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Avon

Opera Block Building 23 Genesee Street Avon, NY 14414 Phone: 585 226 2425 Website: http://www.avon-ny.org History The town and village of Avon are located in northwestern Livingston County. Formerly named Hartford, until 1808. Notable Attractions The Avon Market and East Avon Flea Market Avon Inn - Historic hotel and restaurant. Well known for wedding receptions and banquets. Tom Wahl's - The very first Tom Wahl's restaurant Vintage Drive-In, Rochester's closest drive-in movie theater Avon Rotary Corn Festival - Annual town festival held in August. Schools Avon Central School District St Agnes School - Catholic school serving children of all faiths from Pre-School thru 6th grade in Livingston County and southern Monroe County communities. Major Roads The Village of Avon is located on Route 5 and Route 20. Route 15 intersects Routes 5 & 20 in East Avon connecting with the town of Henrietta to the North and the town of Livonia to the South. Route 39 intersects Routes 5 & 20 in West Avon connecting to the town Geneseo. Interstate 390 is conveniently located about 2 miles East of the Village of Avon. Links Avon Overview & Real Estate Listings from ZagPad

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International Importers

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.

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Frank's Red Hot

Frank's Red Hot is a staple of every Western New York diner. On top of being an original ingredient for Buffalo wings, some would argue that eggs and mac salad just don't taste right without it. It's also used in many recipes for Rochester's meaty version of hot sauce - the stuff you get on a Garbage Plate. It is hard to explain to an outsider the role Frank's plays in the hearts and stomachs of a Western New Yorker. For more information see FranksRedHot.com. Despite being invented by a Louisiana farmer and an Ohio businessman, Frank's Red Hot is the official condiment of the State of New York. Not to be confused with Tabasco, which is more vinegar-heavy and less sweet.

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Jay's Diner

Jay's Diner, Jan 2011 Retro Interior (sorta), Jan 2011 Free Wifi! Jay's Diner, located on West Henrietta Road in Brighton, is a 1950's style diner serving fresh food 24 hours a day. In the mood for a quick cup of coffee, a quick bite, or breakfast? Stop in to Jays any hour of the day and you can get these. All of the meals come with large portions, and all fountain drinks & coffee come with unlimited refills. It was originally built in 1966. RIT students can receive a 10% discount here by displaying their RIT student ID card and paying their bill with cash. Awards Jay's was voted 'Best Meal After 1AM' in City Newspaper's 'Best Of Rochester' awards in 2009.1

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Culver Ridge Plaza

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

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Henrietta Restaurant Supply

Henrietta Restaurant Supply is a family-owned restaurant supply store located in Henrietta, NY. Open to the public with no membership required, we proudly serve restaurants, catering companies, schools, hospitals, and home chefs across the Rochester area. Our store carries a wide selection of commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant smallwares, janitorial supplies, baking products, and paper, plastic, and disposable goods—everything needed to keep a kitchen running smoothly. As one of the leading restaurant supply stores in Rochester, Henrietta Restaurant Supply combines professional-grade quality with the convenience of local shopping, making us a trusted resource for both businesses and home cooks in Western New York.

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Kaleidoscope Toys

The Kaleidoscope Toy Shop was a former toy store located in the Titus Mall plaza. Believed to have opened in 1985. Known as "Rochester's Largest, Most Unique Children's Specialty Store." Sold various toys like Brio Trains, Lego sets, Playmobil sets, Halloween costumes, dolls, books and other children's items. Also sold helium filled balloons. Closed in 1996. As of 2012, part of it is now a Subway restaurant, and the rest of the space is Passantino Sports.

