Bonnie & Clyde
Bonnie & Clyde is a restaurant in Rochester, though details about its specific location, cuisine, and hours are currently limited.
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Abyssinia
Ethiopian Wine (made in Watkins Glenn, NY!) - January 2008 Injera rolled bread - January 2008 Abyssinia is an Ethiopian restaurant in Upper Mount Hope in Mt. Hope Plaza. Abyssinia opened in October 2000 and were originally located at 80 University Avenue. They went on hiatus in March 2012 and reopened August 1, 2013. According to their facebook page, Aster Mengsha—one of the matriarchs and chefs in the family-run business—passed away in June, 2014 from a lengthy illness. The restaurant was closed on-and-off beginning in March, 2014, but reopened on June 20, 2014. Her daughter Herut Tekilu wrote, "Abyssinia will continue on with our family strengthened by my mom's memory. My aunts and I will continue making the same amazing food that mother made (with Enani as our teacher, we an say we learned from the best :))."
Artisan Cafe
Artisan Cafe was a high-end cafe and coffeehouse in the Rochester Pillars building. It was run by chef Jeff Christiano and graduates of the Culinary Arts program at East High School. Seating was in the main ballroom and on the front porch. Artisan Cafe served locally sourced gourmet food and organic Fair Trade coffee from Coffee Connection. The website offered discount pre-ordering before 10:00AM. They opened in December 2012. Closed in 2014.
Empty Sky Go Club
Established in the late 1970's, Empty Sky Go Club is one of the most active go clubs in the East Coast/Midatlantic region of the United States. Rochester is well-known in the go community as an epicenter of activity around this 3000-year-old game. Club meetings are casual; the members are friendly and always willing to teach newcomers. During the academic year, the club meets on Monday and Thursday nights at Java Wally's, the coffee shop in the library at RIT. Full sets donated by the Ing Foundation are stored near the counter. Over the years, there has been an Empty Sky chapter at the University of Rochester. Although there is not an active chapter there at the present time, resources are available for any interested UR students who would care to step up and reactivate it. In 2004, in cooperation with the American Go Association, Empty Sky hosted the annual National Go Congress at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. Over 400 participants gathered from all over the United States, Japan, China and Europe.
Donuts Delite
Donuts Delite is a donut shop that is part of a Salvatore's Pizzeria at the corner of Culver Road and Empire in the restored Donuts Delite Building. On March 14, 2022 a second west side location opened but closed on October 14, 2024. History Donuts Delite opened in 1958,closed in 2005, and reopened as part of Salvatore's in 2010. The original Donuts Delite had a crowd of regulars at the counter, and their selection of donuts could not be beat (about 8-9 types of jelly donuts was common). At Halloween they were famous for their pumpkin donuts. They closed in 2005 due to pressures from the chain stores, They reopened Jan 12th, 2010 after Sam Fantauzzo, owner of Salvatore's Pizzeria, bought the building and restored it to as close to what it was when it opened, including tin ceilings and retro tables. Now, the shop is half Salvatore's Pizza and half Donuts Delite. Officially, the new name is "Salvatore's at the historic Donuts Delite building." Michael Malley, whose family ran Donuts Delite from 1958 until its closing, is returning to run the doughnut side of the business. The family agreed to let Fantauzzo use the original recipes for its doughnuts, such as banana cream and the "flying saucer," an oversize glazed donut with cinnamon. Photos See a photo of their old donut rack on RochesterBeat, where the Donut Queen also appears.
Pontillo's Pizzeria
This Greece location of Pontillo's serves up the local pizza chain's signature thin-crust pies and other Italian favorites on West Ridge Road. Pontillo's has been a Rochester-area staple for decades, known for their distinctive sauce and loyal following throughout the region.
Friendly's
Webster - BradMandell Friendly's was a national franchise family restaurant with several locations in the Rochester suburbs. They were perhaps best known for their marvelous ice cream. Most (46) of the Friendly's restaurants in upstate and western New York were owned locally by the Kessler family operating as Kessler Restaurants, LLC]. The firm also operates 21 Burger King franchises in western NY. The Kessler's sold their Friendly's back to the corporation in 2013.
Perkins
Perkins is a national diner chain that used to have several locations in the Rochester area. In the late 1990s, they left the area, and some of the restaurants were converted to Denny's. Several years later, a new franchisee came in and built brand new Perkins restaurants with updated decor in Gates, Henrietta, Penfield, and Greece. The locations in Gates and Henrietta were closed in January 2012. The remaining two locations followed in May. The CEO simply stated that the franchiser had terminated the license agreements for Monroe, Erie, and Niagara. The Henrietta location became the short-lived Opa! Authentic Greek Koozina, followed by the national chain Tilted Kilt (also short-lived); it is now the Henrietta Jeremiah's Tavern. The Penfield location became Cornerstone Restaurant & Cafe but it was torn down and a Chick-fil-A restaurant is to be built on the site.
