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Heidelberg Inn to be Featured on America’s Best Restaurants

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Featured, Food, News.

QUEENSBURY, NY – Local restaurant Heidelberg Inn will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in late August 2023.

America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on August 29th. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an extensive on-camera interview with owner John Weber about the restaurant’s special place in the community. The episode will be aired extensively on social media channels at a later date.

Heidelberg Inn, open since 1972, has been under Weber’s ownership for over eight years. He claims they are the last truly authentic German restaurant in the area. With an outdoor covered biergarten, staff in traditional lederhosen or dirndls, and a full menu of German and American specialties all made from scratch, they offer a fun and different experience for locals and tourists alike.

“I think there’s something unique about what we offer and what we’re doing,” he says. He is looking forward to the upcoming visit from ABR to potentially get new customers in the door.

They have a big draw for Oktoberfest, which runs from mid-September through October at the restaurant.

A popular menu item that may be featured on the episode is the ‘German Tour’, a platter of options which consists of veal jagerschnitzel, choice of one wurst (which is sourced from a NYC charcuterie) and sauerbraten, which is beef marinated in a red wine vinaigrette for ten to twelve days, slow cooked for hours, and served with a beef-based gingersnap gravy.

“It’s definitely unique,” notes Weber. “Some people come in exclusively for that.”

And don’t forget the German beers on tap, available in das boot – 1.25 liters or 2 liters in a glass shaped like a boot.

America’s Best Restaurants will be filming on location on Tuesday August 29th from 9 am to noon EST. The press is invited to attend but the filming is closed to the public. The restaurant’s finished episode premiere date will be announced on their Facebook page and will be featured on America’s Best Restaurants’ website at https://americasbestrestaurants.com/rests/new-york/heidelberg-inn.

Restaurants featured on the ABR Roadshow are found through customer nominations or by a restaurant applying to be featured at www.americasbestrestaurants.com.

About Heidelberg Inn: Open Wednesday through Sunday, Heidelberg Inn is located at 352 Quaker Rd, Queensbury NY 12804. Telephone is (518) 792-5556. For more information visit www.heidelbergny.com.

About ABR: America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and restaurant marketing company based in Florence, KY, travels the country telling the stories and highlighting the unique food of locally owned independent restaurants as part of their ABR Roadshow. Restaurants are featured not only on ABR’s Restaurant Network of social media channels and website, but also each individual establishment’s Facebook page. With over 900 episodes filmed, America’s Best Restaurants is the premier marketing agency for restaurant owners and operators to have their story broadcast coast-to-coast. Visit AmericasBestRestaurants.com to learn more and to view the episodes and profiles of hundreds of America’s Best Restaurants!

Veteran-Owned: Slickfin Brewing Company of Fort Edward

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Food, Local Leads.

Slickfin Brewing Company, located at 147 Broadway in Fort Edward, is owned and operated by former US Marines Kris and Heather March. This husband and wife couple came to Fort Edward, a small historical village along the Hudson River in Washington County… That’s where Slickfin Brewing Co. has made its home, and they’ve never looked back!

When Kris and Heather first discovered Fort Edward, the downtown was filled with vacant and deserted storefronts… Now, the area has a welcoming vibe, with the hustle and bustle of a thriving village that supports a variety of commerce. The couple saw the potential in downtown Fort Edward, and have worked to help build a neighborhood and community around them: “We were scouting locations for the brewery and came to Fort Edward to look around… What we saw were a lot of empty storefronts along the Hudson River, which is right there (Kris pointed to their backyard beer garden). We looked around and thought we could do something here,” Kris said. 

Slickfin Brewing Company has full-sized windows that look out onto a sidewalk patio with tables that line Broadway. The beer garden around the back of the building provides tons of space for patrons to relax! Kris described the interior of the building when they first found it: “The whole interior area was divided into small spaces. It was all sectioned off and very dark,” Kris said. Kris and Heather worked to open the space up, and Kris built the bar himself. 

The unique name of the brewery comes from Heather and Kris’s shared military experience – the term Slickfin refers to the fin on a bomb, as during his time in the Marines, Kris was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. His experience inspired the name, and the name in turn inspired their logo.

Kris and Heather love working together and being part of a community… Heather grew up in Fort Ann, on Hadlock Pond. She graduated from Fort Ann High School in 1998, and attended SUNY Adirondack prior to joining the Marines. Heather is happy to build their business and raise their family in the area where she grew up: “My family is here, and my friends are here. That makes a big difference to us,” she said. 

