Five Foodie Things to do Before Summer Ends

The countdown to summer's end has started. School is starting soon and the leaves have even

begun to change colors in a few places.

Don't let preparing for fall prevent you from enjoying these last few weeks of summer. Remember,

cold rains and gray skies are just a couple months away.

In the spirit of squeezing the best out of the end of August, here is a list of five fun foodie things to do

in and around Rochester to enjoy the end of the lazy-day season.

1. Bike for Treats - Nothing says summer quite like ice cream. If you're watching your waistline in

anticipation of the more sedentary winter days, hop on your bike and earn that treat by heading north

on the Paint Creek Trail. Stop and grab an ice cream cone at Paint Creek Cider Mill Café, sit by the

river, and soak up the sounds of the cicada.

2. Dine Al Fresco - Head over to Mind, Body & Spirits for an excellent meal and a glass of organic

wine on the rooftop patio of this highly acclaimed, certified organic restaurant.

3. Support the Locals - The Rochester Farmer's Market offers far more than just seasonal veggies.

Shoppers will find baked goods, gourmet foods, and gourmet coffee. It's hard to beat a fresh scone

and pint of raspberries for breakfast.

4. Sip and Shop - Bean and Leaf Café on the corner of Main and University, takes their patrons far

beyond the typical mocha latte and iced chai. Grab a cup of your favorite free-trade coffee drink or

one of their many interesting teas, tell them it's to-go, and meander down main street with your

favorite pal.

5. Pick a Peck of Peaches - Raspberry season is here and if you've never eaten a just picked, sun-

warmed raspberry, now is the time to take a trip to Miller's Big Red Apple Orchard, Greenhouse and

Cider Mill. Pick a pint, a peck, or whatever strikes your fancy; but don't miss the satisfaction of

harvesting your own summer produce.

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