What makes a neighborhood a good neighborhood? Convenience and walkability factor in. Safety is essential. Beautiful architecture helps, as does a diverse population that enriches
I watch my friends anxiously as wrapping paper flies everywhere–I saved their best presents for last, and I can’t wait to see their reactions. With
The Great American International Wine and Cider Competition has a rich history that started its evolution in 1999. Peter Parts, a member of the Camp
Before me I see timeless nostalgia served with a side of waffle fries, an Oreo shake, and a steaming cup of Joe … I’ve walked
In the dining room at grist, a cast-iron scale nearly as tall as the hostess stands near the bar. It’s a holdover from the building’s
Few houses inspire curiosity quite like a cobblestone. Once far more prevalent in the Rochester area, these distinctive homes are now increasingly rare, tucked along
In a world where you can find a video of absolutely anything—the first woman to travel to the moon, a deep dive debunking the newest
While many environmental issues may feel abstract or intangible, fashion is deeply individual—and a part of our everyday lives. The fast fashion industry accounts for
In 1971, a group of teens conceptualized a place where Rochester-area youth could receive support and advocate for themselves. Since then, the Center for Youth
It really all started by accident, or at least that’s how Nathaniel Johnson answers when asked how creating custom pieces became his career. For the
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of (585).
Leading the next act at the RPO After a nine-year tenure with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), president and CEO Curt Long stepped down this
Last fall, Michael Solis moved to Rochester to accept the position of executive director at Writers & Books, a literary arts nonprofit and independent bookstore.
I visited Peppermint Boutique on a sunny, cloudless afternoon. The store’s owner, local entrepreneur Tanvi Asher, and I sat outside at a red picnic table
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 …
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