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News and Awards - The Wishing Well

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The Wishing Well Restaurant News and Awards

"Couldn't Wish For Much More."

The Sunday Times Union, November 11th, 2012

Steak Diane with a sweet potato cake, asparagus and a glass of red wine on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at the Wishing Well in Wilton, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) Photo: Cindy Schultz / 00019941A

Restaurant Critic Cheryl Clark reviewed The Wishing Well for the November 11th, 2012 issue of The Albany Times Union.  Read her review here.

http://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Couldn-t-wish-for-much-more-4021312.php#ixzz2Bvk3qaVr

2013 OpenTable.com Diners' Choice Winner

OpenTable.com diners voted The Wishing Well, onto the 2013 OpenTable Diners' Choice lists. 
 
 
 
 

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our second Dark Dinner on October 25th.  Here Mamatoga Jenny shares her experience.

http://www.mamatoga.com/2012/10/mamatoga-review-dark-dinner-wishing/

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2012We are pleased to announce The Wishing Well has WON
a 2012 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence!


The Wine Spectator Awards are based on a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. View our wine selection.
 


The Wishing Well is a 2012 Local's Choice Award Winner!

Best in Saratoga Seafood Winner - The Wishing Well RestaurantThe Wishing Well WON the Locals' Choice for...
Best Fine Dining in the Saratoga Region!

Thank you to everyone who voted for us!

Check out our menu to find our daily offerings as well as our daily specials to see the latest delicious creations from our Executive Chef.
 


Featured in The Post Star - Dining Out With Style

On Thursday, April 19, 2012 The Wishing Well was featured in The Post Star in it's support for the Dining Out for Life event taking place in the Capital Region April 26th!

"On April 26, the restaurant will serve its artful cuisine for a good cause. The local institution, which opened in 1936, is one of more than 60 restaurants across the region taking part in Dining Out for Life. During the annual event, a benefit for the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York, participating venues donate a portion of their proceeds to the nonprofit to help fund HIV/AID services and prevention programs." Read full article

2012 OpenTable.com Diners' Choice Winner

OpenTable.com diners voted The Wishing Well, onto the February 2012 OpenTable Diners' Choice lists.

Awards Include:
Best Ambiance
Best Food
Best Overall
Best Service
Romantic
Special Occasion

Wishing Well Dinner Bought for $100K


We are beyond honored to help support this amazing, record-setting charitable contribution to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation. Thank you to the Times Union and Steve Barnes for sharing the story.

"After a spirited bidding war at Wednesday night’s 29th annual auction to benefit the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, Spa City philanthropist Marylou Whitney and her husband, John Hendrickson, bought a dinner for 10 at The Wishing Well restaurant in Wilton for $100,000."

Read full story

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence


Best in Saratoga Seafood Winner - The Wishing Well RestaurantThe Wishing Well WON a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

This award is based on a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. View our large wine selection.

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The Wishing Well is a 2011 Metroland Capital Region Best of Award Winner!

Best in Saratoga Seafood Winner - The Wishing Well RestaurantThe Wishing Well WON the Metroland Capital Region award for...
Best American (Old School)

Seventy-five years on, the Wishing Well remains your place for lobster. For steaks. For live piano entertainment. For all those things your grandparents found desirable in a restaurant and which you realize, to your mounting horror, you also have come to enjoy. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!

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The Wishing Well is a 2011 Local's Choice Award Winner!

Best in Saratoga Seafood Winner - The Wishing Well RestaurantThe Wishing Well WON the Locals' Choice for...
Best Seafood in the Saratoga Region!

Thank you to everyone who participated and voted for us!

Take a look at our menu to find our daily seafood offerings as well as our daily specials to see the latest delicious creations from our Executive Chef.

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Featured in HERLIFE Magazine! April 2011

Executive Chef, Patrick Longton"Executive Chef, Patrick Longton, is known for his
ability to take a classic dish and add his special touch."


Read this article by Joanne DiMarco on pages 18 and 19..

HERLIFE Magazine is a magazine that keeps women connected in the Capital/Adirondack region of New York.

 

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