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Frank-N-Steins

Frank-N-Steins is an upcoming gourmet hot dog restaurant in the Plymouth-Exchange Neighborhood. They will also offer beer from local microbrewers, sandwiches, and vegetarian options, as well as buns made fresh by local bakeries. Take-out and delivery will also be available, as well as outdoor seating. Prices will range from $8-12. Owner is Anthony D'Alessandro, who also owns Deli Sandros next door. The opening date is scheduled for October 31, 2014. The building, currently undergoing extensive rehabilitation, was built between 1890 and 1900 and in the past has been a mini-mart called Lucky Seven and before that, a Stamps Dry Cleaners. The second floor has two apartments. Owner is D'Alessandro House Buyers, run by Anthony's brother Joe. See also: Deli Sandro’s opens delicious future for PLEX - UR Campus Times (2012-09-27)

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Danforth Dining Center

The Danforth Dining Center provides convenient dining for freshman living in the Susan B. Anthony Residence Hall at the University of Rochester. It was renovated over summer 2011, debuting in the fall with a new appearance and a few new stations. Meals are provided "all-you-care-to-eat" buffet style. Offerings include pizza, pasta, "home meals," "Asian" stir fry, a new vegan station, and a grill. Niceties include waffle machines (which automatically stamp your food with a likeness of URBee) and a soft-serve machine that only works sometimes.

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Brio

Located in Pittsford Colony Plaza, Brio billed itself as a Mediterranean Bistro, though perhaps "Mediterranean-Italian" is more descriptive. The usual range of pasta and pizza was offered, but, for example, the traditional tomato marinara is supplanted with use of lighter sauces emphasizing lemon and garlic, and olives are used liberally. Brio made their own pasta. Outdoor seating was available in the warm months, and live entertainment was occasionally offered on weekends. Otherwise, there's a lot of Sinatra played in the background. On slow nights, servers occasionally let children observe the cooks in the kitchen, and give them little paper chef hats to wear. In 2011 the named was changed and became a second location of the Pomodoro Grill and Wine Bar 7/14/08-Rochester Business Journal reports that Brio owner Sam Mina has a suit against him to force him to change the restaurant's name or settle for "least $10 million in damages for alleged trademark infringement, court records state"

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Black Button Distilling

Delicious bourbon! Barrel-aged whiskey! All spirits are from local NY grains, bottled, labeled, hand-numbered and aged right here in Rochester. Black Button Distilling is Rochester's first legal craft distillery since Prohibition. They have a tasting bar that is open to the public serving cocktails and offering the opportunity to shop for bottles, apparel and merchandise. The distillery is available for private parties and group visits which makes for a unique setting to entertain friends, family and coworkers. Previously located in the Market District, then moved to Culver University East section of the city in 2023. Black Button produces various vodkas, gins, whiskeys and moonshines from New York grains. Black Button drinks may also be found at various bars, restaurants, and liquor stores in the City of Rochester and the surrounding area. See the website for a complete list. Black Button opened December 21, 2013. They opened a second cocktail room/bottle shop in downtown Buffalo in the spring of 2017. In July 2025 they closed for financial reasons and only stayed distributed existing stock. In September 2025, an investor came in as a new partner and they will be starting production again and retain existing staff. The tasting room on University Avenue will remain closed for now. Awards Voted "Best Regional Distillery" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' Awards in 2015.1 Links Regulation Changes Birth Distillery Renaissance - Democrat and Chronicle (2013-09-2) A Young Entrepreneur with a Passion for Distilling - Arkets Media (2013-10-11) The New Face in Town: Black Button Distilling - Just One Dram (2013-10-19) Black Button Distilling: sneak peak inside this crafty production - The Rochesteriat (2013-12-13)

