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Editor’s Letter

Winter wonder

Editor’s picks

L O O K T O T H E WA R M S I D E O F T H E S E A S O N .

MJ’s dog, Marla SWEATER WEATHER

Cherish the little things in winter weather. Dress the dog in a sweater and head out for a walk.

ON A ROLL

Also, in this edition, our annual wedding

“Winter is the time for comfort,

guide spotlights some off-the-beaten path

for good food and warmth, for the

wedding venues, gives readers a taste of some

touch of a friendly hand and for a

of the area’s most unique cookie makers and

talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”

highlights local shops with wedding registries.

Those words put me in front of our fire-

You’ll also find our regular features in-

place while the snow falls outside. The cat

cluding Our Town, which shines a light on

purrs on one side of me, the dog snores on

the town of LaFayette; CNY Scout, which

the other. We’re all bathed in the flame’s glow.

profiles Slumber Soiree; a recipe for Butter-

As Central New Yorkers, we’re painfully

nut Squash Ravioli from A Mano Kitchen &

aware of winter’s dark side — the biting wind,

Bar; Flashback to Archbold Stadium with the

the window scraping, the salted boots. So it

Onondaga Historical Association and Last

pays to draw attention to winter’s warm side.

Word with a world-class ice sculptor from

In the January/February edition of Central New York, we’re celebrating this brighter side with a look at four regional resorts that make the most of the season. If you’re stuck

East Syracuse. All good things that prove winter has a bright side in CNY. Cheers.

inside on a wintry day, use the time to create more streamlined, stress-free spaces at home with our tips from area organizing experts. When you’re done, check out our fea-

ture on local craftspeople who create beau-

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Contents Features

Into the Woods

Handmade furniture crafted by local artisans.

Who Needs Aspen?

Area resorts offer exciting ways to winter.

Make Room

Start the new year with a more streamlined, stressless space at home.

Altared States

CNY venues with settings as unique as the couple itself.

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Gift Guidance

Local gift registries offer eclectic options and excellent customer service.

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A look at some of Syracuseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most talented cookie bakers.

Departments 6 Editor’s Letter 11 It’s All Good

What to savor in CNY now, Behind the Scenes, Caught Doing Good...

20 The Seen

A pictorial review of Central New York’s social gatherings.

70 The Good Life

Initiative aims to attract talent to Central New York.

72 Our Town

Live like a local in LaFayette.

77 Farm to Table

A Mano Kitchen & Bar’s Butternut Squash Ravioli.

80 Galleries

What’s on display at Central New York galleries.

82 Flashback

Ancient Archbold Stadium.

83 The Last Word

With world-class ice sculptor Stan Kolonko.

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 LIGHT ‘EM UP It’s a long, cold and dark season. Keep a few strings of twinkling lights up for soft glow and wintry cheer. Not an oxymoron. Repeat, wintry cheer.

Cold play Sparkling snowflakes. Drop from the sky and cling to eyelashes. Coating the ground, whispering to the world, “be quiet, rest, peace out.” Just one way of looking at winter. Try it. Here’s how to savor the season inside or out. BY M J K R AV EC

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 HANG UPS Skip the dryer and hang your laundry around the house (when you’re not expecting company). You’ll save energy and add humidity to dry indoor air.

 CLEAN STEAM Make your own aromatherapy shower steamers. Mix 2 cups baking soda, ½ cup water and 5 drops of essential oil into a paste. Press into cupcake tins and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool. Place on shower floor to release aromas. We like peppermint, rosemary and eucalyptus.

 BOND, BABE Symphoria presents “Shaken, Not Stirred,” the music of James Bond. “From Russia with Love,” “Skyfall,” “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball” are just a few classics you’ll experience at this spy-themed production with special guest singer David Curry. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Crouse Hinds Concert Theater. Go to experiencesymphoria.org.

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G O H YG G E You know the Danish art of being cozy? Put your home in all hygge mode and dress your furniture in layers with soft pillows and cozy throws.

WA N T S O M E M O O R  Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” is worth a read or reread. It’s easy to get lost in this tale of ghosts, lost love, regret, bitterness and stormy weather.

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City light WEB PRESENCE KEEPS FOCUS ON THE URBAN COMMUNITY

BY M J K R AV EC

MSNBC journalist Joy Reid once told local in-

“People don’t expect that out of the type of pub-

dependent publisher Ken Jackson that he’s in the

lication that I’m running…. but to me it’s growth.

exact position that he needs to be in as an African

Now we’re able to be a conduit of ideas, to paint a

American content producer. On a crisp morning

picture of a community,” he says. “What I’ve found

in October, Jackson is at Salt City Coffee with CNY

is that the issues that matter to the African Amer-

Magazine to talk about his publication The Consti-

ican community may not matter to the rest of the

tution/Urban CNY, which just celebrated its 30th

community. My job is to cover those issues in a re-

year of bringing news and information to the ur-

sponsible way.”

Jackson has dedicated almost half his life to a

He pulls up his urbancny.com on a tablet. On

project that he felt, along with co-founder Stan-

the homepage, there’s a feature that spotlights the

ley Dean, filled a void in the community. The two

achievements of Syracuse City School students, his

were working as insurance underwriters for Kem-

watchdog column “The Hall Monitor” and an in-

per Insurance and talked about the idea of a news-

vestigative piece about a mother of lead-poisoned

paper one day over lunch.

children who says a landlord threatened eviction

“There were four other publications (covering the

after she testified in front of the county legislature.

city), we felt that we could do something different

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ban community in Syracuse.

Ken Jackson, the managing editor and publisher of Urban CNY in 2012.

on urban living, the African American community and the things that weren’t being covered and were being ignored,” he says. “What really fueled us was that the only thing we saw about the African American community was negative and we found that people who are either native Syracusans or grew up here (in the city) were marginalized.” The two started “The Constitution” in 1989. Every month, they printed 5,000 copies and delivered them free to 25 African American churches

“What I’ve found is that the issues that matter to the African American community may not matter to the rest of the community. My job is to cover those issues in a responsible way.”

and other locations throughout the city. Last year, that publication, now solely online as The Consti-

KEN JACKSON, INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER

tution/Urban CNY, marked 30 years of giving voice to the African American community in Syracuse. “The reason we started it, was because we didn’t see ourselves in the news,” he says. “There are all kinds of stories out there that aren’t being covered… and people want stories, people want to read about what’s going on in their community.” The Constitution/Urban CNY is the longest publishing African American newspaper in Syracuse history, winner of multiple Syracuse Press Club awards and other professional recognition awards. Today, it’s a website including a digital tabloid that covers the news of the urban and African American community with continuous updates from Jackson and investigative pieces from a handful of contributing writers. Dean left in 1997, and with advertisers committed for longer periods of time, Jackson operates the publication working primarily on gathering content from a variety of sources. “I started this at 32 and now I’m almost at retirement age, which is something I’d never fathomed that I’d be doing it this long.” But Jackson isn’t thinking about retirement. Instead, he’s thinking about growth and providing his readers with bigger, more investigative stories that matter to the community. “I want it to be as good as any other out there.

Ken Jackson, left, and Stanley Dean with layout boards of the first “Constitution” issue.

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We’re not as big. But we’re good. Another conduit for news and information in response to the void [of coverage] of urban life. It’s no longer just black and white. There are 140,000 people that live in the city. Part of my job is to refute the (negative) not just tell the bad news or be the hall monitor. Part of that is to tell the good news.” That good news includes a website section called “Urban CNY Excellence: We are Syracuse,” a series J A N UA R Y/ F E B R UA R Y

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Co-publishers from left, Stanley Dean and Ken Jackson at the paste up desk on the third anniversary of The Constitution. introducing readers to exceptional graduates of the Syracuse

a role in who you are and who you become...”

City School District. An award-winning contributor, Annabel

Jackson graduated from Bishop Ludden in 1975 and Ithaca

Otts saw other publications highlighting the accomplishments

College in 1979 with a degree in politics with an economics mi-

of students from suburban schools and saw a void of coverage

nor. After working on his master’s in urban and regional plan-

on the accomplishments of students of city schools. Jackson

ning at University of Wisconsin-Madison, he later worked for

says, “She provided profiles of urban children that produced

Mayor Tom Young in the Office of Minority Affairs.

a rainbow of achievement, more representative of our com-

“That gave me a unique perspective. I saw firsthand how we

munity than what other publications profiling achievement

had so many people out there who are trying to do so much

had shown.”

and there is so little being provided,” he says.

“It’s a quilt work of achievements here in the city that often

It’s that perspective, along with many others, that feed his

go unrecognized,” he says. “How can we expect urban chil-

award-winning column “The Hall Monitor.” Named after the

dren to achieve when we don’t recognize their achievements?”

“hall monitors” of his high school days, the column serves as a watchdog of local government and as a vehicle for anything

A unique perspective

Jackson wants to address — from the lighthearted to the not-so.

Jackson grew up in Syracuse “in the university bubble,” he

“I did a column on what not to wear, I have fun with that be-

says. “My family owned a house on the campus map on the

cause how many times have we seen someone walk into a store

border of the 15th ward.” The experience gave him a unique

in their pajamas? I can have fun with the Hall Monitor and it

perspective. He remembers witnessing the destruction of a

can also be a velvet hammer,” he says.

neighborhood, candlelight vigils and Vietnam War protests.

That flexibility and freedom is what Jackson loves about be-

At age 9, he met a local architect that sparked an interest in ur-

ing editor and publisher, despite the challenges he faces as a

ban renewal. At age 12, he was invited to be a part of the [local

one-man operation augmented by a team of contributors. He

church performance group] Pompeiian Players and performed

says he’s grateful to have enough advertising support that al-

in “Showboat” at the Landmark Theatre. He says each experi-

lows him to focus on content, which is just where he wants to be.

ence opened different worlds that were filled with possibilities.

“I’m having the time of my life. How many people have the

“I grew up in a neighborhood in which they told me I could be

opportunity to do what I’m doing? It’s taken me years to get

successful, and that the world was large… which really makes

here, but it also involves a lot of responsibility and that’s some-

you believe that your surroundings and environment play such

thing I don’t take lightly.”

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Patrick Wiese and his mother, Kathleen, stand in the dugoutat Christian Brothers Academy.

While my health steadily improved after a cancer diagnosis, I watched as five of my hospital roommates experienced a different fate. In those somber moments I found renewed purpose — to help others enduring similar battles. When the Central New York community generously raised money for my treatment, I put it towards establishing the Patrick Wiese Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation. Grants support the purchase of materials for children diagnosed with cancer to continue their education. The Community Foundation’s financial expertise gives us the peace of mind and assurance that the fund will be well-stewarded to continue supporting the cause we care about in the community that has given our family so much.

