I didn't see them at first, given that there's so much to stir the senses upon walking into Pittsford's new Village Bakery and Café. Yet there they were, nestled demurely in their trays: my beloved macarons....
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Amaya Bar and Grill
My companion and I are seated in a bright, airy dining room at a table covered in screaming...
CHOW HOUND: Zeppa Bistro, Shea's Grill moves, Texas Blues BBQ, closings and coming soon
As the old idiom goes, too many cooks spoil the broth. But throw two chefs with amazing...
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Timothy Patrick's Irish Restaurant and Sports Pub
When my wife and I moved to the Rochester area almost a decade ago, one of the first restaurants...
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CHOW HOUND: Nikko, Gluten-free goods, Roc Brewing & Joe Bean collab, Richmond's, and closings
The deluge of new sushi spots in the last couple of years probably had lovers of raw fish thinking that all their culinary desires were being fulfilled. They had best think again and pop over to Nikko, which quietly opened last month at the...
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Winter has returned to Rochester at long last. Our two-month reprieve from snow and ice came to an abrupt end last week, and within a day I started thinking about escaping to somewhere warm and sandy. At such times, I'll often gravitate toward...
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DINING FEATURE: Changing the way we eat
The plate full of lamb tagine and cauliflower risotto I'm having for lunch cost me roughly $10. The loaf of raisin-fennel bread sitting on my counter at home set me back about half that. My son is addicted to $4 orders of braised pork-belly...
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CHOW HOUND: Skylark Lounge, Chakara Bistra and Bar, New Wasabi, cafes & closings
The new cupcake has arrived, and it's a meatball. While the cupcake trend has been sweeping the states for the past few years - inspiring more than a half-dozen cupcakeries in Rochester alone - the nation's newest food trend makes up for what...
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Kobe Steak & Sushi House
The first piece of chicken hit me right between the eyes before plopping neatly onto my plate. Between gusts of shocked laughter, I took a proffered towel from our smiling hibachi chef, knocked back a swallow of sake, and caught the next bite of...
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. And guys, take note: there is more to do with your...
Bug Jar's Annual Valentine's Day Massacre returns this Saturday with an impressive line-up of...
Snow or shine, the 28th Annual Lakeside Winter Celebration will take place on Sunday, February...
When it comes to soul-jazz, tenor saxophonist Houston Person has few rivals. He's been at the...
No, that isn't thunder you're hearing. It's renowned step-dance troupe Step Afrika!, which will...
Recent Comments
Patsy, NYC said:
You critics are really freaking full of yourselves. The cooking school thing didn't work out for you, did it?
in RESTAURANT REVIEW: Tony D's
Priscilla said:
Went to the Cellar Door for both lunch and dinner. Food and service were both wonderful. Looking forward to going back for the Black Friday sandwich
in RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Cellar Door
Priscilla said:
Went to the Cellar Door for both lunch and dinner. Food and service were both wonderful. Looking forward to going back for the Black Friday sandwich
in RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Cellar Door