Lulu Taqueria emphasizes LA-style tacos, and each one has a specially paired (and house-made) salsa, aioli, or pico de gallo. A quarter of the menu options are vegetarian and more than half are pescetarian.
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Flavors of the world at Atlas Eats
The Irondequoit restaurant’s every-changing, global cuisine-focused menu makes it a great spot for a regular date night. Atlas Eats is currently serving Mexican-inspired fare, and will soon switch to an Autumn in New England theme.
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Authentic homemade beef patties at Reggae Jamaica
A bite into a Reggae Jamaica beef and cheese patty greets you with a gooey surprise: A freshly sliced, melted chunk of American cheese mixed with wonderfully but not overwhelmingly seasoned beef. Napkins are heavily recommended for this treat.
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Jay’s Diner never sleeps
Open 24/7, the diner is conveniently located near the center of a geographic college triangle in West Brighton. But beyond catering to sleepless students, Jay’s is popular around the clock.
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Fall foliage lunch stop at Stonecat
Stonecat Cafรฉ is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner after a day of hiking and sipping Riesling at the myriad Seneca Lake wineries. This year marks Stonecat’s 19th year providing local, ethical, and delectable food as well as jazz-themed live music.
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New cocktail lounge 80W to open off East Ave
Partners Mark Siwiec and Duffy Palmer plan to open the new upscale bar and lounge in mid-October. They envision 80W as a slower-paced, more intimate spot that will attract a slightly older crowd, city workers on their way home from the office, or for concert patrons grabbing a drink before an RPO concert.
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Relish refocuses on Parisian fare
Stephen Rees opened the doors of Relish on 651 South Avenue in the spring of 2017 as a catering business and has recently turned it into a quaint, Parisian dinner restaurant.
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Chow Hound: Blades
Now open on University, Blades offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with options for those with food sensitivities and vegetarians.
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Chow Hound: Neno’s food truck gets brick-and-mortar
The family-run Neno’s Gourmet Mexican Street Food has opened up shop on Monroe Avenue, and offers an expanded menu.
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Everyone is family at The Golden Fox
The fourth installment in our series on diners spotlights The Golden Fox Family Restaurant, a charming joint that features a wide-ranging everyday menu, daily specials, and diner staples.
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Chow Hound: Omakase at Next Door Bar & Grill
It’s chef’s choice at Omakase (Japanese for “I will leave it to you”), which is offered on Thursday nights only. Our writer got out of her sushi comfort zone and enjoyed a diverse array of flavors.
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Chow Hound: The Old Stone Tavern
The Old Stone Tavern recently opened in the South Avenue space previously occupied by Orbs Restaurant and Bar, and offers bar comfort food with vegan and gluten-free options.
