Quaint is probably the first word that comes to mind when trying to describe The Mad Hatter Tea Room. A relatively small house converted into a restaurant, there is plenty of charm, with old hardwood floors and friendly service that does well even in the cramped quarters. And that doesn’t just mean the dining area; […]
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DINING REVIEW: Ox and Stone
Ox and Stone is a great example of a restaurant that works well within the space that it occupies. The beautiful brick mansion features a neutral colored main dining room with dramatic, rolling arched ceilings and a feel that strikes that balance between relaxed and refined. Ambiance isn’t the main driver for why I decide […]
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DINING REVIEW: Bad Apples Bistro
I’d say Bad Apples Bistro is worth the drive to Spencerport, even on these frigid winter days. And that’s saying something considering most people barely want to leave their driveways right now. The apple-themed, green-colored environment welcomed my dining party from the cold into a 50-seat dining area that felt cozy and pleasant. Executive chef […]
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DINING REVIEW: Fireside Grill and Sports Bar
I heard about Fireside Grill and Sports Bar when one of my day-job colleagues mentioned that it was his go-to local spot for sports bar fare — with a bit of a twist. What got me to make the drive to Henrietta was his description of Chef Martin Paxton’s passion and how he strived to […]
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DINING REVIEW: Char Steak & Lounge
Char, the upscale steakhouse located in the recently remodeled Strathallan Hotel, and as the name implies, is all about wood-fire charred goodies and especially their steaks. For the skim-reading steak fanatics who want to know whether or not the steak was good, I’ll get it out of the way first: Yes, it was. With that […]
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Furoshiki
It is core to my mission to enter meals that I review with an open mind and palate. With that being said, I couldn’t help being pleasantly surprised by the improvement I tasted in Furoshiki’s bowls of ramen compared to those I had sampled in the past. After my recent review meals, I spent some […]
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DINING: The edible gift guide
If you’re looking for gifts that are out of the ordinary and will fill the stomachs of your friends and family, City Newspaper’s dining team has gathered a selection of its favorite food and food-related items to help you shop for all the names on your gift list. The editorial team stands behind each of […]
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DINING REVIEW: Raj Mahal
I have something to confess: I hate the pumpkin spice over-saturation that is going on nowadays. These warm spices are found not only in seasonal pies and lattes but are popping up absolutely everywhere — it is just plain overwhelming. Thankfully if I want to embrace these fall flavors without ruining my palate, Indian cuisine […]
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Aunt Rosie’s
I think for every person that enjoys food, there is a restaurant that fits them in a specific way; an eatery that makes them feel at home with dishes on the menu that seem like they were tailor made. For me, that place is now Aunt Rosie’s, and that chef is Paul Vroman. From the […]
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Havana Cabana
My experience at Havana Cabana — a restaurant serving a twist on Island Cuisine in a warm, inviting environment — has to be broken into two separate experiences to accurately describe how different they were. On the first visit, the whole night was colored by the unfortunate timing of the meal and some technical issues […]
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Epicurious Tales
There’s a world of diversity in the Rochester food scene. CITY learned more about seven restaurateurs who are telling stories of their culture through food.
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DINING REVIEW: Avvino
Avvino has been slightly overshadowed by the other restaurant openings of the last year or so. In my opinion, this is due to the higher profile locations, flashier concepts, and splashy interiors of the other new entrants and not on the quality of the restaurant itself. Purely based on the level of food and service […]
