reads AOA. Best ever.
... said Joe on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM | link
Everything at Mingle in Saratoga, but particularly the ceviche!
... said Mountain on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM | link
I brought my out of town family to Druthers in Saratoga. The food was phenomenal,especially the Mac and cheese! So lucky to live in an area with so many wonderful choices!
... said Jacqueline McCarthy on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:03 PM | link
I had fantastic spicy buffalo wings at the Old English Pub.
... said Margie C on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:06 PM | link
Wagyu skirt steak w/ sweet corn and kimchi at New World Bistro.
... said Omar on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:09 PM | link
Uncle Anthony's Pasta from Grappa 72. By far, the best pasta dish I ever had in my life. It has meatball and sausage and it is covered in this delicious ricoatta tomato sauce. Had it again a couple days ago and I'm craving more already!
... said Nagma Singh on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:15 PM | link
Strawberry rhubarb jam made with fresh picked berries from Swartz's berry farm and my own rhubarb. Like sunshine in a jar!
... said Kate on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:17 PM | link
Weekend brunch at the iron gate cafe, bellini's & black bean burgers. Mmmmm!
... said james reyls on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:20 PM | link
Scary Gary from Nighthawk's Kitchen at Troy twilight market
... said Dan on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:21 PM | link
The surf and turf burger at The Hollow. Two thumbs up.
... said Cassie on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:28 PM | link
truffle goat cheese from that place in Cohoes
... said jim on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:37 PM | link
Smoked meats from Oscar's.
... said Jackers on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:38 PM | link
sweet corn from samascotts in kinderhoook
... said mark on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:43 PM | link
Heirloom Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella salad with balsamic vinegar, all items sourced locally from the Troy Farmer's Market! Yum :)
... said Jessica on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:46 PM | link
My first bite of a fresh, hot Cider Belly Doughnut (espresso!) was unforgettable. Sad I moved away from walking distance!
... said Jack C on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:53 PM | link
The "cauliflower steak; eggplant puree, grain salad, pine nuts, tomato chutney" from Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark.
... said Casey on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:56 PM | link
The spicy chirashi dish at Yoshi's in Latham. Yum!
... said JP on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:56 PM | link
Fresh mozz from (R+G?) Cohoes via the Troy Farmers Market.
I was also going to say Anthony and Sons Pain de Casa ("LOCAL! says Whole Foods) but just discovered that it, like most of the LOCAL! offerings there, is from northern Jersey.
... said Alex on Sep 2, 2014 at 2:58 PM | link
My foot.
... said Brendan on Sep 2, 2014 at 3:06 PM | link
My most memorable local meal I had this summer was at the Troy Pig Out - Ribs on ribs on ribs! My heart is clogging up again in joy just thinking back on this.
... said Melissa on Sep 2, 2014 at 3:16 PM | link
burger from Nighthawk's Kitchen
... said JMK on Sep 2, 2014 at 3:21 PM | link
Blackened Stringbeans and New World
... said Jbird on Sep 2, 2014 at 3:43 PM | link
Jack burger!
... said Jeremy on Sep 2, 2014 at 4:09 PM | link
Fresh picked raspberries from my own raspberry bushes in my back yard. Nothing beats eating raspberries 5 minutes off the bush! Bliss :)
... said Beth on Sep 2, 2014 at 4:09 PM | link
Cider Belly donuts!
... said DEN on Sep 2, 2014 at 4:18 PM | link
The corn from the Empire State Plaza farmers market. It was incredible this year...sweeter than ever!
... said Alison on Sep 2, 2014 at 4:19 PM | link
fresh blueberries from the farmers market
... said ab on Sep 2, 2014 at 4:35 PM | link
Tea leaf salad at Shwe Mandalay in Albany.
... said Katie on Sep 2, 2014 at 4:46 PM | link
Waffles at the Iron Roost!! Ridiculously good!
... said Lauren on Sep 2, 2014 at 6:30 PM | link
Corn on the cob! Yum!
... said Brenda King on Sep 2, 2014 at 7:18 PM | link
"White Lily" cheese from Sweet Spring Farm. Delicious!
... said nic on Sep 2, 2014 at 7:24 PM | link
I had me my own personal croissant taste off from a couple of the bakery stands at the Troy farmers market last month. The results were conclusive- croissants are delicious!
... said Julia on Sep 2, 2014 at 8:04 PM | link
Most memorable meal....Ricotta and Broccolli Rabe Ravioli from New World Bistro...out of this world! YUM!
... said Sue on Sep 2, 2014 at 8:18 PM | link
Mrs Mattoon from across the street made her famous brandy macaroons for Tina after her RV was towed away this summer by the cops. You can't live on 10th Street unless you have a house apparently. Good riddance, said Mrs Mattoon, after Tina passed out drunk in the dog's bed, covered in crumbs. The taxi driver was perturbed at us on the ride home. Half a block! Mrs Mattoon tried to give the fellow a cookie, but he wasn't having any. He left with a screech and one of his hubcaps flew into the Armenian churchyard. Good riddance! said Mrs Mattoon. She laughed and laughed. The Aremenians retrieved the hubcap and hung it up on the church step. Nobody ever claimed it and then some kids grabbed it and flung it into the community gardens where it cut down a whole swathe of sun flowers. A couple of cookies and suddenly so much to remember happily ever after.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Sep 2, 2014 at 8:37 PM | link
Fresh honey from Scarecrow Farm in Hollowville, NY. Picked it up at the farmer's market behind the library on Delaware ave. Delicious.
