by Chris Clemens There are tons of resources available online for anyone wanting to explore our region. There are guides for discovering local food, calendars of upcoming events, tons of interesting people, and an endless number of resources for exploring interesting places to visit. But, when it comes to living in a particular area, there’s […]
by Chris Clemens The Upstate New York region has a long list of creatives that celebrate our region. There are podcasts, Instagram accounts, blogs, writers, YouTubers, and probably some other platforms that I can’t think of right now. There’s travel experts, history buffs, and plenty of food nerds. Instead of sleeping, these folks are researching […]
by Chris Clemens About five years ago, I was driving south into Pennsylvania on Route 219. Just a few minutes south of the New York State border, I encountered the city of Bradford. From the highway, it was easy to spot the towering icon of a Zippo lighter, but I didn’t know at the time […]
by Chris Clemens While exiting the Southern Tier Expressway for Friendship, New York, in Allegany County, you might notice an unsuspecting sign for BBQ. If you’re like me, and a BBQ enthusiast, you might wonder, “A BBQ joint in Friendship, New York? That I haven’t heard of? Probably not worth it.” If you’re like me, […]
by Chris Clemens Full disclosure: I am not a fan of boxing. I watched a pay-per-view fight once at a friend’s house and I just didn’t get it. Though, in fairness, those who know me, know that I don’t really “get” most sports. It just doesn’t resonate with me for some reason. Nonetheless, a visit […]
