FLX Table owners to open Geneva brewery

Published: 05/12/2017 @ 04:00 am

Two of the most well-regarded restaurateurs in the Finger Lakes will soon try their hand at brewing. Sort of. Christopher Bates and Isabel Bogadtke, the husband-and-wife team behind Geneva’s FLX Table and Dundee’s FLX Wienery, announced plans this week for FLX Culture House, a nanobrewery at 20 Linden St. in Geneva. Like the couple’s restaurants, the brewery will be small... more

‘Bizarre Foods’ host in Lyons as part of Travel Channel show focusing on canal history

Published: 05/12/2017 @ 04:00 am

There was nothing “bizarre” about the food that Travel Channel star Andrew Zimmern sampled in Lyons Tuesday. Unless you consider a Zweigle’s white hot dog or Cornell-style chicken barbecue outrageous fare. The cable television star, known for eating some of the strangest foods on the planet, was in the Wayne County town on Tuesday as part of taping for an... more

Organizers prep for ‘Music in the Park’ this summer in Seneca Falls

Published: 05/21/2017 @ 04:00 am

Seneca Falls is going to get musical this summer. Thursday’s are going to be a little more exciting as People’s Park plays host to Music in the Park. It’ll be a summer music series beginning on June 1st — running throughout the summer until August 31st. Organizers say to bring lawn chairs and blankets, depending on the weather — as... more

After years in fine dining, Auburn native buys Genesee Street restaurant

Published: 10/31/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Auburn Ale House, with its affordable American food and sports bar ambiance, is a slight change of pace for new owner and chef Hannah Groce-Bibby. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Groce-Bibby has worked in the kitchens of the Castle Hill Inn, Ocean House and Weekapuag Inn, all award-winning luxury hotels in Rhode Island.... more

LITFL Magazine: Beautiful Belhurst!

Published: 11/12/2016 @ 05:00 am

As the weather gets much too cold to sit comfortably out on the water of Seneca Lake, there is one place where you can overlook the beautiful waters from the luxurious warmth of a Sunday brunch buffet: Belhurst Castle. The castle, once a private residence, has been converted to welcome in the public visitors. A hotel, a salon/spa, two restaurants,... more

Dunkin’ Donuts coming to Moravia

Published: 11/16/2016 @ 05:00 am

Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced the opening of a new restaurant in Moravia at 1695 State Rt 38. The new restaurant will be open from 5am-11pm Monday through Sunday, and will employ approximately 15 crew members. The restaurant will have comfortable seating and will provide a welcoming environment for guests to enjoy... more

Weber This Week: Gary Schlegel of Magee Diner on del Lago Casino opening

Published: 11/28/2016 @ 05:00 am

Gary Schlegel, owner of the Magee Diner on Route 414, is in-studio to talk about his business and the impact that neighboring del Lago Casino & Resort will have on the diner. del Lago is set to open on February 1, 2017 at 10:00 am. Gary dispels rumors that the diner is for sale, talks about the impact the minimum... more

FLL 360: Winter Storm, Morgan’s Grocery & Cabbage Soup

Published: 12/15/2016 @ 05:00 am

There’s a winter storm bearing down on the Finger Lakes region. It’s already snowing out in the Buffalo area so we Finger Lakes dwellers know that in the next six to twelve hours, the storm will probably hit here. There’s no panic at our house as I pull out my recipe book of favorite crockpot soups and check the panty... more

Amid another hopping Mass Riot IPA release, Prison City named one of 2016’s best breweries

Published: 12/16/2016 @ 05:00 am

In snow flurries and 15-degree weather, craft beer fans still lined up outside Prison City Pub & Brewery in Auburn Thursday and Friday for a can of its coveted Mass Riot India pale ale. The downtown Auburn brewpub released 60 Crowlers (32-ounce cans) of the beer each day, and will release another 60 Saturday and Sunday. Both days so far,... more

FLX Table can almost taste victory in USA Today poll

Published: 12/19/2016 @ 05:00 am

San Diego. Chicago. Minneapolis. Nashville, Tenn. Philadelphia. New York. Atlanta. Those are some of the cities where the nominees on a USA Today poll of the 20 best new restaurants in the United States reside. Add one more town to the list: Geneva, N.Y. Yes, Geneva. Specifically, FLX Table. FL Times: Read More more

No word from USA Today on whether FLX Table won poll; announcement set for Friday

Published: 01/04/2017 @ 05:00 am

Want to know whether FLX Table is the Best New Restaurant in the nation by way of an online reader poll conducted by USA Today? You’ll have to wait until Friday. So will FLX Table. Voting closed Monday afternoon, but the results won’t be announced until Friday, according to USA Today 10 Best. “Sorry! The leaderboard is closed for the... more

62 diners highlighted in special feature; FLX diners celebrated

Published: 01/04/2017 @ 05:00 am

With more than 500 diners scattered all over New York State, no diner list can ever be complete. With old ones closing and newer ones having grand openings, the diner scene is ever-changing. New York Upstate put together a list of 62 diners in the state — one for each county. Syracuse.com: Read More more

WINNER: FLX Table named ‘best new restaurant’ in USA Today poll

Published: 01/06/2017 @ 05:00 am

It started out with 20 nominations selected by editors affiliated with the USA Today. That’s when people realized that FLX Table, a unique restaurant in Geneva had an impact. From the moment polling opened, many wondered about how long a restaurant in Geneva, New York could hang with establishments from major cities across the U.S. It was a question that would... more

Green Shutters in Owasco closes, but returning owner pledges it’ll reopen

Published: 01/09/2017 @ 05:00 am

Considering the time of year and whiteout road conditions, Green Shutters was unusually busy Sunday, Jan. 8. Most of the people who braved the cold and snow to come to the century-old Owasco restaurant that day did so for the same reason: They heard it was closing. The Citizen: Read More more

King Ferry family re-creates corner store in Cayuga County

Published: 01/12/2017 @ 05:00 am

As a little girl growing up in the hamlet of King Ferry, Rebecca Binns remembers shopping at the Red & White grocery store on the corner of Route 90 and Route 34B. Built by Roy Tuttle Sr. as a hardware and appliance store in 1923, Lawrence and Francis Nedrow bought the building in the 1950s, transforming the space into King... more

Canandaigua McDonald’s taking reservations for a cause on Valentine’s Day

Published: 01/16/2017 @ 05:00 am

The McDonald’s on Routes 5 & 20 wants to help share the love this Valentine’s Day. It’s accepting reservations for couples between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. According to a flyer on the door, dinner for two costs $20 and includes an appetizer, main course, drink, and dessert. It even includes sit-down service. WHAM: Read More more

The Vine at del Lago Resort & Casino offers diverse lineup, intimate evening for guests

Published: 02/09/2017 @ 05:00 am

Bret Michaels will, belatedly, celebrate his birthday in Seneca County. Flo Rida will bring the sounds of South Florida to rural Tyre. And comedian Jessimae Peluso will return to her central New York roots. Del Lago Resort & Casino, which opened Feb. 1, wants to give guests another reason to come and spend a few hours at the $440 million... more

Weber This Week: Geneva’s La Mia Bella Sicilia owners in-studio (podcast)

Published: 02/13/2017 @ 05:00 am

Meet Tomas Gonzalez and his son Joe Gonzalez, owners of La Mia Bella Sicilia in Geneva. They were live in-studio as guests on the Weber This Week show on FingerLakes1.TV on Monday afternoon to discuss their new Italian eatery. Watch the full episode below… AUDIO ONLY VERSION: more

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