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On a mission 100 WOMEN WHO CARE CNY USES THE POWER OF COLLABORATION TO HELP LOCAL CHARITIES

BY SUSAN KENNEDY

100 women. 1 hour. $10,000 to a not-for-profit. On the spot. “It’s such an easy way to do something great and make a difference in your community,” says Annette Peters, member of 100 Women Who Care CNY. (Editor’s note: Peters is also associate publisher of Central New York Magazine). The group meets four times a year. Members donate $100 each time to one of three presenting charities. All in, each quarterly event lasts just about an hour. The simple program format has a profound impact on the charity chosen. “We were fairly new, a little over a year old, and [the money] was pivotal for us,” says CNY Diaper Bank founder Michela Hugo, whose nonprofit received 100 Women Who Care CNY funding. “We finally had a bit of extra cash and were able to get a lot of diapers at a great price,” says Hugo. “Because of that we were able to expand our partner agencies and increase

Farm and HopePrint, among others.

our distribution.” CNY Diaper Bank now distributes

Recipients receive more than just money. They

100,000 diapers monthly to local families in need.

get exposure to a group of women committed to

“We’ve grown, and continue to grow and grow and

the community — women like Jill Merluzzi John-

grow,” says Hugo. The 100 Women Who Care CNY

stone, a medical professional and foster mother of

donation, she says, “transformed the type of orga-

two young children.

nization we are.”

“When Michela presented, I was completely shocked

In 2016, Anne Selover founded 100 Women Who

about no government assistance for diapers. I had no

Care CNY after learning her sister had joined a chap-

idea!” Merluzzi Johnstone wrote a check that night

ter in Raleigh, NC. “It sounded so amazing that I just

but wanted to do more. She now sits on the CNY Di-

knew we had to start one here,” says Selover. “It wasn’t

aper Bank’s Board of Directors.

hard at all to launch. I made three contacts and we

“There are so many of us who want to help, but

were off and running. It’s a generous community.”

don’t know how to,” says Merluzzi Johnstone. 100

To date, the group has raised just over $100,000

Women Who Care CNY makes it easy. I can’t tell you

for 14 local, diverse nonprofits. “Our recipients help refugees, at-risk youth, vet-

From left, Connie Monteleone Whitton and Kelly Parisi of 100 Women Who Care.

how many times I’ve had chills when listening to the presenters. It warms your heart!”

erans, parents in need of beds or diapers for their

“People are doing incredible things,” says Peters.

children, people who are homeless, people who are

“It’s uplifting to be in a room with women who make

hungry and even animals too,” says Selover. Past re-

an impact. And it’s fun! It’s the perfect girl’s night

cipients include A Tiny Home for Good, Franciscan

out and you do something great for others. Now why

Northside Ministries, Chadwick Residence, Purpose

wouldn’t you want to do that?”

Membership is open to more than 100 women. Visit 100womencny.com or their Facebook page “100 Women Who Care CNY.”

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The Seen CROUSE HEALTH TRIBUTE EVENING 9.20.19 Mary and Jerry Mathews were honored at the 43rd annual Crouse Health Tribute Evening at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, The Oncenter. Nearly 1,300 guests enjoyed the “Seasons of Love” black-tie gala featuring an extended reception, gourmet dinner, tribute presentation and entertainment by Atlas. The highlight of the evening was the salute to the Mathewses who have been long-time supporters of Crouse Health, including being patrons of Crouse Health Tribute Evening galas for 20-plus years. Net proceeds of $440,000 were announced to benefit Crouse Health’s mission to provide the best in patient care and promote community health. Crouse Health Tribute Evening proceeds will support the work of Crouse Health Foundation including purchasing special equipment, underwriting new initiatives and funding educational programs and scholarships. 1

1 . Ted and Mary-Pat Northrup. Mary-Pat is a past Crouse

Health Tribute Evening honoree and past President of the Crouse Health Foundation Board of Trustees.

2 . Crouse Health Tribute Evening honorees Mary

and Jerry Mathews tasting the specialty drinks of the night…The Bob Mathews (Crème de Cassis topped with White Wine) and The Bob Mathews Royale (Crème de Cassis topped with Sparkling Wine) named after their beloved dog.

3. Members of the Crouse Health Diversity & Inclusion

Committee were Crouse Health Tribute Evening guests.

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4. Community organization representatives performed

a version of “Seasons of Love” saluting Mary and Jerry Mathews. Performers included, from left, Carrie Berse, Eric Valentin, Maureen Henesey, Lisa Alford, Gregg Tripoli and Mo Harrington.

5. Nearly 1,300 guests enjoyed an extended reception, gourmet

dinner, tribute program and musical entertainment by Atlas.

6. Crouse Health President & CEO Kimberly Boynton

and Crouse Health Board of Directors Chair Patrick Mannion (far right) greeted guests as they arrived.

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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR & SKN INSPIRE 10.23.19 Four Skaneateles residents were honored at the Citizen of the Year & SKN Inspire Awards Dinner, held at the Skaneateles Country Club. The awards recognize those who make Skaneateles a better place to live. Receiving Citizen of the Year honors were Dave Birchenough, president of the Finger Lakes Land Trust board of directors; David Lee, owner of David Lee & Co.; and Paul Torrisi, president of the Skaneateles Lake Association. Receiving the first-ever SKN Inspire Award was Katie Armijo, treasurer of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. 1

1 . From left: Bob DeWitt (back to camera),

2 . Honoree Dave Birchenough and his wife, Carrie Lazarus. 3. Citizen of the Year awards. 4. Bob DeWitt and honoree David Lee. 5. Bob DeWitt, emcee for the evening, and Katie

Armijo, winner of the SKN Inspire Award.

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Dave Birchenough, Holly Gregg.

2019 SUGARMAN LAW FIRM WISH BALL 9.21.19 Make-A-Wish Central New York celebrated wishes and the supporters who make them come true at the 2019 Sugarman Law Firm Wish Ball at The Oncenter in Syracuse. Event highlights included speeches by adult “wish kid” Nicole Bronner, wish mom Brenda Haggett and recognition of corporate honoree Tarson Pools and Spas, individual honorees Trish and Sal Paparone and volunteer of the year Robin Tarson. The evening’s entertainment was provided by local band, “Loose Gravel.” The 2019 Sugarman Law Firm Wish Ball was made possible through the support of individuals and sponsors including: Sugarman Law Firm, Banker’s Healthcare Group, BNY Mellon, Carrols Corporation, Carrier Corporation, Golisano Children’s Hospital Pediatrics Dept., Northwestern Mutual, Print Solutions Plus, and TTM Technologies. The gala netted about $60,000 to grant wishes for local children with critical illnesses. 1

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1 . During the 2019 Sugarman Law Firm Wish Ball, Make-A-Wish Central New York

presented its 2020 Wish Calendar. Pictured from left are wish kid Evan Borggreen and mom Theresa Borggreen, wish kid Angelina Facciolo and mom Erin Facciolo, wish kid Tyler English and dad Steven English, wish kid Jordan Barahmeh and sister Angel Barahmeh, wish kid Anna Millard and mom Carrie Failing, wish kid Brody Jackson and mom Katrinka Jackson, and wish kid Bricen Thall and mom Colby Thall.

2 . Capri Hartman, 11, and Della

Scott, 7, granddaughters of longtime wish-granting volunteer Rob Scott dance at 2019 Sugarman Wish Ball.

3. Wish kid Angelina Facciolo, of

Verona, celebrated her eighth birthday during the 2019 Sugarman Law Firm Wish Ball. Angelina is one of 12 wish kids featured in Make-A-Wish Central New York’s 2020 Wish Calendar.

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LE MOYNE FOUNDERS’ DAY GALA 10.18.19 At Le Moyne’s annual Founders’ Day Gala, the College presented John Beilein with its higher honor, the Simon Le Moyne Award. Beilein has enjoyed a storied career as a basketball coach, including more than 800 wins during 41 years as a college coach, nine of which were at Le Moyne. This year’s event brought 740 attendees to campus, with more than $200,000 raised for student scholarship. 1

1 . In accepting the Simon Le Moyne Award,

Beilein spoke about the impact that his time at Le Moyne had on his personal life and career.

2 . Presenting the Simon Le Moyne Award

to Beilein are Derek Zuckerman ‘93, chair of Le Moyne’s Board of Regents, and President Linda LeMura.

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with a number of players during his time as Le Moyne’s head basketball coach from 1983 to 1992; from left, Jim Henderson ‘87, Scott Hicks ‘88, Len Rauch ‘91, Beilein, Walter Hill ‘87, Nick Masterpole ‘90 (team manager) and Jim Cunningham ‘90.

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3. Honoree John Beilein

28TH ANNUAL MS. ORANGE FAN LUNCHEON 10.20.19 Nearly 800 women gathered at The Oncenter in Syracuse for the 28th Annual Ms. Orange Fan Luncheon, a ladies-only event supporting Make-A-Wish Central New York. Attendees had the chance to meet and greet the Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Team and coaching staff, place bids for players to sit with them for lunch during a live player auction, have their photos taken with Coach Boeheim in a special photo booth and bid on high-end basket raffles and event merchandise. Among this year’s raffles was an exquisite Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch, which had been generously donated by Henry Wilson Jewelers. The event netted more than $100,000 and brought the total raised in its 28-year history to more than $1.2 million. Proceeds support the cost of local wishes for children with critical illnesses. 1

1 . Syracuse University Men’s

Basketball Associate Head Coach Adrian Autry with event wish ambassadors at the 28th Annual Ms. Orange Fan Luncheon. From left, wish kid Aria Morris, wish kid Savannah Spitler, wish kid Gianna Raspante, wish sibling Zoe Shelley and wish kid Sophiona Shelley.

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2 . A themed centerpiece marks table number 65

at the 28th Annual Ms. Orange Fan Luncheon.

3. Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Boeheim and

wife Juli Boeheim donned Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears to stage a surprise wish announcement for wish kid Sophiona Shelley, of Syracuse, who wished to go to Walt Disney World and “give Mickey a hug.”

