Friend George recently insisted that I accompany him to Coopers Town for the brunch at the OteSaga Hotel. For those of you not familiar with Cooperstown it is a quaint little metropolis located on the southern shore of Otsgo Lake in Central New York. The towns main claim to fame is the Baseball Museum, Farmers Museum and the James Fenemore Cooper house none of which would have enticed me to adventure there but the promise of a great meal now you have my attention. Especially when casual attire is allowed.
Otsego Lake is nine miles long and often called "Lake Glimmerglass" as it is quite beautiful
The town of Cooperstown is located on the Southern most shore of the lake
There are many quaint little shops and historic buildings in the town.
The view looking North from the town boat dock
The hotel OteSaga was built in 1904 and it is an impressive edifice.
This is the main portico with George trying to hide from having his picture taken.
The East portico overlooking the lake.
Doesn't look like this Hippie will be staying here for the night. I wonder if they have a cot in the basement with meals included. The dinner buffet for $23 I feel was a real bargain especially because George paid.
Many thanks George for giving me one of the finest eating experiences of my life.
First course - Baked Salmon, great potato salad, a pile of shrimp, seafood Newburg, peas with pearl onions, nice light white rice, turkey and dressing.
Before I even finished my first plate George had made another trip to the buffet and returned with cherries on a pastry topped with whipcream and blue berries with a side of candied apples.
The seafood was so good I returned and got another plate of seafood. Locks, shrimp and swordfish with a side of excellent coleslaw and a grilled tomato on mozzarella.
All this was capped off with a serving of chocolate moose and cheesecake.
I highly recommend the Sunday brunch at the OteSaga. Reservations are necessary.
George