The Underrated Vibes

Your Next Chopped Cheese Should Be the ‘ROC’ Chopped Cheese at Starlight on South Ave
Cuisine, Culture, Rochester Andy Gold Cuisine, Culture, Rochester Andy Gold

Your Next Chopped Cheese Should Be the ‘ROC’ Chopped Cheese at Starlight on South Ave

While the Chopped Cheese was born in NYC, it’s made its way upstate to delis across cities like Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo. The effects of this pilgrimage have paved the way for a new contender, one that pays homage to the classic but adds a new flair and uniqueness, and embraces the culture and heritage of Rochester, New York. It’s called the ROC Chopped Cheese.

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An Homage to City Magazine
Arts, Culture, Rochester Andy Gold Arts, Culture, Rochester Andy Gold

An Homage to City Magazine

For over five years, I have read City Magazine, their intimate stories about local artists, talented musicians, authors, flavors, lore, Finger Lake wineries, festivals, films, and photography. Each month, I see a team that unequivocally works to capture the essence of the Greater Rochester, and bring from mind to passage to print the brilliance and genius of Rochester, New York.

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The FLX, Keuka Lake, and Living Roots Wine & Co.
Drink, Rochester Andy Gold Drink, Rochester Andy Gold

The FLX, Keuka Lake, and Living Roots Wine & Co.

While there are many wineries worth mentioning across the Finger Lakes, there is one winery that is raising the bar and producing some phenomenal vintages both regionally and internationally. Living Roots is a local and internationally acclaimed winery with roots stemming from the Adelaide Hills region in South Australia, to their tasting rooms in Rochester, NY, and on Keuka Lake in the FLX.

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A Stage Dive Into the 585’s Rising Music Scene, Part 1
Culture, Music, Arts, Rochester Andy Gold Culture, Music, Arts, Rochester Andy Gold

A Stage Dive Into the 585’s Rising Music Scene, Part 1

For the past few years, locals of the region have eagerly demanded a more vibrant music scene. From reminiscing on the heydays to advocating for an end to the deprivation of major touring artists an unfortunate effect elevated by the 2019 pandemic. Today, the ‘585’ music scene is once again a rising star paving the pathway forward to send sound waves across the Upstate New York sky.

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Montgomery Court Coffee is Elevating the Scene on Park & Colby
Cuisine, Drink, Rochester Andy Gold Cuisine, Drink, Rochester Andy Gold

Montgomery Court Coffee is Elevating the Scene on Park & Colby

Montgomery Court Coffee is flooded with natural light and accented with lush, thoughtfully placed plants that make you want to stay a long while. It’s equal parts cozy and modern, the kind of place where mornings feel intentional. It is a coffee shop that invites you to stare at the walls every time you visit and you’ll still find something new to explore.

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