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Chase the Art was a boutique and gallery on Park Avenue. The owner was Mike Dellaria, known for his Pop Art-style prints of Rochester themes. They also featured other local artists. The entrance was on the side of the building, next to Bodymind Float Center. Opened in late 2016. The space was previously Fine2Fashion, owned by Dellaria's father. Links Article in the Democrat and Chronicle
Edgerton is a city neighborhood named for former mayor Hiram Edgerton. Though largely impoverished, it is known for its stock of beautiful old houses, as well as Jones Square Park, one of Rochester's earliest green spaces. Another neighborhood institution is the Edgerton Community Center and Park, which marked its 100th anniversary in 2011. Edgerton's commercial activity is centered on Lake Avenue - which is walkable but inhospitable to bikes - and, to a lesser extent, Driving Park Avenue. The area is otherwise residential, except of a few schools and numerous churches. Establishments Food and Drink CJ's Southern Soul Restaurant Dew-E-Sub Chicken & Rib Domino's Pizza Dunkin' Donuts El Taino Flat Iron Cafe La Marifinga Lake Avenue Hots Mark's Texas Hots Marvin Mozzeroni's McDonald's Straight Home Inn Tangie's Kitchen Tim Hortons Tipico House Bar and Grill Wendy's Yummy Garden Retail ALDI Dollar General PriceRite Rainbow Rent-A-Center Tops Total Information Unclaimed Freight Volunteers of America Services Charles Settlement House Citizens Bank Cole Muffler Hillside Family of Agencies NCS Community Development Corporation Paradigm Environmental Services U-Haul Other BVR Construction Costich Engineering Lake Avenue Baptist Church Riverside Group School No. 34 School No. 57 Links Article on the Daily Record Neighborhood profile from Celebrate City Living Neighborhood profile from City of Rochester Neighborhood profile on Rochester City Living
The History of Rochester Following the American Revolution, western New York was opened up for development as soon as New York and Massachusetts compromised and settled their competing claims for the area in December 1786 by the Treaty of Hartford. The compromise was that, while New York would have sovereignty over the land, Massachusetts would have pre-emptive rights to obtain title from the Indians. On April 1, 1788, after extensive machinations by various speculators, Massachusetts' pre-emptive right over all western New York Lands — comprising some 6,000,000 acres (24,000 km²) — was sold to Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham, both of Massachusetts. The sales price was $1,000,000, payable in three equal annual installments of certain Massachusetts securities then worth about 20 cents on the dollar. The right sold applied to all land west of a line running from the mouth of Sodus Bay on Lake Ontario, due south through Seneca Lake, to the 82nd milestone on the Pennsylvania border near Big Flats (the "Pre-emption Line"), and all the way to the Niagara River and Lake Erie (the "Phelps and Gorham Purchase"). In order to obtain title to such land, Phelps and Gorham would have to extinguish all Indian titles. Due to a failure to extinguish the Indian titles as well as a default in the 1790 payment, the pre-emptive rights to remaining lands of the Phelps and Gorham Purchase west of the Genesee River, comprising some 3,750,000 acres (15,000 km²), reverted back to Massachusetts. The state then re-sold those rights to Robert Morris in 1791 for $333,333.33. In 1792 and 1793, Morris then sold most of the lands west of the Genesee to the Holland Land Company, but he did not extinguish Indian title to the land until the Treaty of Big Tree in September, 1797. Morris reserved for himself a 500,000 acre (2,000 km²) strip approximately 12 miles wide and extending from Lake Ontario to the Pennsylvania border along the eastern edge of the Holland Purchase, known as the Morris Reserve. At the north end of the Reserve, an 87,000 acre (350 km²) triangular shaped tract ("The Triangle Tract") was sold by Morris to Herman Leroy, William Bayard and John McEvers, while a 100,000 tract due west of the Triangle Tract was sold to the state of Connecticut. Additional Phelps and Gorham lands east of the Genesee River which had not previously been sold were acquired by Robert Morris in 1791, who re-sold them to the The Pulteney Association, a syndicate of British investors. Shortly after concluding the purchase, Phelps and Gorham gave a 100 acre (0.4 km²) lot within the Mill Yard Tract at the Upper Falls of the Genesee to Ebenezer "Indian" Allen, on condition he build a grist mill and sawmill there by summer 1789 (the "100 Acre Tract"). In exchange for the 100 Acre Tract, Allen built the agreed-upon mills at the west end of the Upper Falls of the Genesee. But the location was so deep in the wilderness that there were only 14 men in the area to assist in the mill's construction. The area was a dense forest and swamp, and infested with rattlesnakes and mosquitoes that spread 'Swamp Fever' or what we now call malaria. In March 1792, with no settlers and no demand for mills, Indian Allen sold the 100 Acre Tract to Benjamin Barton, Sr. of New Jersey for $1,250. Barton almost immediately resold the property to Samuel Ogden, an agent for Robert Morris. Ogden, in turn, sold the property in 1794 to Charles Williamson, agent for The Pulteney Association. On November 8, 1803, The Pulteney Association leased the 100 Acre Tract for $1,750, on a five-year land contract, to Col. Nathaniel Rochester(1752-1831), Maj. Charles Carroll, and Col. William Fitzhugh, all of Hagerstown, Maryland. Badfish Ben Munson yo yo yo its me homeslize Welcome to Rocwiki John! Please be aware this should be a page about YOU. This Rochester info should be moved to a different page. Someone else may do it for you. —
Monroe County Parks are distributed about Monroe County and provide residents and visitors with a wide range of recreational and outdoor opportunities. On our Parks Page you will find an extensive list of parks operated and maintained by various government and private entities, including the Monroe County parks department. Monroe County Parks - Edit List See Monroe County Parks Webpage Abraham Lincoln Park (formerly Irondequoit Bay Park East) - Penfield Black Creek Park - Chili Churchville Park - Churchville/Riga Devil's Cove Park - Webster Dog Parks - at Ellison Park and Greece Canal Park Durand-Eastman Park - Rochester/Irondequoit Ellison Park - Penfield Genesee Valley Park - Rochester Greece Canal Park - Greece Highland Park - Rochester Irondequoit Bay Marine Park - Irondequoit Irondequoit Bay Park West - Irondequoit Lehigh Valley Trail - Brighton/Henrietta/Mendon/Rush Lucien Morin Park (formerly Ellison Wetlands) - Penfield Mendon Ponds Park - Mendon/Pittsford Northampton Park - Sweden/Ogden Oatka Creek Park - Scottsville/Wheatland Ontario Beach Park - Rochester/Charlotte Powder Mills Park - Pittsford Seneca Park - Rochester Seneca Park Zoo - Rochester Tryon Park - Irondequoit Webster Park - Webster
Charlotte Square is a brownfield site that the City of Rochester acquired and remediated. It is located at 14-58 Charlotte Street. Christa Development Corporation was working on a plan to develop and build, on approximately one acre of land, an urban style community comprised of 32 for sale condominiums and 8 townhomes. This community will be focused around a centrally located courtyard that will serve all residents. The project is located on the north side of Charlotte St. on the block between Scio Street to the west and Haags Alley to the north. On April 6, 2015 it was announced that Home Leasing, the same group renovating the Eastman Dental Dispensary was picked to build 72 apartments, 14 town homes, and a park on the site. Ground breaking is planned for the summer of 2015 with the apartments ready for 2016 and the town homes by 2017. Link to RochesterDowntown.com page
View from street Avalon Corporate Suites provides short-term furnished apartment rentals for those visiting the Rochester area. They are located in the far south west of Webster. Amenities Wi-Fi Cable TV Heat/AC Washer/Dryer in each building Dishes/Cooking Utensils/Linens Off-street Private Parking Next to County Park with hiking trails, kids play area, and picnic area
Viewing Platform by- Andrew88 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park is is a small park located in downtown Rochester, across from the Strong Museum. It was previously called Manhattan Square Park, which is still the name of its neighborhood. It was renamed after Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2013 in a dedication ceremony held during the holiday festivities on December 7. History Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the Inner Loop, the area occupied by MLK Park was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features originally included a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area, but these are now both closed. There was also a small cafe and a concert stage that was used for free outdoor concerts - the original Party in the Park. Winter Months - Skating and Sledding Winter at Manhattan Square Park The ice skating rink is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on the park's small hills. The rink operates seven days a week and is generally open Thanksgiving through mid-March (weather permitting). Skates can be rented but many bring their own skates. There is a fee to use the ice most times but there are some free open skate times weekly. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the city website first for hours and fees if you're planning on going. The rink was renovated in 2008 and transformed from an oval to a kidney shape that is 30 percent larger. Summer Months - Playground and Green Space The Manhattan Square Park Playground is located here, adjacent to the Strong National Museum of Play. In 2014 the Party in the Park returns here to its original location. Manhattan Square Lodge After undergoing renovations, the modern lodge in the park reopened in January 2013 as a space for parties and events. It seats 200 people and has a full kitchen. The park also has benches popular with downtown office workers at lunchtime. Other Find a Geocache - someone placed a Geocache in Manhattan Square Park Zagster Links Downtown ice rink open to all - Democrat and Chronicle (2014-12-28)
Pinic tables abound in Hamlin Beach State Park, each with a view of the lake. Photo by RUDY! Hamlin Beach State Park is a state park located about 25 miles west of Rochester in Hamlin on Lake Ontario. The beach is big and boasts 10 miles of trails for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snow mobiling. The park is on the Seaway Trail and off of Lake Ontario State Parkway. There is a fee collected during peak seasons. Hamlin Beach State Park was formerly named Northwest Beach Park. Notes and References Hamlin Beach State Park, photos and description on the commercial website nyfalls.com
Maplewood Rose Festival is a festival held in Maplewood Park each June. The Maplewood Rose Garden contains over 300 varieties of roses. The festival offers workshops, demonstrations and activities for adults and children based around horticulture and landscaping. Tours are also held of the Lower Gorge. Besides the beauty of over 5,000 roses, the event will include two days filled with horticultural workshops and demonstrations by Rochester’s top gardeners and landscape professionals and hands-on gardening/landscaping activities for adults and kids. Other activities include a Party on the Driving Park Bridge, and a Father's Day Picnic.
Cobblestone Buildings During a mere 35-year span in the middle of the 19th century, approximately 700 cobblestone structures were erected within a 65-mile radius of Rochester, New York, and nowhere else. Cobblestone Bed & Breakfasts Captain Throop House Bed and Breakfast Pultneyville Maxwell Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast Sodus Peppermint Cottage and Jackson Schoolhouse Bed and Breakfast Lyons Maxwell Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast (on Cobblestone Quest Tour #12) 7563 Lake Road, Sodus, New York 14551 - (315) 483-2222 Innkeepers Pat & Belinda McElroy via Website or <mcinnbnb AT att DOT net> Built in 1846 by William Swales for his daughter Elizabeth as a wedding gift, this historic cobblestone house was once on the Underground Railroad. Schooners sailed into Maxwell Bay to trade wheat for the flour that was made at the gristmill that still stands on the property since 1794. The Inn sits on six acres of peace and tranquil beauty surrounded by a woodland wildlife preserve and apple orchards on the shores of Lake Ontario, along the Seaway Trail. See website for more details. Peppermint Cottage and Jackson Schoolhouse Bed and Breakfast (on Cobblestone Quest Tour #15) 336 Pleasant Valley Road, Lyons, New York 14489 - (315) 946-4811 , (888) 997-1998 Innkeepers Mark & Diane DeCracker via Website or <peppermintcottage AT gmail DOT com> Nestled in a peaceful valley between the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario, and right in the heart of the Erie Canal district, is the historical Jackson School House B&B and the Peppermint Cottage Bed and Breakfast. The Jackson School cobblestone house (circa 1831) was started by Cyrus Jackson, a relative of President Andrew Jackson. The historical cobblestone Jackson School served as a school until 1947. On the premises of the Jackson School House is our Finger Lakes B&B, which served as Judson Rice’s Colonial tin lighting workshop. Notes This page was based on "Cobblestone Quest – Road Tours of New York’s Historic Buildings", a guidebook with 17 self-guided driving or bicycle tours of regional cobblestone buildings. See the Footprint Press page for more information and links. This article needs some reorganization and additions. Next step: move the B&B's to separate pages.