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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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Flyer Stops

When doing cool stuff, it's often a good idea to get the word out. To help activist people (and collectivist, or progressives, or even conservitaves) get their message out to the people, a lot of people put up flyers around town. This list is a bunch of good places to flyer, listed by what area they are in. If you want to add something, the order if info is : Place, neighborhood, crowd, and posting policy. Neighborhood of the Arts Visual Studies Workshop (if it arts/music/activism related) Writers and Books Village Gate has 2 public notice boards (by The Bop Shop, and upstairs. The Wedge Boulder Coffee Co. Cooperatives Minnoin Ecological Cooperative (EcoHouse) Unsorted Rochester Fine Art Supply (check at desk) Flat Iron Cafe (art/performances posting only) Rochester Central Library (touristy/event stuff only, needs approval) MCC Damion Campus (downtown) - needs approval via DCC Campus Center (262-1757) Midtown Center - no public posting, some stores have spaces Record Archive - post anything, take past date stuff as souvenirs Anderson Ally - no posting MCC Central Campus - lots of posting, public boards are regularly 'cleaned', and will need reposting Abundance Food CoOp Java's Coffeehouse

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Kendall

Town Hall History The Town of Kendall took its name from Amos Kendall, the postmaster general when the town was formed. The town is your standard small rural town. Not much of anything goes on there. One amusing event in recent history was The Cannon Scandal, when Town officials quietly sold a cannon that had guarded the graves of local civil war veterans. The town is easily accessible from the parkway or by taking Rt 18. Notable Attractions The Cannon at Greenwood Cemetery Bald Eagle Marina, which is in the midst of constructing a hotel/resturant type place. Camp Troutburg Kendall Inn, the only bar and restaurant in town Weird Stuff Town shares part of the Hamlet of Morton with Hamlin to its east and part of a different county. Beechwood Cemetery, Which many claim to be haunted after a several horrible events took place near there.

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Holiday Inn - Marketplace

The Holiday Inn - Marketplace (aka Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester - Marketplace) is a hotel located on the busy Jefferson Road strip in Henrietta, not far from the The Marketplace Mall. Their on-site dining is in the Marketplace Grill which offers complimentary breakfast and dinner to many hotel guests. Many other dining options are available near-by. This hotel opened in May 2007. It was formally a Ramada Inn that housed a restaurant called the Barnstormer, which was known for having a fake plane crashing into the building. The hotel was part of a recent controversy because funds and tax incentives were given to update the building by COMIDA but the owner did not use local labor for the job. COMIDA pulled the funding and incentives until the owner could prove only local labor was to be used. This set the project back a few months.

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Bagel Bin Cafe

Bagel Bin Cafe offered many kinds of bagels which you could buy individually or in dozens. Toppings included a variety of cream cheeses, from plain cream cheese to the exotic honey toasted almond cream cheese. Bagel Bin Café served breakfast, salads, soups, lunch, deli sandwiches, beverages (hot and cold), and desserts. Price ranged from $0.69 a bagel to $6.00 for deli sandwiches and salads. They also offered catering. According to news reports, Bagel Bin Cafe has sales tax liabilities totaling nearly $60,000 but has not been seized by the state. It closed in November 2011 and it is not known yet whether it will reopen again. Awards Bagel Bin was voted "Best Bagel Shop" in City Newspaper's 'Best Of' Awards in 2008 and 2010.12 Free Wifi DEC 16, 2008 TAX SEIZURE Per TV News reports on December 23, 2008, the Bagel Bin Cafe has reopened. "State seizes Bagel Bin Café in Brighton over sales taxes" (D&C, Dec 18, 2008) - On December 16, 2008 Bagel Bin was seized by the state Department of Taxation and Finance for failure to pay state taxes. It is not known if or when they will reopen. Cached printout of article at DCArticleBagelBinSeizure.pdf 1http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/2http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2010-Restaurants/

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Indian Food

Restaurants in and around Rochester specializing in Indian cuisine. City of Rochester As Evi Halal Market and Meats India House Suburbs Amaya Indian Cuisine - Brighton Breaddough Hot & Fresh - Bakery in Henrietta Curry House of India - Henrietta Flavors Indian Restaurant - Canandaigua Haveli Indian Cuisine - Henrietta Himalayan Kitchen - Webster Hyderabad Biryani House - Henrietta India House - Victor Naan-Tastic - Henrietta and Victor Rosie Nepalese & Indian Cuisine Royal of India - Henrietta Tandoor of India - Henrietta Thali of India - Henrietta See Also Asian Food

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DavidFallon/Top Ten Bars for College Students

