“Few things trigger involuntary drooling for me like anticipating a well-crafted sub of Italian meats.”
Dave Budgar
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SPIEDIElicious brings a Southern Tier tradition to Roc
Owners Chelsea and Paul Lee — high-school sweethearts who grew up eating spiedies, often at backyard barbecues — wanted to open a restaurant emphasizing the Italian roots of spiedies, while adding their own flair with fresh ideas, flavors, and combinations.
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Rising and shining in Webster: Golden Boys
If you’re an early riser with an appetite, head to Webster, where Golden Boys is undoubtedly the sweet spot for breakfast in summer.
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Jines, rain or shine
Rochester mainstay Jines offers a wide-ranging and inventive menu of tasty homemade food at reasonable prices (including Greek specialties and breakfast all day), as well as outdoor seating on the prime people-watching corner of Park Avenue and Berkeley Street.
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Diner series: Jim’s at The Mall
Jim’s at The Mall, originally opened in 1967 by George Criticos as Critic’s at The Mall, was an original tenant in the area’s first suburban mall. But the diner would fit well into any neighborhood or town.
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Diner series: Mt. Hope Diner
Hitting 53 years in business, Mt. Hope Diner is a family-owned and -run spot that hits all of the markers for enduring success.
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Dining review: Country Club Diner
In business at the same East Avenue location since 1934, Country Club Diner has endured through the changing times.
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Jay’s Diner never sleeps
Open 24/7, the diner is conveniently located near the center of a geographic college triangle in West Brighton. But beyond catering to sleepless students, Jay’s is popular around the clock.
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Everyone is family at The Golden Fox
The fourth installment in our series on diners spotlights The Golden Fox Family Restaurant, a charming joint that features a wide-ranging everyday menu, daily specials, and diner staples.
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Beyond burgers at Charlotte’s LDR Char Pit
For more than 70 years LDR has been a classic beach-side burger joint. But it also fits squarely in CITY’s ongoing series exploring local diners.
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Savoring simplicity at Pat’s Coffee Mug
A South Clinton Avenue diner staple since 1992, Pat’s offers a healthy helping of hospitality and good, pretense-free meals that won’t burn a hole in your wallet.
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Institutions, but definitely not institutional
They’re everywhere, but they generate little buzz. Diners are an icon of American culture — throughout the Northeast and Midwest you’ll typically find at least one in every town — yet they’re relatively inconspicuous. Steadfastly riding out fads and trends, a home-away-from-home for many, they often serve as social backbones in their communities. Richard Gutman, […]
