Craft beer is having a moment, especially here in New York State. While the Finger Lakes area is most commonly associated with wine, the presence of breweries throughout Ontario County cannot be overlooked. To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, I decided to round up some pictures from our local breweries—and maybe inspire you to go have a pint or two this weekend. (I know I will!)…
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Brunch + mom = the best day of the year! This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a true Finger Lakes brunch overlooking one of the beautiful lakes in Ontario County. Not sure where to start? I have a few ideas:…
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I don’t know about you, but Taco Tuesday is probably the best day of the week. Do you agree? Because I have news for you—every day can be Taco Tuesday if you go to Rio Tomatlan…
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Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you…
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March means maple, especially for Ontario County in the Finger Lakes! DuringMaple Weekend, maple farms across New York State invite visitors to their “sugar houses” to experience firsthand how pure, mouthwatering maple syrup and other related products are made. Visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, taste New York's freshest syrup and purchase maple products…
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Happy Pi Day, everyone! To celebrate I’ve created a Nutella Orange Pie. You should make it, too! I’ll give you 3.14 reasons why you’ll love it…
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January 1rang in a new year and brought with it some frigid temperatures across the country. But since January is National Soup Month, battle the winter forecast of brrr by celebrating with this easy recipe…
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The sandwich is a timeless classic with seemingly infinite arrangements. To craft the perfect sandwich is unto itself an art, so much so that those who craft them have been affectionately dubbed sandwich artists (just ask Subway)! In Ontario County’s Finger Lakes, we have sandwiches to rival our fiercest competitors, no matter how stacked the competition is. I love sandwiches, and our area has some of the best. Here are a few of my faves! …
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I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! What, you weren’t screaming for ice cream nearby? Probably because you don’t know the exciting news that I must share…
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Perhaps you have come to the Finger Lakes to explore our world-famous Rieslings and our award-winning farm-to-table fare. That’s all well and good, but let’s face it, sometimes a cold beer and a hefty burger are exactly what the vacation doctor calls for, with a big side of local culture.From re-purposed shotgun shells turned into lighting fixtures to free legal advice from town supervisors, here are some of the best off-the-beaten-path watering holes, dive bars and neighbor joints in the Finger Lakes where you can easily feel like a regular…
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