by Chris Clemens Ramen is that Japanese soup dish most commonly known here in America for being a cheap meal you can make in a microwave. While the store bought pre-packaged noodles can be okay, there’s plenty of more authentic, elevated versions to enjoy. And, you owe to yourself to try them. Historically, ramen isn’t […]
A recap post of one full year exploring different Upstate New York museums in different regions. by Chris Clemens Sometime toward the end of 2017, my friend David Brooks gave me the idea to hit up a different Upstate New York museum each month in 2018. I regularly visit museums, but I’ve never really made […]
by Chris Clemens Ever wondered where to jump off the New York State Thruway for a unique bite to eat? A few months ago, I received a note from Megan Mack, who is the producer of WXXI’s Connections out of Rochester. She was traveling west on the Thruway from Albany and wanted to stop somewhere […]
by Chris Clemens The Wright Brothers are usually credited with inventing, building, and flying the world’s first successful airplane. They’re considered American heroes who pioneered aviation technology. But, at the same time they were getting off the ground, one inventor from the Finger Lakes was exceeding in the same arena. Located in Hammondsport, New York, […]
by Chris Clemens When considering some of the most famous burials in Rochester, New York, most people think of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. They both forever rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery, one of the most beautiful cemeteries in our region. When I’m giving tours of Rochester or showing friends around the city, we […]