There is still metal bouncing off the concrete as I assess my wounds. My right thigh stings—probably a gnarly scrape, if I had to guess.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, what’s the fairest beer of all? Well, I don’t like beer. But trust me—Iron Tug Brewing sours have changed my
Garbage plates were an occasional Friday night treat with my dad. We’d get the classic—cheeseburger plates with mac salad, home fries, and all the toppings.
Nosh is one of those places that just feels like a good time. It has a way of effortlessly becoming a part of your story.
In the early morning hours of Monday, December 7, 1992, among strewn garbage and remnants of homeless encampments, Victoria Jobson’s nude body was found. Stabbed
Rochester has long been a city shaped by music, with a rich history of renowned institutions like the Eastman School of Music (1921) and The
Nine miles east of Rochester sits the Village of Fairport: a 900-acre hidden oasis dubbed the “Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal.” Fairport is small
If you have lived in the (585) for any amount of time, you are familiar with the Erie Canal. What you may not know is
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2025 issue of (585).
When I arrive at the young designer Ryan’s* house for our interview, he meets me at the door with a wide smile and a firm
Luke Menear is modest about what he’s achieved, but it’s impressive by any measure. At the age of nineteen, Menear bought some used parking lot
Rochester’s vibrant arts scene is a huge part of our local culture. From galleries to street art, museums, festivals, murals, and more, it’s a rich
The Quiet Place Getaways are a thoughtfully curated collection of vacation rental properties in the Finger Lakes region offering the beauty and vibrant activity of
Whether you take 390, 490, or the Parkway, Hilton is about a thirty-minute drive from downtown Rochester, situated in the Town of Parma. The village,
Are you looking for the perfect wedding venue in Rochester or perhaps the Finger Lakes? Or maybe you’re planning a surprise birthday party and want to book a restaurant with a private room? From a rustic barn to an elegant Italian eatery to the grand George Eastman Museum, the Flower City is filled with great …
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 …
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 pasta and bread. If it’s …
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 …
