Best of Rochester

The Strathallan, a DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, has the bona fides to back up its self-proclaimed title of “Rochester’s premier boutique hotel.”

She’s an Avon makeup and skincare sales representative (yes, as in “Avon calling”) who moonlights as a bouncer at one of Rochester’s hottest nightclubs.

Magnolia’s menu includes a robust selection of sandwiches and salads, with some soups as well pizza.

Live-music lovers know exactly what they’re getting with this good-vibin’ septet devoted to interpreting the songs of the Zac Brown Band.

Dinosaur serves its ribs St. Louis style, which means they’re flat, fatty, sweet, and juicy.

The candy business never goes out of style. Stever’s, purveyors of homemade chocolate and candies, is a testament to that.

Everyone needs a florist at some point or another and Kittelberger in Webster has been a go-to for more than 90 years.

From first dates to dancing and shooting hoops, CITY readers have the scoop . . .

Founded in Henrietta, Tai-Chi is now a national chain. It first introduced Rochester to the sushi burrito, or sushirrito, a San Francisco-originated treat representing the sheer audacity of American cuisine.

Drinking solo? There’s plenty to keep you entertained at this South Wedge watering hole.

Millennium Games has been a cornerstone of hobby gaming in the region for 35 years

Nightlife, music, theater, and art, CITY readers know them by heart . . .