History

In the year 1928 our family business began with Helen and Charles Nowrocki opening a restaurant called Hedges Grill located on Norton Street, this was to be the beginning of what would be more than 75 years and 5 generations of restaurateurs. The name evolved from the majestic row of hedges that was adjacent to the restaurant. during the time of prohibition the hedges also served as a way for Helen and Charles to discreetly serve the public, people would call "place their orders" and the "alcohol" would be placed in the hedge for a later pick up. They moved in 1949 to a new location on the corner of Joseph and Leo called once again Hedges. With the opening and running of the restaurant the couple had the help of their 2 sons, Victor and Stanley, who both worked along side their parents in the family business. In the true family tradition Helen and Charles along with their children, spouses and grandchildren all resided above the restaurant form many years as well as worked together.

As the family grew they continued to serve the community with a family approach, serving the neighborhood as well as many local ball park enthusiasts. It was not long before both sons ventured into opening their own restaurants, while still helping their parents run the family restaurant. victor and his wife Thelma opened The colonial located on Empire Blvd, while Stan and Olga moved out to Webster to open what would become Hedges Nine Mile Point.

Stan and Olga purchased the old hotel in 1954 from Hiram and May Wright. Olga and Stan Norwacki then began the monumental task of improving and upgrading the property which was originally a hotel that consisted of 12 bedrooms, dining room and bar, enhanced by a large porch fro summer dining. The site of Hedges at the turn of the century in 1900 was a small restaurant and hotel built by early Webster pioneers Hirma and May Wright. Commercial fishing was important in the vicinity of the "Point" as well as the area extending to the mouth of Irondequoit bay. Nets were used to catch great quantities of white fish, salmon and sturgeon. Since the channel to Four Mile Creek was deep, fishing boats anchored there easily.

In 1966 Olga with daughter Judith and son-in-law Barry Swift continued the business, expanding and developing the property and business. Eventually Barry and Judith in perpetuating the family business included their sons to work along with them. Barry and Judith's vision of a premier restaurant located on the magnificent shore of Lake Ontario is enhanced by the beauty of well manicured lawns, gardens, patios and gazebo.

Five generations of the Nowrocki-Swift family over more than forty-five years have culminated in the beautifully run and immaculately maintained "Hedges Nine Mile Point Hotel".

Today Thad, Adam and Jason Swift are proud to continue to carry on the legacy of the Nowrocki-Swift family along with their dedicated staff to serve you with exceptional service and excellent cuisine.