FOOD & DRINK
[ BEST OF ] BY CITY NEWSPAPER
READERS
Every yearCity
Newspaper asks its readers to tell us what’s great about our fair city. And
every year thousands reply with their choices for the best of Rochester.
From pizza shop to art gallery, laundromat to nightclub,
you’ll find many of their picks here. For additional Best Of content, including
picks by City Newspaper’s critics, check out the Guides section at
rochestercitynewspaper.com. And keep your eyes peeled for the 2009 Best Of Rochester, coming in November.
FOOD & DRINK
Best Pizza Joint
Pontillo’s Many area locations
Best Burger Joint
Bill Gray’s Many area locations
Best Barbecue Joint
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que 99 Court St, 325-7090
Best Place for Breakfast
Jines Restaurant 658
Park Ave, 461-1280
Best Fish Fry
Jeremiah’s Tavern 1104
Monroe Ave, 461-1313
Best Wings
The Distillery 1142
Mt. Hope Ave, 271-4105 | 300
Paddy Creek Circle, 621-1620 | 3010
S. Winton Rd, 339-3010
Best Rochester
“Plate”
Nick Tahou Hots 320
W. Main St, 436-0184
Best Diner
Highland Park Diner 960 Clinton Ave,
461-5040
Best Street Meat Vendor
Mr. V’s Corner of Goodman and Monroe
Best New Restaurant
Tap & Mallet381
Gregory St, 473-0503
Best Asian Restaurant
King & I 1455 E.
Henrietta Rd, 427-8090
Best Italian Restaurant
Mr. Dominic’s 4699
Lake Ave, 865-4630
Best Mexican Restaurant
Salena’s 302 N.
Goodman St, 256-5980
Best Family Restaurant
Hogans Hideaway 197
Park Ave, 442-4293
Best Sandwich Shop
DiBella’s Old-Fashioned Submarines Many area
locations
Best Pub/Tavern
The Old Toad 277
Alexander St, 232-2626
Best Bakery
Little Bakery 89
Charlotte St, 232-4884
Best Ice Cream Shop
Abbott’s Frozen Custard Many area locations
Best Coffee Shop
Java’s Café 16 Gibbs
St, 232-4820
Best Bagel Shop
Bagel Bin Café 2600
Elmwood Ave, 461-4475
Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying
2 Vine 24 Winthrop St,
454-6020
Best Meal for Under $10
Aladdin’s Natural Eatery 646
Monroe Ave, 442-5000 | 8
Schoen Place, 264-9000
Best Bar for Beer
MacGregor’s Grill & Tap Room Many area
locations
Best Wine List
2 Vine 24 Winthrop St,
454-6020
Best Cocktail Selection
Tapas 177 177
St. Paul St, 262-2090
Best Regional Winery
Casa Larga 2287 Turk
Hill Rd, 223-4210
SHOPPING
Best Laundromat
Park Ave Laundromat 644 Park Ave,
461-5250
Best Record Store
House of Guitars 645
Titus Ave, 544-3500
Best Place to Buy a New Car
Dorschel Automotive Many area locations
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
Auction Direct 6520
State Route 96, Victor, 742-8000
Best Auto Repair Shop
East Ave Auto 1656 East Ave,
271-7610
Best Florist
Arena’s 260 East Ave,
454-3720
Best Hair Salon
Scott Miller Salon & Spa 3340
Monroe Ave, 264-9940 | 980
Ridge Rd, 264-0620
Best Spa
Del Monte Lodge 41 N.
Main St, 381-9900
Best Clothing Store
Thread 654 South Ave,
232-7110
Best Secondhand Clothing Store
Godiva’s 653 South
Ave, 244-3370
Best Shoe Store
A Step Apart235
Park Ave, 241-3110
Best Tattoo Parlor
Physical Graffiti 374
W. Ridge Rd, 262-4444
Best Liquor Store
Marketview Liquor 1100
Jefferson Rd, 427-2480
Best Corner Store
The Corner Store 655
University Ave, 271-8050
Best Furniture Store
Charlotte Furniture/Appliance 3200 Lake Ave,
663-5050
Best Antique Store
Historic Houseparts 540
South Ave, 325-2329
Best Nursery/Garden Store
Garden Factory Inc. 2126
Buffalo Rd, 247-6236
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Best Original Band
The Budhahood
Best Cover Band
The Skycoasters
Best Solo Musician
Teddy Geiger
Best Live Music Venue
Water Street Music Hall 204
N Water St, 325-5600
Best Open Mic
Boulder Coffee 100 Alexander St,
454-7140
Best Local DJ
DJ A-Ko
Best Art Gallery/Museum
MemorialArtGallery500 University Ave, 276-8900
Best Movie Theater
The Little 240 East
Ave, 232-3906
Best Nightclub
Bug Jar 219 Monroe
Ave, 454-2966
Best Place to People Watch
Rochester Public Market 280 N Union St,
428-6907
Best Kids Entertainment
StrongNationalMuseum of Play 1 Manhattan Square
Dr, 263-2700
This article appears in Mar 18-24, 2009.
