New list finds the best burgers in Steuben County

Steuben County has crowned a new victor in its celebrated burger competition, the Steuben Burger Trail. In a surprising turn of events, Maybe Baby Burgers from Bath secured the coveted number one spot, unseating two-year ... more
REVIEW: Main Deck on Keuka Lake in Penn Yan (video)

We headed to the Main Deck in Penn Yan on a rainy Saturday night to try out the new restaurant at the former Sarrasin's location on the north end of Keuka Lake. The menu selections ... more
Mexican restaurant opening in Auburn area this week

Auburn residents will soon be able to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine as Costa Grande, a new Mexican restaurant, is set to open just ahead of Cinco de Mayo. The eatery will be located at the ... more
WHAT’S COOKING: Fresh Artichokes over Sun-Dried Tomato & Herb Pasta (video)

When cooking with artichokes, in the past, I generally used canned artichokes. For the first time here, I decided to start with fresh artichokes from the produce section at the grocery store. I seasoned with ... more
Wine and Herb Weekend on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail (video)

Recently on FLX Weekly, Executive Director of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Katherine Chase joined Jim Sinicropi to talk about Wine and Herb Weekend. Wine and Herb Weekend takes place on April 29 and 30 ... more
Chick-fil-A reverses decision and brings back side salad after customer outcry

Fans of Chick-fil-A can now breathe a sigh of relief as the fast-food chain announced on Friday (March 31) that the side salad is here to stay. The decision to keep the Side Salad comes ... more
REVIEW: KiX on Main in Canandaigua (video)

We hit up KiX on Main in downtown Canandaigua on a Saturday night in mid-March and found it to be buzzing with activity. Check out our review of this particular Saturday evening and if we'll ... more
FLX WEEKLY: CeleBrunch & Cayuga Wine Trail’s 40th Anniversary (podcast)

Brunch without bubbly is just a sad breakfast – but the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail has a great reason to party. It’s their 40th anniversary coming up next weekend, and to celebrate, everyone is invited ... more
A Guide to Conquering Your Food Cravings

Food cravings can be a real challenge, especially when you are trying to stick to your diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle. These cravings can become even more intense if you are feeling stressed or ... more
Maple Weekend continuing March 25-26: Where to find local promotions?

If you missed Maple Weekend this past weekend because of the St. Patrick's Day holiday you're in luck! Late last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation declaring March 18-19 and 25-26 as Maple Weekends ... more
WHAT’S COOKING: Vegetable Ravioli over Roasted Cabbage and Radicchio (podcast)

Here's a hearty, filling vegetarian dinner featuring cabbage, radicchio and Wegman's brand vegetable ravioli. It is amazing how the flavor of cabbage changes and gets sweeter when it is roasted. To round out this one ... more
Taco Bell to remove Quesarito from menu in weeks

Taco Bell has announced that it will be removing the Quesarito from menus nationwide on April 19th, nearly a decade after its debut. The Quesarito, a burrito wrapped in a quesadilla, was a fan favorite ... more
WHAT’S COOKING: Chimichurri Shrimp over Parmesan Polenta with Dandelion Greens (video)

You could call this an international version of a traditional shrimp and grits. But, chimichurri goes great with so many things, especially steak and shrimp and when over a creamy polenta finished with parmesan cheese, ... more
REVIEW: Saturday night at Kindred Fare in Geneva (video)

Dinner at Kindred Fare in Geneva, NY on a cold February Saturday night saw a packed house and typical great service. Kindred Fare is known for high quality ingredients, many locally sourced, and simple preparations ... more
WHAT’S COOKING: Striped Bass with Orange Curry Sauce over Squash-Parsnip Rice and Roasted Cabbage Steaks (video)

This one-bowl meal featured striped bass filets dressed with a creamy orange curry sauce. Paired with butternut squash and parsnip rice and hearty roasted cabbage steaks, this makes for a satisfying dinner with unique flavor ... more
Happy National Pancake Day (webcast)

Happy National Pancake Day! What is your favorite way to enjoy pancakes and do you prefer the classic pancake over a traditional waffle. Important topics discussed on Tuesday morning's live edition of Finger Lakes Today ... more
Auburn will get new Mexican restaurant next month

Grant Avenue Plaza's former Munchies will soon have a new tenant as partners Pedro Alonso and Roberto Lazaro plan to open Costa Grande, a Mexican restaurant, by the middle of March. In a conversation with ... more
EXCLUSIVE: Ciccino’s re-invents itself at new location in Geneva (video)

Ciccino's Pizzeria & Restaurant has a new location on Castle Street in Geneva, relocated from Exchange Street where it operated for 16 years. “We needed something a little larger than we were currently in," said ... more
WHAT’S COOKING: Roasted Turnips, Grilled Yellowfin Tuna & Chimichurri (video)

Turnips are an overlooked side dish when it comes to preparing dinner. In this edition of What's Cooking we roast turnips and sauté turnip greens to go with grilled yellowfin tuna and a fresh chimichurri ... more