Kris and Heather met on the rifle range at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico, and married a year later… Together, the couple run the brewery, with Kris brewing the artisanal craft beers, and Heather focusing on creating a welcoming environment and expanding their customer base.   

Slickfin Brewery is perfectly situated to both watch and be a part of the evolving resurgence of Fort Edward! Kris and Heather have watched new businesses move in around them and, love being part of building that community. “Our community wants to be a part of the change that is happening… Everyone is looking and watching and wants these businesses to succeed,” Heather said, as we gazed out the front window watching cars navigate the Broadway. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s taken a while,” Kris added with a smile. 

Kris and Heather experienced the support of the community first-hand while navigating the pandemic – having established their business in 2017, Slickfin Brewery officially opened in March of 2019. The pandemic created unforeseen challenges that warranted creative solutions… Slickfin provided curbside pick-up for their customers, and expanded their patio to serve their customers safely.  Having only recently opened, Heather and Kris found that the community was dedicated to helping their business: “Cars would line up along Broadway, and we would run their order out to them after they had paid over the phone.” Heather said. “It was definitely a challenging time, but we got through it.”

Slickfin is surrounded by businesses that help support each other. Heather gives credit to their neighbor – Underwood Park CrossFit – because their clientele often frequent the local businesses… The community has also welcomed the Twisted Taco Food Truck, and still values the long-standing businesses like The Anvil Inn, Ye Old Fort Diner, and Mamma’s Cafe.

Seeing what Heather and Kris have created begs the question, “What’s next?” Kris has her answer: “We have plans. Our fifth year in business is coming up in March of next year, that’s the year we plan to go to market… I’m working on organizing my methods. Since we opened, we have brewed over 200 types of beer… I would like to stick to between 50 and 75 of those. We have had a lot of fun. The small system that we use allows us to do a lot of things… It allows us to change our menu frequently,” she said. The Slickfin craft brew menu creates an opportunity for patrons to enjoy a 5-oz taster, the traditional 16-oz pint, or a 32-oz Crowler – a growler in a can!

Slickfin Brewery does not serve food, but has created partnerships to encourage patrons to support neighboring eateries – Kris and Heather keep menus of neighboring restaurants on hand, and allow customers to order food in! There are menus from Stumpy’s Pizza, and the Twisted Taco truck parks right outside of Slickfin’s on Tuesday nights.

Kris and Heather keep their customer base up to speed on what is on tap through their website… They are currently featuring Maize for Days Lager, Yacht Rock-Blueberry Blonde Ale, Silhouette IPA-Belguin, Chameleon IPA, Riptide Hard Seltzer,  Before I had Status IPA-American, Street Fighterz, Lager- Japanese Rice, Incoming-Spark it up and Choose a flavor -Sour, Riptide Slushie- Mixed Berry or Peach Hard Seltzer, and NightShade Maple Porter.

Kris and Heather are proud of what they have been able to build in Fort Edward and the calendar ahead is filling up with much anticipated events. August 19th is the 2nd annual Fort Fest. This event takes place at the Brewery from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. On Friday, September 1st, Slickfin is featuring a “Paint and Sip” event and then their attention will turn towards OktoberFest!

Slickfin Brewery is open Tuesday through Sunday. The hours of operation are 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays from 2:00 pm to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

For more information, please visit slickfinbrewing.com

Warren County Probation Department Teaches Life Skills Through Gardening

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The Warren County Probation Department has instituted a program to teach life skills to young people who are put on probation through gardening. Leaders of the program hope that this program will better prepare youths on probation for their lives to come.

Thursday, July 20th was an uplifting day for the staff of the Juvenile Unit of the Warren County Probation Department – it was the day the first tomato was harvested from the new garden being minded by the agency’s youth probationers, under the supervision of their probation officers!

As of early August, six youth have been spending parts of their supervisory visits with Probation staff planting, weeding, watering and tilling in the “Warren County Youth Garden” in what was a vacant field at the Municipal Center. It sits near a perennial wildflower “pollinator” garden that has taken shape the last few years.

The vegetable garden rules are spelled out in bright lettering on a sign outside the garden fence – work hard, be kind, stay on the path, pick up after yourself, and be respectful.

The summer weather has made for challenges, with extra watering needed in June before the summer deluge began… But a robust crop of veggies is shaping up, to be eaten by families of the probationers and donated to community organizations. As is the case with many gardens, there will be a ton of zucchini!

