Stories, tips, and local perspectives from across the Finger Lakes.
Set along Route 64 in the Bristol hills south of Canandaigua, Lock Stock is the kind of neighborhood bar and grill that over-delivers on every front — and the expansive outdoor patio is the main reason it keeps winning awards for Best Outdoor Dining. When the weather cooperates, this is one of the best places […]
Every region has that one Chinese buffet — the one locals defend with surprising passion, the one that quietly feeds half the town every weekend. In the Finger Lakes, that place is Ling Ling, a sprawling operation on Hamilton Street in Geneva that won Gold for Best Asian Restaurant and draws a crowd that includes […]
A third-generation family establishment, Leo & Tom’s Barbershop has been a local hub for over 50 years; everyone knows this is the place for a relaxing haircut experience.
LakeSide Trading is the Cayuga Nation's retail operation, with locations in Union Springs and Seneca Falls, and the sheer volume of FLX Finest awards tells the story: Gold for Best Convenience Store in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025; Gold for Best CBD Shop in 2024 and 2025; Gold for Best Smoke/Vape Shop in 2024; Gold […]
Founded in 2018 by Dr. Chelsea Obourn, Lakeside Cosmetic Center performs exceptional facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Auburn is not the first place most people think of when they're craving sushi, which is precisely why Ichiban feels like such a find. Tucked into a strip on Grant Avenue, this Japanese restaurant has quietly become the most awarded sushi spot in the entire Finger Lakes region, earning back-to-back Gold for Best Sushi in […]
Mark R. Hamblin founded Hamblin Pools in 2012 to honor his grandfather Roger A. Goodman by building high-quality swimming pools with the best products in the industry.
Tucked onto Castle Street in downtown Geneva, Grounded operates as the kind of neighborhood cafe that college towns and small cities desperately need but rarely get right. The space is warm and unpretentious, designed for lingering over a good drink rather than grabbing something on the run. The menu tilts health-conscious without being preachy about […]