Inside scoop: your fave Dispatch exclusive, (think ice cream) updated.
PLUS: Everything you need to know about Saratoga's Black Friday sales!
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The new holiday flavor from Stewart’s was named by a person you know — and the juicy story was a Dispatch exclusive.
Sophia Olechowski and Abby Tegnelia
Think back to when you first discovered the Dispatch — it might have been through this delicious story, which is still our most-read ever.
We were a baby Substack — just one month old — when the most thrilling thing happened in a flash at the Hospital Gala in August, involving a one-in-a-lifetime chance to name a Stewart’s ice cream flavor.
Catch up on our exclusive story from last summer here!
Hospital Gala auction best ‘since Marylou and Michele’ — $100k in 60 seconds.
We broke the story.
And you read it and shared it. (Thank you.)
And now the new flavor at the heart of our only-in-Saratoga exclusive — involving Gary Dake, Carmine DeCrescente and the amazing Becca Beers — is here!
Let’s get to it.
Inside scoop: NEW Ice Cream Flavor, Carmine’s Holiday Spumoni
One scoop, or two? This new holiday flavor is unreal — and was named in honor of DeCrescente after his generous donation to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation at that fateful gala. (If you still haven’t read the story, catch up on the most exciting 60 seconds since Marylou and Michele, here.) Modeled after the traditional Italian dessert, it’s the kind of flavor that brings back family traditions you may have grown up with or seen. It’s pure holiday heaven, blending classic Spumoni flavors like pistachio, cherry, and chocolate.
NEW: Coffee Pot Ornament
Stewart’s has been dropping a new ornament every year, and Instagram proves they always sell out. Make sure you start (or add to!) your collection with this year’s coffee pot ornament.
Crowd Pleasers: Two holiday favorites are back!
Savor the season with a Candy Cane or Eggnog milkshake. Yes, it’s worth bundling up to grab a milkshake — even in winter — to let Stewart’s make your holiday season a little sweeter.
Gingerbread Donuts
Perfect with your morning coffee or as an after-dinner dessert. Sink your teeth into a soft, spiced, decadent donut.
Toss in the classics — Stewart’s decadent eggnog, and peppermint and eggnog ice creams — and you’ll be in a festive mood in no time. And hurry! The annual, limited edition sweet treats from the place we all know and love won’t be here forever.
Black Friday: Everything you need to know about Saratoga’s deals and steals
Black Friday kicks off the official start of the holiday shopping season, and Saratoga Springs businesses are greenlighting big savings, especially for early risers.
On November 28, a select handful of popular stores in ’Toga are offering a range of discounts, with deals spread throughout the day, but the best ones rewarding the first to arrive.
The full list of participants includes:
Celtic Treasures, Crafters Gallery, Divine Soul (Downstreet Marketplace), Encounter, Impressions of Saratoga, Into Mischief Boutique (Downstreet Marketplace), iRun LOCAL, Life is Good, Saratoga Olive Oil Company, Saratoga Outdoors and Yellow Boutique.
A few highlights:
Saratoga Outdoors
490 Broadway
Specialty retailer offering a full range of apparel, gear, and accessories.
6-9 am: 30%-60% off the entire store
9 am-6 pm: 20%-60% off the entire store
6-9 pm: 30%-60% off the entire store
Yellow Boutique
491 Broadway
Beloved for hard to find brands with a vintage vibe, like Kut from the Kloth and Six Fifty Clothing. (Be sure to check their Instagram later tonight.)
4-5 am: 60% off the entire store
5-7 am: 50% off the entire store
7-8 am: 40% off the entire store
8 am-6 pm: 30% off the entire store
Saratoga Olive Oil Co.
484 Broadway
Voted one of the Top 5 Olive Oil Shops in the World Olive Oil Selection.
8 am-8 pm: 25% off all day
$6 stocking stuffers
Want the full scoop? Dig in at Black Friday Saratoga.
Happy browsing and buying, and in the spirit of the season, be patient and kind with shopkeepers and fellow shopping enthusiasts.
Stay tuned for the full download on Small Business Saturday!
Happy, happy Thanksgiving, Saratoga!
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