Opening Soon:Gaffney’s, Sunset at Saratoga, Old Tavern Farm Distillery, 9 Miles East Cafe

SARATOGA COUNTY — Spring has sprung and Saratoga is humming.

A host of eateries are set to open up shop soon, just in time for the Kentucky Derby. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening.

9 Miles East Cafe

On Friday, May 1, the 9 Miles East Cafe at the Saratoga Senior Center will open to the public. A full-service café will launch this June, but in the meantime, the public is invited to enjoy a preview all month long. The cafe will offer a selection of fresh, healthy grab-and-go items including soups, sandwiches, pizza, and more. The hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunset at Saratoga

Sunset at Saratoga, the new restaurant located on the second floor of the Saratoga County Airport, opens Friday, May 1 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On Saturday, May 2, the restaurant is hosting an open house event featuring helicopter rides, Common Roots Brewing tastings, and live music by Rich Ortiz from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunset at Saratoga’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Gaffney’s

The highly-anticipated reopening of Gaffney’s is set for Saturday, May 2. Under the direction of Mike Malone and Mike Morgan, Gaffney’s will return with a reimagined interior that includes The Parlor, a lounge “designed for conversation and connection.” Also inside the new Gaffney’s: a sports bar, open-air patio, live music, and coastal culinary fare with a Southern influence.

Old Tavern Farm Distillery

On Monday, May 4, Old Tavern Farm’s Granary rickhouse and tasting room will open for the season. The Granary, a restored late-1700’s timber frame grain barn, is at the Old Tavern Farm Village (142 Co. Rd. 71 in Stillwater) and will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Mondays will feature a cigar night from 5 to 7 p.m.