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Flight Wine Bar
Local Love and Wine: How a Community-Centric Approach Shapes Rochester's Oldest Wine Bar
In Rochester, New York, Flight Wine Bar has established itself as a true neighborhood destination rather than just a place to order a glass. With its deep roots extending over 15 years, this cozy establishment has become a fixture of the community. When Susan Reuter took over ownership in December 2022, she embraced the bar's longstanding tradition of community support and local collaboration.
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‘Let the people drink’: Ban on Canadian imports has varying impact on Rochester businesses
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Last week, a nationwide ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcohol, took effect. Since then, it’s had varying impact on small businesses across the Rochester area. Ian Andrews, a bartender of 20 years at Bug Jar on Monroe Avenue, explained that the tariffs have mainly affected beer sales […]
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Goya Gives: 90 Years of Giving Back in Newark | Monica Makes It Happen
Goya Gives is celebrating 90 years of Goya Foods with a powerful celebration of community, culture and the next generation. In Newark, Rafael Toro of Goya Foods was honored with a Key to the City, recognizing Goya’s longstanding commitment to the Hispanic community and its impact across the region. As part of the celebration, Goya Foods also awarded five scholarships to deserving young Latino students, helping support their education and future dreams.
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Tim Hortons launches new Buffalo Bills menu items
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tim Hortons is teaming up with the Buffalo Bills to bring new red and blue treats to select locations across Western New York. As part of their partnership, fans will find Tim Horton’s coffee at the new Highmark Stadium. Fans can also find Bills players and Billy Buffalo featured on limited-edition […]
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Fresh Apple Cider Donuts Are The Reason This Tiny New York Shop Is Always Busy
You know a donut is doing something right when you tell yourself you’ll grab a couple and somehow leave with a box. That’s the kind of trouble this little New York farm stop can get you into. There’s something almost unfair about a warm apple cider donut on...
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Amazing Grains founder now running kitchen operations at new Brighton eatery
BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – Lot54 Casual Kitchen opened this week on Elmwood Avenue in Brighton. As News 8’s Natalie Kucko learned, the concept came together from two driving forces in Rochester’s food scene. Brandon Wiggins has always had a passion for baking. He’s the creator of Amazing Grains Bakery in Fairport. After a decade of […]
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Flutie Flakes to return to Tops Markets shelves this week
Rochester, N.Y. — A nostalgic favorite from the 1990s is returning to the shelves at local Tops Friendly Markets. On Saturday, the grocery store announced it will once again stock and sell the iconic Flutie Flakes, originally launched in 1998 in honor of former Buffalo quarterback Doug Flutie. Over...
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The Little Rochester, New York Bakery That Only True Locals Know About
Tucked along Monroe Avenue in Rochester, New York, Malek’s Bakery is the kind of place that feels like a well-kept neighborhood secret. With a 4.6-star rating and loyal customers who keep coming back week after week, this cozy kosher bakery has earned a special place in the hearts of locals.
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30 acres, 30-plus apple varieties: Owen Orchards opens daily for apple picking near Auburn
AUBURN, N.Y. — Apple picking season is here and if you are looking for an old-fashioned family-owned and operated apple orchard and farm stand, Owens Orchards is the place to go. Located just outside of Auburn on Route 5, Owen Orchards has been growing apples since the late 1920s...
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‘We’re not closing:’ Owners of Maria’s in Webster hope to continue family business
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A beloved family-owned business is now working on a ‘Plan B.’ Although it was never actually part of the plan. Maria’s Mexican Restaurant has served Webster customers for nearly 50 years. Now, the owners are forced to find a new home. Owner Gloria Duarte runs the West Main Street restaurant with […]
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Wegmans Food Markets will build a refrigerated distribution facility in Rochester, New York, and consolidate operations from its oldest warehouse as part of a supply chain overhaul aimed at reducing dependence on outside vendors and expanding capacity.
The family-owned grocery chain announced Monday it will construct a facility to handle perishable goods including produce, meat, seafood and prepared foods. The company will also relocate its return center from its current Winton Road location to a new building in Rochester. Construction and opening dates have not been determined.
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Rochester Public Market hosts Italian Heritage Day with food, culture and genealogy
What was the purpose of collecting oral histories at Italian Heritage Day?. Which organizations presented winemaking and pasta-making demonstrations?. Why was a new speaker series introduced at Italian Heritage Day?. Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester's Public Market hosted a vibrant celebration of Italian cuisine, education, and culture to mark Italian Heritage...
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Ask Anyone In The Southern Tier And They’ll Name One Of These 5 Grape Pie Bakeries
Grape pie is one of those foods that makes out-of-towners tilt their heads, but anyone who grew up near the vineyards of western and upstate New York knows exactly how good a slice of Concord grape pie can be. The tart, deep purple filling is a fall tradition in grape country, and families plan whole road trips around picking one up before the season slips away.
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The 10 Rochester, New York Italian Spots Where The Same Families Have Cooked For Years
Chains can copy a dish. They cannot copy decades of family rhythm. Thirty years is long enough for a restaurant to become part of somebody’s family story. Around Rochester, certain Italian kitchens have stayed in the same hands while neighborhoods changed around them. New York holds onto food traditions...