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From Farm To Table Make the most of the summer harvest

An eye on perennials | Find your local farmer | A Canandaigua getaway

Wednesday, August 17th • 1:00pm

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Learn about perennials

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Tips for locating divorce records

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Farm-to-table offerings at local eateries

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On the cover: crispy Brussels sprouts from Prescott’s Provisions Photo by Eric Frick

Home & Garden 4

How can perennials disappear?................. Carol Ann Harlos

Genealogy 5

Untying the knot............................... Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits

Let’s Talk About 7

Bestowing your prized possessions............. Judith A. Rucki

Features: Farm to Table 11 12 13

Farm-to-table faves.............................................Tara Erwin Find your farmer in WNY..............................Ashley Ziomek Church grows veggies for East Buffalo....Michael J. Billoni

Getaways 16

Photo by Christine A. Smyczynski

Canandaigua..................................... Christine A. Smyczynski

Spend the day or weekend in scenic Canandaigua

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Eat local If like me, you love supporting local, this issue is an exciting one.

Growing up, going out to eat as a family meant choosing a restaurant to support. My brothers’ suggestions to go to chains were quickly dismissed in favor of places owned by neighbors, friends, or Western New York locals.

I’ve kept this sentiment with me my entire life and now, as an adult, choose local whenever possible—when I eat, when I shop, and when I enjoy entertainment.

Summertime is the perfect time to support local farmers. Whether it’s eating out at a restaurant that works with local farms, using the Find Your Farmer WNY Facebook group to go make purchases yourself, or hearing about a local gardener/farmer, this issue digs into the meaning of “farm to table.” Try something new before the summer harvest season draws to a close, or just revel in in learning more about our local farm scene.

As the summer winds down, take advantage of all Western New York has to offer. Grab some gardening tips,

take a trip to nearby Canandaigua, or browse our Noteworthy events for an activity. All too soon, fall will be upon us, and we’ll be back to dreaming of another WNY summer. But, until then, soak up those rays, bring the grandkids to the Erie County Fair, and sink your teeth into some delicious farm to table faves.

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HOME & GARDEN

CAROL ANN HARLOS

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ave you ever planted perennials and enjoyed watching them bloom each year—until suddenly they don’t? How did that happen? They’re perennials!

Some perennials are, well, not garden soil, where they will be unable Experience counts here; with time, you perennial. At least not forever. They to get the nutrients necessary for the will learn to recognize emerging plants.

In the meantime, you could label them. may live three, five, even ten years plant’s survival. Acidifying the soil can Not me! before failing to return. Examples remedy the situation.

You used Roundup and killed it. It Sun may also be a factor in where to include some coral bells, blanket happens. A note on unwanted plants: flowers, hybrid tulips, delphiniums, plant. Some perennials don’t thrive in columbines, and one of my personal direct sun; examples include impatiens, there are only two ways to get rid of favorites, lupines. If you’re looking lady ferns, begonias. Some need direct them, dig ’em out or use an herbicide. sun: marigolds, sunflowers, hibiscus, Weeds sometimes take over a large area, for reliably long- lived perennials, try but herbicide use does not always work. baptisia, bearded iris, Oriental poppy, asters, lavender. Do your homework liatris, aconite, creeping phlox, catmint, and remember the adage: right plant, Roundup used on lesser celandine, for example, seems to work best before the daylilies, daffodils, hydrangeas, or right place! weed flowers. Digging it out means Somebody ate your plants for sedum. Peonies are especially longdigging deeply enough to get all the lunch—and it wasn’t you. I am lived; some last more than a hundred little tubers. Yikes; gardening is hard thinking about woodchucks. They years, long surviving the gardener who work! eat in the daytime—a lot!

Fencing and planted them.

