Old Lakewood, New York Much of Lakewood, NY has been swallowed up by the commercial sprawl that has consumed most of suburbia in the U.S. With Applebee’s, Ruby Tuesday, Walmart on its main drag, along with a struggling mall featuring stores like J.C. Penny’s and Sears, it is a … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Beyond The Gates
The Chautauqua Institution’s season kicked off last weekend and with it came an influx of artists, writers, thinkers and all-around lovers of the “human experience,” as the Institution coined their season theme. The schedule this year is as stimulating and thought-provoking as … [Read more...]
Bemus Point is a Place for Discovery
After the sleepy and often times barren winters Bemus Point wakes up around Memorial Day. With the hopeful energy, fueled by the promise of the beautiful summer that we have all waited for, Bemus comes alive. Little by little seasonal restaurants put out their outdoor tables, the … [Read more...]
Southern Tier’s 2XSmash Double IPA
While taking in the festivities of Southern Tier Weekend at Peek n’ Peak Resort there were several exciting insights aside from the obvious: it was really friggin’ cold, and winter must end soon. I am not a skier, snowmobiler, ice fisherman, or anything else that involves … [Read more...]
The Jamestown Grapes and Hops Festival
On Saturday January 9th five hundred people converged upon the Jamestown Ice Arena for the sold-out First Annual Jamestown, NY Grapes + Hops Festival. There were a number of wineries, breweries, and food vendors offering an assortment of local treats. The food vendors included … [Read more...]
