Food & Drink
Let’s Talk Cheesecake
Katie Libby SWQ Summer 2018National Cheesecake Day falls on Monday, July 30 and we’re lucky enough to have one of the best cheesecake shops in town right on South Avenue. Cheesy Eddie’s celebrates the holiday in a big way every year, giving away between ... View full post - Let’s Talk Cheesecake
A South Wedge Feast
Philip Duquette SWQ Holiday 2019An open house is my favorite type of party - both to throw and to attend. As the host you can invite anyone and everyone as you go about your daily life. You can send out formal invites, create a ... View full post - A South Wedge Feast
A Simple Festive Feast
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Spring 2017My husband and I will be celebrating our second wedding anniversary this September. When we tied the knot, a big church ceremony and a huge reception were just not us. We were married in a small outdoor ceremony and then ... View full post - A Simple Festive Feast
Cheesy Eddie's
SWQ Spring 2017Cheesy Eddie’s interprets traditional wedding cake with a distinctly unique flair! Known best for our magnificent cheesecakes, our carrot cake and chocolate cakes are also vying for a place center stage! Your wedding cake can be displayed in a variety ... View full post - Cheesy Eddie's
Premier Pastry
Jen Brunett SWQ Spring 2017Every once in awhile, two entities come together to create something remarkable. Like chocolate and peanut butter (if you are into that sort of combination and aren’t allergic to nuts.) Separately, they have prominent tastes with one being salty and ... View full post - Premier Pastry
Seasoned Greetings
Vicki Finnefrock SWQ Holiday 2019With the holidays fast approaching, regardless of one’s culture or traditions, sharing good food is always involved. Whether it is food at work or gatherings with friends or family, in the next 2 months we will be surrounded by food. ... View full post - Seasoned Greetings
Make It Sparkle
Evvy Fanning SWQ Holiday 2019No matter what the situation, what the circumstances, the occasion, the relationship, two things are always appropriate: flowers and Champagne. I propose a new year’s resolution – let’s stop reserving these for other people’s weddings. I propose we drink more ... View full post - Make It Sparkle
Of Course You Can!
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Autumn 2017As the air starts to cool a bit and the daylight hours begin to dwindle, it’s clear that Autumn is almost here. Then comes the realization that it will be at least 6-7 months until fresh local produce will again ... View full post - Of Course You Can!
Home Again
Morgan Flake SWQ Holiday 2017If you’ve walked or driven past the corner of Meigs and Caroline Street in the last six months, you’ve seen a major restoration project underway. Anticipation has been building for the reopening of Dicky’s Corner Pub since the announcement that ... View full post - Home Again
Spring Tonics
Evvy Fanning SWQ Spring 2019Picture a kind of linen closet with a window to the outside. That was the refrigerator in my grandparents’ kitchen, where I grew up. The average temperature during a Latvian winter (September yhrough May… just kidding) is well below freezing, ... View full post - Spring Tonics
Green Tea 101
Niraj Larna SWQ Spring 2019Green tea, like all other true teas, come from the plant camellia sinensis. But the way in which it is processed, green tea is considered to be the most pristine form of tea, preserving most of the chemicals as found ... View full post - Green Tea 101
It's Easy Eatin' Green
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Spring 2019Flowers bloomin’, birds chirpin’ and the sun is finally shinin’! Bring on those fresh spring veggies! Crisp asparagus, sweet baby peas, and beautifully aromatic leeks. Not only are they abundantly tasty, they are also very versatile and easy to work ... View full post - It's Easy Eatin' Green
Eat Your Heart Out!
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Winter 2018Let’s get real, we all snack. And in all honesty, snacking isn’t bad for you if it’s done in moderation and by making healthy choices. With February being National Heart Health Month I want to share some of my favorite ... View full post - Eat Your Heart Out!