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Community Bike Alliance

Feeling unsafe in Rochester? Don't feel safe around a police force that has brutalized people? Do you enjoy community and personal empowerment? Want to be apart of some direct action? Love riding bicycles with others? Let's battle complacency! Join us to change ROC! Thursdays, 7pm, Boulder Coffee Co. (Location will be changing soon!) Currently the CBA is NOT meeting. Want to help get it going again? Contact the email below! The Community Bike Alliance exists to create community, solidarity, and safety for all on the roads through the use of direct action, education, and legislation, while fostering personal responsibility, growth, and autonomy. For more info, check out: cba_rochester (at) googlegroups.com

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Abundance Cooperative Market

Well Stocked Shelves 11-2009 Exterior View of the Market Abundance Cooperative Market is a cooperative grocery store formally located right off Monroe Avenue in Wadsworth Square. In 2013 it was announced that Abundance Co-op was looking for a larger, more visible space, preferably in the South Wedge. They finally settled on Echo-Tone Music's old space at 571 South Avenue and moved there on April 22, 2017. It was formed by the members and shoppers of the former "Genesse Co-op Foodstore" which was located at 713 Monroe Avenue for about two decades and in many ways functioned as a co-op though legally not one. "Abundance Cooperative Market" was legally incorporated as "Genesee Coop Natural Foodstore, Inc" (a true cooperative) before a new name could be voted on, so "Abundance" is the d/b/a name. Shopping at Abundance Cooperative Abundance features a typical health/organic market layout, with a produce section, dairy, eggs, and some organic and local meat. They have an extensive and impressive bulk foods department, along with bulk shampoos, cleaning products, and oils. Boasting the cheapest tofu in town (bulk) at $1.49/pound (as of 03/12/09), they also carry a wide array of LOCAL bulk nut butters & honeys. Other local products include A Taste of Supreme pies, South Wedge Botanical Soap, and Eat Me Ice Cream. Fair Trade products are available as well. Joining the Cooperative Buying a share in the coop is currently $100 and gives you full membership privileges, including participation in the decision-making process—including the direction of the store's future, plus occasional discounts and specials. Most importantly though, you get to be a part of Rochester's only cooperatively owned food store! Additionally, as a member, you have the option of working in the store each week or a couple times a month in exchange for a monthly discount at the register. Call the store for more details. The small "cafe" section features free wireless access. There is coffee and pre-made deli items to-go, or to eat in the cafe.

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Dairy Queen

Blizzard Example, Web Screenshot Dairy Queen is a national chain ice cream parlor and restaurant. They have two locations in the Rochester region, one in Greece and the other in Henrietta, near Henrietta Plaza. The next closest DQ is in the Village of Williamsville, near Buffalo. The Henrietta location had its grand opening on August 6, 2012 and broke the U.S. franchise record for best opening day 1. A second location had its grand opening on October 30, 2013 in Greece. A third location opened in Webster on August 25, 2014.

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Paola's Burrito Place

Paola's Mobile Kitchen, August 2012 Paola's Burrito Place was a family-run Mexican food truck. They could usually be found at the Public Market on Saturdays and in the Strong Memorial Hospital area at lunchtime during the week. They also would show up at various festivals and events around the city. They also did catering. History Breakfast available on the weekends, December 2013 Paola's used to have a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 1011 Culver Road. They opened there in October 2010, having previously been on South Avenue and East Henrietta. They closed again in 2012 but started the food truck. They officially re-reopened on December 2, 2013. The restaurant finally closed for good in September 2015. In June 2017 re-opened a new brick-and-mortar store called Mi Barrio in Corn Hill.

