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This Starbucks location sits inside Perinton Square Mall in Fairport, serving the usual coffee drinks and light fare to shoppers and locals in the eastern suburbs. It offers takeaway service for those grabbing coffee on the go while visiting the mall.
International Importers, Long Pond Rd, Greece International Importers was a delicatessen on Long Pond Road. It was replaced by Oriens Cafe in 2009. History: Former description: Don't know much about the history but the owners (presuming because they are always there) are nice and are working all the time. It seems that everyone that’s there when I stop by knows the owners and each other. While I may not know anyone people are easy to chat with when waiting in line at the deli counter (which btw, isn't a long wait). They have a good selection of deli food and other stuff. All at prices that are about 30-40% less than Wegmans. Former Menu: Deli case with a good selection of meats and cheeses Butcher case, homemade sausage, rib eye steaks and more. Fresh bread and rolls from Di Paolo and Petrillo's Fresh made salads like macaroni and potato. Subs, both hot and cold. Canoli! Dried pasta, caned sauce, olives, fresh nuts. Pop and drinks, snacks and chips.
Authentic wagon from original Hart's Groceries. Selection of local products. Hart's Local Grocers was an independent full-service grocery store in the East End. Their stock emphasized local meat, dairy, produce, and baked goods at affordable prices alongside national brands. They also offered prepared foods based on an updated 1940s menu dedicated to local cuisine. The cafe featured a different local coffee each month. Online shopping and delivery were available, as well as pick-up at the store. Arbor Loft, the second floor event space leased by Agathi & Co. The store was named after Hart's Groceries, a longtime Rochester institution. Hart's opened August, 15 2014. Owner Glenn Kellogg is an urban planner originally from Washington, D.C. On March 11 2019, owners announced after a profitable year, they would be closing on March 24, 2019; on March 20 they moved the closing date up to Friday, March 22, due to low inventory. The location was previously Craig Autometrics. Local Brands Carried (Incomplete List) Abbott's Frozen Custard Balsam Bagels CanalTown Coffee Roasters Coffee Connection Donna Marie's Gluten Free Bakery Eat Me Ice Cream Evoke Healthy Foods Flour City Pasta Genesee Brewing Company Happy Earth Tea Hedonist Artisan Chocolates Pittsford Farms Dairy & Bakery Rohrbach Brewing Company Small World Bakery Stuart's Spices Tea Witch Tea Three Heads Brewing Union Place Coffee Roasters Voula's Greek Sweets Zweigle's Links Hart's Local Grocers to host event space - Democrat and Chronicle (2016-03-22) F.A.T. Episode 10 - Podcast from Food About Town blog (2014-02-06) Grocery founder hopes venture builds community - Rochester Business Journal (2014-01-17)
Culver Ridge Plaza is a strip mall located on Ridge Road, East at the intersection of Culver Road. Geographically the businesses in the plaza are within the Town of Irondequoit, but are located in the Rochester (14622) zip code and thus have Rochester mailing addresses. Incomplete list of stores in the plaza (in alphabetical order): Bella You Bridal Citizens Bank CSL Plasma Dollar Tree DTLR ESL Federal Credit Union Goodwill Donation Center H&R Block KeyBank Liquor Warehouse Marshalls Master Kim's Tae Kwon Do Institute Pizza Hut Rainbow Sally Beauty Supply Shoe Dept Spectrum Subway Tai Chi Bubble Tea Tammy Nails Former tenants: Blockbuster Video - closed this location in Feb, 2009 Bruster's Dots - closed this location in Spring, 2014 Factory Card & Party Outlet Papa John's Payless ShoeSource Party City - closed this location in April, 2023 Regal Culver Ridge Cinema 16 Starbucks Yoberry Frozen Yogurt Bar
Company Logo Mall Side Entrance, Dec 2011 Dark Horse Coffeep was RocWiki's Business of the Month for May 2012! Dark Horse Cafe was the official RocWiki Meeting location. Dark Horse Coffee was a cozy lunch spot/coffee bar with tables to eat at and comfy chairs for relaxing. It was located in the Village Gate in the Neighborhood of the Arts and had outdoor seating in the courtyard. They served coffees (all Fair Trade), teas, smoothies, baked goods, and a variety of specialty sandwiches and salads. The business, owned by Bonnie Haley, opened in May 20091 in the Maplewood neighborhood. That location closed and reopened in Village Gate in March of 2011. Closed in 2016. 1June Maplewood Times (PDF)
Fett Svin is a New York State Championship award-winning BBQ Catering and Street Meat vendor operating throughout the Genesee Valley. You can find the Viking I Mobile Landraider food trailer regularly at Abilene on Liberty Pole in Rochester as well as the Avon and Geneseo Farmers' Markets in Livingston County. Menus available for any event including Entertainment Packages with live music.
