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Democrat and Chronicle
USA TODAY names a Rochester pastrami sandwich one of the country's best
Barry Kucker has been selling meats at the Rochester Public Market for almost 25 years. For the past decade or so, he's been serving hot pastrami sandwiches only on Saturdays. "The idea was to have one great sandwich which people would come to my stand for and see some other things I sell," he said. It didn't go as planned. His pastrami sandwiches developed a loyal following, but few of those customers bite on the (uncooked) duck, Wagyu beef, kurobuta pork, boar, elk and rabbit he also sells. "I was trying to chase them into my net but it didn’t happen like that," he said. In a twist of fate, his pastrami sandwich is getting even more attention. A new list published Sept. 25 by USA TODAY named Fare Game's pastrami sandwich one of the best sandwiches in the country. These sandwiches are not fancy. The pastrami comes from a deli meat company in Detroit. He steams the meat in a steamer pot that can hold only so much; his stand is limited in terms of space and power outlets. Some of his customers will buy the cooked pastrami by the pound to take home. “I cook as much as
takingthekids.com
This Small-Town New York Maple Farm Makes Syrup Worth Planning Breakfast Around
Steam curls out of the sugarhouse while cold air hangs over the hills. Inside, clear sap bubbles down into dark maple syrup, and the whole place smells warm, woodsy, and sweet. New York does maple season beautifully. More than 40 acres of trees feed the operation, and breakfast starts feeling...
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Grocer Wegmans to invest in supply chain upgrades
Regional supermarket chain Wegmans plans to build a modern refrigerated distribution center in its hometown of Rochester, New York, to support perishable operations and consolidate storage of general merchandise at its Pottsville, Pennsylvania, warehouse. The investments are part of an effort to strengthen supply chain operations, reduce reliance on third-party...
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Annual Grocery Run benefits local food cupboards
Today I want to tell you about a race which, as far as I can tell, is like no other. It’s the annual Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run, organized by Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester. It’s scheduled this year for Saturday, Nov. 7. Since I’m somewhat connected with the Rochester running community, I’ve often heard about this race, but have never run it. But the more I hear about it, the better I like it. (Especially the part about how your entire entry fee is donated to a local food cupboard like Webster Community Chest and Webster NY HOPE — but more about that soon.)
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The Finger Lakes Online Beer Festival Returns to Cayuga Marketplace
The Finger Lakes Online Beer Festival is coming back to Cayuga Marketplace, spotlighting some of the region’s best breweries, cideries, and restaurants. Every Friday in October, a new featured deal will go live on CayugaMarketplace.com. Each week brings a new featured business and amazing discounts:. Friday, October 9th- Tavern...
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Wegmans Invests $110M in Cold Chain as Grocers Add Fresh Capacity
Tags: Cold Chain, Distribution, Food Logistics, Supply Chain Management. Wegmans is spending $110 million on a refrigerated facility in Rochester. Target and ALDI have announced their own fresh food distribution builds this year. | September 24, 2026. Wegmans Food Markets is spending $110 million on its supply chain network. The...
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Food safety concerns drive people towards farmers markets
Brockport, N.Y. — With multiple high profile food recalls, local farmers at Brockport’s farmers market have seen an increase in customers due to food safety concerns. Brockport’s local farmers market runs from June 14 to Oct. 11 every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The most...
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Around The Finger Lakes, These 6 Lakeside Wineries Pour Riesling With A View
The Finger Lakes have a way of making a simple afternoon feel like a small adventure. Rolling vineyards tumble down toward the water, and the region has quietly built a reputation as one of the best places in the country to sip Riesling. What makes these six spots stand out...
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Democrat and Chronicle
Rochesterians eat up coverage of region’s lively food-drink scene
Dear D&C Subscribers -- One thing is reliably clear when studying online readership patterns at www.democratandchronicle.com: We Rochesterians love us our food, and our drink. That became evident yet again in late July, when food and drink reporter Tracy Schuhmacher featured the offerings at Jack’s Extra Fancy Bar. Thanks to Schuhmacher’s deep knowledge of the local food and drink scene, USA TODAY has named the Rochester bar, located on Atlantic Avenue, as one of the 38 USA TODAY Bars of the Year for 2026. That’s quite an honor. Our company, the USA TODAY NetworkCo., stretches from coast to coast. There are an unfathomable number of bars in that plentiful geography. Each year, its food and drink reporters – guided by Liz Johnson, our company’s senior director of new audiences and lifestyles – spotlight cutting-edge and favorite establishments, whether they be restaurants (which have their own “of the Year” feature annually) or bars. Such choices carry weight because Schuhmacher and her parallel colleagues at other company news sites do their homework. The food and drink scene in any community might look stable on the surface but is ever-changing if you pay close attention, which Schuhmacher certainly does. Countless hours are spent
CITY News
Abilene Bar & Lounge to close in November
Abilene Bar & Lounge, the downtown Americana club known for its cozy vibes and robust live-music programming, is set to close in mid-November, owner Danny Deutsch announced today. In a Facebook post, Deutsch thanked the “pretty vibrant and caring community of music fans and friends” the venue has built for 18 years of “wonderful music […] The post Abilene Bar & Lounge to close in November appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .
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The Unassuming Small-Town Restaurant In New York That Will Blow Your Mind
There are restaurants that look impressive from the outside and disappoint you the moment the food arrives, and then there’s Doug’s Fish Fry in Skaneateles, New York, which looks completely unassuming from the outside and then proceeds to absolutely deliver. It’s the kind of place that makes you...
websterontheweb.com
The Joe Obbie Farmers’ Market is moving!
I heard some big news recently about the Joe Obbie Farmers’ Market, which right now calls Towne Center Plaza its home every Saturday morning. Next season, the market will be returning to the Village of Webster. Beginning June 12, 2027, the Joe Obbie Farmers’ Market will be setting up...
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What's In Store? Allende MX Kitchen & Bar opens at Fairport Cannery
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Wegmans To Spend $110M To Modernize Supply Chain
Wegmans Food Markets said Sept. 17 that it is planning significant investments in its supply chain network designed to improve the work experience for employees, enhance service to stores, increase capacity and support the company’s long-term growth. Included in the plans is a new refrigerated facility in its hometown...