It’s resting. This happens to some Your “perennials” may have been capturing are the only real recourse biennials. These aren’t annuals because here. Insects can be a problem, as well, perennials that concentrate on storing they do last longer than one year; it though their damage is usually limited. energy in their roots over an extended usually takes two to end their lifecycle I never use insecticides as I have three period. The plant’s biology prevents it and then...they die. Examples include beehives. I do, however, monitor plants from using that energy to form flowers because the conditions are not just right. some hollyhocks and foxglove, black- and give them a good hosing if insects I’ve seen this happen with primroses. eyed Susan, and sweet William, all are present. If I see damage on a plant, I Isn’t gardening fascinating? of which are grown for their flowers. remove the damaged part, which often I love hearing from you: caharlos@ Biennials grown for food include stimulates the plant to grow anew. verizon.net FY You thought it was a weed and members of the cabbage family, onions, carrots; these are usually replanted each yanked it out! This happens often in spring when the zealous (often less year.

Carol Ann Harlos is an awardexperienced) gardener cleans up.

Did I You may have planted in the wrong winning retired math and science teacher, ever tell you how, as a new gardener, I Master Gardener, beekeeper, writer, and place. Rhododendron needs a soil pH nurtured a patch of ragweed, thinking it of 4.5 to 5.5. Planted in basic soil, after speaker. She tends extensive gardens, was a patch of marigolds? Young weeds including herbs, and loves learning from about three years, a rhodie’s roots will tend to show up in random spots. have grown out of the root ball into the others and sharing her knowledge.

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GENEALOGY

CAROL DIPIRRO-STIPKOVITS

Untying the knot Clues to finding divorce records

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n May 1848, Mallory Whig petitioned the New York state legislature for divorce. She told a sordid tale of abuse, sharing that her husband was “a very uncomfortable fellow,” “put dead chickens in her teapot,” and “went to bed with his boots on.” Whig’s petition was denied.

In the past, an unhappy spouse Pretty obvious, but unless you’re from a former spouse will be had to convince a judge, or an entire looking for it, you may not see included with their surname and state legislature, that their marriage it listed. Finding an ancestor might provide important pieces should be undone. The dicey details previously divorced also shows of your genealogical puzzle. of the relationship may have included that they were accepting of it at financial assets, names and ages a point in history when it was • Check newspapers. Spouses of children, and where they were frowned upon. seeking divorce were often told married. For a genealogist, these to publish notice of it in the • Children in census records who records can add specifics—not to newspaper, then show proof have a different last name than mention colorful drama—to family that this was completed in court. the head of household. After history research.

Public notices might include a 1880, the census used the term Of course, we don’t always know spouse announcing they are “no stepchildren for the first time. when to look for divorce records. longer taking responsibility for the Prior to this, unless the mother The further back in time you look, debts of” the other spouse. This was head of household, the child’s the less likely it becomes that an would often be followed with the relationship wasn’t listed. unhappy couple had even filed. I’ve published divorce proceedings or found several divorce petitions in my that the attempt to divorce was • In records from 1880 forward, own family research—all but one was made and thwarted. look for the letter D in the marital denied—by seeking the following status column of the census.

Getting a divorce in New York clues in the records I already have. was difficult—there were few official • Read obituaries carefully and divorces until 1787 and, even after • A marriage record will indicate question any names that don’t that, adultery remained (with few if there was a previous marriage. appear in your research. Children

exceptions) the only reason for divorce until 1967. Because of this, many couples sought to obtain divorces in other states. Also, during this time, a divorce decree would often specify that the innocent party was free to remarry while the guilty party (i.e. adulterer, most often) was not. The latter would often leave New York to marry, so keep this in mind while tracking your ancestor’s movements.

Prior to 1847, divorces in New York were granted by the Chancery Court, a state court. Information on these records can be found at the New York State Archives in Albany.

In 1847, the power to grant a divorce, legal separation, or annulment was transferred to the Supreme Court in each county. In most cases, the County Clerk maintains these indexes and although they are open to the public, researchers should note that divorce files are sealed for 100 years.

