COHO Pizza & Wine Bar was created as part of our marina redevelopment journey. While we envisioned a dockside restaurant with great food, elevated service, and a casual "flip-flop fancy" atmosphere, the concept took time to fully come together. Today, COHO is about more than food—it's a welcoming lakeside gathering place where guests can enjoy the pizza Macri's was famous for, discover great wines, and share memorable moments with family and friends.
As fate would have it, we were fortunate enough to connect with Frank and Tommy Macri in 2021. Frank and Tommy founded and operated Canandaigua's famous Macri's Deli and Café at the old Wegman's Plaza before moving to our city pier location. One customer favorite that didn't make the move was their pizza. There was simply no room for the oven at the new location. We didn't think it was a big deal as Macri's was all about the sandwiches. If we said we were wrong, that would be an understatement!
When the idea for a new concept came up, we knew it had to center on pizza. Learning about Frank and Tommy's authentic pizza al taglio—its recipe, training, imported Italian ovens, and special flour—showed us we were on the right path. Time in Italy enjoying true Roman pizza sealed the choice. Our focus became bringing back pizza al taglio, building on Macri's reputation, and pairing it with local and Italian wines by Canandaigua Lake.
