8 minute read
Sip & Dine Guide
Naples SIP & DINE GUIDE
Caruso’s Cafe
Crossroads of food, friends & coffee
Looking for a whole lot of local, healthy, and delicious to start your day or rock your lunch? Caruso’s Cafe is always cooking up fresh, local, nonGMO goodness the whole family can enjoy. Cozy and comfortable, Caruso’s specializes in breakfast and lunch, offering a very extensive menu including classics like homemade bagels, breakfast wraps, omelets, fluffy waffles and pancakes as well as specialties like incredible smoothies and açai bowls which contain fruit and açai with a variety of toppings.
The café proudly partners with local growers and producers, making their dishes with locally grown produce whenever possible. They also use honey, maple syrup, baked goods, mushrooms, teas, produce from their own garden, and more. Caruso’s Cafe mindfully sources non-GMO, nitrate-free, organic ingredients, and includes gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan menu options. Combining sustainability with its popular pick-up option, Caruso’s Cafe opts for compostable to-go ware, cups and lids produced from corn, and is eyeing new compostable gloves.
“Last year was difficult, and one of the ways people can feel better is good food,” said Jodi Caruso. Jodi and her husband, Mark, are passionate about serving the best food possible for the community they love. “Most of our produce comes from Naples and the farmers market, so our customers can know their meal was made from food grown right here. We always strive for quality.” Caruso’s Cafe also supports area fundraisers, Hospeace House of Naples and sells tickets for the popular Naples Trout Derby. Jodi and Mark Caruso also offered the Naples Historical Society a wall for photos updated every quarter and displays local artwork, pottery, and other creative pieces. “We partner with as many people as we can to support local,” they explained.
Along with its array of smoothies, Caruso’s offers a wide variety of coffee drinks from its expansive coffee bar featuring Fair Trade Organics and Finger Lakes Roasters coffee. “We also introduced affogatos which is gelato covered with a shot of expresso; that is new,” said Jodi. “Drop in or pick up and don’t forget to check out our homemade soups and daily specials!” 110 S. Main St., Naples 585-531-4136
OPEN Tuesday-Sunday 7am-2pm Full menu & specials: CarusosCafe.com
@Caruso’s Cafe - the Crossroads
Roots Cafe...
W���� �������� ������� ������ �� ���� �������, ������� ������� �����, �������, ��� ������� �� ��� ������ ��� �� ���� ����.
SIP & DINE IN NAPLES Lock Stock Bar and Grill
Local Brews, Family, and Phenomenal Food
Those fully invested are said to have gone in “lock, stock and barrel.” At Lock Stock Bar & Grill in Naples, they already have the barrels!
Barrels…or kegs?
Okay, you caught us! Technically, Lock Stock has kegs in its newly installed, front-of-house, walk-in cooler, perfectly chilling several local brews. Beer kegs now sit only a couple of feet from the tap line, making it as fresh as it can be from keg to customer. An on-tap slow pour pilsner is our specialty draft beer.
Sounds smart! Any other renovations?
Absolutely! Owners Kevin and Leeann Barton purchased the beloved, 38-year-old Naples eatery from Leeann’s cousin in June 2019. The Bartons closed “Locks” down for nearly 7 months to complete renovations. “We did not want to take away from what my cousin had already built in the community, so we kept part of the name and updated the brand, to Lock Stock Bar & Grill,” shared Leeann. “At the same time, it definitely needed an upgrade.” Kevin and Leeann revamped the menu, remodeled the bar & bathrooms, added the draft cooler, and completely gutted the kitchen.
Lots of changes; what’s the vision?
All the renovation choices the Bartons made were definitely purposeful. “Kevin has his degree from RIT in hotel and restaurant management, and he owns two other bars in the Rochester area, so he knew the things Lock Stock would need to be successful and inviting,” shared Leeann. “It is really important to us that this restaurant be a positive, family-friendly space.” Little wonder since the Bartons have two sons of their own, ages 18 months and 3 months.
Lock Stock’s events highlight the Bartons’ family and community centered focus. “Our Trunk-or-Treat last October was very popular,” shared Leeann. “We have a large outdoor dining area and backyard with a stage for live music in summer. We host motorcycle bike runs, and welcome hikers, people visiting Canandaigua Lake and skiers in the winter. In fact, ski season is our busiest time of year.”
