Courtesy Maestro’s at McGregor
Maestro’s, a former downtown Saratoga Springs bistro housed in the Rip Van Dam building on Broadway, re-opened in the newly refurbished clubhouse at McGregor Links Country Club.
Formerly known as Maestro’s at the Van Dam, the restaurant has been renamed Maestro’s at McGregor.
In 2014, Bill Donovan and business partner Nick Adie started Symphony Catering to meet requests of patrons who were looking for catering and planning services for parties and events.
Donovan said he was not planning on reopening Maestro’s, but when McGregor Links became a viable option as the new home of Symphony Catering it made sense to consider operating a restaurant out of the clubhouse.
Renovations started in January. The restaurant had a soft opening for McGregor members in early April.
The restaurant is now open to the public seven days a week, serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m.
The menu includes many past maestro’s favorites including sea scallops with blood orange buerre blanc and Maine lobster roll. Executive Chef Mike Pietrocola, formerly at the Mohawk Country Club, has also introduced many new items.
The restaurant’s three dining rooms and Edgar’s Bar all have walls of windows overlooking the picturesque grounds of the country club.
“Our indoor seating count is the same as we had at the Van Dam, but our outdoor seating is expanded to include a front porch and also a patio overlooking the 18th hole,” Donovan said. “While guests previously enjoyed the views of the bustling activity on Broadway at our old location, we are hopeful they will be as pleased with the more serene, natural views offered at our new home.”
In addition to the restaurant, the facility includes the Empire Room for banquets accommodating up to 120 guests.
Donovan said he plans to soon erect what will be dubbed the Symphony Pavillion, a seasonal venue accommodating up to 250 guests for weddings, golf outings and charity events.
Becky Harbour, a long time Maestro’s employee, coordinates all parties and events for both Symphony and the restaurant.
“We are excited for this new beginning for Maestro’s and look forward to seeing the friendly faces of our Van Dam patrons, as well as making new friends with the McGregor members and our Wilton neighbors,” said Donovan.
The restaurant is in the McGregor Links Clubhouse at 359 Northern Pines Road in Wilton. Reservations can be made by calling Maestro’s at 306-6500. The new web address is www.maestrosatmcgregor.com.