Who makes Saratoga’s 🍳 hottest new breakfast sandwich?
BUT FIRST: UPH's Broadway babies siren call, Molly Dunn's famous, Saratoga Arts has fancy new classes.
Happy weekend!
As you read this I’ll be in the air, returning to Saratoga after two inspiring (and very different) meetups/conferences celebrating — you guessed it — the newsletter movement. The unofficial theme of the first? The merits of more community-building, less journalism. The second: nerding out about the craft of writing.
Opposite sides of a coin.
What’s a girl to do…
— Abby
🎟️ What do fans of ‘Glee,’ Bobby Darin and Broadway have in common?
Matthew Morrison is coming to town!
My Broadway babies know that Matthew Morrison — yes, of Glee fame — has just been tapped for a coveted three-week engagement (starting April 1) starring in Broadway’s Just in Time, a jukebox musical about Bobby Darin (“Mack the Knife,” “Beyond the Sea”).
But first, he’s coming to Saratoga — in just a few days.
Since UPH has a habit of selling out shows, I recommend you commit to Thursday immediately upon reading this — after all, a few thousand others are receiving this tip at the exact same time as you are.
“Captivating,” says UPH’s director, Teddy Foster. “Having an artist of his caliber perform here in Saratoga speaks to the vibrancy of our arts scene and the incredible audiences who make this city such a special place for live performance.”
Morrison boasts Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe noms, and on March 5 he’ll channel all of that magic that connects with audiences into one night for his Show Up performance at UPH. The numbers are sure to be spectacular — Morrison is a bona fide song and dance man — and then throw in some story-telling, a joyful vibe, a theme of human connection…see you there?
To grab one of the last tickets, visit atuph.org.
🎨 What a lineup!
Saratoga Arts launches robust new creative programming in revitalized space
Now that Saratoga Arts (320 Broadway, at Spring Street) has debuted its major glow-up, its next era should have been obvious: an exciting calendar of classes and events worthy of the organization’s $2 million facelift.
“Giddiness” comes to mind.
“Since we reopened [last month] we’ve been overwhelmed by enthusiasm,” says Spencer Sherry, community outreach and grants coordinator.
Improvements include a new gallery with incredible lighting, two bathroom makeovers, an upgraded theater with a sound booth and new projector/sound equipment, and new lighting and ceilings throughout most of the classrooms — including a door from the main/large classroom that provides direct access to Congress Park.
“We also now have upgraded WiFi, which is particularly helpful on the lower level where there was none prior,” Sherry says, plus a new boiler, new gutters, electrical panels throughout much of the building and other upgrades.
“We want this to be a building that hones existing skills as well as inspires new ones,” Sherry says. “So no matter who you are, come by and check out a class.”
To check out all the new classes and events, visit saratoga-arts.org.
📸 Molly Dunn’s famous now
I’ve been all in on Saratogian Molly Dunn and her “mind-bendy” debut novel, The Circuitry We Share.
A local Saratogian making waves in the world.
Creative thinker doing new things, her way.
Books. We do books here.
I was out of town and had to miss her big night at Northshire — luckily, my buddy Seen in Saratoga was on the scene.
“It was standing room only,” reports our favorite anonymous photographer. “From AI and the Singularity, to psychopaths sucking the life from empaths in relationships… everyone was listening closely to the conversation happening between Camille [Daniels, interviewer] and Molly.
“It was also delightful to learn about her writing process, which involved hand-writing the first draft and letting the story tell itself. In a way, she tapped into the collective consciousness to achieve her writing style.”
Keep reading!
To buy The Circuitry We Share locally, visit Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway or order at northshire.com.
🍳 Who makes Saratoga’s hottest new breakfast sandwich?
In a town full of mouthwatering options, a new contender is drawing major attention.
Three Daughters Kitchen & Cocktails has opened in the Saratoga Arms Hotel after a quiet soft launch in January. So far, says owner Amy Smith, one of the most-ordered items in the stunning dining room is the new hotspot’s open-face breakfast sandwich — grilled challah topped with sautéed spinach, hollandaise, and two eggs any style, plus bacon.
“The absolute best breakfast 😋,” reads one rave review on Instagram.
In a town with a major breakfast sandwich culture, that’s some next-level praise.
Maybe that’s why the hot luxury boutique hotel took their time. Their morning meal technically enjoyed its public debut last spring before its recent transformation into a polished parlor with a full brunch and cocktails concept, and an official name: Three Daughters, in honor of the three daughters owner Kathleen Smith and her late husband, Noel, have.
Co-owner Amy is one of those daughters, and proudly calls the family’s property a “home-away-from-home” for out-of-towners. But, she says, “being a part of our amazing Saratoga community is equally as important to us.”
That’s why they doubled down on their Spa City roots and source hyper-local ingredients from trusted partners and purveyors.
“Even though we are a boutique hotel and restaurant, we have a lot to offer,” Amy says. “With the right team in place, there is no reason why we can’t accommodate everyone!”
In addition to its headline-grabbing brekkie, cocktails are now available around the cozy fireplaces in the winter, and will be served on the hotel’s iconic wraparound porch when the sun decides to reappear.
For breakfast, cocktail hour and special event information, visit saratogaarms.com.
👏 Extra credit
Leaving your iPhone at concierge? Bravo, Saratoga Arms
Events to look forward to at Saratoga Arms include Wednesday night rotations of records from Off Track Records, a vintage record shop across the street from the hotel.
Plus:
“Thursday nights we’re launching our Offline series, a weekly opportunity for guests to disconnect from their screens and go analog,” says co-owner Amy Smith. “Guests will check their phones in with our concierge, order a cocktail, and spend the evening building a puzzle, playing a board game, reading, journaling or working on a personal creative project. This is the perfect time to log off and unwind without distraction.”
Swoon.
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