Lock Stock also partners with Oasis Adaptive Sports at Bristol Mountain. Oasis Adaptive Sports serves disabled military veterans, our nation’s heroes, in many ways, including offering participation in outdoor sports activities. “We collect $10 stocking donations for Oasis during the holidays,” said Leann. “We also hope to hold an event, possibly a clambake or Bar-B-Que to support Oasis this summer.”
Heartwarming! Let’s talk food.
We’d love to! Lock Stock Bar & Grill welcomed a new chef, Tony Peters, in September “He is well respected in the local community, and he has an excellent perspective on what works in the Finger Lakes as well as local community preferences and tastes,” Leeann stated. Menu favorites include a rotating cocktail list with seasonal ingredients, fried artichoke hearts, Taco Tuesday, 75 cent wings & $4 glasses of wine on Wednesdays, an incredible Friday fish fry, and mouthwatering prime rib on Saturdays. For all those French fry lovers out there, poutine will be returning during winter months!
“We have been able to play with the specials to find what works, and we will be rolling out some new sandwiches, entrees, and other menu items soon,” said Leeann. “We are also hoping to include some gourmet options such as pork belly and bison.” The Bartons invite you and your family to stop in and try something new (and delicious) at everyone’s local favorite: Lock Stock Bar & Grill!
Engine 14 Brewery
Opening Spring 2021
There is nothing quite as exciting as a new eatery in town. One’s tastebuds practically tingle with anticipation, awaiting its grand opening. This year, within well-known Hazlitt’s Red Cat Cellars of Naples, a new and much anticipated brewhouse, Engine 14 Brewery, is planning to open in time for summer.
Engine 14 Brewery will feature several unique brews (at least 10 taps) from its 7-barrel system, highlighting its flagship beer: a light, crisp American lager. Against a backdrop of popular Ales, including IPAs and stouts, this golden lager is sure to stand out. Alongside its fresh brews, family-oriented Engine 14 will serve up modern casual fare designed especially for the brewery by Chef Adam Borden, son of owners Greg and Kate Borden. Along with about 4,000 sq. ft. of indoor space including a tasting room, Engine 14 Brewery will offer covered outdoor seating, Adirondack chairs, cornhole and more, a space where families can come, relax, and enjoy themselves.
Why Engine 14 Brewery?
“The name comes from the fire department company I worked on for nearly 20 years,” explained Greg Borden, who retired from the Rochester Fire Department as a Lieutenant on the Rescue. “We purchased an old-fashioned fire truck which used to run out of my fire house: Engine 14, a 1953 Ward LaFrance decommissioned in the 1960s.” This classic fire truck is the inspiration for the brewery’s
Testimonial
Naples has character!
From gorgeous scenery, endless outdoor recreation opportunities, interesting historic architecture, arts and music scene, craft beverages, and delicious eateries, there is so much to do here! Spend a day hiking in Hi-Tor Wilderness area, see two waterfalls at Grimes Glen, poke around the quaint shops, grab a bite at Caruso’s Cafe, Roots Cafe, Neopolitan Pizzeria, or Hollerhorn Distillery, where you can also enjoy a cocktail. There are three excellent wineries here, so make sure to stop at Inspire Moore, Arbor Hill, and Hazlitt’s for a glass. In the evening, Brew and Brats is the place to be. Grab a craft beer, settle in by the woodburning stove and listen to live music on the weekends. - S. Miller firehouse theme and will be displayed prominently within the restaurant’s open-air, industrial space. Still mobile, the vintage fire truck will be available for photography sessions and events such as weddings and birthday parties.
“We love living in Naples,” said Kate Borden. “We are eager to open our brewery and support our local economy.” Greg (a Naples native) & Kate Borden returned to Naples in 1990 to raise their family and pursue their dreams of opening a local business. Greg Borden began making craft beer in the early 1980s, and he brings his passion for brewing to Engine 14 Brewery and the Naples community. “Our Head Brewer, Pete Hess, has 25 years’ experience brewing great beer,” the Bordens added. “With its wineries, distillery, breweries, and variety of eateries, Naples has become a destination for tasting brews and enjoying good food!”
OPENING SPRING 2021!
Engine 14 Brewery will be a new craft Brewery located at the Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars complex in Naples, NY. The Brewery will have a “Firehouse” theme and will house our 1953 Ward LaFrance fi re engine. Check our Facebook page for the latest updates! www.facebook.com/Engine14Brewery/
52 West Avenue, Building 2, Naples, NY
