Sauerkraut Weekend continues with fireworks tonight in Phelps

Published: 08/05/2017 @ 04:00 am

Despite less than perfect weather, the Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend kicked off its 47th year August 4th with an afternoon of activities for the entire family. The cabbage head decorating contest brought in several creative entries with first place going to Lily Westcott in the 6 to 8 age range with her Minnie Mouse creation. The day also included food and... more

Winery digs into Linden Street food scene

Published: 08/06/2017 @ 04:00 am

When the small Linden Street restaurant Cebo closed earlier this year, it gave skeptics the opportunity to suggest that the success of the emerging city dining and drinking hub had been overstated. They didn’t have much of a chance to spout off. The spot at 34 Linden St. got gobbled up in no time by the folks who own Three... more

Canal Jam 2017 announced for Waterloo over Labor Day Weekend

Published: 08/03/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Second Annual Canal Jam has been announced by organizers for Waterloo this Labor Day Weekend. Last year’s event was an overwhelming success as hundreds came out to support local musicians and much more. Festival producer Lee Bieber reiterated his commitment to Waterloo by working to create a family-friendly, music-centered event over Labor Day Weekend that the entire community can... more

Food, fresh produce and music at Newark’s Food Truck Rodeo

Published: 07/29/2017 @ 04:00 am

This past Thursday, July 27th another crowd gathered on Church Street next to Central Park in Newark for the Food Truck Rodeo at the Newark Farmers’ Market. Regular market vendors were joined by a variety of food trucks offering up a variety of food and refreshments from barbecue ribs to coffee. Food trucks included Riblicious, El Morro, the Buffalonian, Lickety... more

Rumors of Ling Ling closed by DOH prove untrue

Published: 07/21/2017 @ 04:00 am

Rumors that the state Department of Health closed Ling Ling Chinese Buffet in Geneva are untrue. According to a Department of Health representative, the restaurant, located at 481 Hamilton Street in Geneva was inspected on June 5th. Rumors around town reported the restaurant was closed due to suspicious meat types found at the site. Department of Health representatives said that... more

‘Everybody comes together’ for Owasco church’s annual chicken barbecue, fundraiser

Published: 07/24/2017 @ 04:00 am

The day started at 6 a.m. for Ron Podolak and the rest of the crew in charge of cooking the 850 barbecue chickens for St. Ann’s Annual Barbecue and Bazaar. Podolak, a parishioner at the Catholic Church in Owasco, said they cook the chicken “low and slow” for two to three hours and then slather it with the church’s secret... more

Three Brothers Wineries plans restaurant on Geneva’s Linden Street

Published: 07/19/2017 @ 04:00 am

The H.J. Stead Company on Linden Street in Geneva was once an innovative optical manufacturer that held patents for advances on bifocal lenses. A century later, the creative people behind Three Brothers Wineries plan to open a restaurant that pays homage to its predecessor in the company’s former home. Since June, they have been transforming the cozy space at 34 Linden Street,... more

Real Eats is first tenant in Geneva’s new Innovation Kitchen

Published: 07/20/2017 @ 04:00 am

The city is celebrating the first tenant in its Innovation Kitchen, with a goal of making the food-preparation facility at the Geneva Enterprise Development Center available for entrepreneurs and community groups 24/7. Real Eats, which calls itself the first-ever sous-vide-style vacuum-packed meal delivery service, hopes to begin operations in the recently completed kitchen within a couple weeks. City Manager Matt... more

Taste of Wayne County, VoteTilla draws over 800 to Newark

Published: 07/19/2017 @ 04:00 am

Organizers are still counting, but it’s anticipated that over 800 people attended the first ever Taste of Wayne County event as Newark welcomed the VoteTilla to the village yesterday afternoon, July 18th. “It was successful beyond our imagination,” Mayor Jonathan Taylor said, adding, “Absolutely!” when asked if they will hold the event again next year. The event brought vendors from... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Organizers ready for Canal Fest 2017 (podcast)

Published: 07/06/2017 @ 04:00 am

It’s been a lot of work, but for organizers Anne Sandroni, Dennis Schannel and the entire Canal Fest team – it’s been infinitely worth the effort. “It’s great to see Seneca Falls come together in this way,” Sandroni explained while on a special edition of the Inside the FLX podcast. The duo talked about the efforts, and energy that has... more

Real Eats chooses Geneva for food-prep operations

Published: 07/07/2017 @ 04:00 am

If any company were to fit perfectly into the city’s efforts to cultivate its food and beverage industry, it might be Real Eats. The fledgling company, based in New York City, offers prepared gourmet-style food delivered to the home that can be ready to eat in less than 10 minutes and has chosen Geneva as its production base. Founder and... more

Real Eats chooses Geneva for its food-prep operations

Published: 07/07/2017 @ 04:00 am

Green Shutters in Owasco to reopen as litigation between past, present owners continues

Published: 06/30/2017 @ 04:00 am

Though its window may have appeared closed, Green Shutters restaurant will soon reopen just in time to continue as an Owasco Lake summertime tradition. Owner Floyd House Jr. said Wednesday that he will reopen the 6933 Owasco Road restaurant Monday, July 3. The century-old restaurant has been closed since January because of foreclosure proceedings against House by the restaurant’s prior... more

Cato Hotel reopens as country rock restaurant

Published: 06/30/2017 @ 04:00 am

On May 18, 2017, the Cato Hotel made a post on Facebook: “Who wants to see the doors reopen at The Cato Hotel?” it said. Built in 1876, the historic site had originally opened its doors as a hotel on West Main Street and, over the next century, it served as a popular gathering place for locals and travelers. But... more

Muranda Cheese Company unveiling new event barn this weekend

Published: 06/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

A barn built in 1891 is getting ready to see new use, as Muranda Cheese Company is set to hold an “Open Barn” event this weekend. The barn will be available to rent for weddings, parties and other events. Originally built by the Pratt brothers of Waterloo in 1891 – the structure was owned by Lynn Shaffer. The Reginald barn... more

Canal Fest getting closer: Boaters, businesses urged to participate in Aquacade

Published: 06/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Seneca Falls Business Association (SFBA) is inviting all boaters, kayakers, jet skiers, canoers, tubers, floats, and all other watercraft owners and operators to participate in The Aquacade Watercraft Parade on Saturday, July 8th at 4:00 pm during the upcoming Seneca Falls Canal Fest. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to decorate their watercraft to their liking, according to organizers. Individuals... more

Bite of Ithaca returns for third year

Published: 06/23/2017 @ 04:00 am

Chef John Corbin at Coltivare drops arancini containing smoked salmon into a fryer. At the same time, he grills marinated cauliflower for another dish. The tongs hit the grill with a clang and flames darken the vegetables before Corbin places them onto a piece of bread with paté. Corbin continues adding ingredients and garnishes to the food, and even whips... more

Inside Portico by Fabio Viviani: Preview of brunch at del Lago’s upscale eatery

Published: 06/27/2017 @ 04:00 am

When del Lago Resort & Casino opens its 205-room hotel and spa this weekend, Portico by Fabio Viviani will roll out something new of its own: brunch. Beginning Saturday, July 1, the eatery will offer brunch. Viviani, who visited the restaurant last week, previewed the menu during an event Thursday at Portico. He said it will mix some of the... more

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