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“Even more importantly, it’s wine, food and the arts. Incorporating those three enhances the quality of life.” -- Robert Mondavi Let’s face it, we all love food — and wine. Whether it’s an elegant meal at a fine restaurant or a quick bite from the local burger joint, food plays an important role in our lives. We eat to celebrate, we eat to relieve stress and, well, we eat well because we have to. The same can be said for wine — we drink it to celebrate with friends, to complement a great meal or to relieve stress and unwind after a hard day. This month’s issue celebrates food and wine, from local eateries to our favorite wine bars and everything in between. This month, professional women’s golf returns to Rochester with the Toyota Danielle Downey Classic to be held at Brook Lea Country Club July 13 to 19. Returning to Rochester to chair the tournament is local LPGA favorite Nancy Lopez. We had an opportunity to chat with Nancy about her thoughts on returning to Rochester for the tournament. Read what she had to say on page [26]. Also check out our special insert with everything you need to know about the tournament and some of the players. If you are looking for a new and different place to dine, look no further than Vive Bistro. This unique eatery features vegan cuisine with a French influence. Our food writer Sofia Tokar stopped in to check it out and was pleasantly surprised at the experience. Read about

Craft beers are all the rage lately with small local breweries popping up everywhere. When most people think of craft beer they traditionally think of it as a “guy thing” as most women aren’t known to be “adventurous” when it comes to beer drinking. Don’t tell that to Amy Ellsworth. Amy is Rochester’s Craft Beer Girl, and her blog of the same name has become extremely popular as she writes about the craft beer industry and reviews new beers when they come out. Read about Amy on page [18]. Growing up we all learned manners from our parents: “Don’t speak with your mouth full,” “elbows off the table,” etc. In this month’s Snap Out Of It column, writer Margaret Madigan gives us a refresher course on proper etiquette when dining out. Check out her column on page [38]. The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are here, so grab a glass of your favorite vino, relax in your favorite lawn chair by the pool or the lake, and enjoy this issue of Rochester Woman Magazine. Have a wonderful summer!

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On July 20, Winemaker Matt Cassavaugh continues the series of French-themed wine dinners, educating guests on the wines, cuisines and history of important French wine regions. The next topic is the wine region Alsace.

MOVIES Minions – 7/10 Three Minions embark upon an adventure that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind...from annihilation.

Trainwreck – 7/17 Throughout her life, it’s been drilled into Amy’s head by her rascal of a dad that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo—enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from romantic commitment. She finds herself starting to fall for, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners and starts to wonder if other grownups might be on to something.

Vacation – 7/29 The film follows grown-up son (Ed Helms) who has the perfect surprise for his wife, Debbie (Christina Applegate), and two sons: the cross-country trip of a lifetime, reminiscent of the fun-filled excursion he took as a kid. They’re going to Walley World, America’s greatest amusement park.

Southpaw – 7/31 The story of tragedy, loss and the painful road to redemption… Billy “The Great” Hope is the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance, the so-called “Southpaw,” consists of a brutal, display of offensive fighting. Billy is on top both in and out of the ring until a tragic accident leaves his wife dead and sends him into a downward spiral. Billy’s fate is all but sealed until a washed up former boxer agrees to take the bereaved pugilist under his wing.

At the event, guests will hear from the winemaker, who is well-versed in French wines, on the region’s history with wine and their winemaking techniques. Cassavaugh will also lead a tasting of Alsatian wines before dinner. “Alsace is best known for their dry white wines made from aromatic grape varieties,” notes Cassavaugh. “Their culture represents both French and German elements, which we’ll explore during the presentation and taste at dinner.” Guests will also learn about the region’s history with wine and their winemaking techniques. Dinner will be served family-style, with Casa Larga wines paired with a menu of typical fare from Alsace. The menu includes “Flammekuech,” a thin-crusted cheese, onion and bacon tart and “Choucroute Garnie,” pork ribs, ham, sausages, potatoes and sauerkraut served with assorted mustards as well as bread and butter. Menu development and preparation for the dinner is executed by The Happy Chef. The Wines of Alsace Dinner will take place at 6:00 p.m. on July 20 at Casa Larga Vineyards in Fairport. Tickets for the dinner are $55 per person or $45 per person for Wine Lover Club Members. Purchase tickets online at www.casalarga.com or make reservations by calling 585-223-4210 x2. Located in Fairport, NY, Casa Larga Vineyards is one of New York’s premier wine producers, highly regarded for its production of award-winning, world-class Ice Wines. Casa Larga produces a wide range of wines, including Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and other proprietary wine blends. For more information call (585) 223-4210 or visit www.CasaLarga.com.

ENJOY THE GAME AND YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL CRAFT BEVERAGES ON SEPTEMBER 12TH Black Button Distilling, Rochester’s first and finest grain to glass distillery, is proud to partner with the Rochester Rhinos to announce the first Rochester Craft Beverage Trail tasting event from 3 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Sahlen’s Stadium. Attendees will have an opportunity to taste locally made craft spirits, beers and wines, and watch the Rochester Rhinos play Toronto FC II at 7:05 p.m. Live music runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Spearheaded by Black Button Distilling President and Head Distiller, Jason Barrett, The Rochester Craft Beverage Trail allows visitors to experience Rochester through one of its greatest craft industries. “The Rochester Craft Beverage Trail helps raise awareness among the Rochester community about the great craft beverages made right here in our home city,” said Barrett. “This event brings together some of the best that Rochester has to offer: craft beverages, live music and the Rochester Rhinos.” Ticket packages include: - The Designated Driver Package ($10): includes a Rhinos game ticket, water and soda during the tasting event. - The Tasting Package ($35): includes a Rhinos game ticket, tastings from members on the Rochester craft beverage trail, a commemorative glass, and the chance to meet with distillers, brewers and wine makers from right here in Rochester. Live music from: 3 p.m. – The Dan Eaton Band 4 p.m. – The Teressa Wilcox Band 5 p.m. – Violet Mary 6 p.m. – The Tommy Brunett Band Tickets are now on-sale and can be purchased at the MVP Healthcare Box Office located at Sahlen’s Stadium (460 Oak St, Rochester, NY 14608), by calling (585) 454-KICK (5425) option #3 or online. For more information about the Rochester Craft Beverage Trail: RocBevTrail.com #RocBevTrail.

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BY SOFIA TOKAR | PHOTOS BY BRANDON VICK A vegan French restaurant sounds like oxymoron. After all, dietary vegans are vegetarians who abstain from consuming animal products, and French cuisine is famous for its liberal use of butter, cream, and, of course, fromage. “What people forget is that the French go to the market all the time and they use produce as the basis of their meals. Everything else is an enhancement,” explains Pam Hathaway. She’s the owner of Vive Bistro and Bakery, a vegan eatery in downtown Rochester. Hathaway was a vegetarian for 12 years before switching to veganism a couple of years ago. Having worked in the restaurant industry for two decades, she was determined to open her own restaurant, one that champions the food ethos shared by herself and many others in the greater Rochester area and beyond. She shopped the idea around town at events and tastings, gathering a following along the way. “People kept telling me, ‘We’ll be at the door when you open.’” Vive did so in mid-February of this year, and Hathaway is “grateful for the support the community has shown us.” The restaurant itself is très chic in its elegance and simplicity with nary a leather chair or beeswax candle in sight. Hathaway’s other signature touches include chalkboards with handwritten specials du jour, framed artwork on the walls (including a portrait of her dog—and the restaurant’s mascot—French Finney), as well as a wine cellar and bar stocked with vegan alcohols. That’s right, vegan alcohols. Turns out animal products are often used in the production of alcoholic beverages. But the team at Vive has done its research, finding and stocking a nice range of vegan wines and spirits. Hathaway revels in mixing vegan cocktails such as honeydew mojitos or her roasted coconut martini (a creamy drink garnished with toasted coconut sprinkles, chocolate, and homemade granola). Prefer something non-alcoholic? Enjoy fresh coconut water (served in the Thai coconut itself, which you can then take home in order to scoop out the meat) or a rotating selection of fruit- and vegetable-infused waters. And the food? “Our mission is to get people over the misconception that vegan cooking is bland and tasteless,” says Hathaway. If anyone can win skeptics over, it’s Hathaway and Mark DeMara, Vive’s executive chef. Although not vegan himself, DeMara has become more health-conscious over the past several years. Now he’s a vegan cuisine enthusiast, espousing the merits and virtues of cooking with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains. While some people might see a vegan diet as limiting, Hathaway and DeMara view it as liberating. “Pam and I brainstorm the menu, thinking about what’s in season and what would make good pairings. We then try to source local and organic ingredients—such as mushrooms from Smugtown Mushrooms or microgreens from Thunder Mountain Foods,” he says. The end result? Sustainable, healthy, and flavorful meals. Take, for example, DeMara’s twist on tartines, small open-faced sandwiches topped with spreads. He grills the housemade bread with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then rubs each slice with raw garlic. The spreads atop the tartines range from the classic to the clever: the Caprese features smoked mozzarella (made from soy) with heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil; the smoked cashew pâté is crowned with glistening balsamic strawberries; the house crumbly bleu cheese (made from cashew) is finished with zingy bing cherries; and the avocado pairs perfectly with plump, juicy grapefruit wedges. Or try DeMara’s vegan Caesar salad. While the dressing is slightly sweeter than expected, it’s nonetheless a worthy facsimile of one of America’s favorite salads. Per one waitress, “As a vegan, I can’t tell you what it’s like to eat a Caesar salad again.” For me, the cashewbased Parmesan cheese made all the difference. Speaking of cheese, you can sample the various house-made fromages (dare I call them fauxmages?) when you order the cheese plate. Truly, it’s a thing of beauty and grace: Boursin (soy), Brie (soy), and bleu (cashew) cheeses served alongside sweet pickled figs, spiced candied nuts, and outrageously good bread. Everything is edible, including the flowers. “To me, every meatless meal counts,” says DeMara. “Everything we serve is a chance to open people’s eyes and expand their palates. That’s why we let the food speak for itself.” 130 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604. 585-481-2021. www.vivebistro.com