Little Caesars Pizza is a national chain pizzeria with seven locations in the Rochester area: Chili Avenue in Chili, Lyell Avenue in Greece, Ridge Road in Webster, Cobblestone Court Drive in Victor, Dewey Avenue in Greece, Titus Avenue in Irondequoit, and Monroe Avenue in Rochester. The Little Caesars Dancer Guy on Monroe Avenue The aforementioned individual began his dancing campaign in 2011. The "Little Caesars Dancer Guy," whose real name is Christopher McGuire, was a young man in an orange tee and a fluffy orange wig carrying an arrow-shaped sign advertising the "$5 Hot-N-Ready" special available at the Little Caesar's Monroe location. He was seen most weekdays from 3-9 on the corner of Monroe and Goodman, and occasionally on the corner of Monroe and Alexander, performing a variety of silly dances. During his tenure he became something of a fixture, boasting two Facebook fan pages (now defunct), as well as coverage in the Democrat & Chronicle (article here) and YNN. Alas, he quit his position in early January 2012 due to alleged verbal abuse from his supervisor and is now employed by Texas Blues BBQ. McGuire has also done work for Royal Crown Pawn. A profile of him in City newspaper may be read here.
Halal N Out is an Halal restaurant serving gyros, burgers, subs, salads, wings, fries, milkshakes and more. This is a family owned restaurant with locations and food carts in NYC. One of the family members moved to Rochester and opened the one here in 2023. It has a few tables for indoor dining.
Is now Legends Sports Bar & Grille. Main Street Bar & Grill was a bar and grill in the location of the old Bennigan's on East Main Street. It was in the same building as the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside.
On The Rocks was a bar on Mt. Hope Ave. & (near) Raleigh Street. It was across from Wendy's, and very close to Strong Memorial Hospital and the University of Rochester. It was replaced by Sheridan's Pub in 2010. The long and short of it: regular beers, mix of working class guys, rugby players, students. great food, friendly staff, great owner. It is difficult to describe On The Rocks or to pin it down to just one type of place with a specific typical patron. On the one hand you have your blue collar working class Joe who enjoys a cold, cheap beer or 6 (Labatt and Yuengling are on tap) after work, before he drives home towards Henrietta. At the same time you'll see a few 30 yr old buddies sharing a pitcher, playing some darts, and watching something on the big screen. Also, being the closest bar to Strong, the occasional Med Student group will wander in since they all live in the neighborhood. Still, being a main sponsor of the UofR men's rugby club, some contingent of that organization will be present almost any night of the week. Occasionally, one of the rugby players will guest bartend, in which event all hell breaks lose as the bar is full of college students (not the Alexander Street type though, more so the fun loving alcoholics). If you are hoping to run into some ladies at OTR expect to be looking for either some near middle aged nurses from Strong, or any other woman who is just past her prime, but at the same time will spark a conversation with anyone and is usually loud and hilarious after a few drinks. The owner, Nick, is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet and he'll learn your name within a few visits, just realize that when he tells you "Oh yeah, we are doing something for the ........... (what ever organization you are in) we'll set up some food, drink specials, you show your card blah blah." that this will never happen, though I think he truly wants it to. Great man right there. The bartenders, aside from guest bartenders, are always female and very nice and talkative. Its easy to become a regular. In terms of food, On The Rocks has amazing wings, pretty much as well made as they can be. The also have their own version of a garbage plate called a "land-fill plate" which is certainly satisfying. Anything else fried is tasty, including the homemade potato chips called "saratoga chips." And if you show up often enough, Nick might just give you some for free.
Redd is an upscale restaurant in the East End in the old 2 vine. The restaurant is owned by Richard Reddington, a Rochester native, who has been a chef for restaurants in San Francisco, France and NYC. In addition, he has opened his own restaurants in Napa Valley California where he has been awarded Michelin stars for his food and service. He has team up with Dennis Wilmot, from Wilmot Management group. Opened August 16, 2019. In 2025, also opened Redd Wood.
