The Underrated Vibes
A Far-Out Pastry Shop in Downtown Roc is Conjuring Up Extraordinary Confections
Opening their doors on June 28, 2025, the owners and pastry chefs at Pastrymancer began conjuring up some of the most uniquely creative pastries imaginable in Downtown Roc. Their confections are daring and bold, at times rough around the edges, but uniquely experimental, made with ingenuity, and designed to send your taste buds on an unparalleled adventure.
Blushed Cakery’s Artistic Mini Cakes are Handmade with Love
Blushed Cakery’s customizable flavors range from chocolate to strawberry, vanilla, and lemon, and are decorated with floral and vintage designs, and can be topped with fresh fruits, ribbons, and chocolate butterflies. All of which are delightfully crafted and yes, edible. The artist behind Blushed Cakery, Halle Flan, shares the belief that celebrations and special moments call for cake.
Everybody Down to the Erie Canal Museum, 200 Years on the Erie Canal
Since opening in 1962, the Erie Canal Museum has been educating travelers, students, and museum goers alike about the extensive policies, strategies, and stories that led to the creation of the canal, including the technological advancements that came from it, and the prosperity that was built in the Empire State because of it.
Mercury Coffee Co. in the South Wedge is Flying High
Building their foundation as a pop-up coffee cart, Mercury Coffee Co. spent many months slinging espresso drinks around the city of Rochester, collaborating on events with local businesses, and improving their recipes and latte art throughout the process. For fans, it has been a journey to behold watching this small coffee cart design and build out a sensational space in the South Wedge just off of Gregory Street and South Avenue.
Carl & The Strasenburgh Planetarium Laser Shows are a Wonder to Behold!
The Strasenburgh Planetarium has a series of shows dedicated to the advancement of science education, and some of the most iconic laser shows. The museum continues to add new shows, most recently, Laser Taylor Swift: Part 2 was announced, which features a full 49-minute set of Taylor’s versions of songs set to a spectacular laser performance.
Misuta Chow’s Defeats the Evil Dr. Ennui
Misuta Chow’s is a Japanese-style bar and restaurant that describes itself as a funky gastropub offering rice bowls, ramen, various Japanese street foods, and arcade games. That seems like the optimal description. What truly separates Misuta Chow’s as a bar is its ambiance and inclusive vibes.
Flotsam! River Circus is Rollin’ on the Erie Canal From Buffalo to NYC
In celebration of the 2025 Erie Canal Bicentennial, Flotsam! River Circus, a troupe featuring acrobats, musicians, choreographers, trapeze artists, and puppeteers from around the world, is rolling on the Erie Canal from Buffalo to New York City.
Braden Bodensteiner Closes Out a Serene Night at Abilene Bar and Lounge
Spectators at tonight’s show at Abilene Bar and Lounge, one of Rochester’s premier music venues, which features Americana, Folk, Indie, Rock, Jazz, and a variety of local, regional, and international touring acts, were enchanted by Braden Bodensteiner’s newest album release, Worry and Wonder.
Soccer Fans Unite for a Pint at this Salt City Biergarten
Wolff’s Biergarten is a local Central New York (CNY) bar and restaurant rooted in Albany, dating back to 2009, with locations in Syracuse and Schenectady. While the Syracuse location does not feature a food menu, the bar shares an ethos of serving delicious craft beers by the litre, hosting karaoke and trivia nights, college nights, industry nights, Bingo, and an awesome happy hour. Importantly, Wolff’s Biergarten and many of its patrons all share one commonality: a love of soccer.
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