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St. Patrick’s Day weekend picks (local guide)

Published: 03/14/2018 @ 08:00 am

Check out these great special deals and happenings for St. Patrick’s Day 2018 in the Finger Lakes! Dewey’s Tavern on Bridge Street in Seneca Falls Friday Happy Hour: Seafood Pizza and Ham and Swiss Subs Saturday: Irish Dinner for $8.00, Ham or Corned Beef, Reuben’s too! Regular menu still available, burgers, wings, pizza, fries, trash plates! Kitchen hours 11 am... more

Geneva duo looks to revive Hall Diner

Published: 02/28/2018 @ 10:00 am

A Geneva duo has plans to reopen a venerable eatery in this town of Seneca hamlet, and they’re looking for a little help from the public to make it happen. Dan Bullock said he and Tamarie Cataldo are expecting to reopen the Hall Diner in March. The restaurant, which had opened its doors for a spell last year under former... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Meet the owners at Connie’s Diner in Waterloo (podcast)

Published: 03/05/2018 @ 10:00 am

Carmen Caratozzolo is in-studio on Monday afternoon as a guest on Weber This Week with Harold “Web Dog” Weber to talk about their long-time, very successful family business. Connie’s Diner has been a staple in downtown Waterloo for almost thirty years. Hear the story of Carmen’s mother Connie who purchased the former Chick’s Diner from former owner Sharon Podgorny in... more

Mac’s Philly Steaks in Lyons gets going

Published: 03/06/2018 @ 10:00 am

Mac’s Philly Steaks owner Ryan MacNamara didn’t see the need to drop what Burnham’s Canalside in Lyons was doing as a longtime breakfast and lunch joint. He just added to it. The new name: Mac’s Philly Steaks Diner, which is in its third full month of operation in the Wayne County community. The approach in Lyons is different from MacNamara’s... more

Pizza pioneers: Skaneateles family celebrates 30 years of food business

Published: 02/16/2018 @ 10:00 am

At the turn of the century, Valentine Wellington was making sandwiches for workers on his Skaneateles farm when he accidentally spilled some sauce on the bread. Rather than toss the dough, the young farmer sprinkled some fresh cheese on top, creased the edge and slid it into the oven. Thus, the first local pizza was formed — or so the... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Claire Benjamin of Rue Claire Lavender Farm & Artisan Chocolate (podcast)

Published: 02/26/2018 @ 10:00 am

Claire Benjamin is the owner of Rue Claire Lavender Farm & Artisan Chocolate in Lodi. Claire’s chocolates are made with the finest & all natural ingredients in artisanal manners. Hand Crafted chocolate located in the heart of Finger Lakes New York. We do not use additives nor preservatives in our chocolates. We believe that by making every ingredient from scratch... more

del Lago announces wine dinner series at Portico

Published: 02/06/2018 @ 10:00 am

From the very start, del Lago Resort & Casino has had a focused mission to strengthen the community by supporting local businesses. The resort and casino has prided itself on forging strong partnerships with Finger Lakes wineries, breweries and meat and cheese vendors while sourcing farm fresh local ingredients. On Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m., Portico by Fabio Viviani... more

Tasty winter Ithaca Chili Cook-Off tradition continues in its 20th year

Published: 02/11/2018 @ 10:00 am

Walking through Ithaca Commons on Saturday would have been enough to make anyone hungry drool a river. The 20th annual Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off took place between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday at locations on and around Ithaca Commons, where the smells of the combinations of tomatoes, seasonings, peppers, onions, meats and other ingredients filled the air. The cook-off... more

Auburn’s restaurant renaissance fueled by downtown growth

Published: 01/30/2018 @ 10:00 am

Downtown Auburn has experienced a sort of restaurant renaissance over the past decade, especially within the last five years. But what is driving this trend and will it continue? Jim Daddabbo, owner of Mesa Grande Taqueria, said Auburn's restaurant scene is a "natural evolution" of a general period of growth in downtown Auburn, which started about a decade ago with... more

Competitive eaters vie for the Golden Pierogi trophy in Auburn

Published: 02/05/2018 @ 10:00 am

Brian Hooper brought his lucky fork to help him eat 35 pierogies and win the men’s division of the Ukrainian National Club’s eighth-annual pierogi eating contest Saturday afternoon. Hooper powered down the potato-and-onion-filled dumplings in just eight minutes to best Trevor Harmon, a five-time winner of the contest. Harmon ate 22 pierogis at the event that raised $6,713 for the... more

KEUKA CANDY: A sweet venture expanding beyond Penn Yan

Published: 02/05/2018 @ 10:00 am

The Keuka Candy Emporium recently moved to a new space in Penn Yan. The candy store was able to expand during the month of December through their move from 17 Main Street to 131 Main Street, where Lowns was located. Keuka Candy offers a variety of candies, from international to retro and handmade. They encourage guests to get nostalgic by... more

Old Erie Restaurant in Weedsport to close

Published: 01/18/2018 @ 10:00 am

The Old Erie Restaurant announced on its Facebook page Tuesday evening that the Weedsport establishment will be closing the first weekend of February. “It is with heavy hearts we announce we will be closing our doors … Sunday, Feb. 4 will be our last day of service. Thank you for your support through the years,” the social media post announced.... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Chris Ritter of Stan’s Waterloo (podcast)

Published: 01/22/2018 @ 10:00 am

Meet Chris Ritter, General Manager of Stan’s Waterloo, who was a guest on Weber This Week on Monday afternoon, and learn about the Finger Lakes newest restaurant and gastro pub in downtown Waterloo. See photos of their signature dishes and both levels of their renovated space. . more

New Geneva coffee shop carries on familiar Monaco’s name

Published: 01/25/2018 @ 10:00 am

There’s a new coffee shop in Geneva, just north the Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus. The storefront, at the corner of Pulteney and Washington was most recently a hair salon, but for a long time before that it was a local, family market. “My grandfather started Monaco’s in 1917,” say Joan Doeblin. Her father ran Monaco’s Market on Washington... more

Belhurst restaurant has new chef, new focus

Published: 01/26/2018 @ 10:00 am

When Brad Stoddard took over as executive chef at Belhurst Castle about six months ago, he was tasked with an all-consuming job. Overseeing food operations at a facility that has two restaurants and two ballrooms? That’s certainly enough to keep anyone busy. FL Times: Read More more

After eight years, Bandwagon Brewpub closing in downtown Ithaca

Published: 01/27/2018 @ 10:00 am

Downtown Ithaca’s Bandwagon Brewpub opened in the basement of historic Clinton Hall in December, 2009, and as they plan to close the eatery in February, the owners are “inviting the Ithaca community to join us down at the brewpub, raise a pint, and help us close it out with a bang.” The restaurant’s last night will be Valentine’s Day —... more

Progress 2018: Food and drink promotional trails evolve in Cayuga County

Published: 01/28/2018 @ 10:00 am

On the back of every menu at the Inns of Aurora, printed below a map of the Finger Lakes region, is a message from Executive Chef Patrick Higgins. “Respect for ingredients, for farmers, and for our shared environment is the foundation for a good meal,” it reads. “That’s why … we make everything from scratch whenever possible, and why we... more

Grand opening at Ithaca McDonald’s (photo)

Published: 01/08/2018 @ 10:00 am

The McDonald’s on Elmira Road in Ithaca held its Grand Opening on Thursday, January 4th, 2018. At the Grand Opening event, local owner Courtney Feehan, center, announced the winners of McDonald’s Community Partner Grants: the American Legion Post 221 and the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. Photo by Michelle McCarthy. more

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