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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Wine, desserts, and small plates satiate on East Ave
Bliss Desserts & Wine, a sort of contemporary way station between bistro and nightclub, offers an extensive and eclectic list of wines, some hearty menu items, and desserts made in house.
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Locals Only to join East End daytime dining
As the name states, the business will emphasize all
things local, focusing on New York State farmers, distilleries, and coffee roasters.
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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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Swan Dive brings kitschy-chic blend to East End
It’s eclectic in theme, a cross between a dive bar, a Mid-Century Modern living room, an old-school American diner, an Italian restaurant, and a circa-1950 postcard from Miami Beach
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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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DINING REVIEW: City Grill
I can’t help but think of big, brash song standards when I think of City Grill. I can hear Frank Sinatra, fedora hat cocked just so, belting out an upbeat tune. City Grill, which describes itself as a contemporary American restaurant, strikes me as having a Rat-Pack-takes-Vegas sort of style. The menu is expansive, with […]
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Call for Musicians: CITY’s Best Busker Contest
LOCAL MUSICIANS WANTED for CITY Newspaper’s 5th Annual BEST BUSKER CONTEST Thursday, May 7, 2015 To participate, musicians must be: • Solo • Unamplified • Based in Rochester • 18 years of age or older • Registered with CITY Newspaper in advance (sorry,no walk-ups) Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners of […]
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COMIDA approves incentives for Hart’s project
Hart’s Local Grocers is going to get some help from the Monroe County Industrial Development Agency. This afternoon, the COMIDA board approved a $145,000 incentive package for Rochester Local Capital, the company financing the planned East End grocery store. Rochester Local Capital plans to spend $3.6 million to renovate and equip the former Craig Autometrics […]
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WEEK AHEAD: Incentives for Hart’s, county charter discussion
At 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Monroe County Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) will hold a public hearing on a tax incentive package for Hart’s Local Grocers, the new grocery store opening in downtown Rochester this spring. Hart’s will be located at 10 Winthrop Street – in the former Craig Autometrics building – in the city’s East […]
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DINING REVIEW: The Old Toad
I’m not generally a fan of bars, but I am a fan of The Old Toad. Why is that? There is beer on the menu, but you won’t find Budweiser. You can get a meal, and it actually tastes good. There are singles looking to hook up, but there are also couples in their 60s, […]
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DINING REVIEW: Fraiche Bistro and Dessert Bar
Dessert is often a casualty in culinary cost-cutting. An eatery might work to keep a good steak on the menu, top-shelf liquor behind the bar, and fresh greens in the salad, only to phone it in for the final course. Sometimes literally, by placing an order with Sysco. On the flip side, when a café […]
