The family that steals plants together stays together At the break of dawn in the middle of a downpour, my dad and sister drive to
‘The cork pulled ’round the world’ Have you heard about the Judgement of Paris? May 24 marks the forty-eighth anniversary of this historic event, the
Open kitchens offer visitors unique culinary adventures From a lakefront vista to a nineteenth-century village, our region is brimming with culinary experiences for everyone. Get
Sea Me Go highlights a classic Vietnamese street food Sea Me Go 1677 Mt Hope Ave. 355-4451 SEA Restaurant has become the most well-known pho
Perry’s Ration Wine Bar honors the town’s wartime spirit Ration Wine Bar 9 N. Main St., Perry 237-8581 rationwinebar.com Visitors hustling to nearby Letchworth State
A luncheon with Lunchador Podcast Network From food and drink to martial arts films, the artistic process, and everything coffee, the Lunchador Podcast Network (LPN)
Sister podcasts make an impression We sit at a paper-covered table, upstairs and away from guests at Rochester’s Union Tavern. There’s an ambiance of serenity—even
Local archaeologists are working to understand history According to Bill Middleton, an associate professor of archaeology at Rochester Institute of Technology, there are many misconceptions
Before buying your first metal detector and setting out in search of buried treasure, it’s important to educate yourself on the rules of responsible metal
Treasure hunting with the ROC Diggers Good friends Doug Craven and Steve Schalabba have pretty incredible day jobs. Craven is a kindergarten teacher with the
Restoring an iconic garden at the George Eastman Museum Long before awe walks or forest bathing became all the rage, George Eastman commissioned a rock
Growing community through gardens For many people, growing their own food is an achievement. But for some, gardening is beyond their reach due to barriers
A one-of-a-kind gem in Pittsford Garden tours will take you to a lot of pretty outdoor spaces, but there aren’t many like Jed Fox’s. “I
Nan Miller’s colorful garden is a botanic art gallery Art dealer Nan Miller has been in the industry for almost fifty years. She owned and
In a world full of options, which dress is the perfect fit? In the next few weeks there will be a distinct shift in the
One Rochesterian’s blend of art and advocacy In a time when many things feel lopsided and low, it is nice to find moments of genuine
Surprising local monuments to once-famous people and deeds Hiding in plain sight in the Rochester area are numerous out-of-the-way memorials to people and events that
Arbor Midtown 183 E. Main St, Rochester, 454-9917, arbormidtown.com Natural stone flooring and marble columns are just a few of the details that make this venue special. It can accommodate 550 guests cocktail style, 300 guests for receptions, and 250 guests with ceremony on-site. Bridal suite and grooms parlor available. In-house catering. Crisp 819 S. …
As I’ve moved into adulthood, I’ve come to appreciate an opportunity to get a group together to celebrate something. Be it birthdays, babies, weddings, or other exciting news, I’m here for it. But these gatherings can also cause stress both in the form of “stuff”—thoughtful gifts and trinkets that you’re not quite sure what to …
During the summer of 1887, Rochester’s population was about 50,000 but rapidly on the rise. Kodak, Bausch and Lomb, French’s, and Sibley’s were all in their infancy. Downtown, where the Erie Canal crossed the Genesee via what is now the Broad Street viaduct, was already densely urban. But only a mile or so to the east, the landscape was still largely rural. …
The Avenue Blackbox has been a special place since opening its doors in June 2018. Now celebrating its fifth season, “The Ave” is a safe and creative performing arts space focused on providing opportunities and experiences within performing and nonperforming career paths. In the last five years, it’s offered affordable and culturally rich experiences created by …
620 N. Winton Rd., Rochester wildflourrochester.com If you’ve recently given up carbs in this bright new year, I apologize in advance. Wildflour probably isn’t for you. But if your resolutions are more open-ended—something sensible, like eating healthier or pursuing happiness—well, keep reading. After visiting the new North Winton Village restaurant, I began to think existential thoughts about …
If you’re from Brockport, you probably know about Fannie Barrier Williams. But most of us don’t recognize the name, despite her former status as a national celebrity. Barrier Williams was a suffragist, civil rights leader, orator, and changemaker. She was born and raised in Brockport, and hers was one of the only Black families in the …