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SAINT AGATHA FOUNDATION GALA 10.24.19 The Saint Agatha Foundation honored the legacy of its founder, Laurie Mezzalingua, with a gala to build on its success supporting thousands of Central New York breast cancer patients. “The Promise Continues” gala was held at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown to raise funds to expand the foundation’s footprint while increasing awareness of its mission. Honorary co-chairs of the event were Juli Boeheim, of the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, and Dr. Santo DiFino, a retired oncologist and breast cancer survivor. Mezzalingua was diagnosed with breast cancer and bravely fought for 11 years before passing away 10 years ago at the age of 41. While fighting her own battle, she became an advocate for others fighting the disease. The St Agatha Foundation provides financial support to uninsured/under-insured women and men during treatment for breast cancer. Over the past decade, Saint Agatha Foundation has helped more than 6,500 breast cancer patients by providing grants of over $11 million to 17 agencies, hospitals and social services throughout six counties in Central New York. 1

1 . Kathy and Dan

Mezzalingua greets Jim Boeheim.

2 . Laurie’s friends from

Boston University.

3. Margaret Martin,

Juli Boeheim (Honorary CoChair), Don Martin and Mary Dadey.

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4. The balcony view of

the Grand Ballroom.

5. Honorable Mayor

Ben Walsh with wife Lindsay.

6. Eugenia Mezzalingua. 7. Tracy Mezzalingua

and niece Carolyn Mezzalingua.

8. Dr. Santo DiFino,

Honorary Co-Chair.

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BY AMY BLEIER LONG

It’s difficult to feel emotional attachment to a mass-produced piece of furniture, particularly if that purchase was the result of a few impersonal clicks on a screen. When you work closely with an independent furniture designer, you’re shaking the hand that will sketch a design based on detailed conversations with you, handpick the lumber, measure out precise cuts, shape, sand and finish — this imbues the piece you bring home with a special quality. And not just quality in terms of craftsmanship; in addition to skillful technique and artistry, you’ll see your own style and interests reflected in the work. You don’t have to look outside of Central New York to invest in unique, well-crafted furniture worthy of being handed down to the next generation. Seven local artisans, working predominantly in wood, show that thoughtful form and function can be crafted to fit any style.

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T H E COU N T RY F U R N I T U R E SHOP When Chris Harter was young, he learned how to repair antiques in his grandfather’s shop and was impressed with the quality of chairs that were centuries old. He started building furniture himself and, in the 41 years since he opened his own business, has made more than 2,500 chairs, settees, tables, beds and numerous case furniture pieces. His work is based on traditional 18th-century

Below, The Arrowback settee. Page 9, Philadelphia Low-back chair.

and early 19th-century primitive styles – Queen Anne, Chippendale and Shaker. Though Harter specializes in the American Windsor chair, he also has designed more contemporary pieces. His furniture showcases a variety of woods including tiger maple, spalted maple, mahogany, cherry and exotic woods. “When someone purchases one of my furniture pieces, they are getting a handcrafted heirloom that was made just for them and their family. No two pieces will be exactly alike,” he says. The Country Furniture Shop, 315-893-7404, chrisharter.com, call for an appointment at his Madison, NY showroom.

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John A. Pennisi Jr.’s modern furniture incorporates clean lines and gentle curves crafted through time-tested, traditional techniques. The Onondaga Hill-based furniture maker specializes in coffee and cocktail tables, and handmakes dining tables, end tables, chairs and built-in casework such as bookshelves – all typically constructed from domestic hardwoods. Pennisi’s 15 years of furniture making began with courses at Shelburne Craft School in Vermont and includes an intensive, nearly year-long comprehensive course in furniture design and making at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine, after which he started his company. He hopes customers will find a feeling of connection with an “object of beauty they helped create,” because as he says, “The level of quality, attention to detail, evolution of design, and overall fit and finish of a custom furniture piece is unrivaled when compared to mass-produced or factory-produced products.” Pennisi Fine Furniture, 315-857-7972, pennisifinefurniture.com, call for an appointment at his workshop.

G OOSEBER RY WOODWOR K I NG Brody Douglass started making furniture as a hobby and transitioned it into a full-time career two years ago. “I get a lot of satisfaction just from the fact that people want my furniture. A home is a sanctuary… and I think it should be filled with pieces that make you happy,” he says. Experience at an Adirondacks-area luxury homebuilder taught him the basics, and he learned more advanced techniques by reading, watching YouTube videos and following the woodworking community on Instagram. The social media platform is a font of inspiration for Douglass, rounding up interior designers, nature magazines and woodworkers all in one place. His Modern Farmhouse-style pieces include tables of all sizes and functions; he also creates live edge pieces, built ins and reclaimed wood accent or corrugated metal walls. Gooseberry Woodworking, 518-593-9734, gooseberrywoodworking.com, 3123 Burnet

Above, Entryway unit and Right, Wave Form Table

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Avenue, Syracuse.

Above, Round Dining Room Table and Live Edge Industrial Bar Table

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I N DUST R I A L LOF T Where some might see obsolescence, Mark Papa sees opportunity. “I draw inspiration from what I see in the world…Someone sees an old useless industrial fan, I see the inside of a glasscovered coffee table,” he says. Using locally sourced reclaimed lumber, steel, cast iron, discarded structures and concrete, Papa creates modern and industrial harvest tables, vanities, kitchen islands, light fixtures and headboards, among other pieces. Though he has no formal training, he’s been making furniture and doing design work for two decades. After years of

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people recognizing his eye for design, he turned it into a full-time career, channeling his energy and outside-the-box thinking into fabricating one-of-a-kind pieces. In 2013, he opened his first retail space in Cazenovia and later moved to a spacious former fire station in Sherrill. Industrial Loft: Furniture, Lighting & Design, 315-263-9457, facebook.com/IndustrialLoft, 90 E. Seneca Street, Sherrill.

Above, Custom vanity with carved maple burl bowl, marble top and reclaimed base; Large mirror made from part of an MRI machine and at left, Swing/bed made from a cable spool

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TOM PER RY F U R N I T U R E With an ever-evolving aesthetic, Thomas Perry’s design approach has been influenced by many styles and artisans over the years; he counts sculptor Constantin Brancusi and art furniture designer Wendell Castle among his current inspirations. “I look at furniture as art, and my hope is that someone has an emotional experience when they look at my work,” he says. Perry works predominantly with wood, preferring species like walnut, oak and ash, and focuses on tables and chairs because they can take on their own personality. His work is form driven, derived from the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement. Perry earned a degree in Industrial Design from Syracuse University and was mentored by several local craftsmen. He began by designing and building furniture out of cardboard in 1992 and founded his company in 2005. Tom Perry Furniture, 315-418-7986, tomperryfurniture.com, call for an appointment at his Syracuse studio.

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Clockwise from top left, Blue table, Silla, TP10, Barrel table and Men at work.

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T H E CR A F T SM A N For Ron Cosser, the Arts and Crafts movement never ended, but has been sustained by furniture shops such as his that embody the “functional art” ideal of that philosophy. Cosser has been The Craftsman for 40 years, after working alongside European cabinet makers, creating thought-provoking, harmonious pieces. Fourposter beds, chests of drawers, accent tables, Mission-style chairs and armoires, many with intricate inlays, are fashioned from all species of wood as well as aluminum, brass, bronze and stainless steel. The opportunity to design and build something that will remain with families through generations instills Cosser with pride and he hopes people understand that supporting artisans drives the evolution of the arts as a whole: “One person funding a commission for custom work can be the catalyst for a career and the impetus for future dreams,” he says. The Craftsman, 315-492-4807, thecraftsman. com, call for an appointment.

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Clockwise from right, “The Mayflower Queen” bar and linen cupboard, “Westport chairs” painted white, and Wine table inlaid with copper and aluminum.

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Clockwise from top, Spalted Maple Burl coffee table with Granadillo legs and arch; detail of mahogany, holly, ebony and Cocobolo rosewood inlay; Pedestal table (big leaf maple burl, curly maple, East Indian Rosewood centerpiece).

EICHOR N WOODWOR K I NG Wood speaks to Dave Eichorn and, through his handmade furniture, he expresses that passion back and hopes customers will feel it, too. “What I’m really hoping is that whatever was expressed in that wood, that they’ll feel the same thing, so it lives on in somebody else,” he says. After leaving meteorology for good in 2016, Eichorn started selling his furniture, which he’d been making as a creative outlet for 40 years. His signature is the mortise and tenon joinery he employs, a complex skill he taught himself using instructional books. Eichorn calls his aesthetic Contemporary Rustic and his pieces often feature live edges. The raw wood itself — nearly all the tropical exotic woods he uses were harvested in the 1960s and ‘70s or are sustainably grown today — provides the inspiration for the tables, beds, cabinets and smaller items he crafts. Eichorn Woodworking, eichornwoodworking.com.

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Dashing through the snow at Lake Placid.

BY JEANNE ALBANESE

ew York state

boasts 51 ski areas — the most of any state in the country. Hardcore skiers and snowboarders might not need much more than a lift ticket, trail map and some fresh powder, but in an effort to appeal to more visitors, many of today’s ski areas have become year-round resort destinations with activities and amenities for everyone in the family. In the winter, visitors can enjoy a full slate of outdoor adventures from snowshoeing to tubing to snowcat tours and after a day in the cold, roaring fireplaces, saunas and massages await. Drive a few hours from Central New York in any direction, and you’ll bump into a ski area. Here’s a look at four.

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AREA RESORTS OFFER ENCHANTING WAYS TO WINTER

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Greek Peak Mountain Resort is the largest ski area in Central New York. Visitors can jump into winter fun at the Outdoor Adventure Center, Hope Lake Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cascades Water Park, a rustic lodge and casual dining.

GREEK PEAK Less than an hour down Route 81 in Cortland, Greek Peak Mountain Resort is the largest ski area in Central New York with 55 trails, four terrain parks and a 952-feet vertical drop. A dedicated beginners hill features a magic carpet for easy transport to the top. More than 15 miles of groomed trails await cross-country skiers and snowshoers at the nearby Nordic Center. At the Outdoor Adventure Center, thrill-seeking guests can choose from snow tubing, zip lining, bungee jumping, riding the mountain coaster or navigating the ropes challenge course. After that, visitors can thaw out at Cascades Water Park in Hope Lake Lodge. Cascades features an indoor and outdoor pool and hot tub, with slides and fun for all ages, all heated to a balmy 84 degrees. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serenity you seek while your family explores, head directly to Waterfalls Spa, a full-service spa where you can get everything from a haircut to a body scrub or a balneotherapy tub soak, a treatment enhanced with LED light and vibrational therapy. Finally, call it a night in one of Hope Lake Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard rooms or suites. With Northwoods styling that features natural wood and stone walkways, Hope Lake Lodge is rustic, yet luxurious. There are casual dining options both mountainside and within the lodge. The resort offers both daily and overnight packages. For more information, go to greekpeak.net. J A N UA R Y/ F E B R UA R Y

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Opposite page, visitors can ride shotgun with a trails groomer at Hunter Mountain. Left, beginners revel in the snow. The National Ski Areas Association once ranked Hunter “Best Program to Grow the Sport to New Participants.” Below, Hunter offers 13 bars and restaurants in the resort and on the mountain.

