Stone was available for an interview via email only, not our favorite way to operate, but it’ll have to do.

When harvest season arrives, I hit the farmers market like a sailor hits a strip club: with a fistful of dollars I never want to see again. It’s fun being a farmers market operative, and the fun doesn’t end for months.

Seneca Lake vintner John Ingle was vacationing in Bangor, Maine, a few years ago and attended a small festival that incorporated music, food, entertainment and a little bit of beverage consumption—all within a casual, familyfriendly atmosphere. It was one of those light-bulb moments.

That theme’s presentation starts right at the door of 317 Montgomery St. Artifacts cover the entry’s walls, anything from pieces Syracuse China to photos of lake steamers.

Like every other city in the United States, the Hispanic population in Syracuse is growing. Latest Census data puts the number of those identifying themselves as Latino at nearly 8,600 or 7 percent of the population from such countries as Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

Providing a more healthful twist on the perfect summertime food—ice cream—is the once-humble smoothie, now the subject of enough colorful varieties to make a parade of Syracuse Nationals cars jealous. When made properly, smoothies are healthy and natural.

new restaurant owners start by deciding on a concept, a menu and a style, then search for a location to house their place. Although Christian Van Luven had a basic blueprint for his new eatery—Montage Café and Bar, located in The Redhouse at 201 S. West St.

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