Naan-Tastic
Logo Naan-Tastic is a Fast Casual Indian restaurant located in Market Commons next door to Core Life Eatery. The restaurant is owned by the sons of the owner of Thali of India. This is an Indian fusion style restaurant with classic dishes as well as Indian Tacos. Food is made in assembly line format similar to Chipotle. The restaurant also has an innovative bar system that fills beer in glasses from the bottom of the glass up. Opened on February 1, 2018. On November 20 2020, they opened their second Rochester area location at Victor Crossing. They also opened a location in Buffalo in 2019.
Equal Grounds
Welcome to The Pride Connection! Located in Rochester, NY, our GLBT gift shoppe/coffee house offers our customers the highest quality and most unique Pride items, books, artwork, films, and jewelry. Enjoy our menu of delicious fresh roasted coffee drinks and the finest bakery made pastries in Rochester in an open minded atmosphere great for the WHOLE family. Bring your laptop for Complimentary Wireless Connection. Gay Pride is more than just triangles and rainbows, it’s the freedom to be yourself within the community.
Sak's
Sak's is a Thai restaurant located on Palmyra Road in Fairport, serving the eastern suburbs of Rochester.
Pellegrino's Deli Cafe
(November 2006 BarbieJeanne) Pellegrino's Deli Cafe is a deli-style fast casual restaurant offering subs, soups, salads, wraps, and smoothies. Pellegrino's Catering delivers party platters of subs/wraps, salad, or cookies/brownies plus beverages for office parties, corporate events, or private parties for birthdays, graduations, etc. They are located on Mt. Hope Avenue in the Lilac Neighborhood. Company related to The Distillery. Their second location at 966 West Linden Ave in East Rochester closed in 2014. It is now a Dunkin' Donuts. Photo Gallery - Defunct East Rochester Location Notes and References Simpy Certificates supports gift certificates valid at Pellegrinos.
Five Guys
This Five Guys location in the Ridgecrest Plaza on West Ridge Road serves up the chain's signature fresh burgers and hand-cut fries to the Greece area. Open daily until 9:30pm, it offers takeout service but no delivery or drive-through options.
Abbott's Downtown
Abbott's Downtown is the Downtown Rochester location of Abbott's Frozen Custard. It is in the H.H. Warner Building in the St. Paul Quarter. This location includes a table-service restaurant called the Kitchen Keg that serves home made soups, hand crafted burgers, haddock fish fry, an all-day breakfast menu, and a selection of beer and cocktails. Delivery available.
Remington's
Remington's was an upscale restaurant located on the northeast side of Rochester. Dinner entrees ranged from $16 to $29 and their wine list was reasonably priced. Their signature dish would more than likely been their seafood bisque. The atmosphere was classy and laid back at the same time.
Moonlight Creamery
Moonlight Creamery is an ice cream shop located on West Avenue in Fairport, offering a sweet treat destination in this charming canal town suburb. The creamery is wheelchair accessible and maintains generous hours, staying open until 9:30 PM most nights and even later on weekends.
King and I
King and I serves Thai cuisine in Rochester, offering locals a taste of authentic Thai flavors in the community.
