498297 Wed Mar 12 05:46:04 -0700 2008 20 20 Tristate Region 0 3484559 I'll be driving to Montreal next week, and I am wondering if anyone has some good recs in northern NY State. We'll be looking for a lunch joint driving north, and a dinner spot returning home. Wed Mar 12 05:46:04 -0700 2008 34558 roxlet 1 3484634 i don't.......but i've got some great recs in montreal itself (if interested) --shwartzsdeli.com --http://www.restaurantaupieddecochon.ca/ Wed Mar 12 06:22:59 -0700 2008 3484559 146687 southlake 2 3485140 Yes, I heard about this place and we definitely want to go! Wed Mar 12 09:04:42 -0700 2008 3484634 34558 roxlet 1 3484644 Where will you be around lunch or dinner time? Wed Mar 12 06:28:16 -0700 2008 3484559 19699 jaylhorner 2 3485145 I'm not sure, but it would be somewhere around the halfway point -- where ever that is! If it's a worthwhile dining experience, we can adjust either way. Wed Mar 12 09:06:07 -0700 2008 3484644 34558 roxlet 3 3485425 Saratoga is about 3 hours away. Many choices! Wed Mar 12 10:08:06 -0700 2008 3485145 19699 jaylhorner 1 3484667 We always stop in Saratoga--lots of good choices there. Wed Mar 12 06:36:47 -0700 2008 3484559 10235 spa 2 3485565 Be sure to bring a cooler with some ice packs for a stop at Oscar's Smokehouse in Warrensburg, NY (just North of Lake George). Great smoked meats/cheeses. Wed Mar 12 10:39:15 -0700 2008 3484667 50082 TonyO 3 3485938 Thanks Tony! We're heading to Lake Placid tomorrow outselves and we've never stopped at Oscar's. We've always gone to Henry's Market in Bennington for great smoked meats and Nodine's in Goshen,Ct., Looking forward to bringing the cooler up to Oscar's for a try! Smacking-my-lips-already-Catnip Wed Mar 12 12:13:34 -0700 2008 3485565 16716 catnip 4 3485974 Enjoy. The weather up this way looks to be fine this weekend. I do not know the Placid area that well but I'm sure others have some info. Have a great weekend. Wed Mar 12 12:23:07 -0700 2008 3485938 50082 TonyO 1 3490793 Agree with the Saratoga recommendation. Lots of earlier Saratoga responses to this kind of query in the Tristate archives, I'm sure. Oscars has a web site, to give you some idea of what's available, and it is worth the side trip. Best route (since I go to Warrensburg every Tuesday for my job is to get off Interstate 87 at exit 23, turn left to Route 9, turn right into Warrensburg, and proceed north. Oscars is on the right, after two traffic lights. (Look for the long lawn, Oscars sits up on a hill. After Oscars, do not return the way you came. Continue on Route 9 North to Pottersville, where you can pick up Interstate 87 again. Route 9 is a good road, and gives you somewhat of a break from the monotony of the Northway. Thu Mar 13 18:17:30 -0700 2008 3484559 10692 trakman 2 3491664 I'm curious abou Oscar's, but it's kind of a non-starter for us. My husband does but hot and cold smoking, and I must say he makes the best smoked turkey I have ever had and his hot smoked salmon is to die for! He makes his own sausage too... Fri Mar 14 05:27:22 -0700 2008 3490793 34558 roxlet 3 3496952 Cant argue with someone who does his/her own smoking. But I'm sure the folks at Oscars would love to share their expertise with someone who can talk their language. Also might give your husband a chance to test his prowess against folks who do it for a living. Still worth a side trip Sat Mar 15 20:14:55 -0700 2008 3491664 10692 trakman 4 3500263 An area to look into is Northampton, Mass. I have done that trip and that may be a good area for lunch. The other place is Lake George. I can't recommend specific places but you can try the New England board for Northampton... the food will be better in Northampton but Lake George is beautiful and you can find food that is satisfactory. Mon Mar 17 07:44:19 -0700 2008 3496952 24391 jessheslin 4 3501782 We stopped at Oscar's Friday morning on our way to Lake Placid for the weekend. We bought about $300 worth of their goodies and we ate their goodies all weekend. Really good smoked meats for anyone traveling up their way in Warrensburg. We still like Henry's in Bennington for bacon but the hams and smoked turkey at Oscar's were really super!!! We didn't like their homemade mustard but that is just a personal decision;many of you may try it and love it. Their sausages(we bought some of all their varieties)were really super and their cheese spreads were liked by some in our group of 12 and disliked by othersl. I'd say try the place ,buy a variety of their smoked products and see what you like. Different tastes for different folks I say. Their hams and smoked turkey were like by everyone in our ski group. Thanks again Tony for telling us about the place. We'll be stopping up there from time to time to buy the products that we like there. Appreciative Catnip Mon Mar 17 14:03:35 -0700 2008 3496952 16716 catnip 1 3500618 For Lunch, try Scallions on Lake Ave near the firehouse in Saratoga. For Dinner try the Springwater Bistro on Union near the track. Mon Mar 17 09:25:42 -0700 2008 3484559 133355 jspear 1 3515074 We'll be traveling with 4 kids from Albany to Montreal in late June (after flying in from Texas.) Kids will be worn out and wanting to be outdoors. They're well behaved in a restaurant. Any suggestions for restaurants where we could be outside or at least have place for the kids to run around before or after we eat a decent meal? Fri Mar 21 12:45:35 -0700 2008 3484559 142391 danoc 2 3516179 Tail O' The Pup in Saranac Lake. Outdoor seating barbecue placve near Lake Placis. The kids (and adults0 will love it. Sorry I do not have any website info but a quick search should get you what you need. Eddie the owner is a great guy. A bit off the path but a beautiful ride on one of the most scenic roads in America. You won't regret it and don't forget your camera. Fri Mar 21 19:33:16 -0700 2008 3515074 50082 TonyO 3 3520230 Thanks TonyO. Looks great! We're excited about the drive. Our four children, born and raised in relatively flat Central Texas, will have lots to look at as we drive through the mountains. Sun Mar 23 16:14:25 -0700 2008 3516179 142391 danoc 4 3520474 It truly is a great ride (Route 29 I believe, but you should double check or even better, rent a car with GPS). The road is full of great turns and bends and there are some real scenic places to pull over for pictures (waterfalls, mountain ranges, etc.). I think the Tail O' The Pup would be a perfect place to unwind beofre the next leg of you trip. I would alos advise you visit the Montreal site for some great advice. Sun Mar 23 18:01:56 -0700 2008 3520230 50082 TonyO 5 3523697 We just made that trip, and loved L'express and Au Pied du Cochon in Montreal. We didn't have any luck with places to eat on the way up. When my son was hungry, we weren't near any of the recs, so we wound up in a passable diner in Latham. It's hard to plan with kids on road trips since they have a funny way of wanting to eat when they are hungry! Mon Mar 24 16:19:18 -0700 2008 3520474 34558 roxlet