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Iconic Laf-A-Lot reopens on Loon Lake after massive rebuild in Wayland

Everyone is smiling again at the Laf-A-Lot. An iconic Steuben County lakeside bar and restaurant reopened recently after a complete rebuild by its new owners. The Laf -A-Lot on Loon Lake is "pouring beers once again," Chuck Cavallaro posted Nov. 2 on the "What's going on around Wayland" Facebook page. The bar's signature cocktail, the Blue Whale, is presumably being mixed and poured again, too. The Laf-A-Lot had been closed since December 2025. Former owners Ed and Paula Kauffman sold the 100 Laf A Lot Road business to Chuck Cavallaro and his wife, Joanne Cavallaro, in March 2026. The couple, along with family members and even many of Cavallaros' neighbors on Loon Lake, immediately got to work restoring the existing bar and restaurant. “The next day (after the sale closed) I was at the bar with a crowbar and a hammer, and we started taking stuff apart," Chuck Cavallaro, a semi-retired medical doctor, told The Evening Tribune last spring. The old bar and restaurant was essentially stripped down to its studs and rebuilt, with the old floor and roof replaced, a new bar installed and a larger kitchen with updated equipment constructed. The Cavallaros documented nearly every step in the

Wayland, NY · 2d

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5 Small-Town Pie Shops in New York Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in New York means apple harvests, Concord grapes, and seasonal pies returning to bakery counters across the state. Beyond the familiar apple and pumpkin varieties, small-town shops are baking everything from strawberry rhubarb to chocolate peanut butter brownie pies. These five pie shops in New York take us from the shores of Lake Erie […]

New York · 11d

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6 Buffalo spots serving beef on weck the old-fashioned way that you won’t regret

Buffalo, New York – The first clue is the roll. Its top is scattered with coarse salt and caraway seeds, so it looks more assertive than an ordinary sandwich bun. Then comes the roast beef, piled high enough that you’ll probably need both hands. Horseradish waits nearby, the meat is still juicy, and the first bite explains why Buffalo has been defending this sandwich for generations.

Buffalo, NY · 9d
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These 10 Rochester, New York Italian Restaurants Still Simmer Red Sauce The Way The Family Always Has

Every Rochester family has an opinion about red sauce, and most of them start with somebody’s grandmother. The good news is that the old way of doing things is still alive in this city, from a Jay Street lunch counter dating to 1949 to a lakeside dining room in Charlotte that has been at it for decades.

Rochester, NY · 12d
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Roc Lobster brings fresh seafood to the (585)

The shores of Lake Ontario might not be brimming with lobster, but it’s not hard to find a top-tier, fresh, juicy roll right in the (585). I like a lot of foods, but seafood is my favorite, and I don’t think that will ever change. East Coast and West Coast, I’ve had it all, seafood in every coastal town from Newport, Oregon, down to San Francisco, California, Long Island to Boston. So when it comes to seafood, if I say it’s good, it’s good. And Roc Lobster? Very good.

Rochester, NY · 10d

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The Homey Small-Town Restaurant In New York Where The Comfort Food Keeps Locals Coming Back

There’s a small village in Western New York called Akron, and it’s keeping one of the best-kept food secrets in the entire state. The Candy Apple Cafe is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant reservation you’ve ever made. Now to start with...

Akron, NY · 3d

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These 7 New York Diners Still Dish Out A Hearty Breakfast For Under $10

Breakfast prices keep creeping up, but a handful of New York diners never got the memo. From Syracuse to Troy, some counters still serve eggs, home fries, toast, and coffee for less than a ten-dollar bill. This list covers seven of them, spread across Upstate cities like Rochester, Utica, Binghamton,...

Syracuse, NY · 3d

96.9 WOUR

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New York Wants to Put a Stop to Crazy Stadium Food Prices

$12 for a hot dog and $14 for a beer? Lawmakers want to put limits on food prices at stadiums and concert venues.

New York · 22h

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The Rochester, New York Country Bakery Where The Line Forms In The Dark And The Bread Sells Out By 9

Some Rochester mornings start with a line of people standing outside a small shop in the middle of winter, waiting for the doors to open. Drivers passing by often wonder if anything could be worth that kind of patience. The answer, according to the regulars who keep coming back week...

Rochester, NY · 1d

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11 Word-Of-Mouth New York Restaurants That Are Always Packed With Locals

None of these places needs flashy ads. People across New York keep telling their friends, and the tables keep filling up. I can’t think of a better review than a packed room on a regular weeknight. A Buffalo Italian spot has been feeding hungry families since 1923. That means...

