FOOD & DRINK
New Wegmans store opening in 2026. Where will it be located?
A new Wegmans market is opening in North Carolina. The Rochester-based grocery store announced Monday its plans to add another store in North Carolina. Wegmans, a regional supermarket chain, has 111 stores along the East Coast. “Four years after opening our first store in North Carolina, we’re excited to announce...
Popular waterfront restaurant and bar to re-open Friday
You pull up at beloved Charlotte restaurant Pelican's Nest and some motorcycles are in the parking lot. But then a van with seniors drives up. And inside they are calling for more highchairs to seat a party of 20 with kids. Later that evening, folks in their 20s to 40s looking for fun will drive over for live music. Boats pull up with older adults in their 50s to 70s. Each group lays a strong but different...
Alter Ego Eatery coming to Fairport in late April
FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — The village of Fairport will have a new cafe soon: Alter Ego Eatery. It’s in the Quicklee’s building at 146 N. North Main St. in the former Calabresellas. The business is the latest venture of Kayla Sandoval, a baker who started “Biscotti Brewers”...
When should you start your garden in New York this year?
Following Rochester's warmest winter on record and a relatively warm spring so far, gardeners are cleaning up their yards and visiting their favorite gardening centers, imagining the potential of this year's growing season. Some local gardening experts confirmed that spring conditions for this time of year are about two weeks...
PrimoHoagies to open CollegeTown location May 15
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new fast-casual joint is coming to University of Rochester’s college town development: PrimoHoagies. This will be the second retail location that has opened in the development since UR bought it. Joy Mart opened a couple of doors down earlier this year. In the fall of last year, the sandwich shop […]
Monroe County Parks: Lilacs on track to bloom just in time for the Lilac Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Just weeks away from the 126th Lilac Festival the one question on everyone’s mind is, are we going to see the lilacs at the festival? According to Mark Quinn, the Superintendent of Horticulture for Monroe County, we’re right on track for a great bloom. “Right now, looking at the lilacs, we’re […]
Bright Spot: Horses and 'ducts'
Mendon, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on John Betlem Heating and Cooling's generous contribution to EquiCenter, providing therapy through horseback riding. Betlem installed a new ductless heating pump system for the center's new classroom. It will provide year-round comfort for therapeutic and community services. __
Miscela Project dinner event in Rochester sells out fast
It was one of Rochester's hottest tickets when it came up: a foodie event with a small number of people and a creative concept. Tickets to the event — called The Miscela Project — sold out in less than one day on Tuesday, by early afternoon. Making good...
Rochester Music Hall of Fame prepares for induction ceremony
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — You still have a chance to get tickets to this year’s induction ceremony for the Rochester Music Hall of Fame! The honorees for the 11th class are Rick Beato, Greece Broadway and Disney film star Jennifer Cody, Soul Brothers Six member John Ellison, Jars of Clay members Charlie Lowell and Matthew […]
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