Fresh mountain air eases through the windows, ushering in the kind of calm that makes for a perfect nap. But I only close my eyes
If you’ve spent a winter in Rochester, you know the struggle. The gray skies linger, the wind bites, and sunlight becomes a rumor. By February,
Who doesn’t love a good stiff drink on a snowy January evening? The photographers at (585) sure do. Each was asked to pick his or
Trudging through the snow during a Western New York winter is better when your destination is fireside. An old-fashioned bonfire can feed your soul when
There’s a raw honesty to a farm-to-table restaurant in January. For nearly two decades, chef Art Rogers has transformed the bounty of our region into
Dr. Keisha N. Blain is an acclaimed historian, Brown University professor, and best-selling author. Her new book, Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of
My husband, Mike, and I moved into the historic DeLand House in the village of Fairport in October 2018. The home we left behind, a
Volcanic soil is rich in minerals that can nurture plants. For one innovative and dedicated husband-and-wife team, that fertile soil can also be turned into
Lift Bridge Yarns is more than just a yarn store. It is a hub for the fiber arts community to gather, a rare third space
For book lovers, nothing says cozy like a wintery day, a cup of coffee, and the perfect reading spot. If you want a change of
When we think of investing in cozy, natural fiber pieces for the cooler months of the year, most people lean toward merino or other sheep’s
Few things in life make a home and its occupants feel more cozy, content, and relaxed than a fire in the fireplace on a snowy
This article originally appeared in the January/February 2026 issue of (585).
While the cold weather persists, it may be hard to stay cozy. Our fireplace expert Jennifer Deuel from Cricket on the Hearth in East Rochester
Before Will Brophy joined Nabis, the cannabis industry’s top licensed wholesaling platform, as its chief operating officer, he worked with more traditional forms of supply
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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