Winter Warmers
Christina DiPilato SWQ Winter 2018Most of us have a go-to drink. In summer, I like gin based cocktails like a classic Tom Collins or Gin & Tonic. In fall, I usually go for a toasty pint of Oktoberfest. Everyone loves a good seasonal drink, ... View full post - Winter Warmers
Don't Feel Guilt...Eat that Burger!
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Winter 2019After many weeks of holiday parties, family gatherings and hibernating on the couch, I know how hard it can be to stick to that ohso-common New Years Resolution of “eating healthier and getting in shape” when the days are grey, ... View full post - Don't Feel Guilt...Eat that Burger!
Cinco de Mayo
John Roth SWQ Spring 2018Spring means one of America’s favorite cultural holidays! No, I’m not talking about St. Patrick ’s Day, I am talking about the one with the arguably better tasting food that comes later in spring. That’s right, it’s Cinco de Mayo!But ... View full post - Cinco de Mayo
Drink Local: The Spirit Room
Mark Tichenor SWQ Autumn 2018“Tell him about the dimes!” Gabrielle the bartender yells, overhearing the conversation, Rachel McKibbens, The Spirit Room’s co-partner and resident poet laureate, smiles. “When summer was starting, and we hadn’t anticipated the slowdown from everyone staying outdoors, we were figuring ... View full post - Drink Local: The Spirit Room
Spooky and Delicious
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Autumn 2018When I say Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday all year I’m not at all exaggerating. Cooler weather, jack-o-lanterns and being able to wear one of my many Witch hats - what could be better? On Halloween night we get ... View full post - Spooky and Delicious
The Old Stone Tavern
Rose O'Keefe SWQ Autumn 2018Let’s put our hands together for Old Stone Tavern, at 758 South Ave. which had its soft opening in July. After business partners Marc Taranto and Jeff Wilczewski took over the Orbs location, they had to apply for a liquor ... View full post - The Old Stone Tavern
Drinks: The Classics
Evvy Fanning SWQ Holiday 2018My first love was cocktails. I grew up in my grandparents’ center city loft in the old world and in the old time. They hosted brilliant parties: I remember women in pearls, with fragile glasses of fizzy drinks. Men at ... View full post - Drinks: The Classics
A Feast for Everyone
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Holiday 2018Days are getting shorter and the sweaters and gloves are back out. The smell of woodsmoke is in the air and leaves are crunching underfoot. It’s time to plan the menus for your holiday parties and family gatherings.This used to ... View full post - A Feast for Everyone
The Sazerac
Evvy Fanning SWQ Winter 2019In the history of the world, we are a young country. The United States of America was paved by people who are not from here. We all came from somewhere else. Whether we were running from something, as my family ... View full post - The Sazerac
Cheese Boards 101
Chris Jones SWQ Autumn 2019When I was a kid my dad used to take me to the Rochester Public Market on Saturdays and each time we went he would pick up different types of cheese to try. I remember my mom complaining about the ... View full post - Cheese Boards 101
More Cheese Please
Bill Skillern SWQ Autumn 2019When starting a major career change, the best first day ever has to be coming in to Swiftwater Brewing and ‘working’ a few hours in a cheeseboard brainstorming session. Sampling different cheeses from multiple sources with beers, pickles, smoked almonds, ... View full post - More Cheese Please
The Sweet Truth About Chocolate
Jennifer Posey SWQ Autumn 2019If you happen to be reading this, you most likely cherish chocolate as much as we do. When something is as beautiful and beloved as chocolate, it is natural to wonder exactly how it came to be. Besides the obvious ... View full post - The Sweet Truth About Chocolate
The Comfort of Soup
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Winter 2017When people ask me what I do and I tell them I’ve been a Chef for almost 18 years (which of course means I started when I was 10 years old) the question I am most frequently asked is “what ... View full post - The Comfort of Soup
John’s Tex Mex
Jen Brunett SWQ Summer 2019How many times have you had an idea that you thought would be great if you could actually pull it off but decided not to do it for whatever reason? Maybe you were too busy or didn’t think you could ... View full post - John’s Tex Mex
Rochester Real Beer Expo IX
