Vote in the final ballot for our annual readers’ poll through November 28.
Best of Rochester
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Best of Rochester 2025 primary voting is now open
Nominate your favorite people, places and things to do through September 19.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Shopping & Services
Go-to spots for craft night inspiration, postal service with a smile, keeping film alive and more.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Arts & Entertainment
A standout set designer, an up-and-coming choreographer, a local Elvis impersonator and more.
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Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Recreation
A few things at the top of our to-do lists, from seeing a college hoops star and finding a hidden neighborhood library to the ideal date and an exploratory YouTube channel.
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Best Of Rochester Staff Picks: Food & Drink
A NY Happy Meal, a weeknight sushi escape, a soft pretzel worth driving for and more — here’s what was on our radar in 2024.
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The results are in — here are your 2024 Best of Rochester winners
See who reigned victorious throughout the five categories in our annual readers’ poll.
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Best of Rochester 2024: Shopping & Services
Our readers’ favorite picks in thrifting, trivia nights, media personality and more.
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Best of Rochester 2024: Recreation
Our readers’ favorite picks in places to play pool, people watch, day trip and more.
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Best of Rochester 2024: Food
Our readers’ favorite picks in pizza, bakeries, plates and more.
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Best of Rochester 2024: Drink
Our readers’ favorite picks in dive bars, bartenders, wineries and more.
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Best of Rochester 2024: Arts & Entertainment
Our readers’ favorite picks in theatre, dance, music and more.