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Changing your Lifestyle One Forkful at a Time Take a glance through recent Fashion Week photos or any fashion magazine, it reveals many women whose bodies are almost without curves and whose faces have hollows where there should be cheeks. So I ask you, do you believe there is a connection between fashion’s images of women and the continuing phenomenon of tens of thousands of primarily, but not exclusively, young women suffering from anorexia, the would-be and wanna-be models striving for that catwalk? The modeling industry is adjusting to the political impact of requiring models to register their body fat index. “It’s not having a model weigh three kilos more that will resolve the problem,” said Marie Rose Moro, a child psychiatrist and the director of the Maison de Solenn, a residential facility that treats eating disorders and other mental health problems in young people. One kilogram is 2.2 pounds. There is a “transnational sort of tyranny of thinness,” Dr. Moro said, adding that unlike in previous eras, to have a “rounded” shape today is equated with a lack of self-control and with “excess, obesity, poor health.” Ok, so most of us aren’t striving for the fashion runway, but those fashion magazines, commercials, all the social media influences, still use mostly unrealistic body shapes to sell us the newest hottest fashion “trend”. At least the fashion industry is taking strides to address this with designers on board to attempt to present a more realistic model with a curve or two. Learn to love ~ YOU! If that means the “YOU” you are right now then that’s great, get that mind in a positive place and accept it and move on. If the “YOU” you want to be is 10, 20, 50 pounds lighter then get a move on it and wrap your mind around that lifestyle change that can make that happen for you! Anybody who has lost a significant amount of weight once or twice in their lifetime also knows that fashion management is a must. One of the

huge botch-ups that dieters make is that they tend to get lackadaisical at promptly the wrong time. Once their clothes tend to fit, they feel wonderful about themselves. So what do they do? They reward themselves a favorite meal or that one “little” pastry. It’s no biggie, because you have been so disciplined to this point. The next thing you know those 20 pounds you lost in the past three weeks is back! Being fit is a lifestyle change and few people can achieve this level of weight loss in three weeks without major discipline. Until your molecular structure has changed and caught up with the rest of your body’s messages, you are vulnerable to repeat offenses in the fridge. Your clothes are one of the most powerful languages when it comes to preventing weight gain. Your jeans will always be a great guide, “hey do you see that muffin-top in the mirror”. How does that “little” pastry taste now? You can hide from a scale, but you can’t hide from your jeans, trust me. Once you lose weight it is imperative to throw out those fat jeans and shirts hanging in the closet. They are just sitting there waiting for you to gain some weight back. Having one size to deal with is very beneficial, rather than having three or four sizes in your wardrobe. It is a great incentive for you to keep that new figure in check. Buying a new wardrobe can act as a very solid reward for somebody who has had success with their lifestyle change and had made the transition into maintaining their weight loss.A lifestyle change of nutrition is not an easy journey for most. I have had close friends and many, many clients have great success in abundant weight loss only to find themselves drawn into the “food quicksand”! We have to be disciplined and educate ourselves on what our body really needs vs. what it wants, one forkful at a time! It’s the healthy way to a fashionable lifestyle! ...Live Life with Panache! Joan Lincoln owns Panache Vintage and Finer Consignment in Brighton Commons. Her Fashion Forward segment can also be heard every Thursday morning during Wake Up With Tony on WARM 101.3 exploring all of the latest fashion trends and styles.www.panacheconsignboutique.com.

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Professional women’s golf returns to Rochester this month with the inaugural 2015 Toyota Danielle Downey Classic July 13–19, 2015 at Brook-Lea Country Club. This will be a new event on the LPGA Symetra Tour which is the stepping stone for these girls to make the LPGA Tour. The Top Ten money winners on the Symetra Tour are eligible to play on the LPGA tour. The event was named in honor of local LPGA golfer Danielle Downey who was killed tragically in a car accident last year. Hailing from Spencerport, Downey was a three time All-American and four-time All-SEC team at Auburn University. She won the 2000 SEC Championship. She led Auburn to the SEC team championships in 2000 and 2003. She was a two-time US vs. Japan team member. Downey played on the Futures Tour (now known as the Symetra Tour) from 2004 to 2007 and the LPGA Tour from 2006 to 2010. She won one Futures Tour event, the Lima Memorial Hospital FUTURES Golf Classic. Her best finish on the LPGA Tour was 4th place at the 2008 Bell Micro LPGA Classic. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Hillside Work Scholarship Program who will be the charitable beneficiary of this tournament, along with the Danielle Downey Scholarship Fund. PRO-AM:

Share the tee box with one of the best women golfers in the world. The Pro-Am is an unbeatable way to entertain valued clients, reward employees, or share a great experience with friends or family. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and inviting for golfers of all levels. Guests in the Pro-Am also receive invitations to the Pro-Am Pairings Party. Meet your professional playing partner while enjoying drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment in the clubhouse at the prestigious Brook-Lea Country Club. Proceeds from the Pro-Am Opportunity go directly to funding the tournament purse for the golf professionals and toward supporting Hillside Work Scholarship Fund as well as the Danielle Downey Scholarship Fund ( beneficiary’s of the tournament). Visit danielledowneyclassic.com for more information. Each Pro-Am (3 player) team will receive: - 18-holes of golf with a tour professional - One (1) Pro-Am gift bag per person - Ten (10) 4-day tournament passes - All-inclusive food and beverage experience

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TESSA TEACHMAN

College: Lousiana State University, 2012 Degree: Advertising

Tessa Teachman has been invited to play in the Symetra Tour’s 2015 Toyota Dainelle Downey Classic on a sponsor’s exemption. Based on her amateur and professional success and her close ties to the Rochester community, Teachman is an excellent addition to the tournament. Teachman calls Rochester home She attended Webster Thomas High School where she played on the girl’s golf team from 7th through 9th grade. In 9th grade she won the New York Girl’s High School State Golf Tournament. A year later she represented America in the Junior Ryder Cup. At age 15, Teachman and her family moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There she attended University High and finished her high school golf career. She again won the girl’s state golf tournament, this time in Louisiana, when she was in 11th grade. Teachman went on to play collegiate golf for Louisiana State University. She had a successful four years at LSU, where she was a four time Academic All-American. She finished in third place individually at nationals her senior year, and was named an honorable mention all-American. Teachman went on to represent the United States in the World University Games in 2011, which she calls one of her biggest accomplishments. Teachman has achieved success in her professional career, as well. She qualified for and competed in the 2012 US Open in Kohler, Wisconsin at Blackwolf Run. In 2014 she earned full status on the Ladies European Tour. One of Teachman’s most exciting accomplishments in golf was being on Season 22 of Golf Channel’s reality show ‘Big Break Myrtle Beach.’ She made it through a number of the vigorous competitions, and was the seventh player eliminated from the season. Teachman is thrilled to have a sponsor’s exemption into this tournament and to get to play golf in front of the Rochester fans. “I am so excited to be coming back to where I learned to play the game of golf,” she said. She is also grateful to have the opportunity to honor Danielle Downey. Teachman said, “When I was playing in Rochester, she was the girl in town I looked up to. I saw her success and she was the girl I wanted to be like.” The 2015 Toyota Danielle Downey Classic will be Teachman’s second Symetra Tour Event.

