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.
This Indie Music Shop With Roots in Baltimore is Spinning Hits in Syracuse, New York
The Sound Garden has roots that originated in Baltimore in 1993, and they opened the Syracuse shop in 1995. In 2008, it moved to its current location and has maintained its status as an indie music store in Syracuse for the past 30 years.
Buffalo. Beats. Lucky Day Whiskey Bar.
Visiting Lucky Day Whiskey Bar in Buffalo, New York, is a warm experience. The bar is in a walkable area to many other great bars in downtown. At Lucky Day Whiskey Bar, you’ll find a true Buffalo experience, from the vibes of the crowd, the politeness of the staff, and the vibrant music playing in the bar on the right night.
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!
The New Buffalo AKG Art Museum Is a Must See!
Impressively, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum features modern artists and historical works of impressionists, post-impressionists, neo-impressionists, abstract, and surrealist art pieces. The style and era of art in the galleries gradually shift as you move through the museum, but you can find some famous works from names like Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Dalí, Degas, and Warhol.
Some of the Best ‘Street Tacos’ in the Region Are in Syracuse, NY
Olivo Tacos began their journey as a Middle Eastern, Mexican, and Latin-infused restaurant in Rockford, Illinois, with the mission of serving up delicious and high-quality tacos at a great price. Considering that truck prices their street tacos at 3 for $5, I’d say they are living up to their mission by keeping incredible prices for this day and age.
A Fusion between Indian Cuisine and Texas BBQ is Changing the Game in Buffalo
Southern Junction, on Connecticut Street in Buffalo, New York, combines the flavors and spices of Kerala, a state on India’s Malabar Coast, with the smokehouse flavors of a Texas barbecue joint. This amalgam of flavors produces some of the best barbecue this side of the Mississippi, and that is no joke!
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.
A Quiet Reset at Recess Coffee on Montgomery St.
I have always loved sitting down in a warm café with a cortado get a sense of the ambiance, the people, and the flow of the city. Recently, I stumbled upon Recess Coffee on Montgomery St. in Downtown Syracuse. It was a hot day strolling around town, and the high temperatures were catching up with me. This felt like an opportunistic moment to sit down, hang out, and try a local roast.
The Whiskey Coop: An Elegant and Casual Experience at the Armory Square
The Whiskey Coop at the Armory Square in Downtown Syracuse is both spacious and elegant, while simultaneously offering a casual and relaxed experience for visitors seeking a well-crafted meal and a stellar selection of spirits.
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.