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The Boyd Project The Rochester area is fortunate to have an active network of local history museums and historical societies, each offering residents the opportunity to explore the rich history of their community and even uncover the story behind their own historic homes. The often-underappreciated work of the dedicated volunteers behind these organizations is the reason our local heritage is…
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27 Coach St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585) 329-8803 pintxo.wine Pintxo has a large selection of local and imported wines to suit your fancy, and their executive chef has compiled a menu full of small plates to complement any flavor palate. There's also plenty of beer for hops enthusiasts. Read more: Pintxo pairs small plates and big wines in winning style
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260 E. Broad St., Suite 120, Rochester, NY 14604 (585) 270-5918 patronsaintsteak.com This fine-dining experience offers an unmatched taste of luxury with steaks, seafood, and gorgeous salads. The atmosphere spares no grandeur and complements your meal as beautifully as the extensive wine list on the menu.
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Nick’s Picks: Native Eatery & Bar

Native Eatery & Bar stretches for miles, at least that’s what it looks like from some spots within this new restaurant at 180 South Clinton Avenue. An eighty-seat dining room with a very open floor plan and minimalist design is separated from a patio by floor-to-ceiling retractable windows. On a sunny day, when these massive …

Sun daze

   

Swan Dive goes for the bold with color, art, and decor

I’m dating myself here, but I’ve been around Rochester long enough to have spent my twenty-first birthday at Lloyd’s—which became Fenlon’s, Lloyd’s again, the Jungle, Two89, Benedetto’s, and Havana Cabana. Chances are great that if you live here and have an Instagram account, you’ve managed to catch a glimpse of 289 Alexander Street’s latest transformation: …

Where the Twenties are still roaring

Many Rochestarians have preconceptions about Syracuse. It’s the place we get up early to haul the kids to for the New York State Fair. It’s our favorite basketball team. It’s got a gigantic mall. It’s where our sleep-deprived spouses have to pick us up after our flight is rerouted. Beyond this, what does Syracuse have …

The glamping gourmet

Letchworth State Park, Castile 493-2622 glenirisinn.com   You love the sound of birdsong in the morning, the crackling campfire, and the hiss of propane as you boil water for coffee. Since childhood, you have loved the weekend ritual of pitching a tent and making a shady patch of ground into your home for a few …

The secret to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s success

On a sweltering summer day, we walk past bikers in blue jeans and t-shirts by their shiny Harley-Davidsons parked in the courtyard lot near the entrance. It was the first time I visited Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, overlooking the Genesee River in downtown Rochester. The look and feel of the place was enough to pique my curiosity …

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