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Stories, tips, and local perspectives from across the Finger Lakes.
Martin’s Bicycle
Martin's Bicycle in Dundee has earned consecutive Silver awards for Best Bicycle Shop in 2024 and 2025, and its Route 14A location puts it right in the heart of the Finger Lakes cycling corridor between Seneca and Keuka Lakes. This is a shop that serves a cycling community defined by rolling vineyard roads, steep lake […]
Mac’s Drive-In
Mac's Drive-In is the kind of place that makes people argue about whether nostalgia counts as a flavor. It does. This seasonal roadside stand on Waterloo-Geneva Road has been serving burgers, hot dogs, and soft-serve ice cream to Finger Lakes families for generations, and the consistency is the point. You order at the window, eat […]
Mark’s Leisure Time Marine
Mark's Leisure Time Marine earned Silver for Best Boat Dealer in 2024, holding its own against both established lakeside marinas and larger dealership operations. Operating across the Finger Lakes region, Mark's has built a following among boaters who value straight-talking service and a no-pressure approach to boat buying that big dealerships sometimes struggle to deliver. […]
Lucky 7 Deli
Lucky 7 Deli sits on a corner at 1 East Main Street in Waterloo, and it operates on a simple thesis: make the sandwich right, make it big, and don't overthink it. The 2025 FLX Finest Gold for Best Deli is the kind of award that just confirms what the lunchtime crowd already knew. This […]
Long Pier Ice Cream & Rentals
Sitting right on Lakefront Drive in Geneva, Long Pier Ice Cream & Rentals holds one of the most enviable locations in the Finger Lakes: steps from Seneca Lake, directly on the waterfront path that connects the town pier to the state park. Founded in 2005 by the Mirras family, it has grown from a seasonal […]
Leo & Tom’s Barbershop
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
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 […]
Lakeside Cosmetic Center
Founded in 2018 by Dr. Chelsea Obourn, Lakeside Cosmetic Center performs exceptional facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.