Marshall Street Bar and Grill is not new. They opened officially on October 1, 2010, in the space formerly occupied by Damian’s Pub on the corner of Monroe Avenue and Marshall Street. Over the last year, however, a certain buzz has grown around them. In recent conversations I have had regarding Rochester food, many have […]
Katie Libby
Writer - Chow Hound, CITY Newspaper
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Same drink, different takes
With summer fast approaching, not only does the weather change but our cocktail cravings change with it. Gone are the days of hot apple cider and whiskey, it’s time to bring on the frosty cold drinks of summer. We’re lucky enough to live in a city where pretty much any cocktail craving you have can […]
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CHOW HOUND: Like family
The enthusiasm that Tom Joy has for his new business is contagious. Walking through the door of Park Ave Paninoteca, my friend and I were greeted like family — which makes sense because if you wander in on any given day, you’ll see Joy’s brother, sister, wife, or another member of the family helping out. […]
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DINING: Free to be gluten-free
While eating gluten-free is a necessity for many — specifically those suffering from Celiac Disease or a gluten-intolerance — an increasing amount of people are choosing a gluten-free lifestyle for healthier eating. Gone are the days of the gluten-free products being tucked in a hard-to-find corner of the grocery store’s “health food” aisle. Gluten-free products […]
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CHOW HOUND: Angry Goat, happy patron
The Angry Goat still has that new bar smell. Filling the air is the scent of recently painted walls and freshly cut wood, not yet spoiled by spilled beer. Located on the corner of South Goodman Street and South Clinton Avenue, the pub has a great location near both the South Wedge and Swillburg neighborhoods. […]
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CHOW HOUND: A west side story
La Marifinga started out as an idea for a food truck, but eventually evolved into a restaurant serving Spanish and American food on the west side. Edgar Gonzalez, the current Sous Chef at Rocco, opened the restaurant with his wife, Diana, who is at the restaurant seven days a week — an admirable feat when […]
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CHOW HOUND: Back to the neighborhood
A neon sign stating “Sorry We’re Open” greets you as you walk in the door of the newly renovated Bosco’s Richmond’s Tavern. The “Bosco’s” might be new, but Richmond’s has been an establishment in Rochester for years. Located on Richmond Street, a small side street off of Main Street, Richmond’s had been a destination for […]
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CHOW HOUND: Where food is worth eating
Much has changed in Webster since I left the suburb (back when there was only one Webster high school, kids). I currently live in the city, and usually proximity and convenience determine where I satisfy my culinary cravings. But a recent excursion through my hometown prompted several reactions — “That wasn’t there before!” “Where did […]
