Milkshakes for National Ice Cream Day

Today is National Ice Cream Day and what better way than to celebrate with milkshakes and my bestie?

Tina found out about a milkshake event at a local distillery, Honeoye Falls Distillery.

Yeah the milkshakes were boozy but I was able to get mine without the alcohol. They had some nice brunch items to go with.

I got the breakfast tacos and then ate a good portion of Tina's delicous chicken and waffles.

The highlight was really the milkshakes though. There is a slice of pecan pie on top of mine!!!

Look how happy Tina is!

Afterwards we took a tour of the distillery and I was really impressed with their story.

Made with local grain!

Impressive equipment.

Sometimes you have to wait for something good. What a great way to spend a day all about ice cream!

Qdoba

We got a new Mexican restaurant, Qdoba, in our area. It's a chain but I still wanted to try it out.

You really can't go wrong with tacos can you?

I like that there were different styles of tacos to choose from so I didn't have to choose my own ingredient by ingredient. I don't know that it is drastically different than any other Mexican chain we currently have but not bad.

Oscar and Hugo in Rochester Magazine

The pugs are famous again. They have a big spread in the July issue of Rochester Magazine!

Since you can never really get enough Oscar and Hugo, they even have an online gallery with more pictures! Enjoy this Pug Days of Summer gallery!

El Galeon in the Port of Rochester

I heard through friends that one of the tall ships which is part of the Finger Lakes Tall Ships event was going to be docked at the Port of Rochester. We don't get an opportunity like that often so I was looking forward to seeing it.

The ship is the El Galeon, a reconstructed 16th Century Spanish Galleon. It was in the NBC tv show Crossbones!

Not only could you see the ship but you can go on board and tour it... Aaron went online and got us tickets!

Aaron felt right at home.

The crew is all Spanish and they are sailing it up the East Coast using 16th century European sailing techniques.

Heh heh. Poop deck.

We were able to go on five of the six decks.

I can't imaging living on a ship like this for months crossing the ocean.

It was great to see so many people at the Port of Rochester to check out the ship.

Rochester foot shot.

We also got to check out the new marina and have ice cream at the Abbotts in the old terminal building. Looks like a heavenly banana split doesn't it?

The Original Steve's Diner

This might be hard to believe but there is a diner that we actually have not had brunch at. Several friends had recommended The Original Steve's Diner but everytime we drove by there was a line out the door. (Their Facebook page.)

Today we braved it and got in line. Once inside I understood why there was a line. It's tiny inside! Maybe ten tables and a counter.

Once we were seated and I saw this extensive eggs benedict menu I got excited.

I got the Eggs Blackstone and it was really good.

Always happy to add another brunch spot to our list!

Fitz and the Tantrums at the Rochester Jazz Festival

The Rochester International Jazz Festival has kicked off and I heard that Fitz and the Tantrums were the free show tonight.

It's aways a big crowd and a bit crazy but it's fun to get out in the evening and see the City so alive.

We were pretty far back but I was happy to catch my summer playlist fave "Hand Clap". Plus the food trucks were there so I got to eat at The Meatball Truck!

Three Heads Brewing

For months Aaron has been slowing down and peering at the large buidling being built on Atlantic and Anderson. He was eagerly awaiting the grand opening of Three Heads Brewing.

Well that day finally came. They opened this weekend and we met our friend Eric there to check it out. I'm pleased to say they have a large indoor space, a nice outdoor patio and bottles of root beer and cherry soda : )

They don't serve food but they do have food trucks outside! I got to try Neno's Mexican Food Truck - Facebook | Twitter. TACOS mmmmm. I've been noticing thinly sliced radishes on tacos and other Mexican dishes lately. I need to try that at home.

Get her to the Greek

One of the first Rochester festivals I like to hit up is the Greek Festival. I went this year with my peeps.

This festival is pretty much all about the food.

It's the one time of the year I have a anise flavored Ouzon soda. I don't typically like anise flavor but this soda goes so well with Greek food.

There is always Greek Festival branded water if you don't want soda.

Don't forget dessert! We split a baklava sundae. So good!

Lilacs

This year we skipped the actual lilac festival and waited until the crowds were gone to visit the lilacs at Highland Park.

They were at their peak!

The entire park was heavy with the scent of lilacs. SNIFF!

SNIFF!

It was such a nice afternoon for a stroll.

The pugs enjoyed getting out and about too.