We were eager to try the "new" Jerlando's but couldn't make it on opening night last Tuesday, but went for dinner on Thursday. It was great to see all the familiar faces and enjoy the same great food and friendly service, but with a new, beautiful interior. It is truly a touch of Tuscany with the slate floors, hand painted murals on the walls, and umbrellas over head. We had two of our favorites: Shrimp Scampi, and Linguini with Red Clam Sauce - absolutely wonderful! And, along with a bottle of Glenora Cabernet Franc - what more could we want?

Jerlando's Restaurant in Watkins Glen has been closed for expansion since January. We have missed them as they have been one of our favorite spots - to get a great Pizza or casual meal. We called today and got the word that they are opening on Tuesday, May 4th for dinner. They now occupy the entire space on the corner of 4th and Franklyn Streets. We walked by tonight and got a peek at the interior and it is just amazing. It looks like they have a full bar, and the decorating is absolutely beautiful and quite upscale. I went to their website and learned that one of their new services is that they will be accepting reservations and that they will be ...

Another one of the great things about the Finger Lakes is all of the wonderful places to eat. Even in the winter, when many of the best restaurants close down for a few weeks, or even months, there are many from which to choose. But, as spring approaches they all begin to open and the choices are unlimited. One of our favorite, very special places is Suzanne Fine Regional Cuisine. It is about a 40 - 45 minute drive from Sunrise Landing Bed and Breakfast and is, without a doubt, worth the drive from just about anywhere. Beginning their eighth season on Friday, April 16, Suzanne will be open Friday through Sunday for dinner (summer hours will likely ...

A Taste of Brazil is the next Feast and Fest at Glenora. Coming up on Sunday, April 11, 2010, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Glenora will feature music by Jared Campbell. His music has been featured on MTV's "Real World" and "Road Rules". In addition to Jared's great music, there will be a selection of food and wine pairings featuring food with a Brazilian theme. Glenora presents the food and wine pairing Feast and Fest occasions all for $15.00 per person. Other Feast and Fest dates this year are: May 16, June 27, and August 22, themes to be announced. Glenora Winery is just about 1 1/2 miles south of Sunrise Landing.

If traditional auto racing is not your thing, how about an alternative: the Green Grand Prix will take place this year on Saturday, May 8th. The Green Grand Prix is an educational as well as competitive event and is the only official SCCA Time-Speed-Distance Road Rally for Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles in North America. There are two events and both begin in Watkins Glen and continue around Seneca Lake. The Road Rally is sponsored by the Doris Bovee Memorial Foundation. It features a full SCCA Time-Speed-Distance road rally where alternative fuel as well as gasoline and diesel vehicles are encouraged to participate. The other event, The Green ...

The next event on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail is the Spring Wine and Cheese Weekend, April 23 - 25. If you love cheese like we do, and enjoy pairing it with the perfect wine accompaniment, the Wine and Cheese Weekend on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail was made for you. It is co-sponsored by Cabot and McCadam Cheese. The wineries will be presenting samples of wonderful cheese dishes paired with the recommended wines from their collection. Both Cabot and McCadam are local companies and the cheese is made from the milk from Dairy farms throughout New York State. You can purchase tickets or learn more about this event and others at the Seneca Lake Wine Trail ...