An Appeal from the Chairpersons......

February 27, 2013
To all Pittsford Rotarians: The Taste of Pittsford is our largest Fundraiser and many of the charities we support depend on the funds raised. A few requests: Please be sure to purchase your tickets….and SELL TICKETS to those you know (we want to raise $$$ from non-Rotarians as well).

 -We will have a sign-up sheet to circulate at the next two meetings; we do need Rotarian participation for a smooth running event---please volunteer for one of the time slots.

-I expect we will have more restaurants than ever, more wineries and our distiller is back…it should be a GREAT EVENT.

-Tickets will also be available at the next two meetings…credit is OK. -We will be running a few ads this year, so be sure to get your tickets before the ads hit; we do expect a large crowd.   A special thank you to all who are helping with this event….. Jim and Grace

Posted by Grace Soong. Posted In : March Events in Rochester 

 

Owner of Max Market Cafe, Opens Ducke Soupe in Rochester

November 11, 2011
At the 2011 Taste of Pittsford event, Max Market Cafe offered delicious servings of award-winning fare.  Owner, Tony Gullace, just opened his seventh restaurant, Duck Soupe, located near the center of downtown Rochester.  Patrons can come in and sit in the dining area or buy a la carte items for on the go. Mr. Gullace is thinking of expanding the restaurant into a mini market as well and has considered selling eggs, yogurt and salads for take out. He believes that students, residents and offi...
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Posted by Grace Soong. Posted In : restaurants 

 

Seneca Lake Wine Trails Video on Picking Pinot Grapes

October 23, 2011
This video was made in 2007 and shows the Executive Director of Seneca Lake Wine Trails  demonstrating how to pick Pinot grapes.  However, from what I've seen, it's more apt to title it:  How NOT to pick up Pinot grapes in October.  The video tells you to not cut the stems, which the instructor did several times. The video is only 33 seconds and is really too short for a "How To", video.  It is, however, an amusing short video.

The Rotary Club of Pittsford is organizing a wine and gourmet food...
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Posted by Victoria Soong. Posted In : wineries 

 

Three Trade Agreements Expected to Boost NY State Exports

October 15, 2011
The Senate ratified three trade agreements that many supporters claim will boost New York farmers, manufacturers and service industry organizations.  An estimated 192,000 jobs around the state are supported by exports, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Using a private database that tracks exports via ocean containers, the chamber identified 1,482 companies based in New York that ship $55.6 billion in goods every year and doesn't include air freight shipments or trucking of New Yor...
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Posted by Victoria Isabel. Posted In : wineries 

 

Two Women in Pittsford Honored for Community Service

October 7, 2011
Marguerite Rose received the “Wanda Ward Lifetime Achievement Award”. Marguerite has been involved in numerous projects and committees and served in many leadership positions including President of the Women's Club of Pittsford. For over 8 years she served as co-chair of the St. Pauly’s shed, a major fund raiser for the club. She has been the leader of the Women’s Club knitting group which provides over one thousand hand-knitted items to hospitals, charitable agencies and our service ...
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Posted by Grace Soong.

 

A Comprehensive Study Reports that Fast-food Companies Aggressively Target Kids

October 6, 2011
Teenagers and children view significantly more ads for fast food than same-aged children did in 2003. This is based on a year-long study which analyzed data on the nutritional value of food and the media exposure conducted by members of the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity.

Findings of the research are available online at Fast Food FACTS. The report suggests that fast-food companies are increasing efforts to market unhealthy meal options to children, without equally promoting healt...
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On March 12, 2012, the Rotary Club of Pittsford is organizing a food and wine tasting event called "A Taste of Pittsford". This fund raising event features wine tasting from Rochester area wineries, food tasting from Pittsford area restaurants and cafes, a silent auction and a raffle. All proceeds raised will go to all the charitable projects supported by the Rotary club of Pittsford.

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