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“I am excited for the opportunity to play in a professional event and I’m glad I get to honor Danielle while doing so.”

College: University of Nebraska Degree: Philosophy

The 2015 Toyota Danielle Downey Classic is pleased to welcome rising LPGA Symetra Tour star Madeleine Shiels as one of the young golfers participating in the inaugural tournament at Brook-Lea Country Club July 16-19th. Shiels won her first Symetra Tour event on Sunday, June 7th in her hometown of Boise, Idaho. The win boosts Shiels into the top ten earners of the 2015 season. Those golfers who finish in the top ten graduate to the LPGA tour. Shiels was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She picked up golf at the age of five, influenced by her parents and the fun-filled junior golf program at Hillcrest Country Club. She also enjoyed basketball and skiing, but was bitten by the golf bug early. She graduated from Bishop Kelly High School in 2008 with her sights set on college golf. Shiels attended the University of Nebraska on a golf scholarship. She was a four-time Scholastic All-American and earned Academic AllBig10 honors while pursuing a degree in philosophy. She recorded one collegiate win and ended her career with the second lowest career scoring average in program history. Shiels cherishes her time in Lincoln and remains a proud Husker. Shiels decided to pursue golf as a career during her senior year at Nebraska. She attended LPGA Qualifying School in the fall of 2012 and earned full-time status on the Symetra Tour, the LPGA’s developmental proving ground, in her first attempt. She won the very first event she played as a professional, a tournament on the Phoenix-area Cactus Tour in January of 2013. She played a full season of events on the 2013 Symetra Tour, finishing 50th on the season-ending money list out of 200-plus women. She returned to the Symetra Tour in 2014 and recorded two top-10s, improved her statistics across the board, and finished 40th on the money list. Shiels made her LPGA Tour debut in August of 2014 by Monday qualifying into the Portland Classic. Away from the golf course, Shiels enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, going to movies, spending time with friends, and writing biographies in third person. She considers herself an impressive crossword puzzler and above-average parallel parker. Her favorite superhero is Batman, and her greatest weakness chocolate. She is close with her parents, Max and Joni, and looks up to her big sister, Natalie. She now resides in Mesa, AZ. Shiels is excited to be playing in honor of Danielle Downey who touched so many lives across the professional golf community and to be coming to Rochester where the fans have always been huge supporters of the sport.

Madeleine Shiels won her first Symetra Tour event on Sunday, June 7th in her hometown of Boise, Idaho.

VICTORIA TRAPANI College: Auburn University, 2015 Degree: Accounting

Victoria Trapani has been invigted to play in the Symetra Tour’s 2015 Toyota Danielle Downey Classic on a sponsor’s exemption. This invitation was based on her collegiate golf success at Auburn University and her close friendship with Danielle Downey. Our feeling is that Victoria Trapani is a great addition to the tournament, and could not be a better pick for our first year event. Trapani grew up playing junior and high school golf in Hollywood, Florida, where she was the Florida High School Player of the Year in 2010. During her high school years she qualified for three major amateur events: the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links, the U.S. Women’s Amateur, and the U.S. Junior Championship. This success got her noticed and recruited by Kim Evans, the head women’s golf coach at Auburn University. Trapani went on to play for Auburn. She found success her freshman year, winning an individual title at the UCF Challenge. She and her team also won SEC’s that same year. However, the rest of Trapani’s career at Auburn was not easy. Her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer, and Trapani took it hard. She quit playing golf for three months during the spring season of her sophomore year to focus on her mom’s health. When Downey arrived at Auburn, her alma mater, as the new women’s assistant coach, she and trapani immediately became close, and Downey convinced Trapani to come back to golf. Trapani said, “Danielle brought me out of a really dark place. The way she reached out and made me look at life in a different way saved me.” That same season, when Evans, the head coach of Auburn, was diagnosed with cancer and had to take tie off for treatment, Downey filled her place. She went from volunteer assistant to head coach overnight. Although the season was filled with instability and heavy emotion, the team broke records, and Trapani attributes much of this to Downey’s guidance. “Danielle was incredible. She helped me through one of the hardest times of my life, and she led the team through one of our hardest times. That will always stay really close to my heart,” Trapani said. “We became so close and I will never forget our friendship.” Trapani said she is honored to be playing in this tournament. “I am excited for the opportunity to play in a professional event and I’m glad I get to honor Danielle while doing so.”

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On a warm June afternoon, Amy Ellsworth strolls up to the bar at TRATA at the Culver Road Armory. She takes her place on a stool and confidently orders a beer. Not just any beer, but a Tröegs Scratch 195, a double IPA. The frothy brew looks more like a table centerpiece in a tulip-style stemmed glass than an adult beverage.

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If the average beer aficionado hasn’t heard of the Scratch 195 yet, they shan’t fret. The brew is new, made especially for Rochester’s annual Real Beer Week – a week-long event held each June since 2012 at Rochesterarea pubs and bars where patrons wholeheartedly celebrate craft beer. Breweries from all over the country come to Rochester to push their beer brand. Several bars in the area participate and run craft beer specials all week. There’s an expo to kick the week off, different music events throughout the week with the finale at lovin’ cup bistro & brews at Park Point in Henrietta, which features a 5K run as a fundraiser for Camp Good Days and Special Times. Real Beer Week is like Christmas to a gal like Ellsworth who totally digs craft beers. “It’s a huge beer festival,” she said. Ellsworth’s love for craft beer started when she and her husband were dating. At the time, he was working for Stoneyard Bar and Grill in Brockport. In 2011, the two took a trip to Oregon and visited Rogue Brewery and Pub in Ashland. They arrived at the brewery on a Sunday night close to closing time. The staff welcomed them and stayed to accommodate the couple. Ellsworth recalls being impressed with their friendly service. “It was the trip that piqued our interest a little bit more,” she said. When they returned home, her husband had an outlet for his craft beer interest working at the bar, but she did not, so she put her figurative pencil to paper. She started her personal craft beer weblog, thecraftbeergirl.com. Her interest in craft beer then turned into a passion. If you’re ever in Wegmans’ beer aisle and don’t know what to choose – IPA or stout, pilsner or porter – Ellsworth has her fair share of observations. “It’s really a matter of trying a lot of different things because there’s such a wide range of beer styles and flavors and things like that out there,” she said. “From what I’ve seen a lot of beer drinkers when they start out, they like the lighter more easy-drinking styles. Then as they develop a palette for stronger flavors, that’s when you can hop your beers.” For the first-timer, a pale ale or IPA might be the place to start, she said. They typically aren’t as heavy and are lighter than a stout or porter. Ellsworth analogizes the love for craft beer is akin to the love for coffee. “You definitely have to develop a palette for certain flavors,” she added. Ellsworth is fascinated as she watches the tides shift in an industry currently dominated by men. “There are a ton of women that are certainly enjoying craft beer, and an increasing number of women who are working in the industry,” she said.

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Ellsworth believes it is somewhat of a misnomer that women don’t like beer. “I think that women are certainly just as into craft beer as men, just as capable as men as far as brewing beer and working in the industry, so I’m happy to see that becoming more of an accepted normal thing.” Her blog would eventually fuse her passion with a career. Ellsworth recently landed a job at Tröegs – the Pennsylvania-based craft brewers of that double IPA she enjoyed at TRATA. Ellsworth currently serves as the sales representative for all of New York state, excluding Rockland and Westchester counties, New York City, and Long Island. “Going back to my blog, that was one of the things as I really started to develop an interest in craft beer. I started to decide that I wanted to work in the craft beer industry. The blog was really helpful to create a name for myself. It helped me meet a lot of people that worked in the industry.”

