Best of Rochester

Andrea Parros opened The Red Fern in September 2013 and the restaurant’s menu of vegan comfort food was a quick hit. Its popularity has only grown since.

Rochester has a lot of good theater, and not just “for a city of its size.” But Geva Theatre Center is in a league of its own.

Photography is in the blood of this perennial “Best of Rochester” winner, who is perhaps best known for his images of area landscapes.

It’s easy to make the case that R&B-soul artist Danielle Ponder won 2022 — and not just because she won five “Best of Rochester” categories.

Day trips to Hamlin Beach have been a summertime staple for generations of local families.

Meteorologist Scott Hetsko is an affable guy who has endeared himself to viewers across the region with his upbeat and trustworthy delivery of all things weather.

Durand Eastman Park Golf Course’s undulating landscapes, tree-lined fairways, and creeks and ponds are no walk in the park (although playing the course literally is).

The Innerloop Blog bills itself as “Rochester’s #1 source for fake news.” Our readers agree.

The six tennis courts, which were renovated with upgraded lighting in 2013, are some of the most used among the three dozen or so in the city. Getting on a court, especially early on a pleasant summer morning, often requires a wait time.

Captain Jim’s is one of those unassuming hole-in-the-walls where you just know the food has to be great.

Jeremiah’s knows what makes a wing a winner.

Visiting the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, better known by its nickname “The MAG,” means journeying through 5,000 years of art history.