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TASTE THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE The Point's mixologists have a new take on fall fruit. continued from page 82 glass-enclosed Elco cruiser or one of the teak Budsin boats. (If you hook a bass or trout, chef Levy will cook it up.) A not-tomiss weekend option is the outdoor "barbecue," which features a Fellini-esque parade of toque-topped chefs marching up a hill bearing platters, crocks, and cutting boards heaped with salads, stews, truffled mac and cheese, steamed clams, and flame-licked meats like pork loin and homemade veal sausages. A Lucullan display of sweets follows, served with hot tea and coffee. After a nap, a game of darts, or a round of nine holes at the Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club, it's time for 7 PM cocktails and canapés, followed by dinner at 8 PM in the Great Hall. Each course—such as a ragoût of Wagyu oxtail with flint corn polenta and shaved white truffle (think Hemingway post-bullfight, updated), or seared Nantucket scallops with handmade chorizo tortellini in a finger lime butter sauce—is accompanied by world-class wines that in most restaurants would be priced in the triple digits, such as a Nicolas Potel Chambertin Grand Cru from Burgundy, a 2003 Luigi Anania Brunello from Tuscany, or Gaja Barolo. Alternatively, "if you've been here a few nights, you might just want to watch a movie in The Pub and send for a nice bottle of wine and some cheeseburgers," says Levy. "There's also the Chef's Table for two in the kitchen, and we always throw in a couple of extra courses." All in all, The Point is like a fantasy camp for grown-ups. Four self-serve bars on the property re-create that 1920s Rockefeller opulence. "There is no 'no' at The Point," says Levy. In fact, you'll want for nothing during your stay—except, perhaps, to have it never end. 222 Beaverwood Road, Saranac Lake, NY, 518-891-5674; thepointresort.com BC CABIN FEVER Far from the madding crowd, a sumptuous lunch awaits. If you've been enjoying a private cabin like the Boat House (PICTURED), you might also like a private dining experience in the woods. Ask the staff to reserve Camp David, a log cabin surrounded by pines, where you and a companion (or group of friends) can enjoy a sumptuous gourmet lunch, complete with linens, china, and fine wine. Or, for something more casual, simply let the staff know you'll pass that way during a hike, and there will be thermoses of hot chocolate and delectable goodies awaiting, along with a freshly stoked fire. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE POINT (SCALLOPS, ALFRESCO DINING, CABIN); PILIPPHOTO (CIDER); ELISABETTA A. VILLA/WIREIMAGE (EFRON) ABOVE: Nantucket scallops with carrots, peas, and curry. LEFT: Alfresco dining is one of many options at The Point. BOTTOM LEFT: Zac Efron has been a guest at the upscale retreat. Leave it to The Point to come up with a new twist on the traditional apple cocktail. Named in honor of William Avery Rockefeller, the Magnate starts with Honeycrisp and Golden Crisp apples, infused with Martin Miller's gin along with a lime for 48 hours. Three ounces of the tangy result is strained and mixed with mint simple syrup, shaken, and served over ice with a seasonal fruit garnish (such as apple slices for fall) and a sprig of mint. It's nothing like the cidery concoctions so prevalent this time of year, and a perfect complement to that crisp Adirondack air. 84 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 082-084_BC_SC_SMD_LATEFall13.indd 84 9/17/13 11:32 AM