Each year on the second Sunday in May, we carve out a special day to acknowledge and appreciate all the special moms—birth moms, step moms, and mom figures in our lives.The Finger Lakes lifestyle, along with its vibrant and beautiful locations, offers the perfect setting to treat mom to a memorable Mother's Day celebration, where she can truly be Queen for a Day! …
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Did some-bunny say brunch?! We’re all about brunch here in the FLX—I mean with food as fresh as ours and breathtaking vistas providing a stellar ambiance, you truly can’t go wrong…
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Maple syrup, often called “liquid gold” is a natural sweetener that’s high in antioxidants as well as nutrients like riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium, and whether you are cooking breakfast, lunch, or baking something sweet it can make any recipe extra special and delicious. Make…
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This past weekend I visited Diciannove Dieci (1910) Restaurant at Geneva on the Lake for lunch with friends to toast to the new year. Overlooking Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York, Geneva on the Lake was built in 1910 as a private home modeled after a villa in Italy that inspired the marble…
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Unique to the Finger Lakes, Grape Pies were created in the 1950s and credited to long time Naples, NY resident Irene Bouchard. Best made with grapes freshly picked in the late summer and early fall, the rich purple color and texture reminds me a bit of blueberry pie, only better. Once you bite into a slice of this deliciously juicy, sweet but tart pie you are sure to crave a whole pie! …
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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? Wehave a few ideas: …
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The PGA Championship returns to RochesterMay 15-21, 2023 at Oak Hill Country Club. While the Championship is the main event, there is so much else to see and do while you are in town, you must not miss the opportunity to experience the Finger Lakes…
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Between the rush of the holidays and the winter cold, sometimes you just wanna stay home. If you are looking for something special to do for your significant other, a friend, or yourself, this is a guide to bring the Finger Lakes romance home with you. Step 1: Bundle Up and Enjoy the Crisp, Fresh…
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I love restaurants that are bold enough to show their kitchen team and space in action for two reasons. I love to cook and I admire those who can cook – even with lots of eyes on them…
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Game of Thrones finally returns April 14 for its last season! And along with it, the white walkers will be back in action to wreak havoc through the Seven Kingdoms—which gives us plenty of reasons to open a cask of a delicious Dornish or Finger Lakes red this spring…
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