Top Ten Bars for College Students in Rochester One of the many reasons that Rochester is an attractive place for prospective college students is that it has a thriving nightlife. Whether you are looking for dancing, live music, convenient location, a mellow atmosphere, or just a place with a great beer selection, Rochester has something for everyone. This list is not intended to be exclusive by any means, just a great starting place for younger people who are new to the bar scene in Rochester. 1. SoHo East Newly renovated, SOHO East is one of the best bar/night clubs in Rochester. The staff and bartenders are friendly and professional. The music is usually hip-hop from the early '90s to the present, with some occasional techno mixed. A giant projection screen overlooks the almost always packed dance floor. It also has a fantastic deck with a full service bar. The recently added lounge and VIP sections are two nice indoor places to get away from the energy of the dance floor as well. 2. Coyote Joes Located on the corner of Alexander and East, Coyote Joe's is a great all around bar, especially when the weather is nice. Inside there are two bars and a decent sized dance floor. Outside there is very large patio with a great bar. This bar is very popular in the spring and summer, and fills up with a lot of college kids from the Rochester area. The music is mostly hip-hop. The bartenders are also great and the drinks are reasonably priced. 3. Nathaniel's Location Location Location. Nathaniels has a good atmosphere, good beer selection, and great food. It is very close in proximity to Blue Cross Arena and has a shuttle that runs from Nathaniel's to BCA. They have a very friendly staff and their friday fish fry is fantastic. When the weather is nice they have a great deck that gets a lot of use. 4. The Old Toad Probably the best beer selection in Rochester. This bar is staffed entirely with British exchange students, and has a great atmosphere. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgable, and this pub is a nice change of pace from the rest of the bars on A Street. And come on, free dinners on your birthday. 5. Dublin Underground (formerly Whiskey's) This bar has a little bit of everything. The upstairs section is a lot like a local pub with a dart board, friendly bartenders, and a newly added patio area. The downstairs area has a dance floor that can get crowded on the weekends to DJ's or live music. There is also a small lounge area next with some couches and a pool table downstairs. Overall, it is a friendly atmosphere with a great staff, and the drinks are never watered down. 6. Daisy Dukes A little taste of the country in Rochester, NY. Daisey Dukes has a great atmosphere for those who love everything country. Playing country music throughout the night, Daisey Dukes comes complete with a fairly good beer selection, a friendly staff, and even a mechanical bull. A little tacky, but it's certainly a bar that is worth checking out at least once. 7. Water Street Music Hall If you were looking for a place that has the draw of well known musical acts, and the intimacy of a smaller venue, Water Street was a great place to check out. Mid-level bands were common on a weekly basis, and you can get within 20 feet of the musicians at any show. They also had a large bar with slightly overpriced drinks, but the live music is always worth it. 8. Mex Mex was a mexican restaurant/bar with decent food, a great atmosphere and even better frozen margaritas. It's was a nice change of pace from a lot of the bars on A. Street. The mediocre food and pricey drinks were balanced out by the great atmosphere and fantastic bartenders. 9. Richmond's Although this bar is a little less well known than the others on this list, it is truly a gem. You can get food here every night of the week until 2 am which is rare. The food is also some of the best bar food you will find in the entire city. Although it can get a little noisy, Richmond's is a great place if you are looking to eat some great food, enjoy some beer, and throw a couple games of darts. 10. Matthew's BEST WINGS IN ROCHESTER. If you are looking for a great spot to enjoy some wings and good beer, this is your bar. It is located a short walk from Eastman Theatre so it is a great place to go grab a beer before or after catching a show. 25 cent wings on Monday nights, and the wings are fantastic. It's a great spot during football season to grab pitchers and wings for Monday Night Football. Also See: Bars, East End Night Life Festival, and for college students looking for a great place to eat check out garretstarr