One teen probationer who has been most active in the garden is Caleb, 16, from Lake George, who said: “I go to the garden, let out my stress, with all of these plants, I am feeling blessed. I look forward to coming to the garden. Our garden has helped me learn how to take care of plants, and be part of a team that is responsible for them.”

Amy Secor, supervisor of the Probation Department Juvenile Unit, said: “When we have juveniles who are put on probation, we do an initial assessment that includes learning their interests. During a recent assessment, a number of them said gardening was an interest. We did some research and found there are mental health benefits to gardening, and life skills that our youth will gain from this as well. Our probation officers have been relentless in attending to the garden and ensuring that our youth are building skills through creative alternatives to supervision.”

Special thanks for this project goes to Warren County Buildings and Grounds and Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District, who provided vital assistance in getting the program off the ground.

Amy Secor noted that “Jim Lieberum and Jake Dunkley, from Warren County Soil and Water, really impressed me with their willingness to provide us with grant funding and support to start the project as well as offered ideas and resources that we can use for future collaborations. The Building and Grounds crew are invested in the garden as well. They check on it regularly and check in with us to see how things are going. They have made it a fun project for all of us, not just the youth. “

ARCC Ribbon Cutting for Go Play With Your Food

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in ARCC Spotlight, Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Food.

On Tuesday July 18th, 2023, Tricia Rogers and the ARCC crew worked their magic and hosted a ribbon cutting for Go Play With Your Food… Located at 126 Glen Street, Go Play With Your Food is owned by Kristen & Mark Shaw, and partners, and is open seven days a week for food and board-gaming fun!  This eatery gives patrons the opportunity to rent a table, and play with any of over 600 board games- all while offering a full menu of beer, wine and hard seltzers. 

In an industrial chic setting, an exposed brick wall frames the bar, comfortably spaced wood topped tables dapple the dining area – each with plenty of space to lay out a board game – and then there is the view… A view of a wall of games!

Go Play With Your Food creates an opportunity to play a variety of over 600 games, and enjoy menu offerings and beverages. With a variety of levels, there is something for everyone-games for beginners, family- friendly games, moderate to advanced level games and games that can have up to 20 players. This puzzling eatery features a menu with a variety of appetizers, flatbread pizzas, salads, and desserts. 

Go Play with Your Food has offers a variety of meads, six beers on tap, 24 canned beers, seven canned ciders, as well as a nice mix of hard seltzers, teas, and wine by the glass… So, if CandyLand has you craving something sweet, an eight-hour Risk conquest has left you absolutely famished, or a Jenga tower gets you oddly in the mood for a club sandwich, there is an opportunity to regroup, grab another game, and fall into a world of enchantment and adventure that’s been with us since childhood… Enjoy time with family and friends in this unique board-gaming eatery!

For more information, please visit goplaywithyourfood.com

Downtown Glens Falls has a Festive Feel During “Take a Bite”

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Business, Community, Downtown, Entertainment, Featured, Food.

Friends and neighbors mingled on Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls, which was closed to vehicle traffic Wednesday night for the second week of “Take a Bite”! This Glens Falls Collaborative event happens every Wednesday night from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM throughout the summer, from July 5th to August 9th. During this event, restaurants offer small plates from $1.00 to $5.00, shops stay open late, and live music fills the air.  

Event-goers walked the streets with food and drink in hand, as open containers were allowed for the first time this year – on June 27th, 2023, the Glens Falls Common Council approved the resolution to temporarily suspend the open container law inside the rectangle of streets created by Ridge, Maple, Bay and Glen Street.

The Common Council first suspended the open container law during “Wing Fest” in April, which worked well for both businesses and attendees. The suspension of the open container law is expected to draw more people to these events, and will make the events more profitable for businesses, and more enjoyable for event-goers.  

Downtown shops stayed open late, offering discounts and promotions… People lined up for offerings from more than twenty restaurants! Ridge Street was crowded with event-goers as Farmacy Restobar offered Brisket or Vegan Chorizo Tacos. On Glen Street, the lines formed and grew in front of restaurants and at pop-up stands as the evening went on.

Neighbors sat together at picnic tables set up in the middle of Glen Street… They talked, ate and beckoned to friends to come and join them!

“Take a Bite” is presented by The Glens Falls Collaborative, which is a membership organization whose mission is to promote Glens Falls. Glens Falls Collaborative was created in 2012 to increase business flow in the Glens Falls Downtown.

For more information, please visit https://glensfallscollaborative.com

The Fires and the Falls: The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Great Men

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Business, Community, Featured, Food, GFT Business Report.