HUNTER MOUNTAIN There’s lots of exciting news coming from Hunter Mountain, located three

Hunter offers slopeside lodging at The Kaatskill

hours southeast of Central New York. The resort is celebrating its 60th anni-

Mountain Lodge, which offers a four-season pool,

versary and was recently acquired by Vail Resorts, an American mountain re-

two outdoor hot tubs and the Mountain Club Spa.

sort company that owns 37 ski areas, including Vail, Stowe and Whistler Black-

Dining options are plenty at Hunter, which offers

comb. This means Hunter’s Epic Passholders now have plenty more options.

13 bars and restaurants in the resort and on the

Last year, Hunter also debuted two exciting additions to its winter offer-

mountain. At the top, skiers can take in the view

ings. Hunter North, the resort’s fourth full ski face, opened on Christmas

while they enjoy chili or a burger at Scottie’s Sum-

Eve. It adds five new trails and four new glades accessed by a high-speed

mit Lodge Cafe or a Belgian Liege Waffle at Pika’s

six-passenger lift — only 3.5 minutes to the top — bringing the resort’s total

Waffle Stop slopeside.

to 67 trails and four freestyle/terrain areas. While those new trails serve intermediate and expert skiers, Hunter is well PHOTOS COURTESY OF HUNTER MOUNTAIN RESORT

known for its attention to new skiers, with all of Hunter East dedicated to first-timers. The resort is so enticing to beginners, the National Ski Areas Association once awarded it “Best Program to Grow the Sport to New Participants.” Last winter, Hunter also launched its Winter Belay & Stay, day or overnight guided scenic ice and rappel adventures. Visitors take a lift to the summit (3,200 feet) and then explore various climbing routes and unique ice faces. Sounds daunting, but it’s geared for participants of all levels, even beginners. And that’s not all you can do when you’re not skiing. There’s snow tubing of course, and on Friday and Saturday nights, visitors can ride shotgun with one of Hunter’s groomers in a Snowcat tour to get a unique look at the trails and an inside view of snowmaking and grooming. Visit huntermtn.com for more information. J A N UA R Y/ F E B R UA R Y

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The Inn at Holiday Valley and the Tamarack Club are located right on the slopes, with heated outdoor pools.

Holiday Valley is located in Ellicottville, ranked by Ski Magazine as Best Ski Town East of the Rockies.

HOLIDAY VALLEY Drive three hours southwest of Syracuse and you’ll find Holiday Valley, located in the lively ski town of Ellicottville. Hol-

Nation. There’s also tubing and a mountain coaster, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

iday Valley is a full service, ski-in ski-out resort. The moun-

The Inn at Holiday Valley and the Tamarack Club are located

tain may be small in stature with just a 750-foot vertical, but

right on the slopes, with heated outdoor pools that keep kids

Holiday Valley looms large in the latest SKI Magazine Read-

busy and happy after skiing. Choose from three spas — the Ell-

er’s Poll. The magazine’s readers ranked it No. 10 in the East

icottville Oasis at the Tamarack Club, plus two more in the vil-

thanks to its massive snowmaking (with 95 percent coverage),

lage, one mile away.

family friendly atmosphere, fun stuff for kids, accommodating

SKI Magazine readers describe Ellicottville as the best ski

staff and its proximity to Ellicottville, one of the coolest après-

town east of the Rockies. With 20 restaurants, 20 shops and 10

ski towns around.

bars, there’s always something happening here. This season,

The mountain itself features 60 trails, four terrain parks and

check out the Winter Blues Weekend (Jan. 17-18), Winter Mu-

13 lifts, with extensive snowmaking and excellent grooming

sic Jam (Feb. 21-22) or the Mardi Gras celebration (March 14-15).

keeping the trails in great shape. There are hidden surprises

Great food options abound: John Harvard’s Brew House, lo-

for kids — trails that wind through the trees, a fort hidden in

cated at the Tamarack Club, is a fan favorite and can be accessed

the woods they can ski to, and a Clan Rock scavenger hunt that

right from the slopes. In town, top picks are Dina’s, Ellicottville

teaches them about the eight clans within the nearby Seneca

Brewing Company, Finnerty’s and the Gin Mill.

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Whiteface offers 90 trails encompassing three peaks. Nearby Lake Placid offers plenty of shops, restaurants and Olympic history. Below, Visitors take part in the toboggan run at Lake Placid.

WHITEFACE Head four hours northeast of Syracuse to Lake Placid and the place SKI Magazine calls the hidden gem of the East â&#x20AC;&#x201D; bold, challenging, beautiful and safe, but never overcrowded or pretentious. Readers agree, ranking it No. 5 in the East. Indeed, Whiteface offers some of the most challenging terrain in the East with spectacular views of the Adirondack High Peaks. And a trip to Whiteface and Lake Placid offers so much more PHOTOS COURTESY LAKEPLACID.COM

than just a ski outing, with nearby Lake Placid teeming with shops, restaurants and Olympic history. But first the skiing: With a drop of 3,430, Whiteface offers the greatest vertical drop in the East. Its 90 trails encompass three peaks and stretch over 25 miles, including the longest intermediate trail in the East, the 2.1 mile Wilmington Trail. With 98 percent snowmaking coverage and excellent grooming, Whiteface offers something for every skier and stunning views from the summit that reach as far as Vermont and Canada. Lake Placid offers as many adventures off the trails, too. For J A N UA R Y/ F E B R UA R Y

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the thrill seekers, there’s the public toboggan run and Olympic bobsled and skeleton experiences. For some more laid-back action, skate a few laps around the Olympic speed-skating oval or explore er Olympic venue. At the Olympic Jumping Complex, take the elevator 26 stories up to the top of the chute to pretend you’re a ski jumper, and if you time it right, you might catch top athletes training or competing. The center also offers tubing. When you’re done with all these adventures, you can find everything from budget to luxury accommodations in town, including the Mirror Lake Inn, Whiteface Lodge and Lake Placid Lodge on the high end. Dining options range from pizza to gastro-pub

Whiteface has the biggest vertical drop in the Northeast. For more laid-back action, try ice skating at the Olympic speed skating oval.

and shopping includes nationally recognized outlets and interesting boutiques. For more information, visit whiteface.com/mountain.

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ost resolutions are a bust. We’re not even going there. But fresh starts are another story. When it’s cold outside and you’re stuck inside, take a little time to refresh and de-stress your space and you’ll instill good vibes for the coming year. To get you started, we asked area organizing experts for some easy tips for real life spaces. REPEAT THE MANTRA: CLUTTER CAUSES STRESS Studies show that clutter increases cortisol levels in humans. In addition, clutter creates a sense of “need to,” preventing us from relaxing and being in the moment, says Liz Bremer, certified professional organizer and owner of Put It Simply Organizing (putitsimplyorganizing.com), an organizing, moving and productivity consulting service in Manlius. “When you feel in control of your own home and the stuff in it, life seems less stressful,” Bremer says. “Clutter symbolizes actions undone.” To help solidify the decluttered mindset, Carrie Luteran, owner and designer of Pretty Neat Solutions (prettyneatsolutions.com) in Fayetteville advises her clients to think of decluttering as making space for what really matters. “I will ask them ‘What do you want to do at home that you don’t currently have space for?’ Maybe it’s having family dinners but your dining table is covered with mail, or you want to take up a new hobby but don’t have a workspace or anywhere to store supplies. Thinking about decluttering as a means to bringing something positive to your life will help keep you motivated through the process.”

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GET STARTED Once you’re in the right mindset, pick any spot and get going. “Where you start decluttering is not important, so just start anywhere! If you need some direction, I suggest starting with the items that are easiest for you to part with,” says Luteran. You will get better at decluttering over time so work your way up to tackling those sentimental items.

USE IT OR LOSE IT When deciding what to toss or keep, be realistic about how often you use the item or whether you’ll use it in the future. “Remember that most things are relatively easy and inexpensive to replace if you happen to let something go that you need later,” says Bremer. “With that being said, if you truly love something and have the space to store it, it’s okay to hang on to a few of these items but keep a mantra like ‘less stuff equals less clutter’ in the forefront of your mind,” she says.

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PLAY BY THE RULES Adopt SPACE rules (Sort, Purge, Assign, Containerize and Equalize) from “Organizing From the Inside Out” by Julie Morgenstern, says Bremer. Start by sorting like items into one category, then purge anything broken or unused. Assign a home based on the item’s function and accessibility and decide if you need to contain these items in their space. Finally, equalize the space by maintaining the systems you established. Try to follow each step, Bremer says. “Some want to skip the purge step but it’s actually one of the most important steps. The less excess you have, the easier it will be to maintain order and find what you need when you need it. Remind yourself that everything you own takes time away from living your life to maintain it.”

KEEP SENTIMENTAL ITEMS IN CHECK ”Getting rid of these things may feel like we are parting with our special memories, but, the memories stay with us whether we have the stuff or not. If you struggle to get rid of sentimental items, try taking photos of them and letting those pictures trigger the memories instead of the stuff,” Luteran says.

SET A TIMER Luteran tells clients to set a timer for 30 minutes to maintain focus. “I prefer a timer that makes an audible ticking sound (like a kitchen timer), it fades into the background but serves as a constant reminder of the task at hand,” says Luteran.

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KEEP CLUTTER IN CHECK Watch out for areas that are prone to clutter — like entryways and kitchen counters. Entryways are an easy place to stash our stuff at the end of the day. Counters attract anything that doesn’t fit in cupboards or has yet to find a home, says Bremer. “If this habit continues daily, clutter accumulates and becomes overwhelming,” she says.

FIND A SPOT FOR EVERYTHING Try to assign your items a home. “By assigning a spot to all the items you own (and being disciplined about returning things to their proper location), you can avoid things being left out and looking cluttered,” says Luteran. If you find your storage spaces are full, take it as a sign you have more stuff than you need and it’s time to let some things go.

MAKE ROOM TO MOVE When streamlining a room, consider how your furniture arrangement relates to how people circulate throughout the space. Make sure your arrangement allows for easy entry and exit, says Luteran. Place pieces (like a TV or buffet) that need to be up against a wall first, then decide where to put the rest of your furniture. And be aware of how size can affect the balance of a room. “One common design mistake I see is furniture that is too large for the space,” she says. “Take measurements before you make a purchase and check those in your room, it will save you from making an expensive error,” says Luteran.

