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The deadline for inclusion in CITY’s annual guide is April 16.
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Pittsford grad Isa Antonetti, Eastman faculty and alumni take home Grammy Awards
Among this year’s winners at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1 were Pittsford-Mendon graduate Isa Antonetti and several Eastman School of Music faculty and alumni. Antonetti is the daughter of Victor Antonetti Jr. (a 2025 CITY Rochester Ten), and performed with her father’s Latin band, Orquesta Antonetti, as a teenager before graduating […]
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Local businesses close; donate portion of proceeds during nationwide shutdown
This week, the Somali Student Association at the University of Minnesota called upon the nation to shut down in response to the deaths of Keith Porter Jr., Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti and ongoing ICE activity. Activist groups have designated Friday, January 30 as a day for no work, no school and no shopping. […]
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Recreation
The fastest way to burst a social bubble, a year-round walk ‘n’ talk spot, the ultimate winter escape and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2025.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Shopping & Services
A Bills book adults will like, the fair-trade store featuring 38 countries, a Digicam renaissance and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2025.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Arts & Entertainment
A new rehearsal space for everyone, a place to spot future Broadway stars, the best millennial emo revival and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2025.
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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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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: Arts & Entertainment
And the winners are… Best Movie Theater: The Little Theatre Vintage Drive-in Theatre | Roc Cinema | Dryden Theater | The Strand Best Film Festival: Rochester International Film Fest ImageOUT | Witness Palestine Film Festival | Anomaly Best Podcast: The InnerLoop The Crime Dawg Podcast | Your Authentic Life | Getting Real with BOSSY Best […]
