Category: Naples, NY

Hard ciders are in for sweet times in the Finger Lakes

Nov. 16, 2016

Sometimes you go to a bar or restaurant for a drinkand try something new and wonder, where did that come from? That happened to me recently when I was at Lake Drum Brewing in Geneva, trying a flight of hard ciders from the region. One in particular stood out. It was a pleasantly spicy and alluring ginger cider, sweet but not cloying, and it tasted great with the popcorn I was eating. I could imagine it tasting even better with some Chinese food. I was thrilled when I discovered that the producer, Star Cider, is just a few miles away in Clifton Springs…

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Bake like a Finger Lakes local with a grape pie recipe from Naples, NY

Oct. 06, 2016

With purple fire hydrants dotting the downtown streets and vineyards defining its hills and valley, the village of Naples takes its grapes, and grape pies, very seriously. These inky purple pies are the unofficial mascot of the community, sold at roadside stands and at farm markets during harvest season and at small retail shops throughout the year. There's even a local pizzeria that has a grape pie pizza on its dessert menu…

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Thanks for asking: Where to find fresh cabbage and cauliflower in the Finger Lakes

Sep. 17, 2015

A Pennsylvania traveler called the office yesterday, pining for the delicious cabbage and cauliflower purchased here years ago when visiting the Finger Lakes. The caller is returning to our area next week and wanted to know where more cabbage and cauliflower could be purchased…

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Celebrate National Drink Wine Day in the Finger Lakes

Jan. 14, 2015

Can there really be a National Drink Wine Day? February 18 is the magical day - every year. With all of the amazing wine available to all of us that are lucky enough to live in the Finger Lakes, we like to think of every day as Drink Finger Lakes Wine Day…

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A Taste of Finger Lakes -- or actually several (delicious!) tastes

Dec. 15, 2014

I had my list. Ten must-visit attractions. And six hours to see them. Piece of cake, right?   It sure helps to know a local. My friend NYLaurie, who calls me AZLaurie, plotted an impressive route. Starting at Simply Crepes in Canandaigua, where three of us ordered three crepes and divided each into thirds, was a smart move…

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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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A Finger Lakes Adventure

Sep. 04, 2014

Mi”chelle” is coming out of her shell! I moved to the Finger Lakes area 22 years ago from the sunshine state of Arizona. And, since I grew up there, I had always considered it my home. The reason I have always felt Arizona was my home is I never took the time or the effort to go out and see what the Finger Lakes area truly had to offer me until I took my position here at the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection (“FLVC”)…

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A celebration of Finger Lakes theater

Aug. 29, 2013

It’s an amazing experience to see the hard work of many reach a common goal to benefit a community…

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An Evening with Finger Lakes Spirits

Jan. 24, 2013

I’m definitely a Finger Lakes Foodie, and what could make a dinner more interesting than sharing it…

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Finger Lakes Independence Day - Incomplete Sentences - but, a more than complete 24 hours!

By Valerie Knoblauch on Jul. 07, 2012

It's a Finger Lakes dream - Independence Day on the Lakes and a sunny weather forecast. The “good”…

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