IT’S OK TO KEEP A JUNK DRAWER Go ahead and keep a junk drawer if that works for you. Just consider renaming it a “utility drawer” says Bremer. “Maybe a change in perspective will help keep it more tidy...instead of calling it a ‘junk drawer,’ it could be called a utility drawer or supply drawer,” she says. Corral like items in boxes in the drawer and label them.

KEEP CALM, CARRY ON To maintain your newly organized spaces, adopt a decluttered mindset and remind yourself to put things away on a daily basis — especially as you accumulate more things. “Create boundaries about how many things you can keep, such as a specific number of shoes or coats, and if you buy something new, get rid of one older item,” says Luteran. “I like to let my storage space dictate how much stuff I can keep, such as a single shelf in a kitchen cabinet for coffee mugs or a number of hangers that comfortably fit in my closet. Revisit your things often and ask yourself if they are serving you or simply weighing you down.”

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S T A T E S CNY VENUES OFFER BE AUTIFUL SE T TINGS AS UNIQUE AS THE COUPLE ITSELF

BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

Get ready with your wedding party in a restored farmhouse with modern elegant touches. Walk down the aisle under a canopy of trees to a custom arbor draped with greenery. Enjoy sunset cocktails on a rooftop patio overlooking the city skyline. Or dance the night away in a renovated barn with cathedral ceilings and romantic lighting. The newest wedding venues in Central New York offer an array of options for couples looking to tie the knot in style.

Above, the Victorian farmhouse at Kester Homestead. Opposite page, outside ceremony at Kester Homesteadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodland Cathedral.

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A N EW CH A P T ER AT H ER I TAGE BA R N A dairy farm with more than two centuries of history is now offering weddings and special events on 200 acres just outside of the village of Hamilton. Siblings Allie and Drew Dunham began the renovation process several years ago in hopes of creating a new chapter for their family’s farm. “We couldn’t let it go after 200 years; we wanted to find a new way to keep the family business going,” says Allie Dunham. The Dunham Homestead includes a wedding barn that can host up to 300 guests under the cathedral-style hayloft beams. Couples can get ready in hisand-hers farmhouses with their wedding parties. Antique pews can be set up for indoor ceremonies in the barn that used to house Holsteins and outdoor locations include historic hop yards and fields overlooking the Chenango Valley. Allie Dunham says she enjoys connecting couples with local vendors for catering, vintage rentals and other services like accommodations, in hopes of giving the Colgate University community an economic boost when students leave for the summer. “We really are creating this network that is trying to bring business to the town,” she says. More: heritageweddingbarn.com

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“We couldn’t let it go after 200 years; we wanted to find a new way to keep the family business going.”

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“It’s exciting for me that other people enjoy this beautiful place as much as we do.” GWENN WERNER, OWNER ASHLING ACRES

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A 25-acre estate sets the stage for the perfect wedding weekend outside of Hamilton. Ashling Acres has been hosting events at the charming property since 2016, offering accommodations for 18 guests and individualized spaces for rehearsal dinners or post-wedding brunches, ceremonies and receptions and late-night revelry. Brides can get ready in the natural light-filled honeymoon suite guest house, while groomsmen can hang out in a lodge-like suite with wood finishes. After the reception, a cozy patio overlooking a pool, hot tub and outdoor fireplace is a great place to enjoy s’mores. “It’s a nice spot to relax and enjoy everyone’s company,” says owner Gwenn Werner. “You can really make it a destination for the weekend.” Werner says her favorite part of each wedding is watching couples enjoy their guests. “It’s exciting for me that other people enjoy this beautiful place as much as we do,” she says.

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I N DUST R I A L CI T Y CH IC AT T H E R A I L LI N E Built atop a train trestle, the newest venue in Syracuse’s Armory Square offers versatile spaces for weddings and boasts space for food trucks. The Rail Line opened in fall 2018 after renovations on the former industrial complex. The site now includes a full service bar with indoor seating, large outdoor courtyards and a rooftop patio and garden that also provides fresh, locally grown produce to local restaurants like The Evergreen and catering companies that utilize the space. Indoors, a wall of glass windows reflect the night lights of Armory Square; outdoors, the courtyards can be tented and the rooftop patio offers an expansive view of the city skyline. Owner Robert Podfigurny said the layout allows couples to customize their special day. Favorite highlights from this past year included a wood-fired pizza truck with a gelato cart for dessert and a donut bar from Glazed and Confused. “Those are the weddings that encourage people to get up and walk around, mingle and meet new people,” he says. “It’s a party, and people just have a great time.” More: raillinesyr.com

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V IC TOR I A N FA R M HOUSE BOHO AT T H E K E ST ER HOM E ST E A D Owners Blaine and Mackenzie Vossler returned to their native Central New York after traveling the country for two years in a renovated mobile Airstream workshop developing a brand of handcrafted leather goods and apparel. They opened The Local Branch in downtown Skaneateles first, then started hunting for a property they could renovate into the perfect boho wedding venue. They purchased the Kester Homestead in 2017, a Victorian farmhouse that dates to 1854 settled on 10 acres of forever farmland. Next came renovations to the house, with seven bed-

the Kester Homestead is a Victorian farmhouse that dates to 1854 and is settled on 10 acres of forever farmland.

rooms that function as accommodations and preparation spots for wedding parties. “It needed some love, but the bones were really good,” says Mackenzie Vossler. “There were these massive high ceilings, pocket doors, architectural details that you just don’t find anymore. We just had to peel back the layers of renovations that others had done to bring it back to its original state.” The first weddings were held on the property’s sprawling grounds two years ago. Ceremonies take place in space with pews for guests and an romantic arbor created from wood harvested from the property. Before the reception, cocktail hours and welcome drinks are served at the Fieldstone Barn, and guests can sit and mingle near the couple’s renovated Airstream trailer. Outdoor receptions take place under a canopy of romantic string lights, at farmhouse tables lined with brass candlesticks and florals, copper water cups, mismatched china and sterling flatware and a dance floor made from vintage rugs. Next summer, the Vosslers will debut the larger Gambrel Barn that can host up to 170 guests, with 42-foot high cathedral ceilings, modern restrooms and caterer’s quarters. Future plans include glamping tents for more on-site accommodations. “This was always our vision,” says Mackenzie Vossler. “We are just happy to share it with others.” More: thekesterhomestead.com. 62

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The Orchard at Beak & Skiff provides a beautiful backdrop for couples.

One of the premier apple orchards in the country is branching out into weddings. Beak & Skiff began offering weddings at its LaFayette campus last summer after years of requests from customers and vendors. The Apple Hill facility provides a beautiful backdrop for weddings, with an intimate orchard experience at the 1911 Established Distillery and Rickhouse overlooking the 1,000-acre orchard with more than 350,000 trees. Couples can work with coordinators to plan tastings among the bourbon barrels and vodka and gin stills, with expert sugAdd-ons include a special entrance for the bride and groom on an apple wagon, cider donuts and a hard cider toast in etched 1911 glassware. Couples can also arrange for private apple picking for guests, friends and family in September and October. “It’s just an idyllic place,” says co-owner Marianne Brennan. More: beakandskiff.com/weddings

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gestions for cocktail, cider and wine pairings.

M A DE W ITH LOV E LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION WITH CUSTOM-MADE TREATS FROM A LOCAL BAKER.

BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

Monogrammed or modeled after an invitation, custom cookies are the latest trend to hit bridal showers and wedding receptions in Central New York. Local bakers who specialize in the detailed desserts say the sweet treats are some of their favorite orders. Here are some tips from the creative minds behind the Instagram-worthy cookies in CNY.

Crave Dessert Studio BAKER: Tykemia Carman PRICES: Decorated sugar cookies range from $36 to $48 per dozen. WEBSITE: cravedessertsyr.com INSTAGRAM: @cravedessertstudio

Tykemia Carman takes it as a compliment when customers say her custom cookies are “too pretty to eat.” “I want you to eat it!” she says with a laugh. Carman opened Crave Dessert Studio in 2016, and her catering menu includes cake pops, macarons and mini-cheesecakes, along with chocolate-covered fruits, Oreos, Rice Krispies Treats and pretzels. But custom cookies have been trending recently, allowing brides to put their own personality into each confection. Recent requests include cutouts shaped like wedding dresses, engagement rings dusted in gold and tiny calendars marking the couple’s wedding date. “The fun thing about cookies is that you can make them stand out, make them special,” Car-

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Crossed Cookie Society

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BAKER: Sarah Saraceno

COST: Price ranges based on design, details, colors.

PRICES: Email crossedcookiesociety@ gmail.com for a custom quote.

$15 to $21 a dozen for mini size (up to two inches), standard orders start at $30 to $35 a dozen. WEBSITE: facebook.com/laurenscookienook

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After working her day job in digital marketing,

Sarah Saraceno began her journey into custom

Lauren Pallas spends her nights and weekends

cookies eight years ago, when her sister sent her a

making desserts for weddings, birthdays, showers

Pinterest link for detailed decorated sugar cookies

and holidays.

she wanted to use as wedding favors.

She started her business making cupcakes, but Pallas says custom cookie orders are her favorites. Her customers can request anything and her Instagram feed is filled with a joyful array of past or-

Word of mouth has turned the side hustle into a home business, which allows Saraceno to put her degree in fine arts into practice. She started with a family recipe for basic sugar

ders. A Harry Potter-themed shower included a

cookies, and each batch includes four to five dif-

cookie scripted with “From Muggle to Mrs,” a mer-

ferent designs, which are either distributed as fa-

maid-themed batch featured shells and “Trading a

vors or incorporated into a dessert table.

tail for a veil.”

For larger weddings, she prefers two months no-

Many couples incorporate their wedding date,

tice, but she can schedule most orders within sev-

initials and add a pop of color from their planned

eral weeks. Recent requests have included elegant

decor, Pallas says.

florals and lace or more rustic designs with wood

“I’ve always been really artistic and creative and I’ve always loved baking,” she says. “I didn’t find the outlet to do both until I found cookies.”

grain and mason jars. “Everyone always seems really excited about the cookies — they’re a really nice touch,” she says.

“Everyone always seems really excited about the cookies — they’re a really nice touch. SARAH SARACENO, OWNER OF CROSS COOKIE SOCIETY

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Top row: Crave Dessert Studio and Cookie nook. Bottom row: Cookie Nook and Crossed Cookie Society.

