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Small town, Big stories
A few of our favorite places and the unique stories behind them. Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Jessica Snow Give Thanks The one where customers vowed to continue traditions. Gerald Matthes founded Give Thanks Bakery in 1998 after a successful career in global advertising in New York and Detroit. Born in Germany and raised in England, Gerald pursued his advertising dreams in New York but had learned bread baking early in life. His family's baking tradition began in Braunsbach...
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The Meeting House
Where the guests and the crew feel like family. Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Jessica Snow It's a special thing when you are able to walk into a space and feel like you're at home. That is exactly what the owners of The Meeting House have done. After meeting in 2003 while working at Beverly Hills Grill, Jason Mood and Chef Christopher Johnson decided to take the leap and open a restaurant of their own. They both left their positions in June of 2012 to focus on completing their...
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A Taste of Umbria: Nonna Leonilda's Lentil Soup
Danny Bologna brings authentic Italian flavors to life as the owner of Bologna Via Cucina, Rochester. Article by Daniel Bologna | Photography by Jessica Snow In the heart of central Italy, nestled among the rolling hills and mountains of Umbria, lies the small town of Castelluccio. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich agricultural traditions, this region is particularly famous for one humble yet exceptional ingredient: lentils. These tiny, nutrient-packed legumes have been a staple...
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The Art of Fashion
Fashion is not simply about what we choose to wear. It's how we tell the world who we are without saying a word. Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Jessica Snow When we set out to create an issue surrounding art + fashion, we knew immediately that we wanted to do more than choose a few outfits to highlight. With a team full of creatives -writers, photographers, artists, and dancers, we quickly began brainstorming what our "dream" feature would look like. Well, let me tell you -- we...
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