There is a fish hatchery in Powder Mills Park. It was bought by a private individual and later turned into a not-for-profit organization. There is also the Caledonia Fish Hatchery, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC) in the nearby village of Caledonia. It is open daily for self-guided tours, 08:00-16:00. The drive from Rochester out to Caledonia is quite scenic (about 23 miles or 35 mins). Look at the pretty fish. Throw in some fish food (available from dispencers for a quarter) and watch them go crazy. Caledonia Fish Hatchery 16 North Street; Caledonia, NY 14423. Phone: 585-538-6300 From a pamphlet available at the hatchery: Caledonia Fish Hatchery is rich with history. The first fish hatchery in the entire western hemisphere, Caledonia was founded in 1864 by the father of fish culture, Seth Green. Many of the facility's buildings, including the main hatchery buildings are the original structures that date back to the 1870's. In 1870, Caledonia was acquired by New York State. Today, the hatchery primarily raises brown trout, including nearly all of New York State's two-year-old brown trout. The larger browns average over one pound and 14 inches in length, and are stocked into many waters across the state—from Long Island and the Catskills to the Adirondacks, and from Central New York and the Southern Tier to western New York. In addition, Caledonia also raises up to 500,000 chinook salmon each year.
Park Avenue Bike Shop is a bike shop that also sells snowshoes and skis. They have two locations in the Rochester area. They also rent equipment including cross country skis and snow shoes. Park Ave sells a wide varity of bike brands: Specialized, Raleigh, Salsa, Sun, Cervelo, Quintano Roo, Ridley, Co-Motion, Redline, Rans Recumbents, and Look. They also sell accessories from EvenOdd Creative. The Pittsford Trail System (Railroad Loop) runs behind their Brighton shop. Their original store was on Park Avenue in the city, hence the name.
Winter at Manhattan Square Park Viewing Platform by- Andrew88 Manhattan Square Park is is a small park located in the Manhattan Square Park Neighborhood of downtown Rochester, across from the Strong Museum. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the Inner Loop, the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features originally included a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area, but these are now both closed. There also was a small cafe and a concert stage that was used for free outdoor concerts - the original "Party in the Park." Winter Months - Skating and Sledding The Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on the park's small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is generally open Thanksgiving through mid-March (weather permitting). Skates can be rented but many bring their own skates. There is a fee to use the ice most times but there are some free open skate times weekly. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the city website first for hours and fees if you're planning on going. Summer Months - Playground and Green Space There was a good bit of construction going on in/around the park starting back in late 2000's which included installing a small but very cool playground. The new playground has 2 big geometric rope/metal climbing frames, 2 long tube slides, 2 hills covered with super-grippy rubber for easy climbing, what looks like a sprinkler (shaped like a cattail plant) and a neat periscope (with audio!) on top of one hill. Manhattan Square Lodge After undergoing renovations, the lodge by the skating rink reopened in January 2013 as a space for parties and events. It seats 200 people and has a full kitchen. The park also has benches popular with downtown office workers at lunchtime. Awards Manhattan Square Park was voted "Best Playground" in City Newspaper's 'Best Of' Awards in 2008.1 Notes and References Find a Geocache - someone placed a Geocache in Manhattan Square Park 1http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/
Lake Ontario State Parkway is a New York State route that runs along the south shore of Lake Ontario through Orleans and Monroe Counties. It is a total of 35.6 miles long. The West end of the parkway is at New York State Route 18 in Carlton, NY. The East end of the parkway is at Lake Avenue in Charlotte near the Genesee River. It is part of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and connects Lakeside Beach State Park in the West to Hamlin Beach State Park in the middle, to Braddock Bay State Park in Greece. Major intersections include: Route 98 Route 19 Route 259 Long Pond Road Route 390 Dewey Avenue
The I. Gordon Corporation owns and operates several apartment complexes, retail spaces, and office buildings in the Rochester area. Apartments Webster Park Apartments Woodland Manor Apartments White Oaks West Aparments Pittsford Village Apartments Highland Manor Apartments Retail Spaces Marshalls Plaza Pittsford Colony Plaza West Wayne Plaza Office Space First Federal Plaza Reynolds Arcade
