This evening we stopped in for a 25th anniversary celebration that was being held at this American…read moreLegion. When we arrived we were surprised at how large the building was as well as the great up lighting. The venue itself was large for the event being held and the place was clean and well maintained. One of my favorite parts of this American Legion was the table set for POW's which I thought was remarkable. This location also had a great bar area that was packed with people celebrating and having a good time. In the end, this was a great venue space with a great group of people.

Management and staff are amazing, always there to help on anything we needed. Beautiful venue to…read moremake my son & daughter-in-law's day absolutely wonderful. Food and service was exceptional. All together, this made our day exceptional with memories to last a life time. Thanks to you all for doing an amazing job.

I am updating my review because I had my wedding here in November and I cannot believe how smoothly…read moreit went. I did not have to worry about a thing all night. Chuck and Maria were so wonderful to me, as were the rest of the staff at Valentino's. Professionalism seems to be the utmost importance to them. The food, ugh! We chose to have family style, which I do not regret. We ordered some typical Utica foods (riggies, greens), while also having some options for staple items, like a wonderful pork loin roast. There was not one thing that tasted bad. We opted for the open bar and had no problems with this all evening. Everything was so clean and tidy. I am so happy with how beautiful our photos turned out at Valentino's. Maria was always willing to meet with me. I probably came down the Valentino's 4 or 5 different times before the wedding to make sure everything was correct! Even a few days before the wedding when our rental company had some issues with getting flooded, Maria and her staff ironed and tied every bow on the chairs. I couldn't believe how much they helped us! I have nothing but positive things to say about Valentino's, but I think my pictures speak for themselves. Book your reception with them! You will not regret it.

We went for a fish fry and wasn't disappointed. Beer battered and probably the largest fish fry I…read moreever had. Was excellent. They have a Polish draft beer which made the dinner

We attended a Jack and Jill party at the Roselawn. The place is well-kept and the decor is nice…read more The bar area looks like a flash back to 1975, it could use a face-lift. The buffet food was above average. The bartender was not experienced and he did not know that white wines are generally chilled and served cold. Wines were all box varieties so they were fairly generic.

We got married at twin ponds this past weekend and it was absolutely gorgeous. Between the garden…read moreand the terrace room we barely had to decorate because the place is naturally beautiful. The food was delicious, everybody raved about the chicken and waffle hors d'oeuvres! Dave was amazing to work with, he responds so quickly and was very insightful during the planning process. I highly recommend using Twin Ponds as your venue.

Nestled in the small city of New York Mills, NY, lies a pristine golf course one might miss if…read moredriving fast enough down Main Street. The driveway to the club splits holes #17 and #18 and is lined with tall, silver-maple trees offering a "Magnolia Lane" type feel to it. Twin Ponds itself is very scenic and well kept, and notably contains two bodies of water from which the name is derived. The wooded surroundings are consistent and broken up only by occasional homes on the perimeter of course. The fairways are relatively straight and moderate in distance for par. Greens play true, albeit sometimes fast in the heat of the summer. Overall, a great course for novice and skilled players alike. My experiences have always been positive when having a golf outing or special event - for which they also exceed expectations. The gardens are beautiful and provide an ample location for photo taking. The large ballroom contains a circular bar and panoramic windows offering great views. It's a great atmosphere inside the facility as the open layout makes it easy for guests to mingle. The food never disappoints, although I can't say I've had a great deal of variety from recent memory. Overall, a great place to spend a day golfing or to forge a lasting memory with family and friends. I consider this club a 'hidden gem' within the greater city of Utica and would highly recommend it.

I agree with Bill N that the place is stuck in the 1970s or earlier...In this day and age, they…read moreseem pretty clueless or worse yet indifferent to what it means to be a vegetarian and what a fairly balanced vegetarian meal should look like for $45. Scott served canned/cold chickpeas in small bowls to our daughters' at their gymnastics banquets 20 years ago embarrassing our girls at a very sensitive age (both pre-teens) at their table with all of their friends and it brought me to tears as a mother to see my girls humiliated. I honestly thought we as a culture have come a long way since... but, apparently NOT at Hartshill. At two very recent events, Scott's wife told me that they had not prepared a vegetarian option because I could have pasta, potatoes, rolls, and cooked vegetables at the buffet; mind you, others had sausage, chicken, and a carving station... I am attaching a link for high-protein vegetarian options in the event Scott and their family would care to be sensitive in this matter to ALL their customers. https://theplantbasedschool.com/high-protein-vegetarian-meals/ FYI I would be remiss if I did not state the fact that their desserts and appetizers are always good!

I've been to two functions at the Hart's Hill Inn--a wedding reception and a scholarship banquet…read more Both times, I was pleased. The interior of the place seemed to be well kept and was clean both times I was there. The banquet food is pretty solid. They serve the typical banquet foods buffet-style: chicken dishes, ziti (if you're in Utica, you've gotta have ziti!), etc.

Brand new winery just opened in Hamilton with wonderful ambiance and hospitality. They serve Hosmer…read morewines, craft beer and Liquid Fabels cocktails. They have a nice gift selection also. We stopped in after work and had such a great time talking with the owners and enjoying the beautiful space. There is plenty of outdoor seating, along with charcuterie and snacks. Can't wait to stop in again!

Friendly service and beautiful, comfortable atmosphere! Great wine tasting experience!read more