Saratoga: Gift Cards for a Skidmore Frosh

[AliceS]

My nephew is starting at Skidmore this fall and for his HS graduation I want to get him a few gift cards for restaurants in Saratoga. Looking for suggestions of places near the campus. I have trained him over the years to he is a good chowhound, no dumbing down for a college student necessary. I have found it possible to get gift cards from most places just by calling and requesting, so any suggestions are welcome.

[leavinglasvegas]

I would go w/ Baileys, Def. Hatties, Cantina!

[markabauman]

Actually, the places possibly most frequented by Skidmore students appear to be Putnam Market-they have gift cards, and Uncommon Grounds coffee shop (not sure about the gift cards), but any of the above previously mentioned places would be great. Whenever I've been in Putnam Market, Skidmore students are always getting sandwiches, salads, etc. For real dining, I'd suggest either of the London's places.

[foodismylife]

my son liked the cheap chinese restaurant on the main st when he was a student
hattie's in my opinion is a treasure
fried chicken in a league of its own
prices are fair also.

[gerchak198]

You must mean China Wok. Can't really recommend it tho I can see a student liking it. Shanghai Grill on South Broadway is better.

[gerchak198]

Gotchya's, Max London's, Karavalli, Forno Toscano would be great for a college student at Skidmore (my son is a sophomore)

[PSZaas]

Maybe add Hattie's to gerchak198's good list? Maybe Irish Times?

[financialdistrictresident]

Second Max London's. Mrs. Londons for lunches and pastries.

If he likes coffee a coffee place (I defer to gerchak,PSZaas, other hounds for recs on this one).

If he will have a car/access to a car Harvest & Hearth for pizza on Saratoga Lake.

Maybe Ravenous.

[financialdistrictresident]

Went to Scallions for the first time yesterday. Might be a possibility for lunch . . .depending on what your nephew is into.