My companion and I are seated in a bright, airy dining room at a table covered in screaming white linen. The walls around us are painted in rich earth tones. An amuse-gueule, a long plate with slices of orange...
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...
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...
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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...
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CHOW HOUND: Making holiday candy
Chances are that from now until December 31, most of us will have at least one social event per week nagging at us from the calendar. And you simply cannot go to these wingdings empty-handed, because someone will inevitably notice and talk...
Two big-name comedians will be hitting Rochester stages this weekend, unfortunately on the same...
Saxophonist Tia Fuller turned heads with her muscular style while on tour with pop star...
Outdoor enthusiasts, winter sports lovers, and those just looking for something to do this...
Earl Pickens and Family is an über-infectious roots-rock ourfit with bluegrass in its...
Sure, you could go to one of the various clubs around Rochester if you are looking to break out...
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ashima said:
Me and my husband have been to Amaya several times. Our experience has been wonderful. The presentation, the flavor of food and the ambience is...
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Laurie said:
Fish frys are wonderful and very reasonably priced. Huge pieces! Workers are always very friendly and serve you with a smile on their face!
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justin said:
food excellent, decor excellent, service horrible
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