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Alex's Place with Head Chef Hassan Silmi

Nothing beats the praise of a satisfied customer, Silmi said. One customer, Silmi said, in particular stands out -- a woman who comes into Alex's at least once a week, and sometimes up to three times a week, and orders filet Mignon cooked rare.
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Posted April 11th, 2012 in Gotta Try It!, Staff Picks
Posted by: Guest Blogger - Howard Owens // Tagged: BBQ, alex's place, alex's, ribs

Our Furry (or rather - Fleecy) Friends

Genesee County is fortunate to have so many farmers who believe that raising Alpaca’s can be fun and profitable.
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Posted December 16th, 2011 in Gotta Try It!, Staff Picks
Posted by: Dawn Ireland-Monsees // Tagged: alpaca, natural fiber

Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant, one of city's hidden birding treasures

It's a place teeming with wildlife, a bit of a birder's paradise. It's 400 acres of accessible open space where local residents can walk their dogs, go for a jog or just enjoy a stroll along well-maintained paths.
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Posted September 21st, 2011 in Gotta Try It!, Outdoor Adventures, Staff Picks
Posted by: Guest Blogger - Howard Owens // Tagged: birding, birds, outdoor

Batavia Downs

At face value, the place is pedestrian. Surrounded by parking lots, a strip mall, and worn, white washed stables, it’s easy to imagine that the heydey of Batavia Downs might better be found in decades past.
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Posted May 2nd, 2011 in Gotta Try It!, Staff Picks
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