Joe McBane SWQ Summer 2019The Rochester Real Beer Expo is just around the corner and now in its 9th year. The Expo is produced by BASWA board members and local business owners and all proceeds from the event are rolled back into the neighborhood ... View full post - Rochester Real Beer Expo IX
New Traditions
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Holiday 2017With the holidays around the corner it’s time to start making my lists and checking them twice. Each year I’m in charge of our Christmas Eve cocktail party. As a kid, we would celebrate this evening at my Nana and ... View full post - New Traditions
Make It Sparkle
Christina DiPilato SWQ Holiday 2017With the holiday season looming upon us, thoughts of elaborate dinner parties, gifts for our loved ones, and holiday shopping are filling our heads. As stressful as the holidays are, at their core they are a celebration of food, drink, ... View full post - Make It Sparkle
The Salads of Summer
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Summer 2019Let’s talk summer! Lazy days at the lake, neighborhood picnics or just backyard hangs are my favorite ways to celebrate this season of warm breezes, outdoor living, and sun-shine. I absolutely love to cook, even during those hot and humid ... View full post - The Salads of Summer
Hedonist Artisan Chocolates
SWQ Spring 2017Give the unforgettable gift of artisan chocolate. Make your event exceptional by providing luscious chocolates. We create wedding favors, shower treats, party trays and little special gifts for all kinds of occasions. We offer:Unique chocolates in unusual flavorsCustom chocolate just ... View full post - Hedonist Artisan Chocolates
Kombucha Culture: Tea with a Twist
Jen Brunett SWQ Spring 2019Kombucha has been making quite a name for itself in the last few years. Where at one time there might have been an odd few brands on the cold shelves in a grocery store, now there are hundreds of varieties ... View full post - Kombucha Culture: Tea with a Twist
Holiday Traditions
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Holiday 2016It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I look forward to indulging in all of the yumminess that this season brings. Our family has some amazing recipes that we cook only during the holidays. As a chef, most ... View full post - Holiday Traditions
Leaf Tea Bar
Jen Brunett SWQ Holiday 2016It’s no secret that all types of artists have found a cushy home within the South Wedge. From tattoos and Wall/Therapy, to cultivating an outstanding cocktail, music and beyond - something about this area has its own gravitational pull ... View full post - Leaf Tea Bar
Can You Dig It?
Greg Libby SWQ Autumn 2016If you’ve got your finger on the pulse of the local craft beer scene, then it’s hard not to notice the amount of canned products that have been hitting the shelves of your local beverage shops. The two banes of ... View full post - Can You Dig It?
Heat It Up
Karrie Laughton SWQ Autumn 2016Aaaaaahhhh... it’s that time of year again, when we get to wrap ourselves up in soft, comfy sweaters, breath in the crisp autumn air and warm our bellies with yummy hot ... View full post - Heat It Up
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Autumn Dinner for Two
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Autumn 2016Here in upstate New York, we are very blessed to live in one of the most beautiful parts of our country. Autumn is spectacular! A day trip to the Finger Lakes visiting wineries and sampling their delights is a ... View full post - Autumn Dinner for Two
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Sweet Summertime
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Summer 2016Ahhh...Summer! Without a doubt my favorite season. All year long I look forward to outdoor concerts, days spent by the pool, boating on the lake, and best of all, backyard picnics. Having grown up in a small town in western ... View full post - Sweet Summertime
Yoga & Beer
Lindsay WechNothing goes better with a delicious craft brew than…downward facing dog? Yoga paired with post-practice (and occasionally mid-practice) beer has gained popularity throughout the country over the last several years and can now be found at a number of Rochester-area ... View full post - Yoga & Beer
Featured Brewer: Bruce Lish
Mark TichenorBruce Lish, this year’s featured brewer, is proof that the American Dream can still be lived. At least his version of the dream, which tends to involve lifting heavy sacks of grain and sweating over huge vats of boiling liquid. ... View full post - Featured Brewer: Bruce Lish
