by Chris Clemens Lily Dale, New York in Chautauqua County is known for being a bit of a magical place. First incorporated in 1879 as the Cassadaga Lake Free Association, the gated community has been home to Spiritualists since its inception. Visitors from all over make pilgrimage to Lily Dale in hopes of connecting with […]
by Chris Clemens I published the Finger Lakes NON-Wine Trail last April with the intention of highlighting some of the region’s non-alcoholic craft beverages. There were a number of spots on the list that only had items available near the grape harvest in autumn so I’ve been circling back around to revisit a couple. Now […]
by Chris Clemens So much of what happens on this blog requires a deep amount of research, time spent with tours and sometimes interviews and then putting it all together in a (usually poorly) written post for you guys to read through. I love walking through the charming, quaint towns of Upstate. Seeing the old […]
by Chris Clemens There are dozens of grape varieties grown in the Finger Lakes region. Many of the more common grapes like Rieslings and Concords are well documented but there are lesser known varieties, too. Michael Warren Thomas, who has a weekly radio show about Finger Lakes wines, mentioned to me the Moore’s Diamond grape as […]
by Chris Clemens One of the things I love about the internet and social media, is that it has given me the opportunity to discover new places and new people around New York. There’s a lot of creative folks scattered around who are hitting the trails of Upstate to uncover great food, history, hidden gems and […]