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GLBT Community

Organizations MOCHA Center- Rochester Office (Drop in center for GLBT Youth) Dignity-Integrity Rochester - LGBT Roman Catholics, Episcopalians, and friends Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley Organizes annual events 2009 Rochester Pride Pride Parade, Festival and Picnic Publishes the monthly Empty Closet newspaper PFLAG Rochester GALAXe (Gays and Lesbians At Xerox) Rochester Gay Men's Chorus Rochester Rams - Motorcycle group Women's Community Chorus Pride and Joy Families Resources Gay Hotspots on Google Maps "Everybody's Good" from AIDS Rochester Inc.: links to GLBTQ-friendly healthcare providers/organizations/worship, health-related info & blogs, free STD testing, more. Episcopal Diocese of Rochester Committee for Gay and Lesbian Ministry - find a welcoming congregation near you! The Empty Closet Youth Gay Alliance GayRochester.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/upstateNYwomen4women Yahoo! Group for lesbians & bi women (join weekly coffee meetups) Midnight Lounge Gay blog with a conscience. And a penchant for pop culture. DonnaRose.com - story of a former Rochestarian post-op MTF Transsexual Clubs and Bars 140 Alex Bar & Grill Avenue Pub Bachelor Forum Tilt Events Annual Rochester Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival Bread & Water Theatre's Rainbow Theater Festival Lambda Project Streets of Pride Pride Stores Equal=Grounds Coffee House & The Pride Connection GLBT gift shoppe/coffee house offers unique Pride items, books, artwork, films, jewelry. Wi-Fi, coffee drinks, pastries. Clean, comfortable, affordable, courteous knowledgeable staff. Outlandish Videos & Gifts Camping Jones Pond Campground

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Inn On Broadway

The ballroom, set up for a wedding, May 2009 The Inn On Broadway is a historic inn located in the East End of the city, near the Sagamore on East. The Inn was built in 1929 as the University Club. Rooms range from traditional hotel rooms for the business traveler, to Deluxe rooms with fireplaces and/or jacuzzi tubs, to Suites. The Inn also houses Gio's Prime 26 which is a rebranding and remodeling of the former Tournedo's Restaurant. In 2022, new owners (Giovanni LiDestri of Lidestri Foods bought the inn and started a remodel. A Jazz lounge called Vanni's Jazz Lounge opened on July 17, 2025. The steakhouse Gio's Prime 26 and the jazz lounge Vanni's Jazz Lounge are named after the owner of the Inn. The inn used to host an adjacent outdoor stage as part of the Rochester International Jazz Festival but in 2025 moved the stage indoors to the second floor.

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Fuego Coffee Roasters

Indoor sign Original location on Liberty Pole Way. Fuego Coffee Roasters is a Third Wave coffeehouse in the Washington Square Neighborhood downtown. Fuego roasts their own beans and offers direct trade coffees from all over the world. Their coffee may also be purchased at Cafe Sasso, The Red Fern and other area businesses, and seasonally at the Brighton Farmer's Market. Online shopping is available via their website. Fuego also serves as a small art gallery that participates in First Friday, featuring work from local artists on a rotating basis. Fuego Coffee Roasters opened on June 28, 2013. Owners Tony and Renee Colon were longtime employees of Java's Cafe. In 2016 Tony made the prestigious US Coffee Championships qualifying event in Kansas City. On June 24 2016 they moved from their original location on Liberty Pole Way to a larger space on Euclid Street. On November 5, 2018 they moved again to a larger space in Woodbury Place. See Also Connections: Tony And Renee Colon Of Fuego Coffee Roasters - WXXI (2016-04-03) Hometown coffee heroes compete in U.S. barista qualifiers - Boomtown Table (2016-02-01) Rochesterians doing great things behind the scenes - City Newspaper (2015-12-30) LOCAL // FUEGO COFFEE ROASTERS - The Merrythought (2013-09-27) Fuego Coffee Roasters: bringin' the heat to Center City - The Rochesteriat (2013-08-18)

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Lento

Lento entrance off the courtyard, 8-2008 Lento interior, 9-2008 Lento is a casual fine dining restaurant in the Neighborhood of the Arts that focuses on farm to table, local, seasonal and sustainable food. The menu changes daily based on what is in season and can be had from area farms. With the vast wealth of farms around Rochester and the Finger Lakes region, Executive Chef and Owner Arthur Rogers has developed relationships with farmers who share his vision. Parking is available after 5pm across the street at the Rochester Works building, additional parking is available in the various Village Gate lots. The restaurant opened June of 2007. They are located in the Village Gate complex.

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