It’s the time of year when energy is hard to come by. Snow flurries and frigid temps make “Netflix and chill” more tempting than usual. What’s a busy Rochesterian to do? Pick up one of these unique coffee drinks. They’ll jumpstart your brain and keep it buzzing with flavors that give you something to think […]
Dining Reviews
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Empanada Shop adds Colombian food to Rochester’s ethnic restaurant mix
With Thanksgiving upon us, I have something a bit outside the norm to be thankful for. South American food is woefully underrepresented in Rochester right now, but along with the more established Espada (Brazilian) in Village Gate and Juan and Maria’s Empanada Stop (Chilean), the Colombian-based Empanada Shop is one of a small selection of […]
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Saha Med Grill finds a fast, healthy balance
When Sami Mina opened Aladdin’s Natural Eatery in 1979, he was one of the first to introduce Mediterranean cuisine to Rochester. Now, Mina is marrying the taste and health benefits of the Mediterranean diet with fast-casual dining in his latest venture, Saha Med Grill. The first location opened on University Avenue in September 2014, the […]
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Tapping into good beer
Regardless of what you think about the style of the College Town development, it has become the immediate dining and social hub for the University of Rochester crowd. Most of the bases are covered within the College Town confines, including a selection of chain establishments, a stylish Italian restaurant, and the only grocery store in […]
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ButaPub doesn’t need to be modest
With an extensive spirits list and well-crafted Asian-influenced food, ButaPub is really more than just a pub.
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A spicy ‘hidden gem’ for Chinese cuisine
Tsingtao House could easily be missed while driving past, but the restaurant serves authentic Sichuan-style cuisine worth the attention.
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Slow down, you move too fast
Growing up in New Hampshire, Chef David Buchanan’s mom would slice bacon she got from a neighbor down the road, and fry it up in a cast iron skillet. After the bacon was crisp, she’d swap it out for eggs, cooking them in the rendered bacon fat. Then, she’d toast slices of bread in the […]
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Convenience in the city
There is something appealing about getting a meal in the same place you do your shopping. The convenience of grabbing ready-to-go food while buying groceries is hard to beat. Hart’s Local Grocers came onto the scene with a flurry of social media activity and a ton of hype. For me, one of the more anticipated […]
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Wolf in burger’s clothing
Over the last several years, Rochester has welcomed several gastropubs to its dining and imbibing scene. Included in that burgeoning group — and offering fine company to such notables as Tap and Mallet, Lovin’ Cup, Victoire, and ButaPub — is Blu Wolf Bistro, which opened in 2013 on the corner of Park Avenue and Berkeley […]
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Charming cocktails
When you see the large wooden doors from the congested Village Gate parking lot, Nox already has a distinct feel that is markedly different from other cocktail bars in the Rochester area. As a self-proclaimed “nerd pub,” the names of the drinks, food, and even the name of the business come from different literary and […]
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Comment dites-on ‘Plant Powered’?
French cuisine is not usually vegan. Pates, tartares, cheeses? It’s just a tasty, Gallic parade of well-prepared animals and their byproducts. But Vive Bistro and Bakery asserts that food can be both French and vegan. While the preparation might not be completely faithful to its French lineage, the food remains satisfying. The bistro’s pates are […]
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Park Ave nostalgia
The Frog Pond
652 Park Avenue
Monday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
271-1970; eatatthefrogpond.com
