LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Letchworth State Park's trail leading to the upper falls is back open after more than seven months behind barricades. One of the park's most frequent visitors and most prolific photographers, Ken Wallace, took several photos and a video clip showing the improvements. think that would be very interesting to a lot of your readers. They closed that trail down in early spring (March, if I remember correctly) and officially … [Read more...]
The Statesmen Still Kicking as Dry Nightclub in Geneseo
GENESEO – The Statesmen says that it will no longer be serving alcohol, but it plans to open as an alcohol-free night club for the fall semester. Owner Rocco Dragani said that there are no official opening dates, but the plan is to open as a dry dance venue sometime during the coming semester. "There will be a $5 cover," said Dragani. "We still want to be the place where all college students can come dance. I spent a lot of time in bands so … [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...]
Letchworth’s Road Now Open from Mount Morris to Falls
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The way is now open from Mount Morris to the Glen Iris Inn and the park's three biggest waterfalls. Letchworth's main east-west vein of travel, closed in the area of the Perry entrance every winter, is now completely open to vehicle traffic. This means that vehicles can enter in Mount Morris and drive past the dam, Hog's Back and St. Helena to access the park's most grandiose scenes: lower, middle and upper falls, … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: No Joke, Mae’s Opened April Fool’s Day in Geneseo
GENESEO – We're not kidding, Lakeville Road's newest business really did open its doors this April Fool's Day. Owner Mariah Ezard got the restaurant up and running in just under 2 months by purchasing all of the equipment from the previous establishment at auction. "For our regular customers, this is like a second home," said Ezard. "I was really looking forward to seeing the customers I used to see on a daily basis. I just saw so much … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Saloon Opens St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
GENESEO – Kelly's Saloon will open its doors St. Patrick's Day weekend. The sign is up, the paint is dry and the glasses are clean. This means that Kelly's plans to be open for the St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday. "So many people have come together to make this place possible," said Sarah Dieter, owner. "I can't thank everyone involved enough. I hope everyone stops in this weekend. It will be good to have smiles back in this place … [Read more...]
North Shore to Reopen as ‘Hook and Spoon’ by Owners of Rabbit Room
LIVONIA – The restaurant at 5870 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, formerly the North Shore Grill, will soon be the Hook and Spoon. According to the Lake Country Echo, the restaurant is to be extensively renovated. The Hook and Spoon hopes to be open in February or March. The Rabbit Room restaurant, wedding and event space in Honeoye Falls is one of the region's culinary gems. Reviewers on weddingwire.com, for example, consider the old mill … [Read more...]
Jack Quinns’ Irish Pub Opens in Lima to Friendly Neighbors
LIMA – Over the last two weeks, a quiet, bare-beamed pub peeked its doors open for friends and neighbors on West Main Road. Now, all are invited to gather and chat over a drink and a snack. Jack Quinn's Irish Pub at 6659 West Main Road, formerly the long-closed Jack and Jill's, is a haven for the weary traveler, family-oriented eatery and meeting place for friends old and new. "My dad Jack was a real character, the best man I ever knew and … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Millennium Drive Now Links Town Office to Walmart Plaza
GENESEO – The Millenium Drive Extension project has been completed and is open for traffic. According to a press release from Livingston County, this extension, funded by Livingston County and a County priority project for 2016, creates a second access point to the Millennium Drive Complex via Veteran Drive. "The road connects the complex directly to the Wal-Mart Plaza, especially timely given that the holiday shopping season is in full … [Read more...]