The North Winton Village neighborhood has seen a resurgence over the last few years, with young professionals migrating to the area in droves. If you’ve driven past The Winfield Grill lately on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and seen the hordes of tipsy 20- and 30-somethings pouring out of there after brunch, you know what […]
Katie Libby
Writer - Chow Hound, CITY Newspaper
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Mexico comes to Corn Hill
No matter where the owners of Paola’s Burrito Place end up, the Rochester public seems to find them. The family’s new venture, Mi Barrio Burrito Place (319 Exchange Boulevard), opened in June of this year. “It’s a different location with a different name, but the same owners and the same great food,” says Jesus Enriquez, […]
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Finding a coastal tavern on University Ave
Trey Yager, owner and executive chef at the new Seven Seas Tavern (58 University Avenue), grew up on the coast of Florida and made his mark there in the restaurant and seafood industry. “I’ve made my whole career in seafood,” he says. Yager relocated to Rochester, and opened Havana Cabana five years ago, which he […]
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Summer of Pride: Rochester Pride 2017 Preview
In the summer of 1967, nearly 75,000 people descended upon San Francisco in search of peace and free love and hoping to break away from the conservative ideals of their parents and other authority figures. This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, and the organizers of Rochester Pride found the themes […]
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A hideaway no longer
There is a new entrance to Hogan’s Hideaway (197 Park Avenue) closer to the thoroughfare on Park Avenue. It’s just one of many changes that new owners Max Gordon, Maurice Kusminsky, and Drew Nye have made to once again make Hogan’s a destination on Park. The owners will hold a grand re-opening on Thursday, June […]
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Cheap Drinks: Neighborhood of the Arts
In this new series, CITY will test how far a cheap night out will take you in various Rochester neighborhoods. We’ll report back on where we went, what we drank, and how much we spent. Keep an eye out for more of these Cheap Drinks segments over the coming months
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Lazy days
A guide to the best non-traditional swimming destinations in Western New York and beyond
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Relish opens in former Open Face location
The space that houses Relish (651 South Avenue) is hardly recognizable from its former iteration, Open Face Sandwich Eatery. Owner Stephen Rees has brightened up the place with white walls and light accents and had recently finished painting the ceiling when we recently sat down to talk. “At this current juncture, it’s just me making […]
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Sharing a taste of home
Refugee-run restaurants enhance Rochester’s palate Rochester is a city of refugees. They come from Syria, Cuba, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Republic of Congo, Bhutan, Burma, Nepal, and elsewhere. In 2016, almost 1,200 new refugees arrived in Rochester, up from more than 750 people in 2015. There are as many reasons to leave home as there […]
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How to make: Khao Neow Ma Muang
Linda Seng, owner of Thai Mii Up, shares her recipe for mango with sticky rice According to Linda Seng, the most popular dessert on her menu at Thai Mii Up (1780 East Ridge Road) is the Khao Neow Ma Muang, or mango with sticky rice. The dessert originated in Thailand and is especially popular in […]
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The Tip Jar
Once springtime hits, the Chow Hound tip jar overfloweth, so it’s time to make some room in there for the rest of the season. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to take mom for Mother’s Day or just want to fill up the weekend calendar, we’ve got you covered. New York Wine and Culinary Center’s Upstairs […]
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Abundance opens new location in South Wedge
It was no coincidence that opening day for Abundance Food Co-op’s new location at 571 South Avenue happened to coincide with Earth Day: the grand opening of its Marshall Street building was held on the same day in 2001. Having grown to 2,500 co-owners, the need for a larger store and a more visible presence […]