If your ancestor’s divorce was granted more than 100 years ago, you may examine this file by reaching out to your County Clerk. Even without the full file, the index still contains useful information. FY Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a member of the National Genealogical Society and Association of Professional Genealogists as well as Board Chairman and President of the Niagara County Genealogical Society. She has a monthly column in the Niagara Gazette and Forever Young. Send questions or comments to her at noellasdaughter@gmail. com.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT...

Bestowing your prized possessions What if nobody wants your stuff?

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

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ate comedian George Carlin used to say, “A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff.”

It’s funny because it’s true. Over a lifetime, we accumulate everything from big ticket items like furniture and collectibles down to everyday items like dishware, towels, and drawers of odds and ends. Eventually, we realize we can’t take it with us and think about getting rid of it, either through disposal or bequeathal.

Sometimes the process begins when we write or update our wills. Wills can help minimize squabbles over bigger bequeathments. Or when we downsize, we start giving things away.

Writer Rose Heichelbech says, “The concept of Swedish death cleaning is catching on. This is where you get rid of things well before the end of your life so that no loose ends need to be tied up by your family.”

Heichelbech says some seniors are holding downsizing parties where friends and family can take whatever they want. But what if there are no takers, even for things of considerable financial or sentimental worth?

One friend offered her daughter-inlaw an exquisite set of English bone

china, only to be told thank you, but it’s not her taste. A widower asked his daughter if she would take her late mother’s jewelry, but the daughter preferred silver to her mother’s gold.

Another acquaintance was told her pricey collection of Hummel figurines was nothing more than a bunch of

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ugly dolls. “Ouch” on all counts.

Formal dining rooms aren’t as popular as they once were. Today’s dining room can be anything from a studio to a classroom to a home gym, so don’t be surprised if no one is interested in a buffet or china cabinet.

Millennials say they don’t entertain like their older relatives once did, so they aren’t interested in china, fine linens, or cutlery that needs polishing.

One friend says her daughter will likely hire a dumpster and toss away her possessions. Before you let that happen, exhaust other options. It can be heartbreaking to let things go to strangers, but, hopefully, they at least go to strangers who will appreciate them.

In the case of specialist collections, like stamps or coins, try auctioning to collectors or even selling in bulk to collectible shops. Books can be donated

LET’S TALK ABOUT... to libraries or charity, sold online, distributed to Little Free Libraries, or thrown into a “free books” box at your next event. If older items are in great shape, consignment and antique shops might be interested in buying them in lots. If you have good quality furniture, some charities will pick it up at your house. Historical items—yearbooks, medals, etc.—can sometimes go to museums or archival sites. If you’re still left with stuff, companies can be hired to clean out the entire house for a fixed fee.

If all this sounds daunting or depressing, consider directing the executor of your estate to hold a private sale. Anything not sold can be donated to a worthy cause. Proceeds can be distributed to heirs or charities.

If you have substantial amounts of money to disburse, you may want to gift it now or establish a foundation to award scholarships. Gifting money before you’re gone means seeing your legacy at work.

The above ideas are practical means

to divest ourselves of possessions, but how do we reconcile ourselves with the idea that things we love are of no interest to anyone? Remember that they hold memories for us, which increases our attachment to them. It’s understandable they won’t hold that attachment for others; the memories are yours. Keep the memories and let the possessions go, along with thoughts, worries, or fears centered around them.

Enjoy what you have while you can. When you look back on your life, think about what was important. And if you’re still bothered by the thought of your priceless heirloom ending up in a thrift shop, it is not unheard of for people to be buried with jewelry and other valuables.

Sometimes you can take it with you.

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Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer.

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FEATURE The Grange Community Kitchen grangecommunitykitchen.com 22 Main St., Hamburg 648-0022 Bright, open, and inviting, the Grange promotes itself as both restaurant and “community hub,” offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options featuring housemade pastries, colorful, crisp salads and meat, seafood and vegetarian entrees, and small plates made with high-quality, seasonal ingredients. Their coffee comes from Buffalo’s own Overwinter coffee and, with enough notice, you can even have a customized cake or cupcakes ready to take home to celebrate a special occasion.

