A pour over coffee from AM:FM Coffee in Rochester, NY
Filipino food plate with rice, fried egg, diced beef stir-fry, and spring rolls from Pinoy Boy in Buffalo, New York.
A bowl of ramen with sliced pork, halved soft-boiled eggs, chopped green onions, spinach, seaweed, and noodles in broth from Public Provisions in Rochester.
A band performing on stage with blue and red curtains, three musicians are visible: one singing and playing guitar, one playing bass, and a drummer in the background. The scene is lit with colorful stage lights at the 5 Spot in Nashville, TN.
The decorated tiki bar at Easy Sailor has a large red octopus wall sculpture, vintage-style paintings, rustic wood walls, and nautical decor.
Colorful sculpture of a one-eyed monster with purple arms and a pizza body, surrounded by a pizza-themed backdrop and blue curtains at Denver's Meow Wolf.

The Underrated Vibes

High Falls Rises Again for Flower Fest
Rochester, Culture, Arts, Music Andy Gold Rochester, Culture, Arts, Music Andy Gold

High Falls Rises Again for Flower Fest

Hosted on June 6, Flower Fest was a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rochester’s iconic city logo. However, for those of us who attended, it became a celebration of a historic space with new life. In my view, it became a reminder of what happens when the city gives one of its most historic spaces the attention it deserves, and crowds turn out to embrace the experience.

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The Underrated Guide, etc.
Culture, Rochester, Arts Andy Gold Culture, Rochester, Arts Andy Gold

The Underrated Guide, etc.

The inception of the Underrated Guide was built on the vision of following a journey into those other cities, the ones less traveled, more affordable, and still thriving without the chaos of a major city. Through this journey, we start to wonder, how often do we seek excitement in the second or third cities?

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