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GIF T GU IDA NCE BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

To add a touch of Central New York to your wedding planning process, consider adding a local business to your registry list. For a more personalized gift purchasing process, many couples are opting to buy local instead of turning to big box or online retailers. “Especially in this day, local stores support the local economy,” says Melanie Betts of M. Lemp Jewelers, which has offered registries to local couples since 1960. Here are some CNY stores that offer personalized wedding registry services for local couples.

MacKenzie-Childs, Aurora ONLINE: mackenzie-childs.com POPULAR ITEMS: Tableware, cookware and home goods in popular

patterns including Courtly Check, Flower Market and Sweetbriar. The MacKenzie-Childs hand-painted patterns that draw thousands to shop each year in the tiny village of Aurora are also popular among brides-to-be.

Nest 58, Skaneateles ONLINE: nest58.com POPULAR ITEMS AND BRANDS: Beatriz Ball — a line

While some register for a single pattern — like the classic black and white Courtly Check — others mix and match their registries with Flower Market patterns and a new line of Sweetbriar white glazed ceramics. Some couples even outfit the sweetheart or head table at their reception with MacKenzie-Childs wares. “We love being part of people’s stories,” says digital marketing manager Mary Manning. “You can’t find what we create anywhere else. And our customers take what we do and how we create it very personally.”

of metalware that does not tarnish or require polish; Simon Pearce glassware, like carafes, hurricane vases and whiskey decanters. Nest 58 owner Susan Gorman started offering a registry program five years ago, after several couples requested a local option for guests to shop in the quaint village of Skaneateles. While some opt for traditional serving pieces or glassware, Gorman has also seen eclectic choices including light fixtures, throw blankets and pillows or rustic signs and artwork. And added bonus: out-of-town couples can have their registry items shipped directly to their homes. “It’s a truly personal curated collection,” Gorman says of the experience. 68

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MacKenzieChilds patterns mixed together in a place setting

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Founded in the 1980s and expanded by Finger Lakes benefactor and American Girl doll creator Pleasant Rowland, the iconic brand has now become multi-generational, with mothers passing their collections on to their daughters, who are using the patterns in new ways.

M. Lemp Jewelers, Syracuse

ONLINE: lempjewelers.com POPULAR ITEMS AND BRANDS:

Waterford, Wedgwood, Vera Wang, Pickard, Orrefors, Portmeirion, Reed and Barton. One of Central New York’s historic jewelry businesses has offered wedding registry services since 1960. M. Lemp Jewelers, whose local history dates to 1890, can help couples register for home decor, crystal barware, crystal stemware, formal and casual china for the table and stainless and silverplate flatware.

Waterford Lismore Essence Red Wine Goblet.

Registry manager Melanie Betts says the local jeweler can offer a level of service and personal touch that is missing from big box or online retailers. Packaging and gift wrapping are included, along with a discount off retail prices. “We provide brides one-on-one attention,” Betts says. “Brides talk directly with the same person who will answer questions and handle customer service issues with personal care and expertise.”

Paola Kay Gift Shop, Fayetteville

Top, Simon Pearce Revere Hurricanes. Left, Michael Aram Goldsmith 5-piece place setting.

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ONLINE: Instagram @paola_kay_gift_shop POPULAR ITEMS AND BRANDS: Simon Pearce,

Michael Aram, Maple Leaf at Home While the rise of online shopping often dominates registry requests, the local registry at Paola Kay Gift Shop in Fayetteville has remained a popular choice among Central New York couples since 2013. Handmade glassware from Simon Pearce, dining and entertaining pieces from Michael Aram are often requested, along with engraved or embroidered monograms. “Generations of wedding guests still enjoy a store experience and the customer service provided when shopping in a local store,” says owner Wendy Lee, who also offers gift wrapping and shipping options, along with coffee, tea and a relaxing shop environment. “We have found many customers buying for a wedding will refer to a bride’s website registry but enjoy finding a unique gift that will compliment gift ideas on the couple’s registry.”

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#goodlifeCNY CENTRAL NEW YORK COMPANIES WORK TOGETHER TO TELL THE CNY STORY

There’s no question we live the good life in Central New York. And several companies are working together to make sure more people know about it. CenterState CEO, the region’s business leadership organization, is leading several initiatives to help address Central New York’s growing shortage of available workers. They partnered with Advance Media New York to create an allin-one resource for CNY companies to sell the area to job candidates. The project, titled The Good Life, Central New York, includes a multimedia marketing effort and a new website that provides potential Central New Yorkers everything they need to know about the region, and to entice them to join us in the Good Life. Advance Media New York is telling the CNY story through a multimedia marketing campaign and the website, illustrating that our area is a great, low-cost place to live, with an abundance of jobs, easy commutes and countless entertainment and recreational options in a beautiful central location. Check out the website at goodlifeCNY.com. It’s filled with stunning photography and enticing stories about our home town. Share it with friends or family who may be considering relocating, and employers looking for their next new hire. Among the site’s many features is a job board for hiring managers and job seekers that pulls jobs from rapidly expanding companies in Central New York. It lets job seekers share information about their experience and career interests, giving participating employers access to a qualified pool of candidates interested in finding employment in the region. It can be accessed from the Good Life CNY site or by linking directly at careers.goodlifecny.com. We all need to share the news about how great life is in CNY – that when it

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comes to affordability, ease of life and celebration in every season, our community is hard to beat.

These are the local companies who are working together to promote CNY and to build our community: INFICON, Inc. M&T Bank National Grid Pathfinder Bank Rapid Response Monitoring Services, Inc. Saab Syracuse University Turning Stone Resort & Casino Bristol-Myers Squibb Onondaga County Syracuse CoE SRC Inc. AXA C&S Companies Fust Charles Chambers LLP Le Moyne College Thompson & Johnson Co., Inc. These companies hope to attract more people to consider working in Central New York and calling it home. Join the initiative. Promote our home town. Thank those forward-thinking companies that are working together to propel this initiative. Share the more than 3,000 job opportunities listed across high-level sectors like defense, engineering, health care and more. Act as an ambassador for Central New York and help us spread the good word. Share the website with friends or family interested in making a move. Use #goodlifeCNY to highlight the fun and beauty of your life in CNY. Follow GoodLifeCNY on social media and post and share your love of CNY. Find out more at goodlifecny.com and prepare to fall in love all over again.

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Our Town

LaFayette BY AMY BLEIER LONG

The sprawling town of LaFayette offers a tight-knit community in a predominantly rural setting with picturesque views, very close to the city of Syracuse. LaFayette is at the crossing of the two longest roads in the country: Route 11 (spanning Canada to Louisiana) and Route 20 (running from the East Coast to the West Coast), forming the Four Corners in the heart of town. Local businesses and nonprofit organizations are heavily involved in the community. The area is known as Apple Country, one of New York State’s top apple producing regions. Grab a bite

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The natural bounty of LaFayette is obvious: Pick your own apples when the apple orchards (O’Neill’s, Deer Run Farms, Adams Acres, Rocking Horse Farms) are open and check out their shops for delicious food products, baked goods and gifts. Find locally made Carrier Family SoapWorks organic soaps online or at craft shows and a variety of flavors of Hiwire Honeybees honey at the Regional Market. Start your day with farm-fresh eggs from Smith’s Quality Eggs. Thorpe Farms has quality cuts of grass-fed beef and pork. Look for Cheeky Monkey Foods seasonings

and tomato garlic oil online. Select plants, garden art, supplies and gifts at Carol Watson Greenhouse. The Vintage Room hosts an elegant barn sale at least twice a year featuring a French Shabby Chic aesthetic. Vere Vintage is an antiques and consignment store open during the summer to support the Matthew 25 Farm. For exquisite tailoring and custom clothing, stop into Luis Jaramillo’s Four Corners shop. Bring art and treasured photos to I’ve Been Framed for custom framing. LaFayette Hardware has all the essentials. Open-road lovers should check out Oliver’s Campers.

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Dig into some comfort food at Old Tymes Café, also known as Cindy’s Diner. Stop into the area’s largest Byrne Dairy for coffee, donuts and deli sandwiches. A Taste of Heaven Pizzeria cooks up pizza, wings and game-day good eats. The Lafayette Inn features tavern fare, lunch specials and full Friday dinners. Have Herlihy Smokehouse & Grill cater a get-together with their barbecue featuring Mexican, Caribbean and Asian influences. Just outside of town, Orchard Vali Golf Club offers Sunday brunch.

Things to do

Host a planting party or pick out annuals at Plumpton Farms (and don’t miss their pumpkins and haunted silo in the fall). Carol Watson Greenhouse hosts special events and greenhouse yoga. Have an original Apple Fritter at Deer Run Farms Orchard and try locally made products. Pick red raspberries, 18 apple varieties or stop in for applewood smoked barbecue at O’Neill’s Orchard. Learn to race go-karts at LaFayette Motorsports Park. Ride with the Apple Valley Wheelers, a family-oriented ATV club that creates safe member-only trails throughout the area. Join the LaFayette Trail Riders snowmobile club, celebrating their 40th anniversary, which cares for and enjoys 60 miles of trails. The LaFayette Community Council organizes a variety of youth sports, adult yoga and exercise classes. LaFayette Public Library loans county and state park passes, organizes programming for all ages and is a pickup place for Field Goods, an organization that delivers fresh food from small farms. Visit the Town Hall to view artifacts related to Revolutionary War hero Marquis de LaFayette, the town’s namesake. Experience a lacrosse game at Tsha’Thon’nhes, the Onondaga Nation Fieldhouse. Just outside of town, enjoy live concerts at Beak & Skiff or a round of 18 at Orchard Vali Golf Club.

Annual events

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Above, children on an amusement ride at the LaFayette Apple Festival. Opposite, 1911 Spirits and the town’s picturesque landscape.

LaFayette’s renowned Apple Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors to the area with an apple pancake breakfast, artists and crafters, doughnuts and dumplings, rides, a food court and live entertainment; it serves as a fundraiser for local churches and nonprofits. Optimist Club’s spring Fishing Derby lures in local youth from preschool age to eighth grade. Enter the apple pie eating contest and kids’ bike rodeo or simply enjoy live music and fireworks at LaFayette Community Day, which is free thanks to local sponsors. Locals pull over immediately when they see the signs for Columbian Presbyterian’s chicken barbecues each summer; the church also hosts A Taste of Chocolate event each year. During the holiday season, the LaFayette high school band and choir performs at the Christmas Tree lighting. The Insane Inflatable 5K has become a popular summer activity. The Jamesville Balloon Fest is a weekend of live music, hot air balloons and amusement rides.