Five farm-to-table faves Where to harvest summer’s bounty

BY TARA ERWIN

Hummus with laffa bread from Grange Community Kitchen Photo by kc kratt

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ith the growing season so short in our region, now is the time to experience eateries that specialize in local, fresh, flavorful fare. Read up on our favorites below*, and don’t forget to book online or call ahead for reservations; many aren’t open every day, and tables fill up fast.

Prescott’s Provisions prescottsprovisions.com 40 E. Niagara St., Tonawanda 525-1260 Constantly touted as one of the best restaurants in WNY, this hidden gem in the City of Tonawanda offers a rotating seasonal menu chock full of local ingredients. Whether you’re sipping on a custom cocktail, digging into housemade pasta or sharing ooey-gooey pizza from its wood-fired oven, Prescott’s Provisions always delivers on freshness and taste.

This Little Pig thislittlepigeats.com 4401 Transit Rd., Williamsville 580-7872 Don’t let the strip mall location fool you: This Little Pig has definitely gone to market and transformed into succulent pork shanks, smoked brisket, or even blueberry bacon ribs in this farmto-table eatery that delivers big on taste and presentation. From housemade panko-breaded crispy pickle spears to sustainably farmed salmon with seasonal vegetables to homemade peanut butter cup dessert, you’re covered when it comes to fresh, local ingredients.

SZND sznd-dining.com 1448 Hertel Ave., Buffalo 322-0037 North Buffalo’s SZND (pronounced “seasoned”) is a worthy addition to Hertel’s esteemed roster of restaurants. Guests can nosh on small plate favorites like SZND salad with fresh berries, tomatoes, and cucumber, or indulge with braised beef rib ragu with house-made black pepper fettucine or a French-cut pork chop served with homemade barbecue sauce, crispy smashed potatoes, and tri-color carrots. Feeding a crowd?

No problem. SZND offers a catering menu as well.

The Little Club thelittleclub.bar 1197 Hertel Ave., Buffalo 427-6400 The Little Club Restaurant & Wine Bar focuses on big flavors from regional farms and indie winemakers.

Its seasonal menu featuring apps, small and big plates, and desserts is complemented by an extensive wine, beer, and cocktail menu. Whether you’re feeling like rigatoni napoletano made with FingerLakes Farms pork or soft-shell crab with ramps (a kind of wild onion) vinegar from Root Down Farm, you don’t have to go far to enjoy farm fresh taste in the city. *Items mentioned were current at the time of this writing; for up-to-date offerings, visit restaurant websites. FY Tara Erwin lives and writes in Western New York.

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FEATURE

Find your farmer in WNY Local farmers unite with consumers through Facebook

BY ASHLEY ZIOMEK

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ecause farms are spread out across the region—and there seemingly aren’t too many in the city and denser suburbs—it might be surprising to learn that there are more than 100 farms in Western New York. And in 2020, they decided it was time to join forces and invite consumers to “Find Your Farmer in Western New York.” That’s the name of the Facebook page they created and that is open to anyone interested in learning about local crops. The group is easy to find in the Facebook search bar; once you locate it, click the “Join” button and you’ll be part of a 9,000-plus-member community offering information and tips. or Sam’s Club, but rather quarters many local farms. Opening the With grocery prices skyrocketing, points make a lot more sense. link redirects to a pinpointed map The roadside farm markets you see to halves of livestock; for example, there’s no better time to check showing locations of all participants. instead of one pack of bacon, you out local farm products. Many as you drive along country roads don’t Click on a pointer to get the name, always reflect what’s available for can purchase half of a pig. In their growers offer crop sharing through location, and information for the friendly and helpful nature, farmers purchase.

