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As I scrambled into the kitchen and furiously scrubbed the sink, I heard the opening notes to the third movement of Mozart’s Sonata No. 11, Rondo alla Turca. Only then did I know that I was running right on schedule and could relax. I was cleaning an apartment in a senior living community; I had been a housekeeper there for…
2.11.2024
Cheshire  695 S. Clinton Ave.,  350-8128  cheshirerochester.com There’s no sign out front at 695 South Clinton Avenue, only windows covered in dark lace curtains. But stepping in through the side door, you know you’re in the right place: the Cheshire Lounge, a stylish but welcoming bar with an abundance of atmosphere and charm. “I think we got the reputation of…
2.11.2024
Salty Bread Pizza Cafe  4615 Culver Rd, Rochester  270-8383  saltybreadpizzacafe.com I’m a junkie for pizza. Literally any pizza, all the time—thin New York style, Chicago deep dish, even a premade frozen pie from Aldi (yes, I said it). But that doesn’t mean I think all pizzas are created equal. Of course, there are some that outshine the others, and the…
2.11.2024
Edibles head chef Billy Burkle In a bustling corner of the Neighborhood of the Arts, a restaurant has mastered the art of culinary democracy.  It’s a place where the burger arrives with a swagger—thick, juicy, and draped in melted cheddar and tangy Thousand Island dressing. Each bite is a delicious challenge to your composure, but you’ll be too blissfully content…
2.11.2024
The Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes has been a cherished Rochester tradition for thirty-seven years. This year, on Saturday, December 7, the Corn Hill Neighbors Association invites the public to once again explore six beautifully decorated homes, ranging from historic to contemporary, each adorned with festive décor. The event will host three guided tours throughout the day, allowing visitors…
2.11.2024
When he helped start the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus (RGMC) in 1982, David Knoll wanted to foster not just a chorus but a community.  Inspired by the gay choruses then developing in San Francisco and New York City, he wanted to help to create something similar here. The enthusiastic group that took shape quickly provided “a great alternative for meeting…
2.11.2024
I discovered Frances Willard while researching drinking fountains erected by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) throughout Western New York in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These public sources of fresh water, often placed near saloons, were meant to turn men away from demon rum, however naïve that sounds.  I located a small, inconspicuous WCTU fountain dedicated to…
2.11.2024
Dizzy Gillespie and Susan Plunkett In her 2019 autobiography No Walls and the Recurring Dream, singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco recalls a story from 1990 about David Tipton, a poet friend from Rochester, who visited Buffalo for a spoken word event. He told her about a nightclub called Jazzberry’s and made the suggestion that she drive to Rochester to perform a set…
2.11.2024
For more than one million people, greater Rochester is home. A foreign exchange student recently asked me what our city is known for. Certainly, we can claim the garbage plate and Kodak, but the truth is we are living in the birthplace of many other innovative people and ideas. You might be surprised to learn what else was made right…
1.11.2024
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Wearing the pants

After several tumultuous months of wearing nap dresses and hoodies, it’s time to upgrade those in-the-house looks for party-ready going-out outfits. Whether you’re receiving an influx of dinner invitations or reuniting with friends at Café Sasso on Park Ave for a girls’ night out, having a playful blouse on hand will ensure you look and …

Malik Evans answers our burning questions

You mentioned in a speech that you got your first job when you were fourteen. What was it?  I was a peer educator through Prevention Partners. I forgot what the program was called, it was some type of youth health program, and the high school kids would go to the elementary schools to talk about …

Char Steak & Lounge undergoes a rare transformation

“We’re going to get a little wild tonight,” I warned our server, Mark.  “Let’s start with the shrimp cocktail, then the wedge salad, a side of the asparagus, and for our main, we’d like the cowboy ribeye, medium rare, please. We’ll see how we feel after that.” I couldn’t remember the last time I ordered …

PUSH Physical Theatre

As we look toward the future, there are Rochester traditions coming back that many of us are excited for. The Rochester Fringe Festival comes to mind almost immediately. A staple in the arts festival circuit for the past ten years, the Fringe brings a uniquely Rochester flavor, celebrating the artistic soul so many of us …

At the apogee

Some might be surprised by Simone Boone’s trajectory from bartender to certified sommelier. That is, everyone except for Boone herself.  The owner of Apogee Wine Bar, located at 151 Park Avenue, knew she was destined to be “in the entrepreneurial space” as she puts it, but didn’t know exactly what that would be like. While …

Curated furnishings for the home

A walk to the Public Market along Railroad Street in downtown Rochester is full of unexpected pleasures. To my surprise, Warehouse127 home (across from BXCR Donuts), is a hidden gem filled with furniture and one-of-a-kind items for the home from boutique craftspeople and manufacturers. The brainchild of Kelli Berg, principal designer and founder of Warehouse127 …

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