SARATOGA SPRINGS — The old ice cream and BBQ joint east of downtown on Route 29 has reopened for the summer season under new ownership. Formerly known as Mr. Ed’s, the countryside eatery at 588 Lake Avenue is now called Ollie’s Grill-n-Chill.
New owners David and Brenda Delozier are revitalizing the legacy of Mr. Ed’s, firing up the old smoker for authentic Memphis-style Barbeque, along with the ice cream stand.
The three-acre site has ample parking, and the large lawn can accommodate overflow. Ollie’s set aside Tuesday nights for the gathering of rumbling engines and rumble seats.
Previously, Delozier ran the kitchen at Moby Rick’s Seafood and was one of the fishmongers for Pura Vida at area farmers’ markets. With a fetish for fish, he has added some fried fish items to the Ollie’s menu and salmon to the smoker.
Delozier also was the publisher of Ecolocal magazine, which touted the local food and business scene, from 2008 to 2013.
At Ollie’s, there is an Eco-local burger, which features local, 100 percent grass-fed beef and locally produced cheese. The Deloziers pledged to incorporate other local products whenever possible.
For more information, call 518-886-1199 or visit www.olliesgrillnchill.com.