Find Your Farmer in WNY community-supported agriculture will redirect you if your needs don’t farm you’ve chosen. offers a space for farmers to promote (CSA) programs that allow Some farms may be at farmers products directly to consumers. The match their product. consumers to buy harvest directly Beyond livestock, the group’s markets, have a store location, and/ page also provides a platform to share from a farm or group of farms. Some places allow consumers to team up information about local vendors, farmers also offer vegetables, fruits, or sell out of their home, but a few tastings, meal ideas, farmers markets, specialty jams, soaps, flowers, eggs, will assist with a direct delivery to and split the harvest and/or will work your home, as well. Whether you’re and so much more. Many crafty items U-pick locations, and even farmer-towith individual families. are often for sale at markets, and this in the heart of the city or the outskirts This is crucial knowledge, as farmer tips ranging from livestock to page shares who will be where, and of a suburb, if you’re interested in consumers often believe that buying machinery expertise. what your local farmers have to offer, when.

Consumers in the group ask from local merchants is difficult join Find Your Farmer. You may be When discussing farmers, without a storefront or that small questions about anything from the surprised to see what’s in your own consumers often envision a great benefits of certain farming processes businesses are more expensive. By giving themselves a voice, farmers to where to purchase a pack of bacon expanse in the middle of nowhere, backyard. FY with cows in pastures grazing for can better inform consumers about or fresh vegetables. Consumers the treatment of livestock or crops, should always be clear about what miles. That’s not always the reality.

Ashley Ziomek is a freelance writer from unwashed eggs to unsprayed they’re looking for before purchasing. Fortunately and conveniently, in living in WNY. fruits and vegetables. Understanding Some local farms only sell bulk, but their “featured” tab, Find Your what’s behind the scenes helps price it’s not the bulk you’ll find at BJs Farmer administrators have flagged 12

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FEATURE

Miracle mission

Church grows vegetables for East Buffalo

BY MICHAEL J. BILLONI

Sister Karen Hargrove tends the Miracle Mission’s Feed My Flock Community Garden.

Photo courtesy of Miracle Mission

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s chair of the Health & Wellness Ministry at East Buffalo’s Miracle Mission Full Gospel Church on Sycamore Street, Sister Karen Hargrove knows the fresh produce food apartheid that exists in that community. She has always wanted to address it by creating a community garden on vacant land next to the church but her full-time job at the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority limited the time she could devote to it starting—let alone maintaining—it.

When Pastor and board of Community Garden gives her that opportunity to create our Feed My Flock Community Garden has opportunity to be of service to our directors’ chair Dr. James A. Lewis provided me with much peace. As I community,” Pastor Lewis says.

III asked Hargrove and a couple learn more about gardening, I want “This garden is an extension volunteers to revisit the garden to share that knowledge with our of my Evangelism and Health idea late in spring 2021, they went Ministry,” says Hargrove, who also youth and others in the community to work building four raised beds, serves as board treasurer. “My vision so we may expand our gardens here purchasing topsoil and seedlings, and obtaining permission from the Fire for the garden is to provide fresh and see more developed through the community. We live in an everfood through a food pantry to the Department to use a hydrant for daily community, develop cooking classes changing world where inflation is waterings. The project—the Feed to show the different ways to prepare up, the cost food is up, so creating a My Flock Community Garden— began late in the growing season. the food from the garden, and to community garden can contribution to our survival and our health.”

By early fall, a harvest of zucchinis, teach our youth about all aspects of Earlier this year, Hargrove’s gardening. greens, and other items flourished, “This year, the garden has six raised application was approved for a and Hargrove had achieved her goal: Seeding East Buffalo Fellowship, she was a community gardener in beds, and we are growing cucumbers, East Buffalo, providing fresh veggies carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, which included a series of courses on onions, eggplant, corn, tomatoes, urban farming presented from a team to neighbors and parishioners. assembled by Allison DeHonney, potatoes, beets, watermelons, and “Karen Hargrove is a person founder of Urban Fruits & Veggies who sincerely believes she exists herbs,” she continues. “Prayerfully, of Buffalo. And last fall, she applied we can make a difference by to ‘love and serve people’ and her and was accepted as a member of Miracle Mission’s Feed My Flock being a source for food here. This

Grassroots Gardens of Western New York, an independent 501c3 organization of determined activists who educate and lead committed neighborhood gardeners. Today’s organization resulted from the merger of two sister organizations: Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo and Greenprint Niagara.

