South Wedge Locavores

Comment by Bill Klingensmith on April 30, 2008 at 11:21am

SWFM: OPENS TOMORROW
MAY 1
All looking good, ya'll!
Music will be Phillip Marshall

Comment by Urbavores on March 5, 2009 at 10:56am

Urbavores is a new business based out of the South Wedge. We install and maintain organic raised vegetable gardens for people who what to live more sustainably and eat local, healthy and organic produce right from their own backyards. If you or anyone you know might be interested in our services please email us for more information at urbavores@gmail.com

Comment by Kelly Ernst on October 4, 2010 at 5:01pm

@Tracy,so good to hear that you enjoy the Ria's Pasta Sauce! We are very proud of our recipes and happy to hear that they are gaining popularity here in Rochester. I'm half of the outfit at the public market selling the Ria's line. My boyfriend Frank and I try to be there as often as possible since our sauce has become such a hit!

To answer your question, the Ria's sauce is produced here in Rochester, with all natural ingredients, in the former Ragu facility on Lyell Ave. The business is family owned and operated and has been in production for over 20 years with humble roots in a kitchen in Gates. The recipes for Ria's were developed by Frank's mother and are gluten-free/low sugar and do not use any artificial preservatives. The main ingredients, such as fresh garlic (which is pressed in the facility) and vine-ripened tomatoes are shipped in due to the limited growing season for produce here in western NY. The ingredients may not all be local, but the business certainly is!

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