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Wine bars have become very popular over the years and it seems like you can find one in almost every neighborhood and suburb in the area. In honor of our wine and food issue, we decided to take a tour of some of our favorites (for research purposes only of course!) and share them with you. Visit us on Facebook or Twitter and share with us your favorite wine bar. Use hashtag #RWMWine. FLIGHT – 262 Exchange Blvd. The Flight concept began with David and Tasia Verno’s love of wine and extensive travels throughout Europe and the United States. The marriage of food, wine and knowledge is the cornerstone of Flight. This is Rochester’s exclusive establishment that brings the wine experience from Paris, Napa Valley, Washington DC and beyond into one inviting hot spot. The ambiance is warm with chocolate hues, organic textured woods and low lighting. The name Flight comes from a term referring to a tasting, whether it is food or drink. Hand-selected and creatively grouped, the “flights”, or a trio of pours, are the main course of the night. www.winebarflight.com

VERITAS - 217 Alexander St. Veritas features a wide variety of wines including Red, White, Rosé, Sparkling, and Fortified. Their philosophy is education, and exposure to wines from around the world. The selection changes frequently, so you will always be able to try something new. With selections ranging from $6 glass to $35 glass, and over 100 wines by the bottle, there is always something for everyone. For those who prefer something a little different, they have specialty beer, soft drinks, and coffee from Joe Bean Coffee Roasters. Even a few things to nibble on. www.veritaswinebar.com

BRUNELLO WINE BAR – 663 N.Winton Rd You won’t be disappointed with you check out their wonderful selection of fine wines as well as a full bar. Enjoy your favorite glass of wine in a warm, inviting atmosphere while nibbling some unique appetizers. The outdoor patio is now open so you an enjoy your wine in the beautiful summer weather. www.brunellowinebar.com

SOLERA – 647 South Ave. Solera is located in the heart of Rochester’s South Wedge neighborhood, at the corner of South Avenue & Hickory Street. The inspiration behind Solera is simply the enjoyment of wine...and the creation of a wonderful space to enjoy it in. Add quality beers, gourmet snacks, and great music to the mix, and you have Solera Wine Bar, unlike anything thas has existed in Rochester before. www.solerawinebar.com

JOJO BISTRO & WINE BAR – 60 North Main St., Pittsford Famous for their BYOB Mondays, JoJo’s is a favorite gathering place in the heart of the Village of Pittsford. The bar features an award winning wine selection as well as a complete selection of craft beers on tap and specialty cocktails. There is something for everyone’s palate here. And on Monday’s of course, you can bring in a bottle of wine from home and JoJo’s will waive the corking fees. It’s a great way to enjoy a night out with the girls and enjoy your favorite wine too! www.restaurantjojo.com

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Nancy Lopez Returns to Rochester to chair the Toyota Danielle Downey Classic

BY CYNTHIA KOLKO | PHOTOS BY JEFF HERR PHOTOGRAPHY Think of women’s golf in Rochester, and one can’t help but think of Nancy Lopez. After all, it was here in 1978 that the young rookie Lopez set the record for most consecutive LPGA wins (five) with her victory at the Banker’s Trust Classic at Locust Hill. That year, Lopez continued to clean up on LPGA tournaments, her remarkable talent earning her worldwide fame, not to mention the coveted cover of Sports Illustrated. Lopez is still the only golfer to win the Rookie of the Year Award, Player of the Year Award, and Vare Trophy in the same year. And throughout her storied career, throngs of adoring fans known as “Nancy’s Navy” enjoyed following Lopez wherever she played. But it was that record-breaking LPGA tournament that sparked what could be called a love affair with Rochester– one that continues to this day with no signs of waning. From that time forward, Rochester audiences in particular embraced Lopez, and in turn, Lopez has a soft spot for Rochester. Now, after a two-year hiatus, Lopez returns to Rochester as honorary chair of the new Toyota Danielle Downey Classic ladies’ golf tournament, held at Brook-Lea Country Club July 13th to 19th. The tournament is a new stop on the Symetra Tour- Road to the LPGA, formerly known as the LPGA Futures Tour. It’s a developmental tour for LPGA-bound ladies, where some of the best young female up-andcomers test their tournament mettle, and where fans can glimpse, and gawk at, the future stars of women’s golf. “To see all the talent in women’s golf is amazing,” says Mike Vadala, tournament chair. He is confident that Rochester audiences will embrace the fledgling tournament. “It ties something back to the tradition that’s been in Rochester for so long.”

The LPGA tournament, a Rochester golf staple for 38 years, had its final showdown at Locust Hill with the Wegmans LPGA Championship in 2014. The tournament was renamed the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and was moved downstate. The new tournament’s inaugural venue is Westchester Country Club. Mike Nichols, Chief Business Officer of the Symetra Tour, agrees that the same enthusiastic Rochester audiences that clamored to the LPGA championships, and new audiences too, will love being in the gallery for the Toyota Danielle Downey Classic. “With the LPGA leaving town, it made sense to try to tap into that passion for women’s golf by introducing Rochester to the next generation of LPGA stars before they’ve ‘made it,” explained Nichols. The tournament is named for Spencerport native, professional golfer, and Auburn University golf coach Danielle Downey, who was killed in a car accident in Auburn, Alabama last year. “It was a tragic day when we lost Danielle,” says Vadala, who was a close friend of Downey. Indeed, when Nichols and Michael Whan, Commissioner of the LPGA, first spoke with Vadala about hosting the tournament in Rochester and holding it in memory of Downey, Vadala wasn’t sure his emotions could handle it. “You know that’s not fair,” he replied to Whan. But he realized that the tournament “would have meant a lot to her” and insisted that it be held at Brook-Lea, Downey’s home club. Nichols describes the tournament as “a beautiful tribute and a special memory for [Downey’s] family, the golfers and her friends who knew her best. Many people in Rochester followed Danielle’s journey to the LPGA Tour, so honoring her with this event while helping to foster the careers of the next generation of LPGA Tour players [is] a special opportunity.”

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Lopez is thrilled to chair the tournament. “I always love to come back to Rochester for any reason,” says Lopez. Indeed, Lopez said she was a “little aggravated” when she received news that Rochester would end its longstanding stint hosting the LPGA with its 2014 tournament, particularly because she couldn’t be present to bid the tournament adieu. “Wow, this stinks,” said Lopez, describing her realization that she would instead be playing at a Legends tournament that ran concurrently to the final Rochester-hosted LPGA. She remembered thinking that she would “rather be in Rochester.” Lopez is excited about the young talent coming to Rochester for the Toyota Danielle Downey Classic, noting that audiences will “See some great players,” some of whom she mentored. “It’s a lot of fun to do that. I like to help any way I can, encouraging them, giving them knowledge.” Not unlike Lopez, Downey herself was a mentor to younger players. Decades after Lopez broke down barriers for women in golf, and indeed for women’s sports in general, it still wasn’t exactly smooth sailing for Downey. “She played on the boys’ team,” Vadala says of Downey’s time at Spencerport High School. “There were hardly any girls’ teams [at area high schools]. And it wasn’t that long ago.” Downey went on to play golf at Auburn from 1999 to 2003, earning numerous tournament accolades. Indeed, at the NCAA championship in 2002, she tied for second place, the best such finish in the history of Auburn Tigers women’s golf. Out of college in 2003, Downey embarked on a career as a professional golfer. In 2006, she earned the ability to play in the LPGA’s upper echelon, where she was sponsored by Paychex. In 2012, Downey returned to Auburn to coach the ladies’ golf team. It was there that she helped mold the young team players. “She was a special person,” Lopez says about Downey. “I didn’t know her real well, but I did know her. And I know through coach [Kim] Evans at Auburn that she was very dear to that school.” The tournament is especially significant for LPGA hopefuls as the winner will nab the second highest purse on the Symetra Tour schedule. “Any player who arrives in Rochester inside the Top 15 on the money list can virtually guarantee themselves a spot on the LPGA Tour the following season with a victory, so it will surely be a very emotional moment for one young lady,” says Nichols.

Most of Lopez’s success on the LPGA tour was in the 1980s, when she won 25 events. From the standpoint of wins, her best season was 1985, when she won five events and scored 21 top-10 finishes. In 1988, she became the fourth player in the history of the PGA to exceed $2 million in winnings. She began to play a reduced schedule in the 1990s, and her last victory was in 1997 at the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship.

PROFESSIONAL MAJORS: 3

• LPGA Championship: 1978, 1985, 1989

LPGA TOUR WINS: 45

(Rochester wins highlighted in bold) • 1978: Bent Tree Ladies Classic, Sunstar Classic, Greater Baltimore Classic, Coca-Cola Classic, Golden Lights Championship, Bankers Trust Classic, Colgate European Open, Colgate Far East Open • 1979: Sunstar Classic, Sahara National Pro-Am, Women’s International, Coca-Cola Classic, Golden Lights Championship, Lady Keystone Open, Colgate European Open, Mary Kay Classic • 1980: Women’s Kemper Open, Sarah Coventry, Rail Charity Classic • 1981: Arizona Copper Classic, Colgate Dinah Shore, Sarah Coventry • 1982: J&B Scotch Pro-Am, Mazda Japan Classic • 1983: Elizabeth Arden Classic, J&B Scotch Pro-Am • 1984: Uniden LPGA Invitational, Chevrolet World Championship of Women’s Golf • 1985: Chrysler-Plymouth Charity Classic, Mazda Hall of Fame Championship, Henredon Classic, Portland PING Championship • 1987: Sarasota Classic, Cellular One-PING Golf Championship • 1988: Mazda Classic, Ai Star/Centinela Hospital Classic, Chrysler-Plymouth Classic • 1989: Atlantic City Classic, Nippon Travel-MBS Classic • 1990: MBS LPGA Classic • 1991: Sara Lee Classic

And although nothing official is in place, this tournament might indeed herald something of a return of ladies’ professional golf to Rochester.

