Our readers’ favorite picks in theatre, dance, music and more.
Best of Rochester
Best Of Rochester: Food
Our readers’ favorite picks in pizza, bakeries, best restaurants, and more.
Best Of Rochester: Shopping & Services
Our readers’ favorite picks in secondhand stores, trivia nights, media personalities, and more.
Best Of Rochester: Recreation
Our readers’ favorite picks in places to play pool, people watching, day tripping, and more.
Best Of Rochester: Drink
Our readers’ favorite picks in dive bars, bartenders, wineries, and more.
The results are in — here are your Best Of Rochester 2023 winners
See who reigned victorious throughout the five categories in this year’s readers’ poll.
Best of Rochester
Vote in the primary ballot for our annual readers’ poll through November 24.
Best Outdoor Swimming: Hamlin Beach State Park
Day trips to Hamlin Beach have been a summertime staple for generations of local families.
Best Local Television Personality: WHAM 13’s Scott Hetsko
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.
Best Public Golf Course: Durand Eastman
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).
Best Social Media Account: The InnerLoop Blog
The Innerloop Blog bills itself as “Rochester’s #1 source for fake news.” Our readers agree.
Best Public Tennis Courts: Cobbs Hill Park
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.