... said Dan on Sep 2, 2014 at 8:43 PM | link
Spumoni!
... said julie on Sep 2, 2014 at 9:05 PM | link
Soft chocolate ice cream cone at The Big Dipper in Wynantskill. I'm always so sad when the season ends!
... said Naomi on Sep 2, 2014 at 9:31 PM | link
Just love the Ricotta and Broccoli Rabe Ravioli at New World Bistro!
... said Sue on Sep 2, 2014 at 9:36 PM | link
Yummy Ricotta Broccolli Rabe Ravioli at New World Bistro in Albany. Out of this world!
... said Sue on Sep 2, 2014 at 9:38 PM | link
Yummy soft serve ice cream cone from Kurver Kreme.
... said MD on Sep 2, 2014 at 9:47 PM | link
Salted Caramel Ice Cream from Martha's
... said Susan on Sep 2, 2014 at 10:36 PM | link
White Chip and Cranberry Cookie from Bake for You
... said Sueric3454 on Sep 2, 2014 at 10:57 PM | link
Three Piggies Mac and Cheese at Valente's in Watervliet.
... said Sarah on Sep 3, 2014 at 7:30 AM | link
Raspberries picked from Indian Ladder Farm and salad greens from Little Seed Gardens Farm.
... said Amanda on Sep 3, 2014 at 8:17 AM | link
Maple milkshake from the 4-H booth at Washington County Fair.
... said spencer on Sep 3, 2014 at 8:19 AM | link
It was my first season with a CSA share, so pretty much everything was local and memorable. Chiogga beets and scapes were dark horse winners in my house-- second only to the fresh picked berries at Samascott's pick your own.
... said Trish on Sep 3, 2014 at 8:43 AM | link
Cider Belly!!!!!
... said jules on Sep 3, 2014 at 8:51 AM | link
Heirloom tomatoes from the farmer's market.
... said Andrea Fabozzi on Sep 3, 2014 at 10:58 AM | link
Peaches from roadside stand. Grilled them and they were great!
... said john on Sep 3, 2014 at 11:19 AM | link
Swamp Water from Cupz. It's the ONLY thing to have on a hot summer day.
... said AS on Sep 3, 2014 at 11:30 AM | link
Saratoga Chips at BBQSA(PJ's)
... said Sarah on Sep 3, 2014 at 11:36 AM | link
There was a scallop ceviche of the day at New World that was downright amazing. So fresh tasting.
... said Lola on Sep 3, 2014 at 11:46 AM | link
Fresh picked strawberries from Bowman Orchards still warm from the sun.
... said Kate on Sep 3, 2014 at 11:47 AM | link
Delicious hot off the iron waffle with Nutella at the Troy Farmers Market!
... said RC on Sep 3, 2014 at 12:12 PM | link
Great grilled salmon at the Cheese Traveler's weekly Friday night bbq.
... said Ilene on Sep 3, 2014 at 12:22 PM | link
Kimchi french fries at Mingle on my 40th birthday!
... said Jennifer on Sep 3, 2014 at 12:32 PM | link
Fresh veggies from Schenectady Farmers market on Sunday!! Yum!!
... said Kelly on Sep 3, 2014 at 1:08 PM | link
That gazpacho Trio at New World was refreshing.
... said -S on Sep 3, 2014 at 1:45 PM | link
Nine Pin Cider!
... said Jack on Sep 3, 2014 at 2:06 PM | link
Octopus from a wine dinner at the Sagamore Resort Golf Course!
... said Terry on Sep 3, 2014 at 2:10 PM | link
A sampler of delicious local cheeses at The Confectionery
... said John on Sep 3, 2014 at 2:25 PM | link
elote asada at Destino in Chatham. OMG, grilled corn with chipotle and lime and just the most delicious thing ever invented.
... said Alisa on Sep 3, 2014 at 3:12 PM | link
Blueberries from Winney's Farm
... said Amelia on Sep 3, 2014 at 4:22 PM | link
I have loved many of the vegetable in season this year at Honest Weight Food Co Op in Albany. This year my family got CSA share at FOX Creek Farm. They have given us some delicious tomatoes this year!
We went to visit the beautiful grounds at the farm. Our twin 5 year olds loved picking the fresh herbs and flowers. The tomatoes, herbs and flowers were the best part of this summer!
... said Heather on Sep 3, 2014 at 4:28 PM | link
A (homemade) mac 'n' cheese/buffalo chicken/bleu cheese/bacon "sandwich" from Gouda Boys in the SPAC parking lot at the Phish shows. It can be hard to execute a monstrosity like that, and Gouda Boys nailed it. Will definitely be grabbing another in the lot next summer.
... said LHZ on Sep 3, 2014 at 4:53 PM | link