“The most amazing thing about this community is the people! We have made so many friends, it’s more like having company at home than serving people at a restaurant.” CINDY KEHRER, OWNER OF OLD TYMES CAFÉ

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The Camping theme, in vibrant blues and reds, evokes a wooded retreat with faux pine trees and canoe paddles.

Stepped-up sleepovers BY AMY BLEIER LONG

Sweet dreams are made of this: hand-made tents, cozy pillows and whimsical details.

her eye. The setup was very feminine and sparked Mahaffy’s not-so-subconscious desire to indulge in “super girly” activi-

Slumber SOIRÉE, a sleepover party company — the first of its

ties. “I was so drawn to it because I’m very girly, though I live in

kind in Central New York — is bringing the latest trend in birth-

a house of boys. I’ve loved throwing over-the-top birthday par-

day parties here from Europe and larger U.S. cities.

ties for my boys for years,” she says. A party planning business

Founder Jennifer Mahaffy is a Baldwinsville pharmacist,

would allow her to express her creative side, combining her in-

wife and mother of three boys ages 4 to 13. An inherited entre-

terest in decorating and eye for details. She forwarded the photo

preneurial spirit meant she was looking for the next big thing

to her husband Drew and told him she’d found her business idea.

on top of all that. In April 2019, an Instagram post of a stylish

Within a day she’d come up with the company name; by the

children’s sleepover organized by a UK-based company caught

end of that week, her husband had built the prototype for the

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wood-frame tents she uses. Mahaffy

enjoy DIY facials and dessert-scent-

and her mother purchased fabrics,

ed face masks. Friendship bracelet

then she taught herself to sew using

kits and beaded bookmark kits serve

YouTube videos. Slumber SOIRÉE of-

as take-home favors. A pegged donut

ficially launched in early June and is

wall rental creates a fancy display for

ideal for ages 6 to 11, when children

breakfast the next morning (parents

are comfortable sleeping away from

provide the donuts). Parents can offer

home. She’s also seen similar revelry

candy favors packaged according to the

for teens and 21st birthdays.

theme thanks to Mahaffy’s partnership

Mahaffy’s affinity for party planning is bestowed on parents who have tried

Baldwinsville.

other options or those who like to out-

Slumber SOIRÉE sets up parties with-

source the less-fun logistics. Slum-

in a 25-minute radius of Baldwinsville

ber SOIRÉE provides Instagram-wor-

but plans to expand as the business

thy décor rentals in four themes, with

grows. “We’ve had a very positive re-

plans to add more. She currently of-

sponse. It’s been a lot of fun to bring a

fers Boho, Unicorns, Mermaids and

new concept to life. It’s really reward-

Camping. Each theme has its own pal-

ing that [the kids are] so excited when

ette, coordinating tent fabrics, snug-

they see it and the moms say, ‘you’ve

gly pillows and festive accessories in

thought of everything,’” she says.

a mix of textures.

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with Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe in

Mahaffy is already designing an

She works with parents to get a feel

extension of the brand: The Say I Do

for what they envision. Occasionally, a

package will keep younger wedding

child’s interests fall outside her current

guests occupied during the reception

themes and she welcomes customizing

with two tents, decorative pillows, an

the décor a bit. “People have asked me

area rug, a table, seating cushions, col-

to do things that we don’t necessarily

oring packages and snacks. A pared-

have and it’s fun for me to find differ-

down palette will coordinate with wed-

ent pieces that they will like,” she says.

ding schemes.

Her Sweet Dreams package ($250)

And, maybe more appealingly (for

includes the accoutrements (tent, air

parents, anyway), the service is an easy

mattress, standard pillow, bedding,

solution: Mahaffy includes delivery,

breakfast tray, lantern and all décor)

setup, styling and breakdown in the

for four children; additional sets can

pricing. Depending on the number of

be added for a $10 fee. The Sunny Day

tents and add-ons, setup can take be-

package ($125), geared toward young-

tween one to three hours. Packing up

er children, includes four tents and the

a four-tent party can take less than 30

accompanying accessories for a three-

minutes. The eye-catching arrange-

hour daytime celebration. The tents

ments mean additional decorating is

each require a 4-foot by 6-foot space, so

not necessary. She says, “The parents

finished basements or any room where

don’t have to do anything. We want it

the furniture can be moved around can

to be easy for them but also create great

accommodate a party. “It’s amazing the

memories for their kids.”

spaces that we’ve fit tents in,” she says.

A well-designed, imaginative kids’

Interactive add-ons complete the

birthday idea that involves very lit-

fun: The spa experience is an indul-

tle post-party clean up? Who are we

gent four-step activity where guests

to disagree?

From top, Unicorn-themed decor is airy in mints, pinks and whites with customized plush unicorn busts. The bright Mermaid theme in pinks, teals, purples with shimmering mermaid tails. Slumber SOIREE founder Jennifer Mahaffy sets up a Boho-themed sleepover party with floral accessories.

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Farm to Table

Sometimes you feel like a (butter)nut During the winter months, cooking with seasonal produce means using whatever keeps well in storage — apples, squashes, frozen or canned veg from the summer. Luckily, there’s plenty of produce that keeps for months to make cold weather creations. A Mano Kitchen & Bar in downtown Syracuse uses fresh local ingredients in its modern Italian dishes. But come winter, the restaurant relies on root vegetables or preserved and pickled items. For our January issue, Chef and Co-owner Alex Fiacchi offers a butternut squash ravioli. Just the thing to make when you’re stuck in the kitchen on a snowy day and feeling a little nutty.

Farm to Table

BY M J K R AV EC

A Mano Kitchen & Bar uses fresh, sea-

when the weather turns cold, the kitchen

sonal ingredients in its menu, taking ad-

switches to braised meats and pastas fla-

vantage of the downtown farmers market

vored with warming spices.

like fermentation, pickling and canning.” On a cold weekend, this dish is ideal when you have some extra time to spend

in the summer and ordering direct from

“Winter is a time for comfort food and

local farms. “After receiving our ingredi-

we really try and embrace that. For vege-

ents, we really try to do as little as pos-

tables it’s best to focus on root vegetables

“The ravioli is great for this time of

sible to them. When you get something

that will hold for longer periods of time.

year because it’s warm, comforting and it

farm fresh, you really want to process it

Throughout the winter we usually keep

has the quintessential aromas you want

as little as possible because it almost al-

carrots, potatoes, turnips, parsnips as well

during the colder months in CNY. It is a

ways tastes better that way,” says Fiac-

as things like cabbage that we get at the

good dish to make when you are snowed

chi. The restaurant also makes its pasta

last harvests before the heavy snow. We

in, or it can be made ahead of time, fro-

and dough daily and serves it fresh. The

also try to use bounty from the spring and

zen and then quickly cooked when you

menu changes according to the season, so

summer through preservation methods

need to be on the go!”

in the kitchen. Plus, the flavors of the season make it well worth your stay.

Butternut squash ravioli

WITH BROWN BUTTER, FRIED SAGE, AMORETTI COOKIE

Recipe by A Mano Kitchen & Bar Chef Alex Fiacchi Filling: 1 pie pumpkin (if unavailable substitute one butternut squash) ½ cup ricotta cheese ¼ cup parmigiana 2 amaretti cookies ½ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of salt Black pepper

Place flour on the table in a pile. With your fingers create a well in the middle of the flour and add egg yolks, whole eggs and olive oil. Using a fork, slowly start to mix in the flour from the edges into the yolk. Add more flour into the mixture until workable with your hands until it becomes one piece of dough. Knead pasta dough with your hands by pressing and rolling in a circular motion. The dough should feel smooth and not tacky. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Set oven to 350 degrees. Cut pumpkin in half. Remove seeds (save for a good snack later!). Rub with oil, salt and pepper and place the flesh of the pumpkin on a tray lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for about one hour (until fork tender). Let cool. In a food processor, add pumpkin, ricotta, spice and parmigiana. Puree until smooth and add seasoning as needed. Method for rolling pasta: (For hand crank machine or electric pasta roller). Roll the dough till it fits through the 78

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Sauce: ¼ pound butter 4 leaves fresh sage Salt Pepper

machine on its highest setting. Pass the dough through the machine, each time setting the machine thinner until you get to about 1/16 of an inch (about the lowest or second lowest setting on the machine). Once you have a long piece of dough, cut in half, spritz the bottom half lightly with water (which will help the dough stick when forming raviolis) and place 1 T spoonfulls of filling evenly spaced on the dough. Lay the other sheet of pasta on top pressing close to filling to assure there are no air pockets. Cut into squares with a knife. Freeze raviolis to keep or cook immediately. Bring water seasoned with plenty of salt to a boil. Cook pasta for one to two minutes. Place on a plate and top with butter sauce. Place cold butter in a cold pan with sage leaves, turn on burner to medium heat. While butter melts, stir occasionally to keep butter and sage from sticking. Slowly the butter will become brown (light to medium brown color) and the sage should become crispy. Season with salt and pepper, place over pasta.

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Pasta dough: 500g “00” flour (Italian milled flour for pasta) 1 cup egg yolks 2 whole eggs 1T extra virgin olive oil Water as needed

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What are people ordering in January and February? Some of our most popular dishes this time of year are items like braised wild boar with pappardelle and our pumpkin cappelletti. Cappelletti, Italian for “little hat,” is a pasta shaped like little hats, which is a variation of the recipe that I am sharing today. We fill the pasta with a mixture of local pumpkins and butternut squash and serve it with a rich sauce using taleggio cheese. What drink would you pair it with? We make an Old Fashioned at the restaurant with 1911 bourbon, Antica vermouth, apple cider, orange and luxardo cher-

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ries, which pairs perfectly with this dish! Heading down the wine road, if I am drinking white, a Chardonnay would stand up nicely and still give you a bit of acid to cut the richness. If I were going with a red, Pinot Noir would balance well with

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these flavors without overpowering the dish.

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Galleries Carrying The Weight: Fire & Ice, The Art of Zaria Forman and Stuart Palley at ArtRage Gallery.

505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse, artragegallery.org. 2 to 7 p.m. WednesdayFriday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free.

