My sister let out a scream so mighty that I could hear it over the sound of my own panic. We both sprinted away from
The quiet of winter is one of the best times to visit the Finger Lakes. I recently had the opportunity to take part in a
Soft circular light fixtures hanging from an open industrial ceiling snag my attention as I sit in candy-apple-colored seats against matte black walls, wooden tables,
Mondays are sacred in the restaurant world. But in the early days of The Owl House, which turns fifteen this year, chef Brian Van Etten
Despite a fondness for pink and red as a color scheme and frilly little hearts and fat babies as decor, I’m not really a Valentine’s
Say Yes to the Dress is a television show many are familiar with. An eager bride with a few very opinionated friends and family members
Outside a red brick building on Russell Street in Rochester, artfully arranged bouquets of vibrant flowers hang in wicker baskets beneath a mounted sign— Stacy
You’ve got the venue. The cake. The duds. Now to set the mood with music. Your celebration may be best served by a DJ on
On any given day, the rhythmic thwack of squash balls can be heard on Rochester’s courts, drawing anyone from middle schoolers to seasoned pros. While
Agathi Georgiou-Graham and Zach Graham run an empire of love. Over the course of less than ten years, the couple has grown their one-venue, one-employee
If you grew up with The Little Mermaid sheets on your twin bed or pretended your fork was a dinglehopper as you ran it through
She’s a fan of Swan Dive pizza, Olivia Rodrigo’s music, and the Oxford comma. Plus, this born-and-raised Rochesterian is a former (585) magazine intern. Say
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 …
