FOOD & DRINK
New restaurant moving into old Boston Market space in Henrietta
Last summer, the Rochester area’s last Boston Market shut down, having been evicted from its storefront at 942 Jefferson Road in Henrietta. By mid-August, a new restaurant should be up and running there. Dave’s Hot Chicken, which started in 2017 as a pop-up food stand in an East Hollywood, California, parking lot and now...
Popular fast-food chain to offer alcohol at Henrietta location
Construction of western New York’s first stand-alone Shake Shack at 245 Clay Road at the corner of Jefferson Road in Henrietta appears to be going full speed ahead. But there’s been a slight change of plans. In addition to burgers, fries and other fast-food fare, the restaurant wants to serve beer and wine to adults. Last month, the Henrietta Town Board agreed to modify Shake Shack’s special-use permit, originally OK'd in February 2023, to allow it. ...
Mother's Day brunch and buffets in Rochester, New York. Where to take mom
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024. That weekend, some of the local colleges will be holding graduations and visitors will be in town for the Rochester Lilac Festival. As a result, reservations at popular spots are filling up fast. Here are some ideas for treating Mom to a delicious day. 20 Deep Winery will host...
Two new clothing boutiques opening in Fairport
Buds are blossoming in the village of Fairport, and with the seasonal change, several boutiques are preparing to open. Here's more about two new stores opening in May within the village. Cloth-n-Mortar clothing and home décor boutique in Fairport NY Located in Fairport Village Landing just south of the Erie Canal, Cloth-n-Mortar boutique is...
Weekend celebration honors local musician Paul Smoker
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A three-day celebration of local musician and educator Paul Smoker starts this weekend. Friday and Saturday shows will be at Lovin’ Cup in Henrietta. Smoker was born in Muncie, Indiana, but moved to Rochester with his wife and became the jazz director at Nazareth from 2001 until his death in 2016. […]
May is Popping with All Things Art at The Dove
The Dove Block Project, a community arts center in historic downtown Geneva, invites the public to visit and participate in programming. In keeping with The Dove’s mission to bring enriching art experiences to all members of the community and elevate awareness of Arthur Dove—a Genevan and significant figure in the development of modern art—programming is FREE of charge to participants thanks to generous grants, individual memberships, corporate sponsorships, and donations.
Rochester Folk Art Guild Presents the “Good Company” Recorder Ensemble to Kick Off Summer Programming Season
The Rochester Folk Art Guild is delighted to announce the launch of its summer event season with a captivating performance featuring the "Good Company" Recorder Ensemble, generously sponsored by the Daria Kindrat-Pratt Memorial Fund. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 19th, at 2:00 PM, in the Meeting Hall at the Folk Art Guild, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY.
Flower City Food tours begin Wednesday; Here’s where they’re taking place
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Flower City Food tours season begins on Wednesday, May 1. The walking tours give people the chance to explore historical and cultural points across the Rochester area and eat a variety of dishes. There will be tours in Pittsford, downtown Rochester, the Neighborhood of the...
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