MV Roots: A Conversation with Chef Matt Abdoo
Executive chef extraordinaire, co-owner of Pig Beach BBQ with locations in NYC, Boston, and Palm Beach, co-author of the cookbook, guest chef on NBC’s TODAY, slayer of Bobby Flay, Food Network personality and judge—his successes go on and on. Matt’s a big deal in the culinary world. Before barbecue, Matt was a fine-dining chef, Relais […]
The Beat Goes On
This summer marks a remarkable milestone for one of the Mohawk Valley’s most beloved musical traditions. Michael J. DiMeo is celebrating his 50th consecutive year as director of the New Hartford Citizens’ Band, a legacy that has helped shape generations of musicians and brought live music to thousands throughout the community. Founded in 1913, the […]
Local Foods, Local Impact
As conversations around food continue to evolve, more people are asking an important question: Where does my food come from? Across the Mohawk Valley, a growing number of residents are looking beyond grocery store shelves and seeking stronger connections to the farms, producers, and small businesses that help feed our communities. That is where Local […]
Feeding Hope Across the Mohawk Valley
Restaurants are at the heart of our communities, bringing people together to celebrate milestones, create memories, and share meaningful moments around the table. Yet for many individuals and families throughout the Mohawk Valley, access to a reliable meal remains a daily challenge. Food pantries, soup kitchens, veteran outreach programs, and community organizations work every day […]
2nd Annual Ice Cream Tour with RoAnn Destito
There are few better ways to celebrate summer in the Mohawk Valley than with ice cream, and for our 2nd Annual Ice Cream Tour, RoAnn Destito and I traveled across the region tasting cones, sundaes, flurries, floats, waffles, Dole Whip, frozen yogurt, and a few creations that definitely required two spoons. This has become one […]
Editor’s Letter – July
One of the things I love most about living in the Mohawk Valley is that almost every great memory seems to start around a table. Maybe it’s dinner with friends after a long week. Maybe it’s a business lunch that turns into a lasting friendship. Maybe it’s celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation, or […]