• 1992: Rail Charity Golf Classic, PING-Cellular One LPGA Golf Championship

“My expectation is that the Symetra Tour will be playing in Rochester for many years to come,” says Nichols.

• 1993: Youngstown-Warren LPGA Classic

“This community is going to love it. The golf is phenomenal and the players are great. We’re going to set the bar for what this tour can be,” says Vadala.

AMATEUR WINS: 9

As for Lopez, she may have another reason to return to Rochester after this year: a book tour. Her memoir, Nancy: The Course of My Life, is slated for publication in the not-too-distant future. In any case, Lopez is looking forward to coming here, right on the heels of the 2015 induction ceremony at the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Andrews, Scotland. (Lopez is a 1987 inductee.) “I have a lot of friends in Rochester,” says Lopez. “We miss Rochester. It will be fun to be back there and be a part of LPGA golf– kind of.” Tournament information may be found at www.danielledowneyclassic.com 28

In 1978, Nancy Lopez took the LPGA by storm becoming the first LPGA rookie to earn Rookie of the Year, Player of the Year and the Vare Trophy all in the same year. She won nine tournaments in all during her rookie season including a record-breaking five consecutive wins.

• 1997: Chick-fil-A Charity Championship • 1969: New Mexico Women’s Amateur • 1971: New Mexico Women’s Amateur • 1972: U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, Women’s Western Junior • 1973: Women’s Western Junior • 1974: U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, Women’s Western Junior • 1975: Mexican Amateur • 1976: AIAW National Championship

INTERNATIONAL WINS: 4 • 1979: Portland-PING Team Championship • 1980: JCPenney Classic • 1987: Mazda Championship • 1992: Wendy’s Three-Tour Challenge

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• Player: 1990 • Captain: 2005

“I have a lot of friends in Rochester,” says Lopez. “We miss Rochester. It will be fun to be back there and be a part of LPGA golf– kind of.”

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What’s better than drinking wine with dinner? Cooking with it, of course. Don’t be intimidated to cook with wine. Simply experiment and have fun with it. A word of advice: Never cook with a wine you wouldn’t drink. Would you drink cooking Sherry? Absolutely not (at least, I hope not). In fact, Julia Child once said: “If you do not have a good wine to use, it is far better to omit it, for a poor one can spoil a simple dish and utterly debase a noble one.” If you follow that rule of thumb — and do a little cooking research — there’s no doubt you can make a delectable meal using your favorite red and white wines. FOR RED WINE LOVERS: BEEF STEW

Recipes packed with onions, carrots and tomatoes (like the one below) combine well with red wine because there is enough sugar in the dish to balance out the sharp tannins in the wine. Adding red wine to a beef dish creates a bold, tangy flavor — and sometimes a little spice. It’s a great way to spruce up a classic favorite like beef stew.

Ingredients:

Olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1-1/2 cups chopped carrot, divided 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup flour 2 pounds boneless chuck roast or stew beef, trimmed well Salt Pepper 1 cup dry red wine 4 cups chopped & seeded tomatoes (heirloom or romas that are fresh and in-season) 2 cups water (optional substitute: fat-free, low-sodium beef broth) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried 10 ounces Cremini (a.k.a. Baby Bella) mushrooms (optional substitute: button mushrooms) 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried

Directions:

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approximately 5 minutes to reduce the wine, scraping the bottom of the pan. Place meat, onion mixture, tomatoes, water, oregano, thyme, remaining 3/4 cup carrots and mushrooms in the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and simmer for an additional 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until the meat is tender. Add basil and additional salt, if desired, to taste. *You could prepare this ahead through the wine reduction step. Then place everything in a crockpot on low for 4-5 hours for the remaining cooking time.

FOR WHITE WINE LOVERS: CHICKEN CHASSEUR

For vegetarians or those who aren’t fans of red meat, white wine meshes well with fish and vegetable dishes. Take note: If your recipe includes ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar, which many fish recipes do, make sure to cut back on those ingredients by about half to make room for the acid in the white wine.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 10-ounce package of cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoon flour 1/2 cup dry white wine 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1-1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (optional substitute: 2/3 cup canned crushed tomatoes, drained) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried

Directions:

1. In a large frying pan, heat one tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook until browned. Pour off the cooking liquids, reserving one tablespoon in the pan. 2. Add the other one tablespoon of oil and reduce the heat to lowmedium. Add the onion and cook, until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Raise to medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are brown and soft, about 5 minutes.

1. Heat a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil and sauté onion and 3/4 cup carrots until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté one minute. Set aside in a bowl.

3. Add the flour and cook for 30 seconds, continually stirring. Stir in the wine and bring to a simmer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

2. While onion and carrot sauté, place flour in a bowl and sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. After removing onion mixture from pan, heat additional oil in the same pan. Dredge beef in the flour and brown in the pan. You will likely have to do this in two to three batches — do not overcrowd the pan. When complete, set the beef aside in a bowl.

4. Return chicken to the pan. Reduce the heat to simmer and cover until the chicken is done, about 10 minutes.

3. Add wine to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for

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BY REBECCA L. FERGUSON | PHOTO BY JENNIFER CRONIN “You have to have the belief in yourself to succeed and that’s what this family has.”- Jerry Gallipeau It would be more than fair to say that Gail Gallipeau does not shy away from pursuing her interests and a lot of hard work. Maintaining a full time job, being the primary caretaker for her mother and co-owner of BLU Bar & Grill, Gallipeau does it all with an eagerness to learn. This isn’t the usual story behind opening a restaurant, however, it is a story about a local family who shares a commitment and pride to their community as well as a palpable love for cooking and family. It was only about ten years ago that Gallipeau found her husband taking on a real curiosity in the kitchen but, beyond the curiosity was a natural talent to play around with recipes, create new sauces and execute an outstanding meal. Sunday dinners began to grow bigger with their family and friends, and with strong prompting from their supporters, the Gallipeau family took a leap of faith to start their own bar and grill. The vision was clear; to provide excellent food in an atmosphere inviting to everyone, a place to bring your family, have business meetings or host an event. With generous space and endless possibilities, BLU Bar & Grill opened their doors in November of 2012 on Pixley Road in Gates, NY. Today, there are two full service bars in the main dining area, plenty of open seating and a beautiful outdoor patio; not to mention a private party room on the lower level also equipped with a full service bar. “It was important for us to have our business in Gates. This is our home, our community and the place our son went to school,” says Gallipeau. Transitioning from their family owned and operated construction company to being sole owners in the food and beverage industry, has proved to be both rewarding and challenging. Gallipeau explains, “We are where we are because we have fought and struggled.” Knowing there would be a large learning curve, she continues, “we make ourselves accessible to our guests and we want the feedback…we welcome the challenges as an opportunity to grow. Our customers keep us going and continue to inspire us in our work.” Gallipeau was very candid and forthcoming, explaining some of the obstacles that she has faced, “I have found that our biggest challenge is the perception we are a fine dining restaurant, with high price tags to follow. BLU is a fun place to be; comfortable and classy, but also affordable…people work really hard and we get that. This is an extension of our home and everyone should feel relaxed so they can enjoy great food, drinks and lots of laughs.” Keeping with the theme of family, friends and community, BLU is always hopping with a variety of specialty nights, including backyard barbeques with a live D.J. and bike night, to name a few. Along with a variety of in-house fun, BLU has extended their venue to many fund raising events including Willows Warriors, Battered Woman and Children, as well as, BLU goes Orange for Avery. Each and every fund raising event is personal and the Gallipeau family are both humble and gracious in the manner in which they describe the events, “This is our way to pay it forward and it’s about the cause. We have developed such incredible connections with the community and families in need. We have been able to share our energy, our warmth and arms to so many fighting such enormous battles.” So, the Gallipeau family extends to the public an open invitation to enjoy your family and friends around their table.

