Food + Beverage

Rochester’s Landscape of Healthy Dining

Flavor, Mindfulness, and a Community Expanding What ‘Healthy’ Really Means Article by Marie Gillette | Photography by Submitted Across the Rochester region, health-forward dining has entered a new era, one rooted not in rigid rules but in nourishment, community, and choices that fit real life. Long known for indulgent staples, the area now embraces a movement that reshapes how people eat and drink. From plant-based cafés and vegan butcheries to clean-eating restaurants, acai bowls, zero-proof...

Wellness

Healing in Motion

Building Strength, Resilience, and Well-being Together Article by Katrina M. Randall | Photography by Paul Lossowski Before she ever lifted a barbell, Renae Campbell provided free counseling sessions in Ontario County. She was first inspired to help when she attended a forum on substance misuse and listened to a father speak about losing his son to drug use, a moment that stayed with her. Later, the man would ask her if she knew of any groups for parents like him—and it would be a question...

Fitness

Health Across Decades

Smart Takes on Healthy Aging Article by Sarah Keeler | Photography by Submitted Most of us want to stay healthy as we age. A new year offers an opportunity to reflect on your well-being and commit to healthier habits. The basics of healthy living stay the same from year to year—eat well, stay active, keep up with medical care—but the details shift as you age. Here’s what experts say about caring for your body, mind, and relationships through life’s stages.  Keep Moving  Like it or not...

Life + Culture

New Year, Fresh Perspectives

Rochester Leaders on Gratitude, Growth, and Intentions Article by Marie Gillette | Photography by Submitted As another year turns, Rochester’s leaders and creators take a collective pause to reflect on what has shaped them and what they hope to carry forward. In a season often associated with resolutions and reinvention, five local voices offer something deeper than checklists or self-improvement plans. They speak to gratitude as a grounding force, growth as a continual process, and intention...