Sherman! Crandall! Hyde! Pruyn! Lapham! Ordway! And the list goes on… The history of Glens Falls is abound with the names of the great families who helped build the city with their energy, ambition, entrepreneurship, and charitable work. This tradition survives to this day as Glens Falls attracts new generations of entrepreneurs to work and build their lives in this area. The city’s history is rich with powerful families who built their businesses and raised their families and sacrificed for this town. Their work is found in the fabric of the city. It has inspired street names and shaped the city’s culture and history. Often referred to as the “Gateway to the Adirondacks”, Glens Falls’ location has attracted entrepreneurs, inspired industry, and created great wealth and influence.

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

The location of Glens Falls has its part to play in why the entrepreneurs came to stay. A seemingly unlimited supply of timber in the Adirondack forest was just waiting to be harvested and shipped to market down the mighty Hudson River. These men transformed natural resources into a thriving economy of marketable goods and services.

One of these men – William McEchron (8/3/1831 – 9/2/1906) – came to Glens Falls in 1863… Previously, he had worked as a tow boy on the Champlain Canal, and he had been a lumberjack in the Adirondack Forest. In Glens Falls, he partnered with an established businessman James Morgan, and operated limestone quarries in South Glens Falls. For a short time, the company was called Morgan & McEchron… However, after Morgan’s untimely death, William McEchron became the head of what became known as Morgan Lumber Company. William McEchron spent the remainder of his life living in Glens Falls, surrounded by his family and dedicating himself to supporting his family and public service. Throughout his life, he lived in different areas of the village – when McEchron was getting established in Glens Falls, he lived in a brick house on Elm Street, and he later moved his family to the area of Ridge Street and Maple Street.

THE FIRES AND THE FATES

McEchron’s dedication to philanthropy was partially based on his experiences in Glens Falls – one of his greatest accomplishments was creating a reliable water supply for the village.

While the McEchrons lived on Elm Street, the new Glens Falls Hotel was built next door… The McEchron children would play on the grounds of the hotel, which were filled with large gardens and trees.

Wait Carpenter, who owned the hotel, was ambitious and wanted to improve the kitchen… He bought large coal stoves that would get very hot. In late May of 1864, Williams’ wife Sarah was sitting near the window of their house while the children played in the yard, when she saw billows of smoke pouring from the kitchen windows of the hotel… Fire trucks quickly arrived, carrying volunteers from the fire department. The flames were stoked along by a spring breeze, and spread quickly in every direction… The buildings on both sides of Glen Street were quickly engulfed in flames, and were soon beyond any help the fire department could provide.

Despite help from neighboring villages, the situation was soon hopeless due to the lack of water supply. This fire became a disaster that would wipe out the center of the village.

McEchron became village president in 1872, and although he only held the position for one year, he managed to establish an adequate and modern water supply for the village… Fire, which destroyed much of Glens Falls on three occasions during McEchron’s lifetime, had impacted McEchron both personally and professionally – a decade after he came to Glens Falls, his business partner James Morgan died; burned to death in his own stables… The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of James Morgan have never been clear. On the night of his death, Morgan had been alerted to a disturbance in his stables, and went out with a lantern to investigate the problem… The stables burned to the ground, and Morgan’s remains were found the next day.

William McEchron’s legacy of entrepreneurship lives on in the city… Wayne Wright, the City historian, is impressed with how much McEchron did for Glens Falls: “McEchron gave his money without a lot of people knowing about it… He wanted to be in the background. The Glens Falls Home, he paid for that. The YMCA, he contributed more money between himself and his family than anybody else. Christ Church was built because of him… He started from humble beginnings, and ended up a very wealthy man. The same happened with Sherman and Crandall, and the list goes on… McEchron was exceptionally wealthy and exceptionally generous,” he said.

MORGAN & CO.

Today, the generosity of William McEchron is carried on through his contributions to the town and the home that he built for his family… The family home that he built was inspired by the useful modern conveniences in the house he had previously built for his daughter and her husband. The house stayed in the McEchron family until 1921. At that point, the surviving daughters of William and Sarah McEchron transferred the deed to the City of Glens Falls… That home is currently the restaurant Morgan & Co; a sly nod to the interwoven fates of the McEchron and Morgan families. Morgan & Co carries on the entrepreneurial spirit with their creative menu and superb service: “We call it ‘comfort food’ with a Mediterranean-Bohemian flair,” the owners explained through their website.