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“It was beautiful, with a rich history. But it needed some love.” That’s Kim Weitsman talking about The Krebs Restaurant, a 116-year-old farmhousestyle cottage that greets visitors driving east into Skaneateles. Built in 1845 and transformed into a restaurant by Fred and Cora Krebs in 1899, The Krebs is a “testament to old-school fine dining.” Kim, along with her husband Adam, wanted to preserve that history and reputation when they purchased the restaurant, located at 53 W. Genesee St., in 2010. “We knew it was an institution and landmark here that we didn’t want to lose,” notes Kim. A summer cottage for Fred and Cora Krebs, the two began serving meals to Skaneateles visitors in the summer of 1899. Each year, from the end of May through the first of November, the Krebs, with the help of their nieces and nephews, would serve more than 800 family-style meals daily. The restaurant passed into the hands of three generations before it finally closed its doors in October 2010, when long-time owner Jan Loveless passed away. The Weitsmans, who just reopened the historic restaurant last August, have poured millions of dollars and four years of renovation efforts into restoring The Krebs to full glory — and then some. With the hope that the farm-totable menu would be just as refined as the dining area, they hired Executive Chef Austin Johnson, whose resume includes cooking on a 58-foot purse seine salmon fishing vessel in Southeast Alaska, the New York City-based Elven Madison Park (the fifth best restaurant in the world with three Michelin stars), and Oud Sluis in the Netherlands. A variety of menus — including appetizer, entrée, brunch, tasting, dessert, beer, wine, cocktail and after dinner drink menus — come together to create The Krebs’ palate. Chef Johnson notes that the Tasting Menu has gone over extremely well with customers. This seven-course meal starts with raw Hamachi (fish) and moves into a Foie Gras. Then comes the torteloni, scallops, cod, duck and, finally, a pistachio dessert with brown butter and caramelized milk. All courses come paired with wine. “The Tasting Menu is the best way to see what the restaurant is all about,” explains Chef Johnson. Another customer favorite is the Lobster Newburg. “We make a lobster stock reduction using whole butter and crème fraîche, seasoned with cognac, sherry, lime juice and tarragon,” details Chef Johnson. “It takes 150 lobsters to make one week’s worth of sauce. Customers receive a full lobster on the dish — the tail, the knuckles, the claws. We get all of our lobsters from New York City, clean them here and do the fabrication. It’s an extremely labor-intensive dish. But it’s a great outlet for using the whole lobster.” Kim and Chef Johnson share a love for the raw Hamachi course on the Tasting Menu. “I really like the raw Hamachi, with vinaigrette, raw celery and green apples,” says Chef Johnson. “We work hard on getting fresh fish and feel comfortable serving things like that in raw form. It is butchered every day and flown in several times of week. Usually, I wouldn’t pick a raw fish course as my favorite meal.” Kim adds that The Krebs’ drink menus are just as impressive as the food. The wine list has more than 1,800 selections and the cocktail menu features creative concoctions like The Emperor’s New Mule (Yuzu sake, ginger and sparkling wine) and Oh Pear! (rye, pear and vanilla). “The drink menu is very different from what you would see in a typical restaurant,” explains Kim. “It helps customers explore something new.” The future of The Krebs includes a garden to source ingredients from, an unknown award from Wine Spectator being granted to the restaurant this August and, hopefully, a Michelin star. “We want this to be a platform for the people who work here to win awards,” concludes Kim. “My husband and I aren’t foodies. The Krebs is a creative incubator for those who work here to hone their craft.” The Krebs is open Thursday through Saturday from 5 to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit thekrebs.com, like them on facebook.com/TheKrebs or follow them on Twitter at @KrebsRestaurant.

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It’s always so wonderful to talk about food and wine and how delicious they are and fun to make (not for me), but some important items always seem to be left out when we discuss these things… how to act when you’re eating and drinking with other people. Whether it’s company at your house or dining at a restaurant, most people seriously need an etiquette refresher. Madge to the rescue… Let’s get down to brass tacks, shall we? Here are some things that my mother taught me and to this day I am still a stickler about. I’m always harping on my poor kids about this stuff, well actually I don’t have to anymore because they already have these things engrained in them. Gotta’ start ‘em early…

1. If you have been invited to someone’s house for dinner… NEVER go

empty handed! Ugh, so rude. It’s like showing up and saying, “OK, I’m here, feed me!” No, you have to contribute something to the evening – a bottle of wine, flowers, a desert. Or at the very least, something to just say thank you.

2. When sitting down to dinner at either a friend’s house, a restaurant, or even your own home… gentleman, remove your hat. It’s just a sign of respect. I don’t know why, I know there’s a reason, just do it.

8. A big pet peeve here… for the love of God wait until everyone gets

their food before you start shoveling yours in your mouth! The waiter is bringing out the plates, he sets yours down, Betty’s down, and Fred’s down… Ethel, Lucy, and Barney are still waiting on theirs’s and you start digging in. How rude! Ethel, Lucy, and Barney are still waiting and salivating as you chow down on your Salisbury steak in front of them. Same thing in a home, they’re still passing the potatoes around for God’s sake and you’re already elbows deep in tuna casserole! Knock it off! Wait until everyone has a full plate in front of them, and… go!

9.…And when you get said food, don’t shovel. There is no need to eat

like you haven’t seen a meal since the Clinton Administration. Eat slowly, in small amounts on your fork/spoon. You don’t need to get down to plate level and push food into your gullet like it’s a truck full of hot tar onto a driveway.

10. This should go without saying… don’t talk with your mouth full.

(See what I did there?) No, really, it’s disgusting. Nothing you have to say is that important that it can’t wait until your teeth have ground down your food into digestible bites and broken it down by enzymes in your saliva and sent down into your tummy.

11. You may think you’re a big shot if you send food back because it’s

to your liking”, but it’s rude to the staff and chef and uncomfortable 3. Gentleman, pull out a ladies chair, even if you don’t, at least wait until “Not for everyone else at the table. And then if they are nice people they will she sits first. Trust me it will score you big points… big points.

feel compelled to stop eating until you get your food back and it’s just an

4. Put the phones away. You’re there to break bread and enjoy each other’s awkward situation. Of course you can send it back if something is raw company, do it. It’s rude to ignore each other because you’re texting everyone to see where you’re meeting up later. But it’s also rude to hold up the ordering because you have to take 18 pictures of the group or selfies because your hair wasn’t just right in the first 17 pics. You’re keeping the server from moving along the flow of the restaurant and holding up others in your party who actually want to eat. Also, all the picture taking looks incredibly self-absorbed to the other patrons. Tacky.

and could get you sick, or burnt to a crisp and tastes like charcoal. And I guess possibly if you take a bite and you realize it contains an ingredient that you are allergic to or makes you violently ill. “Coriander?! I didn’t know this had coriander in it, I’ll be in the bathroom for a week!” And if you do have to send something back, be polite and diplomatic. If you are rude or nasty, you’re food might come back with unknown and unwanted human by-product ingredients added to it.

“I can’t decide between the fish and the beef, so why don’t you get the fish so I can have a taste of yours and I’ll get the beef”. Um no. What, so you can eat half of my food? No thanks, I’ll order what I want, and eat all of it.

me, I need to go to the ladies’ room” Please don’t say, “I gotta’ pee.” Ugh, that’s so crass and classless.

about what they’re ordering. For instance, if you’re a vegan and someone at the table orders meat, don’t be a jerk and go off on them about how the animals are tortured and shame them into being a herbivore. That is not the place or time. Or telling someone that what they’re ordering is not the healthiest choice, like deep fried chocolate cake, smothered in high fat cheese… a lecture in “healthy food choices” is not appropriate at the time. You just look like a self-righteous jerk. “Food shaming” is never a good idea.

service was really that bad, leave a lower tip but still within the 15-20% range. Ok if it’s really really bad do 10%, but never something rude like leaving one penny. If the service was that bad, report it to the manager and let them handle it.

5. At a restaurant, don’t tell others what to order. Like, don’t tell your date, 12. Whenever, you need to leave the table, excuse yourself. Say, “Excuse 13. At the end of the meal, be a good tipper. Remember, servers make 6. And another on the ordering note, don’t get on another person’s case less than minimum wage and depend on your tips to make a living. If the

7. In support of all our brothers and sisters who give their lives to serving

others… in restaurants… don’t be a putz to the server or bus boy. They are not your servant or slave, they are people doing a job. Yes, there are a few with attitude, but if you fight back with attitude it just makes it a miserable dining experience for everyone around you. Most of the time if there is a problem, like food taking too long or food being cooked wrong, it’s not the servers fault. Don’t try and take a pound of flesh out of the messenger.

I could probably go on and on but I’ll refrain. I don’t want to re-write Emily Post. But I do think dining etiquette is a lost art that we all need to re-visit. General civility is a lost art. Maybe if we take a deep breath and show these subtle signs of respect to each other and respect the idea of the sit-down meal, we might all feel a little more peaceful. And we’d have a lot less annoying selfies and pictures of food on Facebook. Bon appetite! Margaret “Madge” Madigan in the Associate Editor of Rochester Woman Magazine, and author of the best selling book, “When Life Gives You Lemons…At Least You Won’t Get Scurvy!”

