Hellomy Foodie Friends!   

Each of us may have our “good luck” traditions for bringing in the New Year. Throughout the globe, each country has its own way of bringing in the New Year with the “good luck foods” and other cultural traditional ways that carry importance for the New Year. No matter what way you choose to bring in the New Year, we could all benefit from some fortune coming our way. Bringing in the New Year gives us a chance to reflect on what we have faced in the year and the things we are grateful for. 

For us at Compliments to the Chef, we are thankful for family, friends, and all of the wonderful acquaintances that have helped us throughout the year. As Clarence said to George Bailey in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “No man is a failure who has friends.” We have foodie friends which is even better! So many great people have come through our door with questions and some with suggestions. We believe that we have a great extended family who shares in our joy of cooking and creating our own masterpiece meals. We have introduced many great tools in our store as a result of customer suggestions. For me, coming to work every day and being part of our incredible Saratoga Springs community in one of the finest cities in America is a pure joy. Now that we are at the end of another successful year, it’s time to gather in our kitchens and raise our glasses to our family, friends, past and present, and to the new friends to come. 

While making your toasts this New Year, keep in mind some tools that can help to make your celebration run smoothly. Tools such as the foil cutter, waiter’s corkscrew, cocktail shaker and strainer, and champagne saver/pourers can be very useful this time of year. 

Whatever your needs, I hope that our store can continue to be your first thought for your culinary and wine supplies. And when you come through our door, you will notice that a bell rings…and we all know what happens every time a bell rings! Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. 

This New Year, make some noise, get a kiss at midnight, make a New Year’s toast, or stir up your favorite good luck food to make your new year the best yet. Here is to new beginnings, hopes, and realizing that anything is possible. Wishing you and your nearest and dearest a very Happy New Year. Cheers to 2023! Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” 

Take Care, John & Paula