Palmer's Direct to You Market
Palmer's Direct to You Market is a very popular specialty grocer that has been in business in Rochester since 1850. This retail operation is a spin-off from their larger restaurant supply business. Because of that you can get either individual portions of meat and fish, or large quantities. The quality is generally quite good as it is the same food supplied to fine-dining restaurants. They also sell a variety of prepared items as take-out food, and operate an on-site cafe. " Since 1850 Palmer Foods has been serving customers and clients in Rochester and Western New York, distributing fresh seafood, meat, poultry and groceries to the finest dining establishments in the area. We are immensely proud to be the oldest family owned and operated business in Rochester." 1
Princess Restaurants
Old closed Princess view from Dewey Ave Side, Ridge Road Location April 2010 Princess Restaurants are History Princess Restaurant - They were known for being 24 hour diners, having a variety of foods including some Greek. The last one closed a few years ago, on Lake Avenue, first cutting back hours, then gone, but the building is still there. Previously Princess Restaurant II at 440 Ridge Road West Closed - building still there (other restaurants tried opening there, but with Kodak diminished, there was not enough business in the area, across the street from the Peppermill Restaurant) Before that, in 1999, the original one in Brighton at Twelve Corners closed - demolished to be replaced by a chain Drug Store. (Prior to it being a Brighton Princess, there was a Howard Johnson's Restaurant at that location.) References can still be found on the internet: (and Why not to believe certain websites:) 833 Lake Ave location on MyRochester.com, listed separately too. MyRochester.com - Restaurants still listed with errors (April 2010) Princess Restaurant 440 Ridge Rd E Rochester, NY 14615 585-621-3335 - Casual family dining. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night. and Princess Restaurant 833 Lake Ave Rochester, NY 14613-2006 585-458-4889 RocWiki Writer's (JG) NOTE: 1. They closed years ago 2. Ridge Rd W not E. 3. Name on Ridge Rd. was Princess Restaurant 2 (or II) and Restaurant still listed on AllMenus.com and the old menu is available for comparisons! on RestaurantDB.net for AllMenus (April 2010) and - on Yahoo Local, They show the restaurant as probably closed, and a list of the foods that were on the menu (price ranges no specifics) and a map and finally Old List of what George Ferguson liked in Rochester, c.1994-2002 Some places are still open, many closed, many short reviews, including Princess in Brighton. (as of April 2010)
Constantino's Market
Logo Constantino's Market is a Cleveland-based micro chain of urban neighborhood grocery stores that had a location at College Town. It was a full-service operation and offered a bakery, salad bar, restaurant-quality prepared foods, catering, a large beer selection, a cafe area, and regular tastings and demos. Their managers were previously the owners of R's Market and are familiar with the local food culture. Their sushi was from Shema. There was a Sunday brunch from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Opened April 9, 2015. They closed in February 2016, citing lack of profitability. Links Constantino's says it was a victim of poor vision - Democrat and Chronicle (2016-02-12) Statement from UR President Joel Seligman re: the closure r/Rochester thread about the closing College Town grocer Constantino's to close - Democrat and Chronicle (2016-02-02) Constantino's Market to open April 9 at College Town - Rochester Business Journal (2015-03-26) Constantino's Market to open store in Rochester, N.Y. - Crain's Cleveland Business (2015-03-27)
Fresco
Fresco was a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. It was located on Empire Boulevard in Penfield. The lunch and dinner menus are available on their website. Available for private parties and off-site catering. Live music featured at times; call for the schedule. From the website: Fresco was opened in 1998 by John Oliveri. This is John’s second venture in the restaurant business. His first restaurant, Alexis Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, opened in 1988. Alexis was the first restaurant in Rochester to serve gourmet pizza and pasta dishes. Ten years later, John expanded and carried this theme to Fresco, broadening the menu to offer a full selection of contemporary Italian cuisine at both lunch and dinner.
Acme Bar & Pizza
Acme Pizza Sausage with Black Olives Acme Bar & Pizza was a Bar and restaurant in the Monroe Village neighborhood, near the corner of Monroe & Goodman. Acme featured constantly rotating microbrew, import and domestic drafts, a large selection of bottles, and a large selection of liquor. Acme also featured NY style thin crust pizza and a full bar menu. For entertainment Acme had pool, electronic darts, pinball, internet jukebox, Big Buck Hunter Safari, and satellite sports. Acme closed on August 31st, 2024.
Lucca's Northside Kitchen
Lucca's Northside Kitchen is an Italian restaurant in East Rochester. Previously the Northside Inn which recently sold to the owners of Lucca Kitchen & Cocktails and Lucca Wood Fired Pizza. Opened July 12, 2022 after some remodeling. The owners will keep some existing menu items and sauces from the previous owners.
Jitters Cafe
Located in North Chili (and now Southtown Plaza), almost on the corner of routes 259 and 33, Jitters is a nice local coffee shop. They roast their own coffee in house, and there have been times the smell of roasting coffee has filled the place. They have over 30 coffee flavors, and Cafe Caramel is my usual. Typically when one stops in, they have House, House Decaf, and 2 other roasts brewed and ready to go. Their House roast is closer to a mild roast, and one of the other roasts is always a darker/heavier roast, and always tasty. And they usually have a flavored roast coffee brewed as well. Jitters also has over 50 Milkshake flavors, and 30 flavored lattes. For those that don't care for coffee, or tea, or chi, or latte, they also have sodas, and just water. They also serve wraps such as BBQ Chicken, Turkey BLT, Italian, Salsalito, Egg Salad, just to name a few. The bread options are wrap, croissant, pita, all grain bread, wheat, and ciabata. There is also a small selection of muffins, bagels, cake, pie, and cookies. There is also a Soup du jour. It's one stop shop for your sustenance needs. Call for the days specials. The Southtown Plaza location now features a proper bar with wine, liquor and bottled beer. One of the two TV's in the place is back there, along with a pool table, ATM and dart board.