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Serving Up Success
How relationships and hard work helped Brandon Bahoura build Pita Way.
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Autumn, Arranged
We asked a pro to create the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece. Here’s what blossomed.
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Choosing Gratitude
A New York Times-bestselling author and Hallmark movie inspiration on heartbreak, hope — and a New Day.
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In Good Taste
Our newest monthly column, featuring a recipe from Chef Deb Silver, owner of The Silver Shamrocks and Forks & Fetes in Rochester. This month: holiday-friendly Brie en Croûte.
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The Giving Season
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Serving Up Success
How relationships and hard work helped Brandon Bahoura build Pita Way. Article by Susan Thwing Ask Brandon Bahoura how his day is going, and his answer offers a quick glimpse into the personality behind Pita Way. “Every day’s a great day.” That optimism has carried Bahoura from a single Clarkston restaurant where he once wondered whether he could keep the doors open to a fast-growing Middle Eastern restaurant brand with more than 50 locations and 800 employees. But for Bahoura, the numbers...
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Autumn, Arranged
We asked a pro to create the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece. Here’s what blossomed. Article by Lynne Konstantin So many fall colors — even more flowers to choose from. How does one put it all together in a cohesive, stunning and organic holiday masterpiece? We turned to floral designer Lesley Hellow, who runs Lulu’s Flower Bar (lulusflowerbar.com; @lulusflowerbar), a floral studio in Rochester specializing in seasonal arrangements, event florals and planters with a focus on modern designs...
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Choosing Gratitude
A New York Times-bestselling author and Hallmark movie inspiration on heartbreak, hope — and a New Day. Article and Photography by For Gina Kell Spehn, gratitude isn’t about pretending that life is easy or looking for a silver lining in every difficult moment. It is about recognizing that even during profound loss, there can still be something good to hold onto. “When you have gratitude, there is something that anchors you to hope,” Spehn says. “I think gratitude and hope go together.” It’s...
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In Good Taste
Our newest monthly column, featuring a recipe from Chef Deb Silver, owner of The Silver Shamrocks and Forks & Fetes in Rochester. This month: holiday-friendly Brie en Croûte. Photography by Jessica Snow Warm, gooey and oh-so-pretty, Chef Deb Silver’s golden, flaky Brie en Croûte is the perfect appetizer for your holiday soiree or a show-stopping host gift. Simple to pull off, or pick one up at The Silver Shamrocks (thesilvershamrocks.com). BRIE EN CROÛTE (BRIE WRAPPED IN PUFF PASTRY) ...
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