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Caribbean Food

List of restaurants that includes Puerto Rican, Dominican, Jamaican, and others. 3 Latino Restaurant - Caribbean and Latin American Bomberos Sub and Bake Shop - Puerto Rican and general Spanish Borinquen Bakery - Puerto Rican Busy Bean Cafe - Cuban Carmen's Cooking - Puerto Rican Casa Campo Restaurant - Puerto Rican D'Mangu Dominican Restaurant - Domincan El Coqui Restaurant - Puerto Rican El Latino Restaurant - Dominican El Morro Bakery - Puerto Rican El Pilon Criollo Restaurant - Puerto Rican and general Hispanic El Sabor de la Isla - Dominican El Taino - Puerto Rican Everything Iz Good - General Caribbean Geland's Restaurant - Puerto Rican Island Wraps - General Caribbean Jamaican Spice - Jamaican Jamaican Soul Jerkers Original Take Out - Jamaican La Marifinga - General Caribbean Livie's Jamaican Restaurant and Import Market - Jamaican LJ's - Jamaican Mama B's Caribbean Food Store - Jamaican Obsessions Bar and Grill - Jamaican People's Choice Kitchen - General Caribbean Peppa Pot Restaurant - Jamaican Ponce Es Ponce - Puerto Rican Pop Style International - Mostly Jamaican Porto Roc Soxial Lounge - Puerto Rican Que Chévere - Puerto Rican Rincon Criollo - Puerto Rican Tipico House Bar and Grill - Dominican Tropical Blendz Cafe & Juice Bar - Jamaican Tropical Delight - Puerto Rican Twist Jamaican Grill - Jamaican See also: La Avenida

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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.

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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.

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Lake Shore Country Club

Lake Shore is a semi-private golf course on the North side of Rochester, near Charlotte. Lake Shore opened in 1932, and in 2001 was purchased by a partnership including PGA Pro golfers Jeff Sluman and Dudley Hart. In recent years the course and clubhouse have been improved. They operate a restaurant on Friday evenings, which is open for catered events at other times. Lake Shore also operates a 9-hole executive course, Shore Acres, across the street.

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family restaurant

Edit List City of Rochester Hogan's Hideaway Liberty Family Restaurant Maplewood Cafe Mitch's Restaurant Regional Atlantic Family Restaurant - Webster Billy's Homestead - Penfield Browncroft Family Restaurant - Penfield Carmine's Family Restaurant - Greece Char Broil Family Restaurant - Brighton Country Club Family Restaurant - Medina Critics Family Restaurant - Honeoye Falls East Ridge Family Restaurant - Irondequoit Elm Grove Family Restaurant - Gates Greece Ridge Family Restaurant - Greece Kenna's Diner - Henrietta Lakeville Family Restaurant - Lakeville Log Cabin Family Restaurant - Macedon Long Pond Family Restaurant - Greece North Chili Family Restaurant - North Chili Nutcracker Family Restaurant - Webster Olympia Family Restaurant - Gates and Greece Pineview Family Restaurant - Spencerport Ridgeview Family Restaurant - Irondequoit Riki's Family Restaurant - Fairport Take-A-Break Family Restaurant - East Rochester T's Family Restaurant - Webster Town & Country Family Restaurant - Chili Uncle Danny's Family Restaurant - Irondequoit Village Coal Tower - Pittsford Westgate Family Restaurant - Gates Chains Cracker Barrel - Henrietta Denny's - Gates, Henrietta, Perinton, and Victor Friendly's - Brighton, Gates, Greece, Henrietta, Victor, and Webster IHOP - Henrietta and Irondequoit

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Blue Cactus Mexcan Grille/Menu