Grassroots Gardens of Western New York operates as both an urban land trust and facilitator of leased land. With over 100 community and school gardens now in its network, it secures land in three different ways on behalf of the community: It holds master leases with the cities of Buffalo and Niagara Falls to connect community members to vacant land.

It works with Buffalo and Niagara Falls City School Districts to create school gardens on their properties or nearby lots.

Because of increased risk of losing community green spaces to Buffalo-Niagara’s redevelopment, the organization became a land trust in 2016-2017. With the purchase of its first two gardens and more in the works, it is determined to conserve many long-standing community gardens.

Nearly 2,000 gardeners from nearly thirty cultural backgrounds participate in its network, collectively growing over 35,000 pounds of fresh, free produce per year. As a stewardship organization, its goal is to offset the cost of soil, lumber, seeds, and seedlings for its member gardens. It also offers free workshops throughout the year so anyone who wants to learn to grow can do so.

“Those experiences taught me so much and have provided so many more resources for our gardens this year and beyond,” an excited Hargrove says. She has since retired from NFTA, and her summer mission is the garden and planning for its expansion next year.” FY Michael J. Billoni is a storyteller and publisher

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Canandaigua: “the chosen place” Close enough for a day trip—or longer STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE SMYCZYNSKI

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ne of my favorite places for an overnight getaway—or even a day trip—is Canandaigua, just under 100 miles east of Buffalo. Close to home, this Finger Lakes destination feels far away as you enjoy the city’s offerings and enjoy water sports, swimming, and fishing on the sixteen-mile Canandaigua Lake.

The name Canandaigua comes from the Native American word, Kanandarque, which means “chosen place.” A major Seneca village was located here, and it was also the site of the signing of the 1794 Canandaigua Treaty between the United States

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government and the six Iroquois Nations.

My husband and I spent a few days in Canandaigua last summer to celebrate his retirement. We arrived around lunchtime and headed to Neno’s Gourmet Mexican Kitchen,

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located at Star Cider (starcidery.com).

We enjoyed tacos, along with a flight of hard ciders ranging from dry to sweet; our favorite was the rye.

Afterwards, we headed to the lakefront to stroll along the city pier.

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to capture the picturesque 1903 boathouses near the end of it. We lingered on a bench to soak in the waterfront view.

We enjoyed complimentary checkin wine before heading to our room at the new Lake House on Canandaigua

GETAWAYS Frederick and Mary Clark Thompson.

Frederick was one of the founders of what is now Citibank and Mary was the daughter of the governor of New York. Fifty acres of themed gardens include a rock garden and a huge oldfashioned rose garden, similar to those in colonial Williamsburg. Admission includes a self-guided tour of the three-story 1897 Queen Anne-style mansion.

Canandaigua city pier

(lakehousecanandaigua.com; see sidebar for more info), which opened in 2020 on the site of the former Inn on the Lake. Each morning, we visited the hotel’s screen porch to enjoy a gorgeous lake view along with an excellent breakfast.

What to do As if the water weren’t enough, Canandaigua is full of attractions.

We visited Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park (sonnenberg.org), a manicured estate was that was the summer home of

On previous visits, we’ve gone to Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum (grangerhomestead.org), where you can tour a restored 1816 Federal-style mansion built by Gideon Granger, the first US Postmaster General. On display in the barns behind the mansion are over seventy nineteenth-century horse drawn vehicles. The museum hosts a full calendar of special events, including

Where to stay: the Lake House on Canandaigua

Photo by Alex Garcia

Homemade ice cream from Ice Cheshire Farm Creamery

While 2020 sadly brought closure to many businesses, it was just the beginning for the Lake House on Canandaigua, which opened to the public in August 2020. In its first year, the property was named the number one hotel in Travel + Leisure’s top ten best resort hotels in New York State, and second in its top fifteen resort hotels in the continental US. It’s easy to see why.

