Posts From: July 2012

Finger Lakes Natural Living Fair Promises to Sizzle with Healthy Lifestyle Choices

By Finger Lakes Visitors Connection on Jul. 25, 2012

Onanda Park, 4965 West Lake Rd, Canandaigua Lake - As consumers search for complementary methods for health and well-being, holistic natural care and green solutions has rapidly increased in popularity and entered the mainstream mindset. Grounded By Yoga & Wellness is launching a campaign to attract attendees and participants from across Finger Lakes region to learn about alternative & less accessible healing methods without worrying about large costs and in a safe space that they can ask any questions they want without making any commitments and most importantly, have a good time doing it…

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New York Wine & Culinary Center Hires New Executive Chef

By Finger Lakes Visitors Connection on Jul. 11, 2012

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (July 10, 2012) – The New York Wine & Culinary Center in the Finger Lakes announces the appointment of Mike Sokolski as Executive Chef for their recently revamped second floor restaurant, the Upstairs Bistro. …

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New chefs embrace local at the Brown Hound Bistro

By Finger Lakes Visitors Connection on Jul. 05, 2012

South Bristol, NY - July 6, 2012 - The Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Route 64 in Bristol Springs, introduces Chefs Clay Secrest & Evan Schapp this summer. The two chefs worked together at the NY Wine & Culinary Center and joined the Brown Hound in May, jumping at the opportunity to develop the restaurant's 'buy local' vision with heightened focus. …

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Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of Capitol Independence Day Exhibit

By Finger Lakes Visitors Connection on Jul. 05, 2012

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of a new exhibit in the State Capitol, starting July 4th that will highlight New York’s role during the American Revolution…

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Finger Lakes Visitors Connection wins at PRism awards

By Finger Lakes Visitors Connection on Jul. 03, 2012

CANANDAIGUA, NY – Finger Lakes Visitors Connection received acclaim with one PRism award and one Award of Excellence from the Rochester chapter of Public Relations Society of America at the PRism awards dinner at Artisan Works in Rochester on June 21. The Visitors Connection was honored in the non-profit category for the organization’s blog, Insiders Diaries, and for the Visitors Connection web site, VisitFingerLakes.com…

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