There has been a collaborative trend in Rochester restaurants over recent years with restaurant owners partnering on events and sourcing products from each other. Unter Biergarten (120 East Avenue), which held its grand opening last Thursday, is no exception. Chef and owner Derrick DePorter has created a menu of what he calls “Bavarican” cuisine — […]
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New name, old faces
When Hieu Luong thinks of the color blue, he pictures the ocean and the magical and relaxing effects that being close to water can have. It inspired him to add the color to the name of his new restaurant, Blue Taro (942 Monroe Avenue) that has opened in the building that used to house Le […]
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Living Roots Wine & Co. offers transcontinental flavors
On a wall inside the production facility at Living Roots Wine & Co., two clocks hang side by side: one shows the local time in Rochester, the other the time in Adelaide, Australia. It’s a striking reminder of the transnational nature of Living Roots, an urban winery which opened its tasting room on University Avenue […]
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‘Plateapalooza’ celebrates the trashy star of Rochester cuisine
When I tell people that I’m from Rochester, the response typically isn’t “Oh! You guys have that internationally renowned photography museum!” or “Isn’t that guy from Foreigner from there?” It’s usually, “Rochester? Aren’t you known for that dish? That gross pile of food? What’s it called, again?” It’s called the garbage plate — and, legally, […]
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Brooklyn Ramen brings the broth
When Michael Goode was handing out tickets at MCC as a parking enforcement officer, he never would have imagined that within a few years he would be standing behind a counter making ramen for the masses. A chance visit by his mother to a ramen shop in New York City was the beginning of the […]
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Ladies’ Knife
Four women cooks — Andrea Parros, Candace Doell, Haley Rosen, and Kimberly Roth — carve out a space in Rochester’s food scene.
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Just Juice, in a new location, focuses on healthy tonics for what ails
Just Juice, in early December, opened its new location on University Avenue — down the road from its former spot in the M/Body Fitness building — a chic little joint designed by Lives Styled to feel like a balmy oasis, with seating and counters by Staach. Just Juice offers personalized juice cleanses as well as […]
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Lanai goes island hopping on Alexander Street
We often use the metaphor of an explosion as the impetus for big changes occurring in our lives, whether it refers to a relationship, a career opportunity, or just a bunch of little things that have built up and make us want to clear our personal cache and hit the restart button. And then sometimes […]
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Beer’s best friend, part three
In this occasional series, CITY has probed the intersection of beer and food at brewpubs in Rochester and its suburbs. This time, we extend the reach to Honeoye Falls and Canandaigua. As with previous visits, because few brewpubs have established or formalized food-beer pairings, we relied on our own instincts, along with occasional helpful advice […]
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Round-up: upcoming holiday dining events
With winter setting in, it’s only natural to want to crowd around the table for a warm, hearty repast. Happily, there’s no shortage of opportunities to gather for a good meal as the holidays approach. Restaurants all over Rochester this December are getting creative with special seasonal menus and dining events that will work for […]
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Another spin on Orbs
When we first took a look at Orbs Restaurant & Bar (758 South Avenue) back in 2014, the menu was heavy on the meatballs and not much else. A lot can happen in three years. The menu has evolved from small spheres of meat to an ode to fresh ingredients and farm-to-table fare, with the […]
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Smugtown wants you to consider the mushroom
The world of mushrooms is vast and diverse, yet it remains relatively unknown to many American consumers, says Olga Tzogas, founder of Smugtown Mushrooms. Tzogas says that most people are familiar with just a few types available in the produce aisle, such as white button, cremini, and portobella. Incidentally, all of those mushrooms are different-sized […]
