CULINARY TRAVEL Discover the Winter Swan Cafe: A Blend of South Asian Flavors in Rochester Posted on November 19, 2023September 17, 2024 The first cafe I enjoyed visiting in Rochester was located within a stunning historic building in the heart of East Rochester. This is where I stumbled upon the Winter Swan Cafe, a delightful coffee shop that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Vietnam and Thailand. Tucked within the recently expanded… Read more
PLACES Discovering the Charms of Charlotte Beaches and Pier in Rochester New York Posted on November 4, 2023June 28, 2024 Straddling the tranquil shores of Lake Ontario in Rochester, New York, you’ll find one of my favorite things to do when I come home to Rochester. This 39-acre park contains one of the Great Lakes’ best natural sand beaches. Read more
PLACES 15 Things You Need To Know Before Going to Rochester, New York Posted on July 4, 2020June 9, 2024 What to Expect in Upstate New York Welcome to Rochester, New York, a city with weather that can be as quirky as it gets! If you’re here in May, get ready for some wild surprises. One day, you might find yourself waking up to a picturesque snow-covered landscape, and the… Read more
PLACES My Last Fun Weekend in 2020 Before the Pandemic Posted on May 27, 2020June 9, 2024 New York City Here I Come I flew on a crowded plane from Kansas City to New York City. I drank wine and enjoyed a massage in the Detroit airport terminal and sat in several restaurants and laughed with friends in person. My hotel was beautiful. It overlooked three bridges… Read more
PLACES Top 10 Rochester New York Posted on July 23, 2018July 28, 2024 Rochester, New York sits on Lake Ontario an hour between east of Buffalo, west of Syracuse and south of the Canadian border. And very far from NYC. Ultimately, Rochester is also well-known for its historical contributions. It was a haven along the Underground Railroad into Canada. In addition, it was headquarters… Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL New York Wine and the Finger Lakes Annual Wine Festival, July 26-28th Posted on July 19, 2018June 28, 2024 Finger Lakes Wine Country is home to three distinct wine trails, each offering exciting wine and food pairing events throughout the year. It’s also home to the Finger Lakes Annual Wine Festival. Spectacular Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noirs attract wine lovers from all over the world. And New York State is now… Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL Nick Tahoe’s Garbage Plate Posted on July 17, 2018June 9, 2024 Quintessential greasy spoon experience in Rochester, New York Buffalo is famous for its wings. New Orleans offers the cherished po’ boys. Philly is synonymous with cheesesteaks. Baltimore is the go-to for crab cakes. Each city often has its own culinary claim to fame. Rochester, New York, joins the ranks with… Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL 4 Great Craft Breweries in Rochester Posted on July 14, 2018June 9, 2024 I went to Sperry High School in Henrietta outside of Rochester New York. Like a lot of kids in small towns across America, I couldn’t wait to leave. Now that I’m grown I look forward to coming to visit and seeing all the changes. One huge change is the craft… Read more