“Monty Python’s Spamalot” galloped into the West Herr Auditorium Theatre this week on invisible horses, leaving behind a trail of flatulence, flesh wounds, flying cows and a lot of laughter, proving that this 20-year-old madcap musical of the highest disorder is“not dead yet.” If those references were lost on you, not to worry, not to […]
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Taye Diggs and The Skycoasters to be inducted into Rochester Music Hall of Fame
Long before he was demanding last year’s rent from his bohemian friends, Taye Diggs grew up in Rochester and attended School of the Arts. Since then, the actor, singer and Broadway star has gone on to much success and acclaim, including performances in the stage and film versions of “Rent” and “Chicago.” Later this year, […]
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ROCHESTER TEN | MIDGE THOMAS
Read last year’s profile on the philanthropist and community champion, who died Thursday at age 99.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Drink
The Finger Lakes wine region, a bar stool fit for yapping, the tastiest zero-proof drink in town and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2025.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Food
A $2 sweet treat, an introvert’s dream meal out, the restaurant that should be packed nightly and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2025.
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REVIEW | ‘Is This Thing On?’
In the early moments of Bradley Cooper’s “Is This Thing On?” Tess (Laura Dern) is brushing her teeth and watching her husband Alex (Will Arnett) as he steps out of the shower. “We need to call it, right?” Tess asks in between brushes. Alex takes a brief beat before responding “I think so, too.” The […]
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The results are in — here are your 2025 Best of Rochester winners
The results of CITY’s annual “Best of Rochester” readers’ poll are in! This year resulted in more than 18,000 nominations and 180,000 final votes for in 136 categories — everything from your favorite burger and day spa to first date spot and idea for the future. As always, we assembled a team of CITY writers […]
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Best of Rochester 2025: Food
And the winners are… Best Indian Restaurant: Thali of India Tandoor of India | Hyderabad Biryani House | Royal of India Best Mediterranean Restaurant: Aladdin’s Natural Eatery Cedar | Voula’s | Sinbad’s Best French Fries: Strangebird The Playhouse // Swillburger | Good Luck | Roux Best Chicken French: Mr. Dominic’s Agatina’s | Proietti’s | Phillips […]
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Best of Rochester 2025: Shopping & Services
And the winners are… Best Pet Adoption Services: Lollypop Farm Verona Street | Operation Freedom Ride | Pet Pride Best Boutique: Parkleigh Shop Peppermint | Second Look Boutique | Mescolata Best Charity/Nonprofit: Lollypop Farm Foodlink | SewGreen Rochester | Breast Cancer Coalition of Greater Rochester Best Wine/Liquor Store: Marketview Liquor BayTowne Wine & Spirits | […]
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Best of Rochester 2025: Recreation
And the winners are… Best Local Landmark: Mount Hope Cemetery Highland Park | High Falls | Susan B. Anthony House Best Place to Make New Friends: LUX Lounge Wegmans | Flight Wine Bar | Unwine’d Best Place to Dance: ROAR LUX Lounge | Vertex Best Playground: Lilac Adventure Zone (Highland Park) Rothfuss Park (Penfield) | […]
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Best of Rochester 2025: Drink
And the winners are… Best New Bar (Opened in 2025): Easy Sailor Tiki Vanni’s Jazz Lounge | Carmella’s Wine Bar | Parlays Inn Best Brewer: Ellyn Gooch, Strangebird Micah Krichinsky, Strangebird | Jon Mervine, Fifth Frame | Chris Uhlein, Fifth Frame Best Distillery (ROC or FLX): Iron Smoke Distillery Black Button Distilling | Hollerhorn Distilling […]
