The new St. Paul eatery is serving up comfort food and ice cream concoctions to break up the workweek doldrums.
Restaurant review
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A brick-and-mortar Bubby’s BBQ is open for business in The Wedge
After months of pop-ups that helped build a dedicated fanbase, Bubby’s BBQ is the star smokeshow on South Avenue.
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Sweet Basil brings flavors of Southeast Asia, southeast of Eastview
Family-owned pan-Asian restaurant Sweet Basil opened in Victor, offering plates inspired by Vietnamese, Thai, and Cambodian fare.
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Fast, relaxing food
Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual Lebanese staple from Buffalo, has expanded to Rochester, with locations in Henrietta and Pittsford.
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A savory, bittersweet lunch
There is nothing like freshly made food for lunch. Everything at Dumpling House in Henrietta is made to order, and each bite of the soupy Xiao Long Bao literally bursts with flavor.
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A new twist on an old space
After sitting empty for nearly three years, the former Matthew’s East End Grill space has been filled. Twisted Tap is a Packers bar, serves a variety of burgers (but caters to the meat-free), and will have its grand opening on Valentine’s Day.
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Going whole hog
Casual French-American bistro The Peppered Pig celebrates rustic, down-to-earth French classics like cassoulet, Croque Monsieur, and the humble roast chicken, as well as American mainstays with a French twist.
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A Hellenistic adventure
The mini-Mediterranean escape of Kainos restaurant at Corn Hill Landing can serve as a nice respite from Rochester’s howling winter winds. The Athena Blueberry Salad brings summer back, and the Poseidon platter is a mariner’s dream catch.
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A melodic match
Dining writer Chris likens the culinary partnership of Roc City Ramen and Poké Sushi to the melding of individual artists in a music supergroup. When it works, it’s gold.
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Inland wharf
Chris Thompson heads to Seabreeze for some fare that reminds him of summer and his wharf-side hometown.
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Summer in the snow
Louisiana’s Haitian Restaurant might just be your new favorite spot to get a dose of summer flavors in the dead of winter.
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Fine dining in an alley
The front dining area of bowling alley and social club Radio Social recently rebranded as Ophira, with a menu rooted in traditional Mediterranean cuisine.