For the Love of Beer
Amy EllsworthBeing a woman working in the beer industry is still somewhat of a rare occurrence. So people often ask me how I got here. What made me choose craft beer as a profession?The truth is I love craft beer. I ... View full post - For the Love of Beer
Tips for Winning at a Beer Fest
Katie LibbyDoBuy your ticket early. The Rochester Real Beer Expo has sold out prior to the day of the event every year and you don’t want to be that mope crying outside the entry gates as your friends, who bought their ... View full post - Tips for Winning at a Beer Fest
How to Attend a Beer Festival
Sydney BellWhen the Rochester Real Beer Week team asked me to write an article on how to attend (and enjoy) a beer festival, I was thinking “wow they’ve never seen this girl in action!” Then I remembered I do like to ... View full post - How to Attend a Beer Festival
A Meeting of the Bines
Andy CookThe open-source movement is nothing new to the brewing industry. Collaboration in brewing has a long history that goes back centuries. The Carsberg brewery in Denmark discovered how to isolate a single strain of yeast in 1870. They freely gave ... View full post - A Meeting of the Bines
Last Year’s Real Beer Week Winning Launch Beer: STONEYARD’S JUICEHEAD DIPA
Chris SchultheisJay Nichols, owner of Stoneyard Brewing, explains it succinctly: “We don’t do small.”He’s not just talking about the big fellaswho work for Stoneyard. In less than twoyears, the Brockport brewery has established itself as a premier producer of heavyhitting, yet ... View full post - Last Year’s Real Beer Week Winning Launch Beer: STONEYARD’S JUICEHEAD DIPA
Happy Beer Week 2016, Peoples!
Leslie Zinck WardWow. I am so damn proud of this city, sometimes I truly can’t fathom it. And in writing this, I have quickly come to the realization that this is one of those moments! We are in our fifth year of ... View full post - Happy Beer Week 2016, Peoples!
Convenient. Sustainable. Awesome.
Lori Bryce SWQ Spring 2016Years ago, while feeling a little nostalgic and looking for a change for dinner, I pulled an old cookbook off the shelf. “Covington Kitchens”, Grandma’s church cookbook printed in 1983, is chock full of family favorites from the 80+ individuals ... View full post - Convenient. Sustainable. Awesome.
A Moveable Garden
Paula Frumusa SWQ Spring 2016Small yard? No yard? You may think this limits your ability to grow your own fresh flowers and vegetables this growing season, but don’t give up on gardening just yet. Containers offer versatile and portable gardens, suitable to the smallest ... View full post - A Moveable Garden
Keep It Fresh
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Spring 2016Spring is here! And with that comes the long list of things to clean, organize, and freshen up. This is the perfect time to declutter your pantry. Check the expiration dates, place open bags of flour and sugar in air ... View full post - Keep It Fresh
Share Spring
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Spring 2016SPRING brings beautiful flowers, buds on the ttrees and, one of my favorite things as a chef, spring vegetable shares! As Rochesterians, we are lucky to have so many Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. (Read more about these programs on ... View full post - Share Spring
Healthy Eating in the New Year
Bridgette Pendleton-Snyder SWQ Winter 2016Each January I find myself scanning the internet for new healthy food ideas. After indulging at family gatherings and holiday parties my body is ready for all the healthy food I can get my hands on. It can be ... View full post - Healthy Eating in the New Year
Harry G's expands
SWQ Holiday 2015Harry G’s has expanded to accommodate additional seating. Our new seating area doubles our previous seating capacity and can be reserved for private luncheons, events or parties. We are pursuing a wine and beer license and as soon as that ... View full post - Harry G's expands
Bo Ssam
SWQ Holiday 2015NEW YEAR’S DAY. The end of the holiday season until the run up to President’s Day. It’s a day of recovery for some, of reflection for others. An arbitrary day in our lives when the slate has been wiped clean ... View full post - Bo Ssam
Grilled Caesar Salad
SWQ Summer 2014For the Caesar dressing:1 clove garlic, peeled and minced4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced3 egg yolks2 teaspoons Dijon mustard3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon red-wine vinegarKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to tasteFor the vinaigrette:1 tablespoon ... View full post - Grilled Caesar Salad
