New Food and Beverage Offerings Await Fans at Saratoga Race Course

Saratoga Race Course has announced an extensive lineup of new food and beverage initiatives for its 2026 summer meet in partnership with Levy Restaurants. The program emphasizes premiumization through a collectible cup series and expanded cocktail programs, including a significant focus on the growing ready-to-drink (RTD) and spritz categories. These updates reflect broader industry trends by integrating local New York producers alongside global brands to enhance the spectator experience and drive hospitality revenue.

The 2026 season at Saratoga Race Course, managed in collaboration with Levy Restaurants, introduces a strategic mix of traditional value and premium experiences. Opening Weekend festivities will feature the return of $1 Carnegie Deli Dogs on July 4, while the new Saratoga Summer Collectible Cup Series aims to drive souvenir sales with artwork by Greg Montgomery. These commemorative cups will be paired with the track’s official cocktail, the Saratoga Sunrise, which now features Chopin as the official vodka partner. Other major beverage partners for the meet include Miller Lite and Modelo, ensuring a diverse range of draft options across the venue’s concessions and premium dining areas.

On the culinary front, the track is diversifying its vendor portfolio with the debut of Ty's Taco-ria in the Backyard and Neighborhood Kitchen on the Clubhouse’s second floor. Neighborhood Kitchen will focus on elevated fare such as burrata and berries, charcuterie boxes, and specialty sandwiches like the Beef & Speck. Traditional concession stands are also seeing menu upgrades, including the introduction of a Cubano and Florentina sandwich at the High Noon Clubhouse Grill, pastrami tacos at Taco Republic, and smoked BBQ platters at Capital Q. A notable innovation is the Subourbon Life Picnic Bundle, which packages sandwiches and bourbon-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails in a collectible insulated cooler bag.

The beverage program heavily leans into current market trends, specifically the rise of spritz-based drinks and RTD cocktails. New dedicated spaces like the Cointreau Spritz Bar will serve orange-flavored spritzes, while brands like Mionetto and Chandon will be featured in premium dining and gazebo locations. The RTD category is expanding with Casamigos tequila-based cans and bourbon-based offerings from Subourbon Life, alongside established names like High Noon and NUTRL. Furthermore, the Taste NY Pavilion will continue to highlight regional producers such as War Cannon Spirits and ALB Distilling Co., the latter of which will offer both regular and frozen espresso martinis to cater to the high demand for caffeinated cocktails.