La Casa Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant in the South Wedge. They serve brunch on Sundays. Outdoor seating available. La Casa opened on February 25, 2013. It was co-founded by the owners of La Placita Mexican and Lyjha Wilton of Wilton Enterprises and Boulder Coffee Company. Controversy In May of 2014, the La Placita people filed a lawsuit against Lyjha Wilton. It alleges that he had approached them as an investor and promised to turn the restaurant over to them, but instead maintained ownership and forced them out after the business became popular and they were detained for immigration violations. 1 Wilton has countered by saying that they refused to uphold their end of the agreement, left the business voluntarily, and refused to enter mediation in an attempt resolve the matter, instead deciding to sue. He also alleges they misled him by saying they were in this country legally. The couple faces possible deportation in July.2 Photo Gallery Admin note: This page has been locked for editing.
CanalTown Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop in the city on East Avenue, in the strip mall across from Wegmans in Culver/University/East. It is owned by "Master Roaster" Peter Pelletier, who has over 20 years of experience in roasting and buying. Canaltown was created when Peter moved back home to Rochester from North Carolina where he worked at his father-in-law's coffee shop. His love for importing and roasting coffee led him to create Canaltown. Canaltown prides itself on importing and selling high quality roasted coffee. Canaltown offers several unique categories of roasted coffee to its customers both in-store and on their website. These unique categories include, African, Blended, Central and South America, Dark Roast, Decaf, Espresso, Flavored, Organic, and South Pacific. Most of Canaltown's roasted coffee beans can be purchased online at the Canaltown website. In addition to roasted coffee, sandwiches are also a popular item on the menu at Canaltown. Also, frequent open mic events held on-site help make Canaltown a relaxing environment for music entertainment and enjoying a cup of coffee.
Monroe Ave Location 2-2008 Aladdin's Schoen Place location in Pittsford Restaurants : Lebanese Food : http://www.aladdinsonline.com Aladdin's Natural Eatery is a local Mediterranean restaurant. The Pittsford location is a great cheap place to eat overlooking the canal. Pretty good for parents with kids, too - they bring crayons to the table, and have a kids menu that is a happy mix of yum and healthy. Aladdin's Natural Eatery offers a diverse menu of natural* cuisine. They use no sulfites or preservatives of any kind. Only fresh vegetables and meats. Entres include: MOUSSAKA, PASTITSIO and MELANZAGNA and are $8.75 Pastas include: AGLIO OLIO, PIGNOLIA and CON FAGIOLI. Prices range from $8.50 to $9.50 Appetizers include: SPANAKOPITA, Falafel and Sautéed Spinach and range in price from $4.95 to $6.25 Reservations are recommended for parties of six or more. Take-out service is available. Beer and wine are served. New menu as of August 2008. Aladdin's was awarded the Democrat & Chronicle's Rochester's Choice Award for "Mediterranean" in 2007.1
The Old Toad is a beloved British-style pub located on Alexander Street in the East End neighborhood. Known for its authentic atmosphere, extensive beer selection, and traditional pub fare, it's been a Rochester institution for locals seeking a genuine English pub experience.
Tandoor of India serves Indian cuisine in Fairport, located on Palmyra Road in this popular eastern suburb. The restaurant offers traditional Indian dishes in a convenient location for Fairport residents and visitors exploring the area's dining scene.
Jine's Restaurant. Photo by Rachel Blumenthal (April 2007) Jine's Exterior 8-2007 Jine's Restaurant is a longstanding diner on Park Avenue. You can sit outside on the sidewalk in the summer. They also offer brunch. Catering available. Jine's is located at the intersection of Park Ave and Berkeley Street. They opened in 1971. Awards Voted "Best Breakfast Sandwich" and "Best Brunch" by City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' Awards in 2015.1
Logo WikiMedia Ponderosa Steakhouse was a buffet-style chain restaurant with a location in Geneva. They used to have a location in Canandaigua, but this has since closed. The Ponderosa and Bonanza brands are both owned by the same company and may have competing restaurants in the same market, but not within a 100 mile radius of Rochester.
First Federal Plaza is one of the more distinctive buildings in the Rochester Skyline. The round top was a revolving restaurant called Changing Scene for many years and is now office space. It is currently the fifth tallest building in Rochester, at 308 feet (94 meters) and 21 stories. Located in the bustling Four Corners neighborhood. Visit the website to see a 360-degree QTVR view of Rochester from the top of the building. Current tenants include: Christopher's M&T Bank Panasonic - Electronics Company that occupies the old Changing Scene space. Plaza Tobacco & Gifts Stephens_Media_Group_(broadcasting) Photo Album Last two were taken in 2009 by BradMandell.