At Morgan & Co, you have the opportunity to see the inside of the McEchron family home, dine in the rooms where they lived, and feel the history around you… This restaurant was opened by Glens Falls native Rebecca Newell-Butters, and her husband Steve Butters. The house and gardens are now used for the restaurant and special events, and the wrap-around porch and gardens provide unparalleled ambiance for the spectacular chef-prepared cuisine.

For more information about Morgan & Co. and the McEchron House, please visit MorganRestaurant.com

Operation Food Chain Sets Up at the East Field Pavilion, and is Looking to Serve More Kids!

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Featured, Food.

Just a few minutes before noon, a grandmother and two young children wandered towards the pavilion at East Field… The sun was high overhead, and the deep shade of the pavilion was a welcome respite. “Which direction will the truck come from Grandma?” asked both of the children excitedly. She looked up from her phone and glanced around… “I don’t know… It’s a van, so it could really come from any direction,” she replied as the kids looked around excitedly in all directions. “It’s here! It’s here!” The young children yelled as, at last, a white van approached the pavilion! Another grandmother with young children wandered under the pavilion, older siblings walked up with their younger siblings, and a young teen with a wiffleball bat joined the small crowd gathering by the van for a free meal. 

Monday through Friday, from July 3rd through August 18th, from 12:00 to 12:30 PM, Operation Food Chain – in conjunction with Warren County Summer Youth Employment Program – will hand out free lunches to any youth 18 and under at the East Field Pavilion. 

Workers with Operation Food Chain hand out free lunches

Chef Matt Young is a Culinary Arts instructor at BOCES in Hudson Falls, and has been involved in the program for 10 years. He gained the attention of the small crowd that had gathered: “The only thing that’s different from last year is that you have to eat it here this year, you can’t take it with you,” Chef Young said to the small crowd. 

This program provides a sandwich, a salad, and a fruit Monday through Friday, and on Wednesdays, they provide a hot lunch. This year, the meals are prepared at Sanford Street School… In years past, the meals have been assembled at the BOCES Facility in Hudson Falls, which is currently under construction.

Chef Matt is an Alumni of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program at BOCES, where he now works: “Warren County pays for the kids, BOCES provides a location and Community Action provides the food,” he said, as he instructed the teen workers on how to set up for the event. “The program started about twenty or thirty years ago, and its main focus was for the Rec Center. There had been a Rec Center and about 40 to 50 kids would come over here to grab lunch… Then, because of COVID, the Rec Center couldn’t find staff, and the following year it didn’t open. So we had to find another site… So we went to the Village Green Apartments, and we ended up actually serving there and here last year… We did roughly forty-five lunches a day between the two locations. That was when the COVID regulations were in place and you could ‘grab and go’ – now, we are back to the normal USDA, New York State requirements, so the kids have to eat the lunch here and then we throw away the garbage,” Chef Young said, while the kids sat around the picnic tables and enjoyed their lunch.

“We are still hoping to serve about forty or forty-five kids… We just need the kids to come here. We do it every year, put it out on FaceBook every year, flyers, and we need people to come here. One of the issues is transportation, it can be hard to get here… Word of mouth could get more kids to come.” Chef Young said.

New Way Lunch

New Way Lunch to be Featured on America’s Best Restaurants

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GLENS FALLS, NY – Local restaurant New Way Lunch will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in mid-June 2023.

America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the Glens Falls location of the restaurant on July 12th. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an extensive on-camera interview with the Gazetos family about the restaurant’s special place in the community. The episode will be aired extensively on social media channels at a later date.

Open since 1919, New Way Lunch has expanded to three locations in the area, building their success on the humble hot dog topped with a homemade secret recipe meat sauce. The restaurant started as a quick, inexpensive (5 cent dogs) option for the nearby mill workers needing a hot lunch during the workday. Now the iconic eateries are run by the third and fourth generation of the family who started it all at the original Glens Falls location.

New Way Lunch

Although the menu has expanded to include hamburgers, salads and other items, New Way Lunch continues to be a popular dining destination for locals and travelers alike. The hot dog remains a custom-made pork and beef dog, served with mustard, onions, and the special ‘dirt dog’ meat sauce on a steamed bun.

After being closed for two years during the pandemic, the Glens Falls location underwent a major renovation and also began selling the meat sauce in jars – without the full ingredient list, as it’s a secret – for retail sale.

America’s Best Restaurants will be filming on location on Wednesday July 12th from 2 pm to 5 pm EST. The press is invited to attend. The restaurant’s finished episode premiere date will be announced on their Facebook page and will be featured on America’s Best Restaurants’ website at https://americasbestrestaurants.com/rests/new-york/new-way-lunch.

