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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Bar Bantam brings a casual vibe and carryout service to Metropolitan Tower
Big changes at The Metropolitan building continue with the opening of Bar Bantam in the building’s newly renovated lobby. The restaurant, which opened February 1, serves breakfast, lunch, and aperitivo (happy hour), with plans to add a full dinner service in April. Bar Bantam is a joint venture between partners Lauren, Robert, and Evan Gallina […]
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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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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 […]
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Local muesli wizard Ian Szalinski makes business out of breakfast
If you’re feeling a little weighed down after the annual holiday cookie exchange and one too many champagne toasts, a local health foods brand has a few ideas about how you can set yourself straight in 2018 — by starting with breakfast. Evoke Healthy Foods has been making natural and organic muesli since 2011, and […]
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Institutions, but definitely not institutional
They’re everywhere, but they generate little buzz. Diners are an icon of American culture — throughout the Northeast and Midwest you’ll typically find at least one in every town — yet they’re relatively inconspicuous. Steadfastly riding out fads and trends, a home-away-from-home for many, they often serve as social backbones in their communities. Richard Gutman, […]
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Ladies’ Knife
Four women cooks — Andrea Parros, Candace Doell, Haley Rosen, and Kimberly Roth — carve out a space in Rochester’s food scene.
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RIT students design dining at Good Luck
For the last several years, RIT’s Industrial Design department has charged its senior year students with a challenging opportunity to collaborate with designers and design houses for its Metaproject. The program creates industry partnerships for students with different established companies, which in the past have included Umbra, Poppin, and Kikkerland. And it allows students the […]
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K2 Brothers Brewing is all about family
K2 Brothers Brewing is truly a family affair — which is perhaps unsurprising, given that the brewery’s name alludes to siblings. The New York State Farm/Micro Brewery, owned and operated by brothers Kyle and Brad Kennedy, officially opened its doors on Saturday, December 2. The brewery focuses primarily on American-Style beers. “We love our IPAs […]
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Smugtown wants you to consider the mushroom
The world of mushrooms is vast and diverse, yet it remains relatively unknown to many American consumers, says Olga Tzogas, founder of Smugtown Mushrooms. Tzogas says that most people are familiar with just a few types available in the produce aisle, such as white button, cremini, and portobella. Incidentally, all of those mushrooms are different-sized […]
