The Flavors of Rochester

The Democrat & Chronicle has a wonderful website called Flavors of Rochester (www.flavorsofrochester.com). The website provides valuable, useful and interesting information about Rochester-area participants in the food and beverage industry that make up – you...

Impact of Finger Lakes businesses on the New York economy

In 1976, the NYSLA passed the Farm Winery Act, which allowed NY grape growers to operate small wineries. Since then, the Finger Lakes Region has sprouted 119 wineries, accounting for more than one-third of NYS wineries. New York wineries is a $3.8 billion industry,...

Local venues support the Rochester Community

A recent article by Sheila Livadas in the Democrat & Chronicle highlighted the efforts that restaurants and wineries are making to support those in need in Rochester and the surrounding area. Recently, two Rochester-area establishments have launched their own...