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Mike Finnigan and his wife, Stephanie, have re-opened Carney’s Tavern in Ballston Lake\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

BY LIZ WITBECK<\/p>\n

Fans of Carney’s Tavern will be pleased to
\nknow that after a brief hiatus the restaurant
\nback in business.
\nMatt Finnigan, co-owner of the restaurant
\nsince November 2013, recently reopened the
\nrestaurant with his wife, Stephanie.<\/p>\n

Carney’s Tavern, 17 Main St. in Ballston Lake,
\nnow offers a more tavern and pub-style menu.
\nPreviously the menu leaned more to fine dining.<\/p>\n

Finnigan has several years of experience in
\nthe restaurant industry. He grew up as a teenager
\nrunning snack bars at local bowling alleys, which
\ninitially sparked his interest in food service. He
\nmoved on to Orchard Tavern in Albany, where he
\nworked for five years, and also worked for a time
\nat a Ground Round restaurant.<\/p>\n

Finnigan is excited to bring the restaurant
\nback to life.
\n“I see a ton of potential here. I love the town. I
\nlove the people. The locals really want to see the
\nplace succeed,” he said.<\/p>\n

Chef Mike Troidle oversees the kitchen. The
\nsous chef is Alex Carney.
\nItems on the menu include a homemade
\nchicken tender, several hot sandwiches, and various
\nspecials. Finnigan said some of his favorite
\nitems include the fish and chips.”It is a fresh fish,
\ndipped in our own Yuengling batter.”
\nHe is also a fan of the classic Reuben. “The
\nroast beef is cooked right here, as well as all the
\nother meats.”<\/p>\n

The chili served at the restaurant is Finnigan’s
\nown personal recipe. It is served on its own, but
\nalso often ordered as a topping for nachos, hot
\ndogs, and more.
\n“Everything on the menu is less than $17,”
\nsaid Finnigan.<\/p>\n

The kitchen has been completely remodeled,
\nreceiving new appliances. Restaurant renovations
\nalso include new bar stools, a pool table and air
\nconditioning for the summer. Carney’s Tavern also
\nhas a dartboard.
\n“I was going to bring in a dartboard myself,”
\nsaid Finnigan, “but one of the patrons donated a
\ndartboard and hung it for us. That shows the love
\nthis community has for this restaurant.”<\/p>\n

The tavern has a new loft area he said is perfect
\nfor couples who are looking for somewhere to
\nenjoy a romantic evening together. The area is set
\napart from the rest of the restaurant, quiet and
\ndimly lit. Finnigan refers to it as “Lover’s Lane.”
\nThere is live music every Thursday, Friday
\nand Saturday night. Carney’s Tavern will have a
\ngrand opening ceremony, tentatively scheduled
\nfor September.<\/p>\n

Carney’s offers lunch and dinner. Hours are
\nTuesday and Wednesday from 4-9 p.m.; Thursday,
\nnoon to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday,
\n4-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 2-7 p.m. It is closed
\nMondays. For more information, call 280-7959. Its
\nwebsite is www.carneystavernny.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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