Corbett's Glen Nature Park is a park in Brighton. Entering the park for the first time is exciting, as you walk through a historic tunnel that was constructed by the New York Central Railroad in 1882. Be aware that in 1972, Hurricane Agnes caused Allens Creek to swamp the bridge approaching the tunnel and the road in it, that Union soldiers guarded the first railroad trestle across this creek during the Civil War, and that President Abraham Lincoln's funeral train passed along these railroad tracks in 1865, on its way to Illinois. Follow Allens Creek as it tumbles over the first of three small waterfalls in the Glen. The house in front of you (now a private residence) once belonged to Patrick Corbett, who farmed the Glen and charged church and civic groups a fee to picnic along Allens Creek. Be sure to note the small set of railroad tracks surrounding the house, occasionally you may see the children of the family enjoying a ride on their small scale train. As you stroll the path along the Creek, glance to your left to search for the crater left when Parson's Powder Mill exploded in 1849. 1 Be sure to walk around the entire park. Being only 17.7 acres, it doesn't take much effort. If you are daring, hike up the cliff next to the creek for a great view. There is a new walkway going through the marsh area. We are lucky to have this park, since Linden Associates wanted to pave the area for industrial use. People of the area fought it and won. Something to (briefly) think about while you admire the park. Directions: To reach Corbett's Glen Nature Park, turn on to Glen Road from Route 441 and park before the first curve in the road. Be sure to park in the legal parking area. Walk down the road and you'll see the tunnel. Head in and explore! A separate entrance and parking area is off of Old Penfield Road which leads to wooded trails that eventually reach "the glen". PDF Maps of the Park from CorbettsGlen.org - North , South Contact Information: Brighton Parks Department at 784-5260 Seasons/Hours: Open year round from dawn to dusk. Links: Allens Creek/Corbett's Glen Preservation Group Corbett's Glen, photos and information on NYFalls.com Town of Brighton's page Info @ NaturalHighs.net http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv? 04232050 USGS Real-Time water level and temperature ( Gauge house is just past the falls )
Photo: Jan 2008 Bradmandell Deli Menu: Oct 2008 Bradmandell Pizza & Calzones: Oct 2008 Bradmandell Bay Road Grocery & Deli (AKA Bay Road Deli) is a small convenience store and deli located along the Seaway Trail on the west side of Bay Road just north of Route 104. A very convenient stop for commuters from the bedroom communities north of 104. With ice, an ATM, newspapers, the ubiquitous lottery tickets as well as the usual bread, milk, and necessities the deli is busy at commute time. At mealtimes, the deli provides a variety of deli choices for locals and tradespeople stopping along their way. A great place to pick up some beverages, snacks or sandwiches on your way along the Seaway Trail or just heading down toward a park along Lake Ontario to watch a sunset - see Sandbar Park, Irondequoit Bay Outlet, and Webster Park for some destinations. Photos Owners Photo Album on Picasaweb
Frontier Field is the 10,607-seat stadium that serves as home of the Rochester Red Wings Triple-A league baseball team. It is located on the NorthWest side of downtown near Kodak Headquarters. Built in 1996 for $35.3 million, primarily as a baseball stadium, Frontier was also the home of the Rochester Raging Rhinos until the opening of Paetec Park in 2006. The Rochester Rattlers lacrosse team also played home games at Frontier for two seasons before moving to Paetec Park. In 2013 they also hosted many local hockey teams for Frozen Frontier Concessions include the usual ballpark fare like hots (Zweigle's, of course), peanuts, burgers, nachos, cotton candy and beer; Not-so-usual fare like pasta, crepes, and pulled-pork nachos (ed. Yes, it is as good as it sounds); and Rochester/WNY favorites like Garbage Plates, Beef on Weck, and Rohrbach's beer. Cheap entertainment tip: The promotions schedule often includes a firework display after Friday home games for the Red Wings. If you aren't interested in catching a game, but would like to see the fireworks, take your car up to the top of the nearby High Falls Parking Garage. You'll have a great view, and after the display you will be able to make it out of the garage before the stadium spills over and mobs the streets. Parking is $4, but if you're exceptionally cheap you can park elsewhere and ride the elevator to the top. Also be sure to get a good look at the High Falls while you're in the area. Photographs of Frontier Field
