Rochester mixologists spill the secrets to their favorite bubbly-based drinks to float you through the holidays.
Bitter Honey
A long time coming, Bitter Honey opens on Railroad Street
Zack Mikida’s enthusiasm is contagious. On the day we sat down to talk, everyone who walked into Bitter Honey (127 Railroad Street), Mikida’s new venture with SCN Hospitality (The Revelry, Branca), whether it was an employee or a customer, was greeted with a high five or a hug. Bitter Honey has been a long time […]
Roll with it
My first question to John Syouthoum, the owner of Roll’n Yen Thai Fried Ice Cream (656 South Avenue), is “Why is it called ‘fried ice cream’ when it’s not fried?” The house-made ice cream is spread out on a flat surface and then scraped into rolls and placed in a cup — there isn’t a […]






