The Underrated Vibes
Málà Magic: Serving Up Simmering Flavors in Rochester’s College Town
While several more places are opening in the next few months, one new restaurant serving a popular Chinese ‘build-your-own’ dish called ‘Malatang’ is simmering some serious flavors. Mala Magic is great for anyone who loves personalizing their hot pot with a simmering broth filled with fresh ingredients.
Here is the Late Night Food Scene in Rochester, New York!
Here is Rochester, New York’s late-night food scene. The city has numerous fantastic restaurants and to-go spots that cater to the night owls around the city, serving up dishes until the early morning. Rochester, New York has a good late-night food scene, you just need to know where to go!
Life is a Cabaret, Old Chum, Come to the Cabaret!
The Sirens and Stilettos Cabaret unleashes a dazzling burlesque performance that amalgamates equal parts grit and glamour on a dark and intimate stage. This local troupe can be found rambling around the Upstate New York region, putting on fiery shows that are real crowd pleasers!
Your Next Chopped Cheese Should Be the ‘ROC’ Chopped Cheese at Starlight on South Ave
While the Chopped Cheese was born in NYC, it’s made its way upstate to delis across cities like Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo. The effects of this pilgrimage have paved the way for a new contender, one that pays homage to the classic but adds a new flair and uniqueness, and embraces the culture and heritage of Rochester, New York. It’s called the ROC Chopped Cheese.
An Homage to City Magazine
For over five years, I have read City Magazine, their intimate stories about local artists, talented musicians, authors, flavors, lore, Finger Lake wineries, festivals, films, and photography. Each month, I see a team that unequivocally works to capture the essence of the Greater Rochester, and bring from mind to passage to print the brilliance and genius of Rochester, New York.
Pride in July? The Backstory of Pride and Why Rochester Celebrates in July
Rochester’s Pride march and celebration occur annually around the second or third weekend of July. For many residents and visitors to Roc Pride, there is a sense of bewilderment that seeks to answer the question, Why is Pride in July in Rochester, New York?
The FLX, Keuka Lake, and Living Roots Wine & Co.
While there are many wineries worth mentioning across the Finger Lakes, there is one winery that is raising the bar and producing some phenomenal vintages both regionally and internationally. Living Roots is a local and internationally acclaimed winery with roots stemming from the Adelaide Hills region in South Australia, to their tasting rooms in Rochester, NY, and on Keuka Lake in the FLX.
Raise a Glass to Happy Hour at Farmhouse Table Midtown
Farmhouse Table Midtown’s happy hour game is magnificent. It runs from Wednesday to Friday, 5 pm to 8 pm. They feature a robust cocktail menu and serve dishes that bring the farm-to-table quality.
El Sazón Restaurant Brings Good Spanish Eats to the Little Italy Historic District On Lyell Ave
Community is still very centric on Lyell Ave. Like most communities, food is the element that brings us together. It shapes our perspectives and shared heritage, and is passed on through the richness of ingredients across generations. In a big way, El Sazón Restaurant does all of these things.
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