Innovative Field is the 10,607-seat stadium that serves as home of the Rochester Red Wings Triple-A league baseball team. It is located on the NorthWest side of downtown near Kodak Headquarters. It was known as Frontier Field until the naming rights were acquired by Innovative Solutions in October 2022. Built in 1996 for $35.3 million, primarily as a baseball stadium, the stadium was also the home of the Rochester Raging Rhinos until the opening of Paetec Park in 2006. The Rochester Rattlers lacrosse team also played home games here for two seasons before moving to Paetec Park. In 2013 they also hosted many local hockey teams for Frozen Frontier Concessions include the usual ballpark fare like hots (Zweigle's, of course), peanuts, burgers, nachos, cotton candy and beer; Not-so-usual fare like pasta, crepes, and pulled-pork nachos (ed. Yes, it was as good as it sounds but is no longer available); and Rochester/WNY favorites like Garbage Plates, Beef on Weck, and Rohrbach's beer. Cheap entertainment tip: The promotions schedule often includes a firework display after Friday and Saturday home games for the Red Wings. If you aren't interested in catching a game, but would like to see the fireworks, take your car up to the top of the nearby High Falls Parking Garage. You'll have a great view, and after the display you will be able to make it out of the garage before the stadium spills over and mobs the streets. Parking is $4, but if you're exceptionally cheap you can park elsewhere and ride the elevator to the top. Also be sure to get a good look at the High Falls while you're in the area. Photographs of Frontier Field
The Edgerton Neighborhood in the northwest section of Rochester, includes beautiful and distinctive older houses and apartment buildings, Jones Park and Edgerton Park, and the Edgerton Community Center at 41 Backus St. The neighborhood was named for Hiram Edgerton, a Rochester mayor in the early 1900's. References: Rochester City Living description Daily Record article About Edgerton
Mercury Posters Inside Mercury Posters 2-2008 Some of the Types of Posters Offered Louie, New Shop Dog at Mercury, 5-2011 Mercury Posters is a poster and art print shop in Rochester, NY just off Monroe Avenue, near Starbucks and Plum House Japanese. Serving the Rochester community for almost twenty years, Mercury Posters carries a wide variety of new and vintage posters, artwork, postcards and the like. Traditional framing service is available, as well as several options for Plak-mount. The available graphics cover a wide field, from contemporary movie and music posters to very vintage domestic and foreign offerings. Mercury Posters is owned by Jim Malley, son of the gentleman who used to own the Highland Park Diner (Bob Malley). The Malley family also used to run Donuts Delite at Culver Road and Norton. Needless to say, the Malley family is very involved and passionate about the Rochester community. Jim even carries some products from other Rochester companies such as Letterpress, an art/print company. Jim is almost always there, knows his stuff, and is fun to talk to. Jim also occasionally purchases interesting collections of vintage poster art. When you visit, say hello to the birds, Lucy and Rocky. They closed in July 2012 after twelve years in business.
KC Tea & Noodles was a noodle, sushi and bubble tea establishment in Rochester's Park Avenue Area. There were two locations: on the corner of Park Avenue and Oxford Street, and on Goodman Street near Monroe Avenue. Both location are no longer in operation. The music was usually of a downtempo, trip-hop style, and there was usually a copy of the day's Democrat & Chronicle around. The main draw was probably their pan-fried noodle dishes. They also had garlic, teriyaki, sesame, and other dishes with a variety of meats, along with a selection of sushi. In addition to traditional bubble tea with fruit flavors and some real fruit, they also offered bubble shreeded ice and milkshakes in many flavors. Awards KC Tea & Noodles was awarded "Best Place to Satisfy Your Noise and Bubble-Tea Fix" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' Critics' Picks Awards in 2009.1
Pelican's Nest is a waterfront restaurant, with boat dockage, located on the west side of the Genesee River directly opposite Hojack Swing Bridge (photo at right). Both inside and outside deck seating "under the palm trees." About 1/4 mile from Ontario Beach Park and the Port of Rochester. Not quite "a slice of Key West", it does offer that waterside experience. The "Pelican" caters to those who like to party after dark. with nightly DJ starting at 6:00pm Mon-Sat. Check their website for featured band appearances.
Luv Yu Foot Spa was a Chinese reflexology practice in the South Wedge. Prices were $28 for thirty minutes and $38 for an hour. Appointments welcome. City Newspaper named Luv Yu one of their Critic's Picks for the 2014 Best of Rochester, noting that, "A good foot rub is hard to find, and the foot rubs at Luv Yu are great." They opened in June 2013. Luv Yu closed in mid-2015. Their Park Ave location, Happy Feet, remains open.