Category: Food & Restaurants

Six ways to keep warm in the Finger Lakes

Dec. 09, 2014

Brr… that’s right - it’s that time of year when you find every way possible to keep warm. As Nat King Cole puts it “Baby it’s cold outside.” So kick back and relax while enjoying your favorite glass of a warm Finger Lakes something. Maybe it’s a cup coffee from Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters or mulled wine from White Springs Winery.   Here are some more of my favorite Finger Lakes “goods” and tips to keep warm this winter…

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Celebrate National Sandwich Day in the Finger Lakes!

Oct. 27, 2014

I have nothing against the Subway restaurants and their famous “Sandwich Artists” who make 100s of sandwiches day in and day out. But, I will say, I think Ontario County restaurants are home to the real sandwich artists! In honor of Nov. 3, National Sandwich Day, I’m going to give you a few Insider Tips on some of my favorite sandwiches…

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The 4 Hour Finger Lakes Experience – Yes It’s Possible!

Sep. 19, 2014

A few weeks ago my wife asks me, “Let’s spend the day down in Naples and do something fun?” I replied, “Sounds like a plan!” Having a 7 month old and in the midst of remodeling our kitchen - time poverty was high in the “Lee” household.  The next challenge, secure a babysitter. Success! We found a babysitter and had 4 hours to experience Naples! We know that isn't enough time but off we went. I planned a quick itinerary in my head that started us out in South Bristol and finished in the heart of Naples.  To my surprise, the majority of these upcoming stops my wife had never experienced before and that was about to change…

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Fresh and local in the Finger Lakes: Shopping the roadside stands

Jun. 21, 2013

The Finger Lakes are home to many small, close-knit communities, the fabric of which is made from the people who inhabit them, yes, but also the small businesses that bring unique offerings to the area. Here at the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, we are so happy to celebrate those small businesses…

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A new small business in the Finger Lakes mix: Il Posto Bistro & Wine Bar

Jun. 20, 2013

The Finger Lakes are home to many small, close-knit communities, the fabric of which is made from…

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The sweet, sweet business of grape pies in the Finger Lakes

Jun. 18, 2013

The Finger Lakes are home to many small, close-knit communities, the fabric of which is made from…

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The Finger Lakes: Open to Organic!

Apr. 24, 2013

We are so lucky to live, work, and play in the Finger Lakes. We have abundant water resources…

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The Finger Lakes Food Revolution: It's in the People!

By Valerie Knoblauch on Mar. 25, 2013

Slice Dice and Spice IV had an exciting angle to it. It took the Finger Lakes foods that we are so…

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A Wine Lover's Haven: the Finger Lakes

Oct. 25, 2012

It shouldn’t take an award to make us appreciate what we have here in the Finger Lakes, but…

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The Start of a Finger Lakes Food Revolution!

By Valerie Knoblauch on Sep. 10, 2012

This is the confession of a self-declared foodie. I am starting a Finger Lakes Food Revolution. My…

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