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To love a car

Crouching down low with skeptical eyes and a furrowed brow, my dad is five minutes into a rigorous inspection when he finds a flaw. “Here,” he announces, dragging the palm of his hand across the rear fender. “The paint doesn’t match up.” It’s like watching a cadaver dog start digging in the woods; I know …

From beekeepers to mead makers

Honestly, I don’t know much about wine. I know I like it. I know I’m a cab sauv girly. I know I’ll drink whatever comes my way. But besides that . . . let’s just say, I’m learning. Honey wine, also referred to as mead, is new to me, and where else to try some …

Immigrant-owned cuisine on the Clinton Avenues

Lined with history and authentic cuisine, the North Clinton neighborhood has been the center of Hispanic culture in Rochester for the past seventy years. The pipeline running through the city and into Henrietta is truly a conduit for international communities.  In the heart of North Clinton, across from St. Michael’s Church, is the International Plaza—a …

Redd Wood in Brighton carves out its own identity

Before Redd Wood opened its doors, general manager Doug Court test-drove every seat in the house, hunting for the best one. Ask him now, and he’s like a proud parent choosing a favorite child. He still can’t pick. But he’ll admit he has a soft spot for the booth by the hearth and the one …

The hidden charm of the Little Finger Lakes

Most people in the 585 area know and love the iconic Finger Lakes—those deep, glacial beauties like Seneca and Cayuga that draw wine lovers, hikers, and vacationers from all over. But if you’ve ever driven down Route 15 or meandered through Livingston and Ontario Counties, you’ve passed by something quieter, closer, and just as captivating: …

A bug for Baja

The Baja 1000 is an annual Mexican off-road motorsport race on the Baja California Peninsula. The race was established by the National Off-Road Racing Association in 1967 as the Mexican 1000. In 1974, the fuel crisis forced cancellation of the event. A new entity—SCORE (Southern California Off-Road Enthusiasts)—was invited to run the event in 1975 …

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