New York · 2d

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A new kind of grocery store is coming to downtown Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After living abroad, a Rochester man is now investing in the downtown area by adding a new grocery store on Main Street. The new membership-based market is designed to help fill the city’s grocery gap. The future Aker Club in Rochester will be stocked with...

Rochester, NY · 1d

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12 New York Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy A Hearty Turkey Dinner For Under $40

Plenty of classic diners across the state keep turkey dinners on the regular menu, year-round. They arrive with gravy, stuffing, and comforting sides, often at prices that feel like a time machine. I love that this holiday meal hides in plain sight on everyday diner menus. I can’t think of...

New York · 15h

The Star Gazette

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Osmote Wine is expanding with new Finger Lakes tasting building

Known for its wine and wonderful views of Seneca Lake, Osmote Wine is working hard to make sure both are available to more Finger Lakes visitors throughout the year. The popular winery with a tasting pavilion off state Route 79 in Burdett is now constructing an indoor building for retail wine tasting that will allow Osmote to be open all season. Benjamin Riccardi is the founder, winemaker and business manager of Osmote Wine. Riccardi said the outdoor tasting pavilion first opened during COVID-19 and has grown greatly, to the point where Osmote Wine needed to build a more traditional indoor wine tasting site to meet demand. "The new building is going to be for retail wine tasting," Riccardi said. "My wife and I live on the property where we farm grapes and raise pigs. We've been making wine for over 12 years; we opened the pavilion in 2020. It's been a really good experience, so we wanted to compliment that with this new building so we will be open the entire season." Riccardi said the new building will be completed and open in the spring of 2027. Burdett Village Mayor Linda Arcangeli is among those who can't wait to sip

Finger Lakes, NY · 22h

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Bright Spot: Canandaigua's Bean Bags and Barbecue community event

Canandaigua, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on bean bags and barbecue. Trolley Station Apartments in Canandaigua recently hosted its sixth annual Bean Bags and Barbecue event, which brought together residents and the community for an afternoon of cornhole and food from Club 86 in Geneva. Residents were paired...

Canandaigua, NY · 3d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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NY Legislature set to discuss proposal to cap food and drink prices for some venues

The State Legislature plans to discuss a proposal that would regulate food and beverage prices at some sports and entertainment venues.

Rochester, NY · 2d

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Shake Shack Plots Hamlin Outpost With EV Chargers, No Opening Date Yet

New Independence Pkwy & Hamlin Groves Trl — Approximate Site of Proposed Shake Shack. A new Shake Shack is headed for the busy corner of New Independence Parkway and Hamlin Groves Trail in Horizon West, adding yet another burger option to a neighborhood that already has at least seven restaurants slinging patties. The 3,532-square-foot restaurant would sit on the northwest corner of that intersection, with the restaurant and patio facing New Independence Parkway.

Hamlin, NY · 3d

Lohud | The Journal News

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New Trader Joe's stores coming to NY: See the locations

Two new Trader Joe's stores are planned for New York, expanding the popular grocery chain's presence in the state. The California-based retailer announced plans this summer to open new locations in the Syracuse area and Yonkers as part of its latest nationwide expansion. The plans add to the company's growth in New York, which includes a Long Island store that opened earlier this year. The expansion comes as Trader Joe's continues to draw shoppers with its private-label products and competitively priced groceries. Where are the new Trader Joe's stores? According to Trader Joe's, the two planned stores will be located at: Camillus: 3515 W. Genesee St., in the Syracuse area. Yonkers: 2482 Central Park Ave. The Camillus store, located just west of Syracuse in Onondaga County, will be about 9,000 square feet and become the area's second Trader Joe's. The existing Syracuse-area store is at 3422 Erie Blvd. E. in DeWitt. The Yonkers location will cover about 10,000 square feet. When will the new Trader Joe's stores open? Trader Joe's has not announced opening dates for either New York location. Spokeswoman Nakia Rohde said new stores typically open within three to six months of being announced. Based on that timeline,

Syracuse, NY · 4d

CITY News

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Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso

At the intersection of grill recipes, food experiments and sports on just about any social media platform, one is likely to find Chef Cuso. It’s a moniker for Victor native Jack Mancuso, the face behind (and in front of) the Chef Cuso handle who makes it very clear that he is “not a chef,” even […] The post Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

Victor, NY · 4d