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Need a gift idea? These Finger Lakes wines made industry ‘Best of 2018’ lists

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Need a gift idea? These Finger Lakes wines made industry ‘Best of 2018’ lists
Need some wines for a holiday party or gift? Three Finger Lakes wines are a good bet, as all have been included in recent “Best Of” lists in the national wine press. Accolades for Keuka Spring Vineyards, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard and Ravines Wine Cellars will not come as a surprise to people familiar with Finger Lakes wines, as are all considered to... more

Victor-based Constellation to invest $100M in female-led alcohol businesses

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Constellation to invest $100M in female-led alcohol businesses
Constellation Brands’ venture capital group is putting its weight behind female-founded and female-owned alcohol businesses by investing $100 million by 2028, the company announced Thursday. The investment would come through the Victor-based company’s Focus on Female Founders program, which supports emerging brands in, or adjacent to, the beverage alcohol space. Constellation’s first two investments went to Austin Cocktails, an Austin,... more

Catching up with Prison City’s owners after major expansion announcement (video)

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Catching up with the Schultz’ after Prison City’s major expansion announcement (video)
It started with passion, and after last week — is about becoming one of the biggest success stories in the city of Auburn. On Tuesday, Prison City Pub & Brewery announced that a new production facility would be built and opened at 197-199 North Street. The 2.13-acre property at the corner of North and Standart Avenue, had been home to... more

Anthony Road Wine Company set to release 2014 Art Series Riesling in early-2019

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Anthony Road Wine Company set to release 2014 Art
Anthony Road Wine Company will release the 2014 Art Series Riesling on January 5th, 2019. The Riesling will be available that day for purchase in the tasting room. “It was one of my favorite Rieslings on my trip,” said Mark Squires. “It is a big mouthful, exuberant, filled with underlying flavor, gloriously fresh and nicely textured.” Squires is an international... more

Experience Auburn’s First Friday event on December 7th

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Come experience Auburn’s First Friday event on December 7th
Each venue offers their own spin on entertainment with free admission & refreshments, food & beverage specials and discounted merchandise to contribute to this monthly community celebration. Activities include exhibit receptions, art making & live music. First Friday is organized by Downtown Auburn BID & Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission. TASTING at Auburn Discount Liquor Time: 3PM – 6PM... more

WEEKEND EVENTS: Holiday Tree Lighting, Christmas Musicals & Dickens Christmas arrives in the Finger Lakes (November 30th – December 2nd)

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WEEKEND EVENTS: Holiday Tree Lighting, Christmas Musicals & Dickens Christmas kicks off the first weekend of December
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is in! This weekend, get out and explore the Finger Lakes to discover some of the holly jolly events taking place. Feeling chilly outside? Head over to the warm Syracuse Stage to enjoy the story of Buddy the elf. Need those family photos with Santa as soon as possible? Join him in his winter wonderland... more

Prison City selects Auburn location for new brewery

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Prison City selects Auburn location for new brewery
The lineup of suspects was long, but Prison City Pub & Brewery has selected an Auburn location for its new production facility. Brewery co-owner Dawn Schulz said Tuesday that the facility will be built at 197-199 North St. The 2.13-acre property, at the corner of North and Standart Avenue, was formerly the home of Jam-O’s Car Wash, which was demolished... more

Eat, Drink and Be Murphy: A year and counting

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Eat, Drink and Be Murphy: A year and counting
The luck of the Irish works in mysterious ways. The grand opening of the Irish Mafia Brewing Company was delayed, but more bad news was on the way — shortly before opening, the nearby Nedloh Brewery closed up shop. Throw in a few lessons about building maintenance and a health issue for owner Mark Mansfield, yes, it’s no wonder why... more

WEEKEND EVENTS: Christmas Lights, Psychics and Shopping in the Finger Lakes November 16th – 18th

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WEEKEND EVENTS: Christmas Lights, Psychics and Shopping in the Finger Lakes November 16th – 18th
This weekend, get out and discover the Christmas cheer this season is bringing by checking out the Lights on the Lake, making Christmas wreaths or even something as simple as having a drink at the 6th annual New York State Craft Beer in Syracuse! This weekend comes with a exciting variety of things for your family and friends to go... more

BrewFest at the Boatyard Beer Garden in Romulus held Saturday (photos & video)

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BrewFest at the Boatyard Beer Garden in Romulus held Saturday (video)
The Boathouse Beer Garden on route 89 in Romulus held their annual BrewFest on Saturday. FingerLakes1.com’s Zach Cornett was there to capture some scenes from the popular event that features several local craft breweries, live music and food. .             more

WEEKEND EVENTS: Plenty going on in the Finger Lakes October 12th – 14th

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Weekend Events: Things to do in the Finger :
Now that we are officially in the month of October, the temperature is dropping and the leaves are changing colors which means it’s that time of year again for haunted houses, pumpkin patches, apple picking and much more! Listed below are a few of the many events taking place this weekend around the Finger Lakes region for your friends and... more

Auburn site among candidates for Prison City’s new brewery

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Auburn site among candidates for Prison City’s new brewery
One possible location of Prison City Pub & Brewery’s long-awaited expansion has been identified. The Auburn brewpub’s owners, Dawn and Marc Schulz, have applied to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance at 4022 Technology Park Blvd., according to a legal notice posted by the city. The variance would allow for the production of beer and the... more

del Lago Resort & Casino’s Tasting Tuesday Series raises $1,000 for Helping Hounds Dog Rescue of DeWitt

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del Lago Resort & Casino’s Tasting Tuesday Series raises $1,000 for Helping Hounds Dog Rescue of DeWitt
del Lago Resort & Casino hosted another successful Tasting Tuesday event on Aug. 21st with proceeds benefitting Helping Hounds Dog Rescue of DeWitt. The Tasting Tuesday series (formerly Savor del Lago) is a monthly event featuring wine, beer, and cider samplings from local Finger Lakes wineries, breweries, and cideries. Proceeds from the event support a different local charity each month.... more

FLCC wines earn industry honors

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FLCC wines earn industry honors
For the third straight year, wine produced by students at the Finger Lakes Community College Viticulture and Wine Center has been honored in a competition that’s considered the “Oscars” of the state wine industry. Five of the six 2017 vintage wines produced by students received medals at the New York Wine Classic competition held Aug. 7 and 8 at the... more

Kendall named a ‘Top Tastemaker’ in Dundee

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Kendall named a ‘Top Tastemaker’ in Dundee
Nathan Kendall, of Dundee, has been named one of the “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers Of 2018” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Owner and winemaker under his own label, Nathan K., and partner/winemaker at Hickory Hollow with his parents, Bruce and Suzanne Kendall, Nathan is also partner in a new niche wine label, Chëpìka. Describing the 40 Under 40 group, Wine... more

Finger Lakes wins best wine region, F.L.X. Table best winery restaurant

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The picturesque Finger Lakes wine region was named top wine region in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice poll, besting famed areas such as Napa Valley in California, Willamette Valley in Oregon and Walla Walla Valley in Washington. In addition, F.L.X. Table, a cozy eatery on the narrow, block-long Linden Street in Geneva, has won best winery restaurant, with the... more

Jim Boeheim and Daniel Baldwin join in fundraiser at The Krebs

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Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim and actor Daniel Baldwin came together at The Krebs in Skaneateles Thursday night to benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY. Daniel Baldwin served cocktails for almost two hours before dinner and donated all cash tips to the cause. Syracuse.com: Read More Had a great night at The Krebs last night... more
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