Bus Tours Welcomed to Canandaigua!

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Recently we greeted a bus tour from Toronto. They had just come from Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion and stayed in Downtown for four hours. It was an amazing bunch; passengers had couples and groups of women and men in all ages.  The trip was a United Way fundraiser, a great concept to raise [...]

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Roses and Rose’ Event at Sonnenberg

Third Annual Wine & Dine Garden Party
Featuring 27 Wineries, 15 restaurants
Monday, June 14, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Advance pricing: $30/person, Members-only 2/$45
Rises to $40/person at the door
Call 585-394-4922 for reservations!
CANANDAIGUA –  Celebrating the art of wine (inside and outside the bottle), Roses & Rosés Annual Wine & Dine Garden Party returns Sonnenberg, culminating in an elegant evening [...]

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June 2010 Events and Happenings, Including Wine Walk

Greetings fellow Canandaigua fans!  There are a multitude of events for June in Canandaigua.  Wine Walk is promising great new Finger Lakes Wineries, plus new art openings with a benefit for Sands Cancer Center.  Rheinblick German Restaurant is their first Sommerfest (that’s their spelling) with live music.
Plus don’t forget our regular weekly happenings in restaurants, [...]

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Merchant Profile: F. Oliver’s Makes a Tasty Splash

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Mixing oil and vinegar is a beautiful thing.  At least that’s what Penelope Pankow hopes.  Her extraordinary new shop in Downtown Canandaigua is causing quite a stir.  Cooks and gourmet wannabes are lining up to get a sample of fine oils and vinegars that are hand crafted in small batches and imported from artisans from [...]

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Rendezvous With Riesling Photos

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A center-wide celebration and tasting of New York’s signature wine varietal happened Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the New York Wine and Culinary Center.
Here are some pics of the amazing event.

Click on the Slideshow itself for details of each photo.
Contact me to cover your next event: Don Stevens, 585-694-8108 or don@fingerlakescopywriting.com

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Wine and Dinner Pairing at Steamboat Landing with Heron Hill Winery

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Recently on April 28th there was a Wine and Dinner Pairing at Steamboat Landing, where our friends from Heron Hill Winery showcased exquisite wines from their vineyard.  The crowd enjoyed the dinner pairings from the new chef at Steamboat Landing, Kevin Edd, and the night proved to be a great success.  Here are some photos [...]

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Merchant Profile: Lady Luck Tattoo

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Aren’t we lucky to have Lady Luck Tattoo in our quaint city?
I ask this not because my body is filled with tattoos, but because the owner, Peg Stroud, is a perfect example of professionalism and has one of the most clearest minds for business.  Growing up in Livingston County and now living in Rochester, Peg [...]

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May’s Newsletter and Events

Lakes Art Effect at Pat Rini Rohrer Art Gallery
April 30 – May 29, 2010
Opening reception Friday, April 30, 6 – 8 pm
Gloria Betlem ~ Pastels
JoAnn Gentle ~ Watercolors
Pat Rini Rohrer ~ Oils
Roberta Nelson ~ Pencil
Rose McCaughey ~ Printmaking
Free Comic Book Day at Pulp Nouveau Comix- Saturday, May 1st, 11am – 7pm
Come celebrate Free Comic Book [...]

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Merchant Profile: Bubilu

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Getting ready for summer can be a scary thing.  Rummaging through your closet for bikinis, swimwear, and summer dresses could make you scurry back in and hide in your closet, along with your old clothes.  Luckily, Bubilu is here to rescue you of your summer fashion nightmares with select styles and fashions that are truly [...]

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April’s Happenings, including Wine Walk

Canandaigua Wine Walk with Finger Lakes Wine, Saturday, April 3rd 2010, 4-7pm
Enjoy the finest Finger Lakes wine in our region, or maybe a sampling of other famous wines, all while walking historic Canandaigua! Merchants, including apparel, gift stores, art galleries and restaurants are proud to introduce you to Canandaigua Wine Walk.
Grab a commemorative wine glass [...]

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