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HEIDI GRENEK

Co-Owner of Moonlight Creamery

BY BETH WISLOW-D’AMICO | PHOTO BY JENNIFER CRONIN

Heidi Grenek wears many hats, one of which is Co-Owner of Moonlight Creamery, an artisan ice cream shop and café in Fairport. Heidi and her business partner, Jeff Seidel, opened Moonlight in July of 2007, with the goal of having a positive impact on the community, their employees, and the environment.

“Jeff and I had this idea around bringing something special to the community, but also giving us a vehicle with which we could mentor young people. We wanted to give them an opportunity to learn valuable business and entrepreneurship skills, as well as have some fun.”

Nestled along the canal in Fairport, Moonlight offers what the owners call “a 15 minute vacation.” While the ice cream is the main attraction, there is also organic, fair trade chocolate, handmade and hand-formed in Portland, Oregon, and pies from Rochester’s own Special Touch Bakery at the School of the Holy Childhood. Moonlight also partners with Joe Bean Coffee Roasters to offer customers a full coffee service, featuring fair trade, organic, shade grown coffee.

“We focus on the experience,” says Grenek. “If you are going to come in and have ice cream and splurge, it should be worth it.” Moonlight offers 24 ice cream flavors at a time, which vary by season. From signature flavors like Espresso English Toffee and Honey Lavender, to standards like Tahitian Vanilla Bean and Mint Chip, there is something for every palate. In addition to the creativity that comes from creating flavors, Heidi also enjoys teaching customers the history behind the ice cream. They also host themed tasting events where they pair flavors with famous books or regions. “When you come here, chances are you are going to get a little bit of a lesson on something, whether it’s where vanilla comes from or how Jack Kerouac’s book On The Road influenced popular culture,” says Grenek. The dairy at Moonlight is 100% local and free of bovine growth hormone. The disposable products they use are 100% biodegradable under proper conditions in a compost pile. The products are made from annually renewable crops, like spoons made out of potatoes and cups made out of corn. Perhaps the most impressive are the bowls, made out of the part of sugarcane that would typically be discarded, making it a zero-waste product. “Even though we’re sitting here in Fairport, there are decisions that we make in running our business that have a global impact. The kids love that our spoons are made out of potatoes. It’s a novelty, but it’s also an on-ramp to teaching them something, and helping them make more mindful decisions in their own lives,” says Grenek. That sort of mindfulness is something Heidi employs in her own life. In addition to co-owning Moonlight, she works full time as the Director of Business Development and Strategy for the Palo (continued on page 44)

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“When he offered me to come to the city, Rochester’s a big city compared to Altoona, off I came with one suitcase in hand and never went back.”

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CAROLYN ZOOK Bartender, The Avenue Pub

BY MARGARET MADIGAN | PHOTO BY JENNIFER CRONIN

June of 2015 marked 50 years in the bar and restaurant industry for Carolyn Zook. And those 50 years have given her many colorful stories to tell and gained her many friends. Zook was born and raised near Altoona, PA in a family of nine children. Shortly after finishing high school (we’re talking days after) Zook packed up and moved to Rochester, NY. Why, you may ask? Because in 1965, a girl had two options after high school – go to college or get married. Zook wasn’t all that crazy about either idea, so she decided to venture out and see the world. She chose Rochester because her brother Jerry, a talented piano player and singer was attending the Eastman School of Music. “When he offered me to come to the city, Rochester’s a big city compared to Altoona, off I came with one suitcase in hand and never came back”, she says of her brother suggesting the move. Her experience sounds like any cliché’ “girl moves to the big city” movie from back in the day, complete with her first Rochester digs being a room at the YWCA. Another being the “hey, my kid sister is new in town and needs a job” cliché’ as her brother played piano at the infamous and storied Bullwinke Café on Lake Avenue, commonly known as Bullwinkle’s, now closed. About two months later, Zook got a full-time day job working in a doctor’s office but still kept her side job at Bullwinkle’s. She spent 15 years at that office, then took a job at Kodak as a secretary, where she retired after 30 years on the job. All the while working part-time at various bars over the years. Now retired, she still works three nights a week at The Avenue Pub on Monroe Avenue. Some of the iconic and not-so-iconic bars Zook tended bar were The Red Carpet, The Other Place, Phase II, The 212 Club, and of course The Avenue Pub. “Gary called from the Pub, asked if I wanted to work 3 hours a week and I said ok. That was 30-some years ago”, she says of her start at “The Pub” as it is affectionately known. Gary refers to Gary Sweet who owned The Avenue Pub for forty years as of the beginning of June, who passed away just a couple of weeks after the Pub’s big 40th Anniversary celebration. Rochester Woman Magazine would like to offer its sincere condolences to Gary’s family and friends. The Avenue Pub has traditionally been a gay bar however, all are welcome, no matter what orientation. When asked about what she enjoys most about tending bar is, the interaction with people. “I love people. I love characters”, she says of all the colorful people she’s met in the bars where she worked. And what a knack she has for interacting with people. Everyone loves Zook as you’ll often find someone playing “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond on the jukebox and the whole bar serenading her. Carolyn – Caroline, close enough. If she is working on her birthday or her last shift before Christmas, behind the bar is filled with gifts, cards, and flowers that her favorite customers have brought in for her. She is loved without a doubt.

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Zook interacts with people so well, I’ve had friends call her “The Drunk Whisperer”, because even if someone starts to become a bit too tipsy, she’s not afraid to cut them off or ask them to leave with nary a problem. (continued on page 44)

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“I worked in the inner city for many years and I would see people standing on the street corners like sheep without a shepherd.”

SISTER GRACE MILLER Founder, House of Mercy

BY VANESSA CHEEKS | PHOTO BY HAYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

When you look around Sister Grace Miller’s office at the Rochester House of Mercy, there are items on every wall. Photographs, births announcements, thank you cards and accolades are taped, pinned and hung but, she gestures only to one wall opposite her desk. “Those are the obituaries of all the homeless that have passed here” Sister Grace explained. A wall filled with newspaper clippings yellowed from time and funeral programs with curling edges serves as a monument to the people she lost. Sister Grace Miller is one of Rochester’s most fierce homeless advocates and founded the House of Mercy in 1985. That wall is testimony to her desire to always remember the easily forgotten. On July 13th, Sister Grace will be turning 80 years old and she’s celebrating by looking back on where it all started and working toward seeing it continue on. Sister Grace Miller’s path to becoming a Sister of Mercy was not a direct one. Growing up in Corning New York she attended St. Mary’s School, she felt the calling of the church during grade school “The first time I expressed interest in being a sister was elementary school” She explained, but she admitted she didn’t have a clear idea of what that meant and with Corning not having a Catholic High school Sister Graces’ inclination toward being a nun took a back seat “the idea of becoming a sister went right out the window!” She confessed. She gestured to another photograph hanging behind her desk “That’s my twin brother, he’s a priest” said Sister Grace. When her brother vowed to be a priest, she again expressed interest of working within the church but, ultimately enrolled in Nazareth to study English Literature. “He went to St. Andrew’s seminary and my parents said I should go to school in Rochester. I was there for two years and the calling came back” After encouragement from a local priest, Sister Grace took the steps toward dedicating her life to the church and ultimately found her calling working with Rochester’s poor and homeless. “I worked in the inner city for many years and I would see people standing on the street corners like sheep without a shepherd.” And the idea for the House of Mercy grew. “I always believed homeless shelters took in homeless people” but, on a winter night in Rochester she attempted to find shelter for three homeless men and found it harder than she imagined. “They said there was no room…all I could think of was no room at the inn” she described. The experience was not lost on her and she wanted to open a shelter that turned no one away. “I went to the sisters and I submitted a proposal.” said Sister Grace and even though she had little experience and faced some adversity, she got it done. “They offered me $20,000 and I would have to do my own fund raising and I didn’t know how to do fund raising but, I didn’t tell them that I just took the money and ran!” she exclaimed. The House of Mercy was born. Come October the House of Mercy will celebrate 30 years of working closely with people to find permanent housing, medical care and helping them obtain government assistance they desperately need. In celebration of Sister Grace’s 80th Birthday, the House of Mercy is seeking to raise $80,000.00 to support their (continued on page 44)

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CAROLYN ZOOK

HEIDI GRENEK Alto Research Center (PARC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Xerox. Prioritizing the things that are most important to her is an essential part of her daily routine.

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“I’m fortunate because some of the work I have can be done remotely, so there are a lot of opportunities to leverage technology to get things done. It’s not always easy but it’s always fun.” Heidi earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing at Cornell University. She received her Masters of Business Administration from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She lives in her hometown of Fairport with her husband, Harry Hilbert, and their two sons, Harrison, 13, and Bentley, 11. She’s passionate about her family, her careers, and the work she does with women’s issues. In addition to mentoring women in STEM fields, Heidi currently serves as the Vice Chair of the President’s Council of Cornell Women.

