AVON – The Avon Inn will open her doors on a New Year's party designed to 'bring glamour back.' The Inn plans 'a party worthy of her history and grandeur' starting at 7 p.m. New Year's Eve. It will be a celebration of the nearly 180-year-old building, not just as a National Historic Landmark and Livingston County treasure, but as a long-standing beacon of class and hospitality for guests from near and far. "Our theme is 'Past, Present and … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Hook & Spoon’s Grand Opening Makes Big Splash on Conesus Lake
LIVONIA – The Hook & Spoon is finally open at the north end of Conesus Lake. Partners Andy Penner, Alison DeMarco and Derek Robertson and their close-knit team have spent the past year and a half perfecting every inch of the from-scratch restaurant. DeMarco created an atmosphere that she calls 'eclectic cottage' with vintage decor and maple bars built by uncle Bill Castle. The Hook & Spoon's Bar manager and sommelier Chad Lipson … [Read more...]
Hook & Spoon’s Grand Opening Launches New Lakeshore Dining
LIVONIA – This is it. The Hook & Spoon's grand opening is Thursday night. Anticipation has sustained a fever-pitch since news broke of the complete re-creation of the restaurant at 5870 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, which overlooks the length of Conesus Lake from its northern tip. Thousands have already dined there during its first few days of 'soft opening.' "We are grateful to the family and friends who have come out to enjoy our … [Read more...]
Avon Inn Reopens New Year’s Eve
AVON – The Avon Inn continues its long life of public hospitality on this upcoming New Years Eve. Avon native and contractor Jim Krause and his wife Jennifer have been touching up the 107-year-old Inn as full-time caretakers, taking the torch from longtime owner Linda Moran. “My first job was at the Avon Inn, as a dishwasher,” said Jim Krause, a former resident of the Inn. “Linda was my neighbor. I worked for her doing general maintenance. … [Read more...]
Jamison’s Real Wood BBQ Packs State Street at Grand Opening
CALEDONIA – The line was out the door and down State Street for hours on Saturday as hungry customers flocked to get their first taste of Jamison's Real Wood BBQ. Despite the long wait, faces coming out of 3180 State Street were all smiles. Sole owner and operator Jamison LiMuti, who lives in Henrietta, traveled the American South to experience as many regional barbecue flavors as possible before setting up shop in Caledonia. "Our mission … [Read more...]