This is a "sample menu" from a flyer, so it may be slightly different when the restaurant opens in June 2007. AGUAS FRESCAS (fresh waters) Horchada (rice) Liminada (lime) Jamaica (hibiscus) LICUADOS (mexican milkshakes) Strawberry Banana Chocolate (add oatmeal to make it authentic!) TORTAS (sandwiches) Your sandwich is prepared with a freshly baked bolillo grilled to perfection and served with warm roasted vegetable escabeche... delicioso! Pepito La Cubana Torta Milanesa Torta do Pollo Asado Torta de Puerco Barbacoa Torta de Queso Blanco ENTREMES Y BOTANAS (sides and appetizers) Salsa Picante y Totopos Salsa Xnipec Nachos Guacamole Patano Macho Frito Tamales Quesadilla Empanada Queso Fundido Enchilades de Frijoles SOPAS Y ENSALADAS (soups and salads) Sopa de Lima Sopa de Frijol Ensalada de Jicama PLATOS COMBINADOS (combo dishes) Numero Uno Numero Dos TAQUERIA (tacos) Tacos de Res Tacos cod Rajas y Cebolla Tacos de Hongo Tacos de Pollo Tacos de Chorizo Tacos de Elote ESPECIALIDADES DE LA CASA (house specialties) Tikin Chic Pescado Veracruzano Chile Relleno Arrachera Fajitas Mole Poblano Molcajete

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Island Fresh Cuisine/Menu

Menu NOTE: Menu added by ChrisJames in April 2009 and may not be current Appetizers Chef's Soup of the Day (Bowl Size Only) ($6.95) Festival Sticks ($6.95) Curly Fries ($4.95 M, $6.95 L) IFC Signature Potato Wedges ($6.95) Fried Shrimp ($8.95) Shrimp Cocktail Jumbo ($8.95) IFC Crisp Tossed Garden Salad ($6.95) IFC French Fried Pork Chopped Fingers ($8.95) Chicken Fingers ($7.95) Fried Dumplings ($4.95) Fried Ripe Plantains ($4.95) Fried Fritters ($6.95) Meatloaf Patties ($4.95) Full Sized Patties ($2.25) Patty & Coco Bread Combo ($4.50) Hors D'oeuvre Sized Patties — Choice of Beef, Chicken, Curry Chick, or Veggie ($5.95) Salads Mcknie Country Grilled Chicken Salad ($12.95) IFC Crisp Jerk Chicken Salad ($13.95) May Pen Tropical Salad ($10.95) Exotic Fruit Salad ($10.95) Beef Brown Stewed Beef with Potatoes ($15.95) Island Fresh Original Oxtail ($18.95) Grilled Steak ($15.95) Chef's Signature Roast Beef (1/4 lbs) ($17.95) Pork Stimo Stewed Pork ($13.95) Country Side Fricasse Pork ($16.95) Ring Di Alarm — chef's original signature jerk pork. ($16.95) Goat IFC Chef's Signature Curried Goat Chicken IFC Brown Stew Chicken ($13.95) Chef's Signature Curry Chicken ($13.95) Rachael's French Fried Chicken ($13.95) Rosie's Fricasse Chicken ($13.95) Original Jammin Jerk Chicken ($16.95) Wing Ding Specialties (country sweet, bbq, jerk, curry & french fried) ($11.95) American Chef's Signature Hamburger (1/4 lbs) ($8.95) IFC Original Cheeseburger ($9.95) Grilled Cheese Sandwich ($6.95) Roti / Sandwiches Island Style Curry Chicken Roti ($12.95) Boneless Jerk Chicken Roti ($12.95) Vegetable Roti ($12.95) Jerk Chicken Sandwich ($12.95) Rosie's Roast Beef Sandwich ($12.95) IFC Escoveitch Fish Sandwich ($12.95) Island Fresh "Ultimate" Jerk Pork Sandwich ($12.95) Vegetarian / Fish Sautéed Green Beans & Bell Pepper Mix ($11.95) Steamed Okra with Saltfish ($12.95) Montego Bay Steamed Cabbage Delight ($13.95) IFC Steamed Vegetable Medley ($14.95) IFC Curried Shrimp ($17.95) Fish Fry Combo ($12.95) Escoveitch Fish — Catch of the day, fillet style, smothered with sautéed vegetables and spices ($19.95) Jamaica's Ackee & Saltfish — Jamaica's tastefully delicious national dish ($17.95) Other Specials "Back-A-Yard Plate" (Chicken) 2 chicken meat choices, 2 sides and salad or steamed vegetables ($23.95) "Blue Mountain Plate" 2 beef choices, or 1 beef and 1 pork choice, 2 sides and salad or steamed vegetables ($25.95) "Island Plate" 1 chicken and 1 pork meat choice with 2 sides and salad or steamed vegetables ($22.95) "Ocean & Island Plate" 1 chicken and 1 shrimp choice with 2 sides and salad or steamed vegetables ($23.95) Sides All entrees come with 1 side, 2 festival sticks, and a side of vegetables. Extra sides: $3.50 each. Side Choices Rice & Peas, Steamed White Rice, Cooked Food (Yam, Dumplings & Green Banana), Fried Dumplings, Festival Sticks, Fried Ripe/Green Plantains, IFC Curly Fries, IFC Homemade Cornbread Vegetable Choices Garden Salad, Steamed Cabbage, or Steamed Vegetables Desserts Jamacian Spice Rum Cake with Icing ($6.95) American Apple Pie ($6.95) Carrot Cake ($6.95) Traditional Cheesecake ($6.95) Strawberry Cheesecake ($6.95) Chocolate Cake ($6.95) Traditional Jamaican Spice Bun & Cheese ($6.95) Beverages Island Fresh Smoothies (Mango, Orange, Strawberry, Sorrel Pineapple, Strawberry, Banana, IFC Lemon Ice, Ginger Beer) ($4.95) Jamaica Ting ($3.50) D&G Soft Drinks (Orange, Pineapple, Grape, Creme) ($3.50) Jamaica Sorrel Drink ($3.95) Island Fresh Ginger Beer ($3.95) Tropical Blend Fruit Splash ($3.95) Summer Thirst Quenchin Watermelon Juice ($3.95) Reggae Splash Carrot Juice ($3.95) Coffee (Jamaica High Mountain Coffee, Regular and Decaf) ($1.95)