She came close one time when she was 19 and working at Bullwinkle’s where a gentleman was asked to leave and he attempted to throw a beer bottle at her. But true to Zook form, she talked him down, stern yet mother-like and all was resolved. She says she has been fortunate over the years, “Never had to call police.” Now, that is a talent for a woman all of about 5’2”! She always handles the bar with efficiency, discipline and love. Zook loves working at the Pub but also has great memories of her first job at Bullwinkle’s. “Betty Meyer, the owner, was the belle of the ball!” recalling her accordion playing and dressing in costume and singing. “Characters, characters, characters!” mentioning the 81 year old guy who often played drums at Bullwinkle’s while wearing a little beanie with a propeller while everyone sang. I personally love it that Zook loves people, I can safely say in my 30-some years of frequenting bars, she is my all-time favorite bartender. Here’s to 50 more!

dream of permanent and adequate facilities to carry out their work. “Lovely Warren did say if we could come through with a plan and the building she would go to the county and have them help us” explained Sister Grace. “We need to find a place by fall.” The fundraiser has reached seven percent of their goal but, for Sister Grace, the perfect Birthday gift would be the ability to secure permanent residency for an organization that assists 4,000 people a month. “Fulfillment” was one word Sister Grace used to describe how she felt of her life to this point and by assisting her and her House of Mercy continue their efforts, the people of Rochester could fulfill her birthday wish. For more information follow the link www. houseofmercyrochester.org/sister-graces-birthdayparty-fundraiser and donate today.

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“One of the things I really appreciate is the opportunity to work with other women, and inspire them, and bring them along on the journey. Ultimately, it is about creating opportunities for people to be successful.” Whether she’s spending time with her family, strategizing business opportunities, or inventing a new ice cream flavor, Heidi knows firsthand how sweet success can be.

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BY REBECCA L. FERGUSON | PHOTOS BY GILMORE HAYLE Rochester has seen and embraced a progressive movement within the food and beverage industry. We are home to some of the regions finest breweries, restaurants and bistros. If you love trying new things and are curious to explore your palate, one does not have to go very far at all. Located in the epicenter of Rochester at our beloved and historic public market, Cure has created a dining experience that invites room to venture out of our comfort zones. And if I do say so myself, this is pretty awesome. The Concept: Owners Dan Martello and Chuck Cerankosky came together to bring Rochester an intimate, family-style setting, that revisits the historic and rustic ideas of French cuisine, all while infusing their own culinary spin. Staying grounded within their philosophical views pertaining to our economy as well as ecology, every attention to detail has been made with the menu selections.

The cocktails: It would be flat out wrong to not make mention of their cutting edge cocktail program. Here is where a little magic happens, as if every sensation in ones being will be brought into harmonious accord with that first sip. Not only aesthetically pleasing, the grandeur in flavor along with creativity is something that must be experienced. The Wine: Speaking with Wine Director and General Manager, Caitlin Graham was quite simply one of the most delightful and educational conversations I have ever had pertaining to food and beverage. Having worked within the industry for nearly twelve years, Graham explained how her role as wine director really unfolded in a very natural and organic manner, “when Dan Martello, a longtime friend contacted me about Cure, the concept sounded exciting and I wanted to support his vision.” A milieu full of inspiration in combination with enormous support from the owners and co-workers, Graham took the initiative to find

really great wine that will interact in an interesting way with cuisine. “I am eager to deliver ways to broaden and enhance the experience our customers have.” With a sophisticated and well trained palate herself, Graham continued to explain, “I have done a lot of research and I have also trusted my instincts; finding producers that share a similar ethos to Cure and sourcing really beautiful things that give a requisite nod to our ideology shouldn’t be mutually exclusive.” Bringing a fresh set of eyes to a newer concept, Graham was also given creative control over the formation and illustration of the wine list. Or rather, wine story. She went on to tell me, “Our space is personal and our wine selection is rather small with a specific focus on French wines. Included are lesser known grape varietals, so I wanted our descriptions to more evocative, more universal versus a subjective palate reference.” Motivated by the quality of shared human emotion, Graham has written a story infused with witty prose, extending an opportunity for patrons to commune and have fun dialogue with staff members. Although one will not find a glass of Chardonnay, they will encounter highly trained staff committed to finding the perfect pairing with the expressed desire to amplify the dining experience. Brothers in Arms: Graham also shared how Cure sources with local farmers and vendors, collaborated with a co-op through RIT in designing all of the lighting for the restaurant and hosts several events each year. Cure remains very active within the Arts community and will be preparing for a big event with the landmark society. On a more personal note, as a graduate from a Rochester City School, Graham is a strong advocate in making our urban areas blossom. For more information about Cure and Caitlin Graham, please visit: www. curebar.net ROCHESTERWOMANMAG.COM :: JULY 2015

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{ Mind } True Freedom Comes From Your

BY SRADDHA PRATIVADI, MD

July is a month we think about Independence and freedom. While we look back historically on becoming free from the British and an overlooking governmental body, but when I look around today I see people who are less free than ever. Stress, unhappiness and turmoil seem to plague the lives of most in our society. So who is really free and what does it mean? The definition of freedom is the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint. It also means exemption from external control, interference or regulation. Independent means freedom from the control support, control, aid influence or the like of others. Being truly free means living your life from an internal place of control. In this place, you know your gifts, you have a feeling of both peace and excitement because you are connected to your higher self and a place where your true self seeks expression and does it effortlessly. You don’t live your life because of external pressures, woulda, shoulda, coulda’s. You live your life out of joy and toward that which gives you joy. “Well,” you may say, “If I’m having fun, how can I make a living?” Well, that is your paradigm, your assumptions and way of thinking - that you think that you must be miserable in order to make a living.

Now take the example of someone who has found their purpose and has made it their living. They probably never feel a difference when they are at work or at home relaxing or with their friends. It’s all fun, on purpose and leading to greater levels of joy and creativity. For me this is helping people find their potential in health, creative endeavors and business. When I am engaged in “work”, I am having fun, time flies by and I get more energy than I am spending. Why is this? I am free. I am on purpose. My activities, while of course having to follow the rules of whatever industry I am in, are determined by my internal joy and expression of my gifts. The energy I am expending is in line with my highest purpose on the planet. When you are living your highest purpose, you actually get energy, people are attracted to you and life becomes a fun endeavor in greater levels of self expression an joy. So how do you become free in this day and age? A wise man in the French revolution once said, “Revolution starts in the minds of the people.” A revolution for your life starts in YOUR mind. Get to know yourself really well. Get to know your heart and your mind. When are you experiencing the greatest joy? Do you even know

what pure joy really feels like? The best way to discover this is by trying new things, trying things that expand your skills and your vision of the world. If you keep doing the same things, you will get the results you are getting now. So expand your experiences and this will allow you to accomplish several important things. First, you will develop a larger vision for your life, guided by highthinking principles that serve others. You will also develop goals that will both excite you and scare you at the same time. You will also determine what you are in harmony with. Then what you need to do is just simple. Do more of what makes you happy. Now this is not happy in the sense of frittering away your time on silly luxuries and not developing your inner strengths and talents. What talent or activity do you do that makes you happy and also spreads happiness and perhaps even love to other people by sharing your gifts and making their lives better? What is it that you do during which you feel light, happy and you feel like your soul is flying on the inside? This is a creative Universe and it is always going to look for ways to ever more express itself. There is an intelligence that pervades everything and by engaging with it through your thoughts, you transform non-physical into physical. Literally by choosing your thoughts and learning how to engage with this intelligence through transformation professionals who know how to guide you in this process, you can manifest your desires and truly achieve freedom by getting in touch with your core.

Are you independent in this process? No and yes. While it is only your thoughts alone that determine your physical reality, you are not independent. You must seek out the guidance, support and aid of those who are more skilled at this than you. This is the role of coaches, and in more traditional systems, a guru. BUT it all starts with your mind and it all starts with a decision that is deeply planted in your mind to become free of external dictation of your life and experience the freedom of your deep purpose and calling. Surround yourself with those that wish well for you and who also are on a positive path. Try the above exercises. You’ll be glad you did! True freedom comes from your mind! Sraddha Prativadi, MD is a transformational consultant/coach and founder of Doctor P: Power of Your Positive Potential, providing individual, group, corporate and elite training to tap into the greatest asset – the marvelous mind. Call 585-364-8018 to speak with her about helping you achieve your positive, powerful results for your business, health and personal growth.

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