Do you like beef, chicken and pork? Meet the Finger Lakes farmers who bring it to you

Mike Murphy, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
·4 min read

CANANDAIGUA, NY – To correct the boast in the fast-food TV commercial that seems to air constantly, New York Kitchen has the meat. Or at least it will this Sunday.

Meat & Greet is making a return after the event created to connect local farmers and meat producers with consumers had been on hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The free event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at New York Kitchen, 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua, in partnership with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County. The event formerly was held at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Consumers will be able to learn more about where their meat comes from and talk with farmers and producers in addition to purchasing products such as half and whole animals, signing up for Community Supported Agriculture shares, or CSAs, learning tips and techniques at chef demonstrations and more.

Speaking of demonstrations, here is the demo schedule: 11 a.m. beef; noon pork; and 1 p.m. chicken and lamb.

Participants include Rugenstein Family Farm, Coryn Red Cattle Co., The Woods, Chosen Grove Farm, Pickering Farms, SG Angus Farm, Little Creek Farm, Fire Creek Farms, Stonehedge Beef Farm, Next Generation Farms, Phillips Farms, My Little Farm and Cutco Cutlery.

Registration is not required, but is suggested to provide a better idea of how many people will be coming. Doing so comes with a bonus.

A day-of raffle will feature meaty items and a certificate for two to take a hands-on cooking class at New York Kitchen. Those who preregister will receive a bonus entry in the drawing.

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meat-greet-connecting-local-meat-producers-with-the-community-tickets-658748162487?mibextid=Zxz2cZ. 

Fill up your cool glass with craft beer for Pint Days

The New York State Brewers Association has unveiled the design of the fourth annual New York State Pint Days, which will take place over Thanksgiving week, Nov. 20 to Nov. 26.

During that week, craft beer fans can visit participating breweries across the state to collect the annually released commemorative NYS Pint Days glassware in this fundraising event.

The $1 per glass directly supports the New York State Brewers Association mission to unify, protect and propel the state's more than 500 independent craft breweries through advocacy, education and promotion.

Each year, the pint glass features a new, unique design that celebrates New York craft beer.

Here is the winning design that will appear on glassware during New York State Pint Days in November. Joanna Brotherton, a craft beer enthusiast from East Setauket, Suffolk County, is the artist.
Here is the winning design that will appear on glassware during New York State Pint Days in November. Joanna Brotherton, a craft beer enthusiast from East Setauket, Suffolk County, is the artist.

The winning design was created by Joanna Brotherton, a craft beer enthusiast from East Setauket, Suffolk County.

The limited edition 2023 New York State Pint Days glassware will be available statewide at 70 participating breweries. Once the collector’s glasses are sold out, the design will never be reproduced again.

Finger Lakes area breweries participating include Big aLICe Brewing Co. and Brewery Ardennes in Geneva, Heroes Brewing Co. in Rochester, Liquid State Brewing Co. in Ithaca, Lucky Hare Brewing Co. in Hector, Noble Shephard Craft Brewery in Bloomfield, Rohrbach Brewing Co. in Rochester and Twisted Rail Brewing Co., which has locations in Geneva, Canandaigua and Macedon.

For more participating breweries, visit the Think NY, Drink NY website at www.thinkNYdrinkNY.com/NYS-Pint-Days.   Additional information about Pint Days is available at https://thinknydrinkny.com/nys-pint-days/.

On the Finger Lakes food and drink calendar

'Tis the season, apparently. The winter season is fast approaching already and with it comes community dinners and a change in more than the weather.

― The summer season for the Canandaigua Farmers market has ended, but the winter version will be starting up from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the parking lot on Antis Street behind Frequentem Brewing Co. in Canandaigua. This is the first winter market of the season and will be held every two weeks.

― Middlesex United Methodist Church will host the annual election night dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the church, 1156 Route 245, Middlesex. The menu includes chicken and biscuits, creamed onions, squash, coleslaw and brownies. The cost is $12; $7 for ages 10 and under; preschoolers eat for free. Dine in or take out.

― The Bloomfield Lions Club will host a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or until sold out Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Veterans Park, 6910 Routes 5 and 20, Bloomfield. Dine in or take out. The cost is $10 for 13 and up; $5 for 12 and under. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and ice cream. Bloomfield Boy Scout Troop 55 volunteers will be serving in the dining room.

― A veterans appreciation luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Victor Town Hall, 85 E. Main St., Victor. Fire on Main will provide a catered luncheon for veterans of all ages. Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra Combo will perform patriotic songs

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