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Grilling Outside the Box
Sarah Westendorf SWQ Summer 2014I’m sure I’m not the only one excited about the gorgeous, sunny days we’ve been having this summer, and my grill especially loves all the attention. It gets so lonely by itself in the corner of my garage, covered in ... View full post - Grilling Outside the Box
Eat Your Vegetables
Philip Duquette SWQ Spring 2014As a child growing up in Massachusetts I would drive to the farm with my mother to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. They had a little store on the property with wooden bins filled with the summer harvest. We are ... View full post - Eat Your Vegetables
Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Sarah Westendorf SWQ Spring 20143/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/3 ounces)1 cup regular oats1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried strawberries1/3 cup premium white chocolate chips ... View full post - Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
strawberry rhubarb pie
Sarah Westendorf SWQ Spring 2014Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.To make the filling, you will need:2 cups sugar2/3 cup flour3 cups rhubarb, cut into small ½ inch chunks3 cups strawberries, cut into small ½ inch chunks1 tsp ground gingerStir together the ... View full post - strawberry rhubarb pie
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Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade
Sarah Westendorf SWQ Spring 20143 1/2 cups water1/2 pound rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)3/4 cup sugar, or to tasteTwo 3-inch strips of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler plus additional for garnish1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 cups sliced strawberries1 cup ... View full post - Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade
Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam
Tracy Rericha SWQ Spring 2014Around mid-May in Rochester, the sight I anticipate most at the market is that of the first rhubarb. Those lovely pink stalks are a sure sign that spring is coming to a close and warmer days are on their way, ... View full post - Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam
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make your own pie crust
Sarah Westendorf SWQ Spring 2014If you’ve never made your own pie, you’re missing out. And if you’ve made your own pie but used store-bought crust, shame on you! Making pie crust is actually fairly simple, and for this pie I’m ... View full post - make your own pie crust
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Harbingers of Summer
Sarah Westendorf SWQ Spring 2014As I sit at my computer, writing up this article, it’s currently rainy and dismal outside. I’m wearing fluffy slippers, a sweatshirt, and I have a space heater blasting on my hands to keep them from turning numb as I ... View full post - Harbingers of Summer
Crushing the Can Myths
Amy PenroseFor years, glass bottles were the packaging choice for craft brewers. But recently, a growing number of canned beer has appeared on the shelves at your local beer store. Canning seems to have become a hot trend in the craft ... View full post - Crushing the Can Myths
It's The Thought That Counts
Sarah Westendorf SWQ Holiday 2013Chocolate Covered PretzelsIngredients:Pretzels of your choice (you might want to grab a couple different sizes/shapes to experiment) Chocolate melting wafers (available in the bulk section of the grocery store-get milk and whiteA variety of holiday themed sprinklesSet up a double ... View full post - It's The Thought That Counts
Stumbling Through The Snow
Greg Libby SWQ Holiday 2013It’s 12:48 a.m. Rochester time. After circling the airport in the sky for the last 45 minutes due to horrible weather conditions, the plane touches down. You wake the elderly gentleman next to you who has been sawing lumber ... View full post - Stumbling Through The Snow
Pho Chay (Vegetarian Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
SWQ Winter 2013Phở Chay (Vegetarian Vietnamese Noodle Soup)Makes two very large bowlsStock:2 three-inch cinnamon sticks6 whole star anise pods1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns1 bay leaf1 teaspoon coriander seeds1 medium onion, peeled and halved2 large carrots, peeled and quartered1 two-inch piece of ginger, ... View full post - Pho Chay (Vegetarian Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
