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Immerse Yourself in a Jazz Wonderland at Vanni’s Jazz Lounge
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Immerse Yourself in a Jazz Wonderland at Vanni’s Jazz Lounge

Enter Vanni’s Jazz Lounge, a new Rochester speakeasy, jazz room, and craft cocktail bar, delivering a wonderland of style and vibrant musical nights to the late-night bar scene in the city. Located inside the Inn on Broadway in downtown Rochester, New York, off Broadway and East Avenue, the lounge is already bringing together visitors from all around the city and travelers from far and wide who came to explore the elevated vibes of the neighborhood.

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Málà Magic: Serving Up Simmering Flavors in Rochester’s College Town
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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 only recently opened its doors, but there is plenty of excitement coming from anyone who loves personalizing their hot pot with a simmering broth filled with fresh ingredients like broccoli, tofu, corn on the cob, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, quail eggs, lettuce, crab legs, fish, udon, and ramen noodles, and various meats.

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Buffalo. Beats. Lucky Day Whiskey Bar.
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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.

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To Anyone Who Thinks Rochester Doesn’t Have a Late-Night Food Scene, Read This!
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To Anyone Who Thinks Rochester Doesn’t Have a Late-Night Food Scene, Read This!

For years, people have complained about Rochester, New York’s lack of a late-night food scene. While this may have been true in previous years, I am here to share that there are 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 great late-night food scene, you just need to know where to go!

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The New Buffalo AKG Art Museum Is a Must See!
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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.

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Some of the Best ‘Street Tacos’ in the Region Are in Syracuse, NY
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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.

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