Three Brothers’ suds hop to top
It didn’t take long for Three Brothers Winery to become one of those must-see stops along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail because of its reputation as the Disneyland of Finger Lakes winemakers. However, it’s gaining ... more
FLX WEEKLY: West side Seneca wine trailin’ & weekend warm-up? (podcast)
Join Sydney Rogers, Jim Sinicropi & Josh Durso for a round-up of your week, and a warmer weekend ahead, here in the Finger Lakes. Check out a photo gallery of a Saturday spend on the ... more
Ribbon cutting event held at WeBe Brewing (photo)
A large crowd was present at the official ribbon cutting celebration that was co-hosted by the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce at WeBe Brewing on Thursday, March 29th. Chamber staff, several board members, committee volunteers, ... more
Inside Good Shepherds Brewing’s new, bigger Auburn location
Green shag has given way to wood and steel at 132 Genesee St., where The Good Shepherds Brewing Co. will hold a grand opening Friday, April 6. Owner and brewer Garrett Shepherd held the soft ... more
Third annual Finger Lakes Riesling Camp set for April 8-10
The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance wants to spread the word about how good local riesling grapes and wines are. Toward that end, the third annual Finger Lakes Riesling Camp will be April 8 to 10 ... more
Mass Riot lives up to its name as Auburn brewpub’s IPA release draws hundreds
Prison City Pub & Brewery's most popular beer once again lived up to its name. Saturday morning saw the Auburn brewpub release 16-ounce cans of its Mass Riot India pale ale for the first time ... more
Prison City’s game-changing IPA gets first 16-ounce can release
It's an increasingly common sight weekend mornings at the intersection of Dill and State streets: lines of people, mostly young adult men, grinning with anticipation. They'll be back this Saturday. And there will probably be ... more
El Morro owner honored for community contributions
One of the city’s most beloved business owners was honored last week by the Geneva Business Improvement District. Rafael Diaz Diaz, owner of El Morro Catering and Restaurant on Exchange Street, received the Community Service ... more
Rochester/Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Trail up and running
The new Rochester/Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Trail is open for visitors. The trail is a new partnership between the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, Ontario County’s official tourism promotion agency, and the Rochester Craft Beverage Trail ... more
St. Patrick’s Day weekend picks (local guide)
Check out these great special deals and happenings for St. Patrick's Day 2018 in the Finger Lakes! Dewey's Tavern on Bridge Street in Seneca Falls Friday Happy Hour: Seafood Pizza and Ham and Swiss Subs ... more
Twisted Rail becomes a ‘staple’ for downtown Geneva
Over the past few years, Twisted Rail Brewing Company has become a staple stopping place for the Finger Lakes. In an area renowned for locally-brewed beverages, the microbrewery has found success in this niche market ... more
Vineyard view over Seneca Lake (photo)
Vineyard near Seneca Lake in Yates county on Sunday Photo by Eileen Best ... more
Pedulla’s wins ‘Retailer of the Year’ honor
Selling New York wines isn’t something Brian Finnerty does for public service, given his store is smack-dab in the middle of the state’s biggest wine-producing region. For him, it’s just good business. Several years ago, ... more
‘A total social experience:’ Partiers hit Cayuga Lake Wine Trail’s 16th Annual Mardi Gras
The smiles were wide and the wine flowed freely at the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail's 16th Annual Mardi Gras event Saturday. Establishments scattered along the trail participated in the weekend-long event, in which people — ... more
Auburn brewery announces opening date at new location
It'll be a good St. Patrick's Day for The Good Shepherds Brewing Co. The Auburn brewery announced on Instagram Tuesday that it will have a soft opening at its new location, the former PBJ on ... more
New brewpub to open in downtown Auburn
Scott and Michelle DeLap are looking forward to their Next Chapter. The Auburn natives will open the Next Chapter Brewpub inside Genesee Center in May, they told The Citizen. The craft brewery and restaurant will ... more
del Lago announces wine dinner series at Portico
From the very start, del Lago Resort & Casino has had a focused mission to strengthen the community by supporting local businesses. The resort and casino has prided itself on forging strong partnerships with Finger ... more
Aurora, Skaneateles featured in Vogue magazine wine guide
A Jan. 19 guide to Finger Lakes wine in Vogue magazine heavily features wineries and restaurants in Aurora and Skaneateles. The travel guide is provided by Thomas Pastuszak, wine director at the New York City ... more
Cayuga County Craft: Big things coming for local breweries in 2018
When it comes to craft beer in Cayuga County, there's a lot to be excited about in 2018: • Aurora Ale & Lager Co. will almost triple its production after the King Ferry brewery installs ... more
Seneca Lake brewery party to benefit SLPWA
It could be called pints for pure water. Grist Iron Brewing Co. on Route 414 in this Schuyler County town is inviting the public to attend its Benevolence Beer Series Kick-Off Party at 5 p.m ... more
Geneva Experiment Station helps growers hop on board
New York used to be king of the hop, before diseases put an end to the industry about 100 years ago. The industry eventually moved west to parts of Oregon and Washington, where drier climates ... more
