Life + Culture

The Modern Gentleman

Individually Driven. Collectively Inspiring. Men Who Lead In Their Own Lane. Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Jessica Snow Joe V. Lucido  is a devoted family man with refined taste and a keen eye for exquisite craftsmanship, which he has honed through years of experience. As President of Lucido Fine Jewelry, he takes great pride in offering his clients an unmatched experience and only the finest pieces, carefully selecting each one for its exceptional quality and timeless beauty. When...

Sports + Recreation

Golf Michigan

One of the greatest golf states in America. Article by Justin Rose | Photography by Provided by Make The Turn There is something wonderfully fitting about Michigan being one of the great golf states in America. It is a place made for the game, a state where long summer light, lake air, rolling terrain, and a certain unpretentious elegance come together in a way that feels unmistakably special. Golf here is not simply a pastime, it is part of the rhythm of life. From pristine public fairways to...

Style + Beauty

Celebrating 40 Years

LeConte Men's Clothiers | Established 1986 Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Jessica Snow For 40 years, LeConte Men’s Clothiers has been Rochester’s trusted destination for elevated menswear and exceptional service. Founded in 1986 by Mike and Suzanne Browe, LeConte is built on timeless style, quality craftsmanship, and lasting relationships. From tailored essentials to milestone dressing, expect provide expert guidance, personalized attention, and classic confidence in every fit.  ...

Health + Wellness

Revive Dentistry

Where Modern Care Meets Meaningful Connection Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Jessica Snow In a time where efficiency often outweighs experience, husband-and-wife dental team Dr. Jessica Saikaley and Dr. James Tangalos are quietly redefining what it means to visit the dentist. At Revive Dentistry, the appointment is only part of the equation. The deeper mission is rooted in connection, comfort, and care that feels incredibly human. The story of Revive Dentistry begins with a shared...

Style + Beauty

Ace High

Small Batches, Big Ideas. Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Jessica Snow When you can’t find exactly what you want, sometimes you just have to dig in and create it yourself. In early 2016, that’s precisely what happened. Nate Hamood began putting together small batches of natural ingredients to create an easy-to-use, water-based product that had incredible hold, with a natural feel and pliable texture – something that didn’t really exist at the time. Eventually they perfected the...

Food + Beverage

The Old Fashioned

Great things don’t need to be complicated. Just done well. Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Ben Lew The Old Fashioned is the drink that never needed reinventing. Long before cocktail menus turned into encyclopedias, this was the blueprint—simple, balanced, and entirely about the whiskey. The Old Fashioned traces back to the early 1800s, when the word “cocktail” first appeared in print as a mix of  spirit, sugar, bitters, and water . By the late 19th century, bartenders began adding...

Life + Culture

Meet Monica Notaro

Building MIROH, Motherhood, and a Life on Her Own Terms Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Jessica Snow   For Monica Notaro, MIROH didn’t begin as a perfectly mapped-out business plan. It started during a deeply personal chapter of her life—one defined by transition, responsibility, and resilience. At the time, Notaro was working in pharmaceutical sales while adjusting to life as a first-time single mom with a newborn. With a background in biochemistry and a strong understanding of...

Style + Beauty

Ruby + Clover

Where Beauty Meets Belonging Article by Jennifer Lee | Photography by Jessica Snow Step inside Ruby & Clover and something shifts almost right away. It’s not dramatic or overdone—it’s subtle. The lighting is soft in a way that feels natural, not staged, and the whole space carries this easy, lived-in energy. There’s no stuffy, formal front desk moment. Someone nearby will smile, say hello, welcome you in—but it feels genuine, not rehearsed. If you arrive early, you might settle into the...

Life + Culture

Jess. Jen. Jordan.

Meet the three women behind Rochester City Lifestyle. Article by The City Lifestyle Team | Photography by Jessica Snow There’s something powerful about a room full of women who have lived a little — okay, a lot. Women who have built careers, raised babies, pivoted paths, and still show up every day with fresh ideas, ambition, and just enough caffeine to keep things interesting. This Ladies Issue is a celebration of exactly that. We are a team shaped by years of experience, stories, and...

Life + Culture

Some writers intend to be authors. Kiki didn’t.

Bloomfield Hills creative; shaping chaos, questions, and feelings into purpose. Article by Kiki Pape Growing up, Pape remembers hearing the same phrase over and over: “It’s okay not to feel okay.” But to her, that sentence always felt unfinished. What happens after that? What do you actually do when “not okay” isn’t temporary, but something that quietly follows you around every day? Before she ever imagined becoming a writer, Pape found her first outlet in journaling while attending...