The Lake House is the latest entry from the Sands family, who have a long history of resort ownership in Canandaigua. The latest Sands generation has combined passion for design and love for the lake to offer a carefree, relaxing experience.

Each of the resort’s 125 guest rooms and suites feature a view of either the town, woods, or Canandaigua Lake. My guest and I stayed in a lake view room, from which the picturesque grounds and pool area, gardens, event barn, and, of course, the lake, were all visible. While we could have spent our entire time sitting on that balcony soaking in that gorgeous scenery, we were glad we managed to pull ourselves away to experience all the resort has to offer.

The Willowbrook Spa, complete with a sunroom in which guests can enjoy fruit-infused water,stress-relieving teas, dried fruit, and other light snacks, offers a variety of spa services. The pool area offers a seasonal heated pool and hot tub, comfortable chairs and cabana space, and a pool hut serving drinks.

Yoga, meditation, and other fitness and wellness classes are offered daily.

The Lake House’s two restaurants, the Rose Tavern and the Sand Bar, offer curated appetizers, entrees, and desserts—with quality service. The Lake House offers a truly relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Add it to your list of summer destinations. –Sabrina Kahwaty August 2022 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 17

GETAWAYS the Christkindl Market, planned this year for November 11-13. In the past, I’ve enjoyed browsing the vendors set up in heated tents on the museum grounds.

Also check out New York Wine and Culinary Center, which features tasting, cooking classes, exhibits in New York State agriculture, and special events.

To learn more about area history, stop by Ontario County Historical Society (ochs.org) which offers educational programs and special exhibits. Fibers of our Lives: From Practical Craft to Decorative Art runs through April 2023.

Shopping and dining Canandaigua’s Main Street is the widest in the country and makes a fun day for shoppers. I particularly like Goodie II Shop, which has giftware and home décor; Unique Toy Shop, featuring educational toys and games; and American Made, selling products made in the USA. Once your bags get too heavy to carry, dining options range from casual to fine. On our most recent trip, we enjoyed dinner at Nolan’s (nolansonthelake.com), walkable from our hotel. Food and service were excellent as we enjoyed a dinner of steak and seafood. Another evening, we visited Nick’s Chop House (nickschophouseandbar.com) for lamb and pork chops.

Pizza and beer lovers should check out Twisted Rail Brewing (twistedrailbrewing.com/locations) but, wherever you eat, consider finishing the evening at Ice Cheshire Farm Creamery (cheshirefarmscreamery. com) for homemade ice cream.

For more about Canandaigua, contact the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce (canandaiguachamber. com), 113 South Main Street, Canandaigua, 585-394-4400. FY Christine A. Smyczynski is a freelance writer and blogger and author of Western New York Explorer’s Guide.

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NOTEWORTHY August 3-7 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

August 10-21 Erie County Fair

This year marks the 101st year since Lucille Ball was born! In between sets by featured comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Margaret Cho, David Spade, Rob Schneider, and Kevin Nealon, enjoy Lucy-centric activities, including costume and trivia contests, bus and steamboat tours, and meals and concerts inside a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s Tropicana Club.

National Comedy Center (203 West Second Street, Jamestown; comedycenter.org, 484-0800)

The beloved Fair is back at full capacity, including all the usual exhibits, the Midway, and the grandstand events. Visit the website to buy tickets and download a free Fairgrounds app.

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August 17 Dart Lawn at Canalside Movie Night Grab a blanket and bring the family down to Dart Lawn for a viewing of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle on the big screen.

August 20 Broadway Historic District Tour After its start as a residential corridor, Broadway/US Route 20 saw an increase in commercial development following the rise of the automobile. The historic district features a variety of building typologies and styles, from the 1832 Lancaster Presbyterian Church to E.B. Green’s Brost building to a car dealership.

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