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Lakefront Changes on Keuka Lake
February 6th, 2010 categories: Community Issues, Information - Other Areas, Keuka Lake, Restaurants
As in most areas, there are usually landmarks that just seem to have been there forever. The same holds true for Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes. There was once a little (and I mean little) store on the East side of Keuka Lake called “Froggys“. You knew you were there because it had a huge green frog outside of the store. Everyone knew what you were talking about when you said Froggys, and just as important, they knew what area of the lake you were referring to. The place was sold and the frog became history. Towards the end of its existence, the old store had become one of those places that made you question whether it was even open. You know, something you would see in the movies.
Along came a young forward thinking man that decided to tear the old place down, build a new, larger, cleaner and more updated facility, and offer a deli. Since this stretch of road covers around 20 miles from Penn Yan to Hammondsport without any other stores, I see this as a wise decision to rebuild. The name of the new facility is “The Olney Place” on Keuka, Market and Deli. The best part about it for the owner, is that it is opened seasonally allowing him to pursue other interests during the winter months when most lakefront properties sit empty.
Once Spring arrives, so do the lakefront owners. I am sure they will all be meeting at Olneys, grabbing a fresh cup of coffee or maybe even the sandwich “Special of the Day”, and then discussing everything they missed during the winter. The area will be bustling.
As someone that has brought clients there for a quick lunch and a nice cold drink between home viewings, I can tell you first hand, they do have great food there. The selection of sandwiches will make you hungry, even if you thought you were not. The store is clean and has a great selection of items for your lakeside needs.
So when you are driving around the lake this summer, or you are stopping by your lakefront home, stop into Olneys, pick up something cold to drink, grab a sandwich and then tell Seth that Mary sent you.
Finger Lakes Information brought to you by Mary St George
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