
Sorry We’re Open: Vibin’ with The Richmond on Richmond
The Richmond by Mortalis Brewing has been a local gem in the East End for years. It is a bar that has endured, even through the pandemic years, when it changed hands a couple of times before the owners of Mortalis purchased the space, renovated it, and elevated the restaurant-bar to the absolute beauty it is today.

The Old Toad, Still Bringing The Authentic English Pub Experience to the East End
The Old Toad features a robust menu, the fish and chips with a side of mushy peas are a must-try, but so is the creamy, savory, and perfectly tender Chicken Korma, which also comes in a vegan option. The Toad is the gold standard of a relaxed, older traditional-style British pub at the location in the East End of Downtown Rochester, New York. A spot it has called home to for many years.


Ardor Park: The Sensational Artisanal Pizzeria on Park
Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza has been a hit since day one of opening. There is no denying the quality and care that this small artisanal pizzeria places into ingredients, dough, sauce, and carefully chopped and diced ingredients for their delectable Neapolitan-style pies.

A new music-themed coffee shop is elevating the frequency in Roc, NY
There is a new coffee shop on Irondequoit Bay that is amalgamating live music, Portuguese-inspired fare, satiating European-style espresso, and third-wave coffee together in one space along the South Bay in Rochester, NY.