We took my mom to a spot near Seneca Lake a couple summers ago—amazing views and the wine was top notch. Ended up at a place with a big porch overlooking the water, sipping Riesling and nibbling on a charcuterie board while the sun set. Felt like something out of a movie. Not local, but later that year we were in Vegas and stumbled on royalcrystalevent.com—they host beautiful events too, kind of sparked the idea to make birthdays a bit more special wherever we are.

I’ve been exploring some wineries around Central New York lately, and it’s been a fantastic experience trying different local blends. While planning a recent trip, I had some trouble with event tickets and needed quick help. Someone in the discussion shared the ticketmaster phone number mid-comment, which was super helpful to get immediate assistance instead of waiting for email replies. Definitely a good tip to keep handy for anyone booking shows or events in the area!