Baytown Plaza is a strip mall located on Empire Boulevard in Penfield. Geographically the businesses in the plaza are within the Town of Penfield, but are located in the Webster (14580) zip code and thus have Webster mailing addresses.1 Incomplete list of stores in the plaza (in alphabetical order): Andy's Candies Bauman's Jewels of the World Blockbuster Video CVS Pharmacy The Book Rack Dibella's Fashion Bug The Framing Edge GameStop HSBC McDonald's Pizza Hut Royal Dynasty Supercuts UPS Store Wal-mart Closed Card$mart - closed early 2009 Tops - closed in 2007 - building will be partially demolished for new development The DiMarco Group has petitioned the Penfield Planning board to make renovations to the plaza. The plan includes demolition of 27,000 sq ft of the closed TOPS store, new facefronts, and addition of two restaurant buildings in the current parking lot. Work would start later this year and new tenants could be in by 2009. See detailed information from links on the Penfield Planning Department page 1See Webster for graphic and additional discussion
Monks' Bread is a local Rochester region bread produced by the monks in the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, NY, near Geneseo and Mount Morris. Monks Bread is sold at the Abbey store and in Wegmans and other outlets. It may be ordered online for nation-wide delivery, at the Monks Bread Online Store "When the monks arrived from The Abbey of Gethsemani in the spring of 1951, Br. Sylvester began baking a wholesome, old fashioned loaf of bread for the community and a few guests. Before long guests and visitors were asking to purchase this unique loaf. To respond to the demand for bread, now known as Monks' Bread, it was decided to incorporate a small bakery in the new abbey the monks were building. By the spring of 1956 things had progressed to where a large modern bakery was set in operation. Today that bakery, continually upgraded and improved, is still in operation producing several varieties of Monks' Bread including white, whole wheat, multigrain, raisin, sunflower bran and genesee rye as well as seasonal specialty breads and some other baked goods." 1 See Abbey of the Genesee for details on the Abbey, their local store and Monks' Bread. 1Abbey Website
Martha Jane's Martha Jane's was a bakery located in the permanent buildings on the North side of the Rochester Public Market. They closed in 2015 and were replaced by Fiorella.
Jeremiah's Tavern, Monroe Ave 3-2008 Jeremiah's Tavern is a bar/pub with noted chicken wings and 20 beers on tap. They have a full menu, going well beyond typical bar food. The dining room is child friendly. They were founded in 1978. It has 3 locations: one on Monroe Avenue in Rochester (flagship location), one in Fairport (opened in 2013) and one on Jefferson Road in Henrietta (opened August 22, 2017). They previously had a location at Buffalo Road in Gates (opened June 11, 2012 and closed in 2023). Awards Voted "Best Wings" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' awards in 2002, 2006, 2009 and 2015.1234 Voted "Best Bar Food" by City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' Awards in 2015.5 Voted "Best Fish Fry" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' awards in 2008 and 2009.67 Democrat & Chronicle's "Rochester's Choice Award" for 'Best Wings' for 7 years in a row (from 2002 to 2008). Free Wifi
CB Craft Brewers, formerly Custom BrewCrafters, was a brewery in Honeoye Falls founded in 1995. They specialized in producing beers that are sold by many regional bars and restaurants as "house beers". (The Old Toad often had their beers on tap in both keg and cask form.) CB Craft Brewers sold several under their own name. There were four beers available year-round and several seasonal/premium offerings that are periodically available. The brewery offered tastings of their brews (for a fee) throughout the week, as well as free tours of the brewery on weekends. Besides the tasting and tours, you could purchase their beers and Iron Fireman Root Beer in take home "growlers". CB Craft Brewers also operated the Pint & Goblet Tavern on-site where you can enjoy pints of their products along with a limited selection of food. Each Fall CB had their Autumn Festival of Ales which brings together representatives from the many establishments that served their beers for a big party. You could taste the different beers, participate as a judge in their chili contest (proceeds go to Mercy Flight), eat food from various vendors and listen to music. Brew Reviews Christmas Ale Surprisingly delicious. Discovered at Perinton Wegmans. Suitable choice of drink for enhancing: conversations with ex girlfriends, family gatherings, and time spent alone with the internet. Makes colors brighter and sadness more tolerable. Tastes like the holidays always should have. I could take any of you right now. Sadly this drink is only available during the Christmas season. Stock up. Goes perfectly with Oreo Cookies. Verdict: 8/10 - RobertPolyn English Pale Ale Double Dark Cream Porter A rich, smooth and almost chocolate-flavored brew, this porter is a great addition to any appetizer, entree or dessert. An Ant Hill favorite, thanks to RobertPolyn it has been our favorite way to unwind after a long day of cooperating. Indeed, we've been reduced to buying separate growlers for our greedy selves. - RossHattori See comments on the Talk page.