Jetty at the Port in Charlotte has already been open for two summers, but recently, changes have been made both aesthetically and to the menu that have transitioned the establishment from fine dining to a more casual, beachy feel
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Chow Hound: Dining and drinking by the water
The weather’s finally prime for grabbing dinner and drinks while relaxing lakeside. Or canalside. Or riverside. Rochester’s got options!
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Steadfast spins new versions of classic sandwiches
The brand new East End eatery hits the sandwich-soup-salad spot, offers vegan and vegetarian options, and a bit of nightlife. And quick bites previews: Cinco de Rhino, pop-up wine dinner, food & beer pairing
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Downtown hotels step up their restaurant game
Hotel restaurants haven’t exactly been a destination for Rochester food enthusiasts. The Hyatt Regency and Rochester Riverside Hotel want to change that by catering to not only hotel guests but also to those who live in the area.
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East Avenue gets a comics-coffee-cereal bar
A booze-free, pop culture-focused bar comes to the drinking district. Owners Colin Delaney and Jason Hilton wanted to offer an alternative to going out and getting schnockered.
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The Tavern at Gibbs offers laidback fare and downtown proximity
Owner Ken Ellingham jumped at the opportunity to take the space at University and Gibbs, and plans to be an active part of the downtown revitalization. Bonus: Where to go for Easter Brunch.
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Fast casual Thai cuisine comes to North Winton Village
Sak Southi has owned his own Thai restaurant, Sak’s Thai Cuisine, in Perinton for nearly a decade. When the opportunity arose to collaborate with Adam Civalier and his real estate company, Vicar Holdings, Khong Thai Cuisine (260 North Winton Road) was born. The concept is fast casual Thai food and the location is nestled in […]
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Polizzi’s offers Mediterranean fare at Village Gate
A common misconception when it comes to Mediterranean cuisine in that people assume Mediterranean food is strictly Greek food — hummus and pita, gyro, and the like. The Mediterranean region includes all countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea, including Spain, Italy, France, and Greece. Tom and Debbie Polizzi wanted to represent the cuisine of the […]
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Unter Biergarten brings the Wurst to the East End
There has been a collaborative trend in Rochester restaurants over recent years with restaurant owners partnering on events and sourcing products from each other. Unter Biergarten (120 East Avenue), which held its grand opening last Thursday, is no exception. Chef and owner Derrick DePorter has created a menu of what he calls “Bavarican” cuisine — […]
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New name, old faces
When Hieu Luong thinks of the color blue, he pictures the ocean and the magical and relaxing effects that being close to water can have. It inspired him to add the color to the name of his new restaurant, Blue Taro (942 Monroe Avenue) that has opened in the building that used to house Le […]
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‘Plateapalooza’ celebrates the trashy star of Rochester cuisine
When I tell people that I’m from Rochester, the response typically isn’t “Oh! You guys have that internationally renowned photography museum!” or “Isn’t that guy from Foreigner from there?” It’s usually, “Rochester? Aren’t you known for that dish? That gross pile of food? What’s it called, again?” It’s called the garbage plate — and, legally, […]
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Brooklyn Ramen brings the broth
When Michael Goode was handing out tickets at MCC as a parking enforcement officer, he never would have imagined that within a few years he would be standing behind a counter making ramen for the masses. A chance visit by his mother to a ramen shop in New York City was the beginning of the […]
