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352 N. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 670-6683 chortkegrill.com After pivoting from fast casual to fine dining, Chortke has been wowing Village Gate diners with its stunning interiors and fantastically prepared Persian-inspired dishes. Grilled saffron chicken wings, an utterly unique beet salad, and a smoky and moist kubideh kebab are just a few of the many options on the…
13.12.2024
277 Alexander St., Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 325-6555 shema-sushi.com Fine dining columnist Ashley Mason describes Shema Sushi as a "calming sanctuary tucked away in the East End" with "elegantly executed Japanese dishes." Shema serves traditional sushi rolls and Japanese entrees created by trained sushi artist Young Choi, who combines years of experience and knowledge into his beautifully created original dishes.…
13.12.2024
3349 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 (585) 710-4900 rosierestaurant.com Rosie brings the best of South Asian cuisine to Rochester. Whether you're in the mood for beef, chicken, lamb, seafood, or veggies, this restaurant has it all and more. Read more: Rosie Nepalese & Indian Cuisine makes must-try momos and so much more
12.12.2024
2833 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 (585) 448-0051 umairoc.com Sit down and watch your food arrive via conveyor belt and drinks be delivered by a robot. Diners can also order from the menu if they don't want to pick dishes from the conveyor belt. Read more: Umai Revolving Sushi puts a fresh spin on an old favorite
12.12.2024
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Rain can’t stop ZBB

Zac Brown Band and Will Moseley play to a full house at CMAC The Zac Brown Band performed CMAC on June 2. The opener, Will Moseley, was this year’s American Idol runner-up and did not hold back. With swagger, confidence, and joy Moseley played to a near sold-out crowd. At the end of his set, …

A small act of rebellion

The family that steals plants together stays together At the break of dawn in the middle of a downpour, my dad and sister drive to a house in the center of the city with shovels in hand. Cloaked by the dim light of a drab November day, they jump out of the car and strike …

The Judgement of Rochester

‘The cork pulled ’round the world’ Have you heard about the Judgement of Paris? May 24 marks the forty-eighth anniversary of this historic event, the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976. For hundreds of years, France was the country that was undeniably on top of the world of wine . . . until the outcome of …

Chef’s tables, cooking classes, and more must-try culinary adventures

From a lakefront vista to a nineteenth-century village, our region is brimming with culinary experiences for everyone. Get your appetite ready! Here is a taste of what you can look forward to if you book a spot at one of these four locations. Aurora Cooks!283 Main St., Aurora, NY 13026innsofaurora.com/dine/aurora-cooks-demonstration-kitchen/  “It’s a beautiful place to …

Sea Me Go forgoes pho to shine the spotlight on banh mi

SEA Restaurant has become the most well-known pho place in Rochester since the owners opened their first location on Monroe Avenue. They have since opened other locations like Broth in Merc on Main and SEA on Mt. Hope. The most recent addition to the portfolio, Sea Me Go, focuses on another well-loved Vietnamese classic—the banh …

Ration Wine Bar raises a glass to history in Perry

Visitors hustling to nearby Letchworth State Park might blow through Perry without a second glance. But nestled in this sleepy rural hamlet is an unlikely hot spot punching above its weight class.  Ration Wine Bar beckons passersby to belly up to its rustic concrete bar, whether to sample the extensive wine offerings or feast on …

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