The weather’s finally prime for grabbing dinner and drinks while relaxing lakeside. Or canalside. Or riverside. Rochester’s got options!
Casa Larga
Dish 2013: Walworth’s Tōcōti Chocolate transforms bean into bar
Dale and Ellen Montondo’s home in Walworth, just northeast of Penfield, is a cute, cedar-sided number that sits amidst a gaggle of tall pines. The place would seem warm and inviting even without the unmistakable aroma of chocolate that hugs you as you cross the threshold. It’s a scent that scientists claim can relieve stress […]
CHOW HOUND: Mother’s Day brunch
“Every day is Kid’s Day!” Mom would no doubt reply when you wondered where your designated holiday was. And now that you’re big, you know she was right. Hopefully you’re able to spoil your mother on a regular basis, but the second Sunday in May is the day that businesses set aside to be especially […]
The Italian-American experience
Benedettos, World Famous Sauerkraut Festival, Thursday Teas at Sonnenberg Gardens, 20th Annual Glorious Garlic Festival, Finger Lakes Cheese Trail, Casa Larga’s “Worldly Approach To Wine,” and openings