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Deli Sandros

Deli Sandros was RocWiki's Business Spotlight of the Month for February 2014! Deli Sandros was a deli in Plymouth-Exchange that offered subs, sandwiches, and salads to order, along with a selection of Finger Lakes coffee, ice cream, and a Garbage Plate Dogwich. They were one of only two delis in Rochester that offer cold cuts from Thurmann's. They were primarily a take-out place, although there was limited seating, along with free WiFi, USB surge protected outlets, and phone charging stations. They also did catering. During the academic year Deli Sandros did late-night delivery to the UR River Campus, Upper Mount Hope, Brooks Landing, the South Wedge and throughout Plymouth-Exchange and nearby areas. They purchased a limousine from a nearby funeral home for this purpose. Deli Sandros was located almost right across the street from UR's Riverview dorms. They accepted Flex/UROS account payment from UR student ID cards. They opened for business on September 7, 2012. Owner was Anthony D'Alessandro. He is open to suggestions on the Location19.org discussion thread. The owner of both buildings is D'Alessandro House Buyers, run by Anthony's brother Joe. Links Deli Sandro’s opens delicious future for PLEX - UR Campus Times (2012-09-27) Location19.org discussion New deli finding fans in UR, RIT students - Democrat and Chronicle (2012-11-02)

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Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters

Flaum Atrium kiosk in Strong Memorial Hospital. Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters is a regional chain of coffee shops and kiosks with locations in the Rochester, Buffalo, and Canandaigua areas. They also supply their coffee to other businesses. The company began with a single store in Bushnell's Basin in 1996 and has grown to over a dozen locations. Finger Lakes does its own roasting, and two of their coffees are Fair Trade Certified Organic. Note that there are actually three kiosks in Strong Memorial Hospital, each with different hours. One is in the Flaum Atrium near the Medical Center's main entrance at 601 Elmwood, the second is in the main lobby on the Crittenden Boulevard side, and the third is an ATM location around the corner. Awards Voted "Best Local Coffee Roaster" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' Awards in 2015.1

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