Restaurants featured on the ABR Roadshow are found through customer nominations or by a restaurant applying to be featured at www.americasbestrestaurants.com.

About New Way Lunch:

Open Tuesday through Saturday, New Way Lunch is located at 21 South St, Glens Falls NY 12801. Other locations include Queensbury and Warrensburg. Telephone is (518) 792-9803. For more information visit www.newwaylunch.com.

About ABR:

America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and restaurant marketing company based in Florence, KY, travels the country telling the stories and highlighting the unique food of locally owned independent restaurants as part of their ABR Roadshow. Restaurants are featured not only on ABR’s Restaurant Network of social media channels and website, but also each individual establishment’s Facebook page. With over 800 episodes filmed, America’s Best Restaurants is the premier marketing agency for restaurant owners and operators to have their story broadcast coast-to-coast. Visit AmericasBestRestaurants.com to learn more and to view the episodes and profiles of hundreds of America’s Best Restaurants!

The Queensbury Hotel 2022 NYE Celebration

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thequeensburyhotel.com

Looking for a way to ring in 2023? The Queensbury Hotel has events for you! On Saturday, December 31st, 2022, The Queensbury Hotel is offering two ways to ring in the New Year!

 The First Option: A four-course dinner & New Year’s Eve Party is $175 per ticket.

This includes:

  • Cocktail reception in Gold Room
  • Four-Course Dinner in The Queen’s Ballroom
  • A Six-hour Open Bar (6:00 PM to Midnight)
  • Admission to NYE Party with Soul Session in Adirondack Ballroom (9:00 PM to 1:00 AM) 
  • 20% service charge applied at check out includes staff gratuity.

The Reception and Four-Course Dinner Menu includes:

The Tasting Table:

Chef’s curated display of artisan cheeses, salumi and appetizers

Passed Hors D’oeuvres:

Beef Crostini, Caramelized Onion, Horseradish, Leek Ash

White Shrimp Cocktail, Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Gochujang Meatball, Scallions, Sesame Seeds 

Blue Crab Quiche Tartlet, Buttered Leek, Gruyere

First Course:

Lobster Bisque, Butter-Poached Lobster, Cognac, Tarragon Oil

Second Course:

Chestnut and Kobocha Squash Ravioli, Brown Butter Shimeji Mushrooms, Star Anise

Third Course:

Roast Beef Tenderloin, Potato Pave, Hakurei Turnip, Glazed Carrots Bordelaise Sauce

Fourth Course:

Baked Alaska, Chocolate Espresso Cake, Banana Sea Salt, Caramel Gelato

Mignardise:

An Assortment of Mini Pastries and Truffles for the table  

Thequeensburyhotel.com

The second option, The New Year’s Eve Party, is $75 per ticket which includes:

  • Admission to the NYE Party with Soul Session in the Adirondack Ballroom(9:00 PM to 1:00 AM)
  • Live entertainment from Garland Nelson & Soul Session
  • Open bar (9 p.m.-midnight)
  • Lite snacks 
  • Photo Booth 
  • 20% service charge applied at checkout includes staff gratuity.

To make the most of your evening, book a room and stay overnight; when you purchase your ticket, you will receive a promo code to receive a discount on an overnight stay. 

Southy’s Pizzeria Was Gifted $300 to Help People in Need… And Inspired More

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Message posted by Southy’s via Facebook

Southy’s – a local South Glens Falls Pizzeria, located at 75 Saratoga Avenue – was gifted $300 via Venmo to help families in need on December 22nd, 2022. The money was Venmoed to a Southy’s employee, asking that the money be spent on pizza for people in need; the anonymous donor’s original message said that they would be donating $200, but the amount that was Venmoed was $300. To manage this gift, Southy’s distributed gift certificates to families that they knew to be struggling. Southy’s Pizzeria distributed the gift certificates until they were gone. 

This act of kindness inspired others to donate as well. Via a Facebook post Southy’s wrote “If you remember this post from a few days ago, you’ll be happy to know that Saturday afternoon another SGF business owner felt inspired to donate $200 to the same effort.”  Angel Isaac – owner of The Pretty Hot Mess Wellness Boutique – made the donation. And then, there was more… Cardinale’s Car Care Venmoed $200 as well, with a Facebook message that read, “It takes a village. Thank you for doing this. XO, Cardinale’s Car Care”

Southy’s explained that they have been managing over 50 messages, and that they will soon be contacting people who they were unable to help with the original donation.