Stories, tips, and local perspectives from across the Finger Lakes.
The Rusty Pig sits on Seneca Street in downtown Geneva, and it announces itself honestly: Real Smoke, Real Flavor. The meats are smoked in-house over real hickory and applewood, and you can taste the difference from the first bite. This is not barbecue that apologizes for itself or tries to be something fancier — it […]
Perched on Highway 54A just south of Penn Yan, The BBQ Shack doubles as both a destination barbecue spot and one of the most capable catering operations in the Finger Lakes. Winning Gold for both Best Catering and Best Plates in 2025 is a rare double that speaks to the range of this operation — […]
Every college town and lake town needs a great bagel shop, and Bagels & Cakes is Geneva's. Operating out of a no-frills storefront at 476 Hamilton Street, this place has won back-to-back FLX Finest Gold for Best Bagels in 2024 and 2025, and if you have ever wondered whether a small-town bagel shop can compete […]