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Black Friday deals at Reform Pilates

Your insiders’ source for what’s happening around Saratoga County. Reform Pilates, located in the Lofts on Division Street, is offering several deals on Black Friday. Reform is offering 10 percent off all lululemon workout gear from 6 a.m. to noon. I’m ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  23 Nov 2009
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Bettie’s Cakes is worth the calories

Lorraine Murphy in the newly-opened Bettie's Cakes. (Photo from Bettie's Facebook page) We stopped into Bettie’s Cakes on Saturday during the cafe’s grand opening. I was immediately struck by the decor. The whole shop has a retro 1950’s vibe, decorated ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  22 Nov 2009
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Thursday nights at Prime

Your insiders’ source for what’s happening around Saratoga County. We stopped by Prime at Saratoga National last night for a little wine and steak and lobster tempura rolls. Much to Seen’s delight it was buy one, get one drinks and half-off selected ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  20 Nov 2009

Local concierge offering perks to clients and businesses

Your insiders’ source for what’s happening around Saratoga County. Saratoga Concierge is offering local businesses the chance to be a part of its Premier Provider network. The businesses would provide an added benefit to Saratoga Concierge clients, ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  16 Nov 2009

City couple blogs on wine and fashion

Rob enjoys wine, and Carey is devoted to fashion. Since being introduced to their blog just a couple weeks ago, I’ve made it a regular habit to read up on what the downtown residents are up to (think: cat bites, wine tasting and karaoke at Circus Cafe). ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  15 Nov 2009

Run the tourism bureau, make $125K per year

The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau is looking for a new president, and, if you’re qualified, you could make up to $125,000 per year. Does anyone think they should make this like a competition-style job interview (a la “The Apprentice”)? Former ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  12 Nov 2009

Haute Mama Maternity going out of business

Your insiders’ source for what’s happening around Saratoga County. will close its doors for good on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to owner Sarah Otto. The store, located at 27 Church St., opened in July 2007. They most recently participated in some of ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  12 Nov 2009

Chips from Spa City hit the Big Apple

Kate: The classes are way too hot for me. I felt like I would get sick & I’ve been doing yoga a long... r4 ds: Hi, Yoga is beneficial for the health in ways that modern science is just beginning to understand. Even though... Laura: I’ve been doing it ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  11 Nov 2009

Clifton Park Wheatfields to open tonight

Your insiders’ source for what’s happening around Saratoga County. Steve is reporting this over at Table Hopping: The Capital Region’s second Wheatfields restaurant, called Wheatfield Bistro & Wine Bar, opens at 4 p.m. Tuesday in The Crossings shopping ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  10 Nov 2009
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Voting snafu in district 1

Your insiders’ source for what’s happening around Saratoga County. Here’s a voting snafu that I’m reporting on for tomorrow’s paper, but wanted to give you a heads up here first. Gerry Erchak of Saratoga Springs walked into his voting booth in District ...

From CHRISTEN GOWAN, Albany Times-Union,  3 Nov 2009

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