Jerome Witkin: This Time, This World. Jerome Witkin, who studied art in both the U.S. and Europe, became a professor of art at Syracuse University in 1971. Witkin is one of the most important figurative painters alive today. John Handley, director of the Stephen Austin University Art Galleries, writes “Witkin’s art is not for the faint of heart. Although he renders in pencil and paint as skillfully and theatrically as Caravaggio or Rembrandt — he is a master of drama and light — his work often carries the blunt force of a wartime journalist.” His biographer, Sherry Chayat, once noted that when Witkin enters his studio, “…he leaps into the dark realm of political repression, the Holocaust, the private wars of domesticity, the collision of recurrent nightmares and the evening news.” His work is included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Uffizi in Florence, Italy, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. Through Jan. 11. Carrying The Weight: Fire & Ice, The Art of Zaria Forman and Stuart Palley. In this powerful exhibition, two highly acclaimed artists document our earth, in two distinctly different ways, to bring attention to our fragile planet. Brooklyn, New York-based Zaria Forman creates large-scale pastel drawings of glaciers, icebergs and oceans. She travels to the Arctic and Antarctic where she witnesses and photographs glaciers and icebergs and goes back to her studio to create massive pastel drawings. Los Angeles-based photographer, Stuart Palley has been documenting California wild fires since 2012, working as a photojournalist but also as an art photographer. Runs Feb. 1 through March 14.

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Edgewood Gallery 216 Tecumseh Road, Syracuse. 315-445-8111, edgewoodartandframe.com. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday- Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday-Monday. Free.

On the Periphery photography exhibit. Featuring Stephanie Parks’ color images of the classic cars of Cuba, representing the resourcefulness and determination of people in a repressed society; and black and white grainy and gritty American urban imagery of Heidi Vantassel; with artglass of R. Jason Howard and jewelry by Eva Hunter. Opening reception 6-8 p.m., Fri. Jan. 10. Through Feb. 21

Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. 315-474-6064, everson.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday-Tuesday. $5 suggested donation.

Adam Milner: Late Night Space Force. From late night talk shows to government and corporate space agencies, the Moon’s presence in our cultural landscape underpins Adam Milner’s exhibition Late Night Space Force. Milner considers the Moon to be the ultimate object of desire. By approaching this subject through his personal mementos and romantic relationships, he contemplates the body, colonization and how physical spaces foster intimacy and amplify power dynamics. In this exhibition, Milner’s work ultimately reflects on how romantic attachment quickly slips into physical conquest. Through Jan. 26. Lasting Impressions: Highlights from the Print Collection. Featuring works made from a variety of printing processes, including woodcuts, lithographs, etchings and serigraphs, Lasting Impressions explores highlights from the Everson’s collection of 20th-century prints. Through March 1.

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A Legacy of Firsts: The Everson Collects. In 1911, the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts (known today as the Everson) made history as the first museum in the country to declare that it would focus on collecting works made by American artists. This decision, implemented by Museum Director Fernando Carter, was the first of many made by directors that ultimately defined the Everson’s collection as it exists today. This exhibition examines over 100 years of the Museum’s collecting priorities, from the Museum’s earliest acquisitions in 1911 to works acquired in 2019. Through March 22. Jim Ridlon: The Garden. In this recent series of paintings, Cazenovia-based artist Jim Ridlon creates impressionistic portraits of gardens that are poetic meditations on the passage of time and the impermanence of nature. Runs Feb. 15 through March 29. Opening reception and gallery talk Feb. 20. Gareth Mason: Carnal Flux. For British artist Gareth Mason, porcelain is an all-consuming obsession. His lusty manipulation of clay is brought full-circle through the metamorphic power of fire. His surfaces seethe, buckle, and ooze with a tectonic force that reflects his own passion for process. This exhibition is a partnership with the Syracuse University School of Art, with additional support from Laguna Clay Company. Runs Jan. 11 through March 15.

Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse. 315-428-1864, cnyhistory.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free but donations encouraged.

Cuba Car by Stephanie Parks at Edgewood Gallery John Wesley, Dream of Unicorns, at Everson.

Strolling Down Salina Street: 1940-1980. So many Central New Yorkers have fond memories of coming to Syracuse and taking in the shops, the sights and the sounds of Salina Street, the heart of Downtown. This exhibit re-creates Salina Street in our large first-floor gallery, using photographs and artifacts from the many shops, so that visitors to our downtown museum can “stroll” down the grand old street once again. Through early 2020. From Gilded to Gustav: Victorian and Arts & Crafts Eras in Onondaga County. Replacing the two year long Downton Comes Downtown exhibit, the From Gilded to Gustav: Victorian and Arts & Crafts Eras in Onondaga County exhibit highlights several of Syracuse’s major contributors to the Arts and Crafts movement, 1900-1920s, as well as features many fine examples of period clothing, architecture and furniture of the Victorian Era in Syracuse, 1837-1901. The exhibit also includes several pieces crafted by Gustav Stickley (who founded and published The Craftsman magazine in Syracuse in 1901), his brothers L. and J.G. Stickley, in addition to drawings and stained-glass windows produced in Henry Keck’s workshop. Other items will include architectural drawings by Ward Wellington Ward and pieces from the Onondaga Metal Shops.

SU Art Galleries First floor of Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University, Syracuse. 315 4434097, suart.syr.edu. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, closed Monday. Free.

Black Subjects in Modern Media Photography: Works from the George R. Rinhart Collection. This exhibition explores how even though the modernization of photography excluded Black photographers from most media enterprises, their work was key to an increased variety in modern portrayals of Black life and informed representations of Black subjects. Runs Jan. 16 through March 13. Making History, Justifying Conquest, Depictions of Native Americans in American Book Company Textbooks.

This exhibition considers textbook illustrations of Native Americans published by the American Book Company in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These textbooks relied on images that mythologized Native and white interactions, white heroism and Native savagery and primitivism, and thus created a rhetoric of Euro-American superiority that justified the colonization of Native lands and the conquest of Native people. Runs Jan. 16 through March 13. Palitz Gallery, The Radical Collage: Afrosurrealism and the Repurposed Fabrication of Black Bodies. This exhibit is an institutional and community exhibition that seeks to reinvest and repurpose itself within the uncanny depictions of Black bodies residing in distant pasts and presents via the cultural lens of Afrosurrealism. Specifically focusing on the artistic movement and its relationship to collage, it will highlight three artists currently working in the genre — Ivan Forde, Suné Woods, and Troy Michie. Each artist utilizes a variety of methods and materials that contribute to the conversation of collage within Afrosurrealism and each artist respectively navigates within the intersectionality of sociopolitical issues surrounding the reality of being a Black body residing within our current society. Curated by Evan A. Starling-Davis and organized by the Community Folk Art Center. Runs Feb. 3 through April 9.

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Flashback

Syracuse University’s Archbold Stadium.

Ancient Archbold Stadium

PHOTO COURTESY OF ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

BY K A R E N Y. C O O N E Y

As most Onondaga County residents know, Syracuse Univer-

of California as the only schools having their own on-campus

sity is extensively renovating the Dome, one of the more well-

stadiums. Other features included a 40-foot high arch located

known and loved buildings that compose the University cam-

at the west end of the field and a 220-yard straightaway track

pus. Before the Dome, however, on the same piece of real estate,

utilizing tunnels at either end. Another tunnel connected to a

was another well-known stadium – Archbold.

gymnasium (that is still in use) was financed and named after

Archbold Stadium opened in 1907, financed entirely through a

Archbold and used by SU’s basketball team through 1955. The

$600,000 gift from Syracuse University Board of Trustees mem-

finished stadium boasted a covered grandstand that sat 3,000.

ber John Archbold. The self-made oil millionaire was responsi-

The original total capacity was 20,000 fans, which eventually

ble for donating some $4M to the University in the early 1900s.

increased to 40,000 with a press box also added.

The stadium happened to be his most well-known gift. The re-

During its heyday, Archbold was the scene of some of the

sult was called at the time, “the greatest athletic arena in Amer-

greatest football games in sports history. Football greats such

ica.” Archbold Stadium was larger than either the present-day

as Ernie Davis, Floyd Little, Jim Brown, Larry Csonka, to name

War Memorial or Civic Center. It consisted of 20,000 cubic yards

a few, made life difficult for outsiders such as Jim Thorpe, Roger

of reinforced concrete and 500,000 tons of steel set in an exca-

Staubach and Gale Sayers. By 1978, “Crumbling Old Archie” was

vation site that had displaced 250,000 cubic yards of earth. It

fast becoming obsolete and demands were made to build a new

was built into a natural amphitheater allowing most of the seats

facility that better suited the needs of a growing sports-orient-

to be located below ground level. The architectural plans were

ed community. The result after extensive months of planning

based on the designs of various Roman and Greek amphitheaters.

was today’s more multi-purposed Carrier Dome.

Archbold was the largest poured-concrete facility in the world when it debuted. Syracuse joined Harvard and the University

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Last Word

With ice sculptor Stan Kolonko S N OW WO N D E R H E LI K E S H IS W I N T E RS E X T R A C O L D. BY M J K R AV EC

It’s fair to say Stan Kolonko is the ice man. As a world-class ice sculptor and owner of The Ice Farm in East Syracuse, Kolonko creates custom hand-carved ice sculptures for weddings, parties, corporate functions and other events. He’s created bars, shot luges and polar bears out of ice. He has also competed in national and international ice sculpting competitions, placing first with his team at the Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition

“I love the CNY winters – actually wish they were a bit colder...” ICE SCULPTOR STAN KOLONKO

in China in 2010. Kolonko is also a big fan of winter. So that pretty much makes him the coolest person to feature in our January edition of Last Word. How long have you been ice sculpting? I have been carving ice since 1989. What do you like most about your job? I love that I am able to use my passion of ice sculpting as an income, I also enjoy competing whenever possible. What time do you get up in the morning and how do you take your coffee? I get up at 6 am daily and drink black coffee. What are some tools of the trade? Ice sculpting tools can be most anything but mostly we use electric chain saws for all the rough cutting and large die grinders with specialty bits for shaping and detailing. In my studio we also utilize computer aided CNC machines for detailed logos and other items. What are some of the craziest things you’ve ever carved? We have carved anything from single artisan ice cubes to full cities made of ice. It’s hard to say what the craziest sculpture has been. Do you have a favorite creation? My favorite creations are typically during competition. One of my all-time favorites was entitled “Halo” — it was a 26-foot tall angel that had lost her halo. As an ice carver, how do you feel about winters in Central New York? I love the CNY winters — actually wish they were a

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bit colder and more consistent. Have you seen the movie Frozen? And will you see Frozen 2? I have seen Frozen and most likely will see Frozen 2 as I have a 2-year-old son … Got any favorite movies about snow and ice? I’m attracted to all movies with snow, ice and cold. What’s your favorite place to spend a day off and why? I enjoy my days off at home with my family! For the first 20-plus years of employment, I wasted away while working as a chef in kitchens working evenings, weekends and holidays, while missing out on family. Anything you’d like to add? “Have an ICE Day.” We wanted to say that. J A N UA R Y/ F E B R UA R Y

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