Stories
Local business profiles and community spotlights featuring the people and places that make Canandaigua unique.
A Final Act of Love: Rainbow Bridge Aquamation Brings Compassionate Pet Aftercare to Canandaigua
When Mayor Palumbo's beloved family cat, Callie, passed away in December 2024, Kat and Dudley Purbeck had just opened the doors to Rainbow Bridge A......
Where Whimsy Meets Main Street: The Charm of Alice’s Red Rose Boutique
Elizabeth's vision for Alice's Red Rose Boutique is firmly grounded in the belief that life should be filled with a mix of whimsy and eccentricity ......
From Pandemic Pop-Up to Main Street Staple: The Rise of Resilience Bakery
When shopping for bread, a quick press on a loaf measures resilience and can tell us a lot - a lively spring back indicates freshness and high qual......
In Bloom: Growing Joy, Cultivating Community
Rachel’s love for all things beautiful and whimsical welcomes you the moment you step into the quaint In Bloom on Main Street, Canandaigua. Here yo......
Kiko’s Den: Where Thoughtful Curation Meets Local Style
A spirited fox (affectionately nicknamed Kiko) who once brought magic to owner Angelina's childhood backyard now inspires a Main Street shop, where......