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June, 2007
From Our Local Culture and Recreation Issue
Hidden Gems of Rochester
by Jackie Perrin
Hidden Gems of Rochester
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For more
hidden gems,
find us in print at your local Rochester Wegmans or Barnes and Noble.
Upload your own hidden gem at our Hidden Gems blog, here! | Rich in history, abounding in culture, high on wow factor, with an emphasis on natural beauty—this is Rochester. While most are familiar with our world famous attractions (such as the George Eastman House), as well as the regionally notable (who hasn't heard of a Nick Tahou's Garbage Plate?), there are many more gems of a hidden nature.
Whether you're hosting out-of-town guests, entertaining clients, or trying to make a good impression on the boss, the Flower City has a fitting venue.
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For A Fine Feast Ristorante Lucano
1815 East Avenue Rochester, 14610 (585) 244-3460 » http://ristorantelucano.2taste.comServing sophisticated southern Italian food prepared by the deft and loving hands of executive chef Silvana Formoso, this intimate family-owned spot spells special occasion. Start with silky fava e verdu (fava beans and greens sauteed in extra virgin olive oil and garlic). For an entre, consider the nightly special—perhaps osso buco or lamb shanks. Make time to linger over cappuccino and dessert—Lucano serves homemade, as well as imported, Italian sweets. A perennial favorite is Bindi’s arancia ripiena—sweet orange sorbet served in an orange skin. Reservations are recommended. Lunch: Wed.- Fri.11:30 am-2 pm
Dinner: Tues.-Sat. 5-9:30 pm ‡ Wine and Dine
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© Peter Rol | New York Wine and Culinary Center800 South Main Street Canandaigua, 14424 (585) 394-7070 » www.nywcc.comSample the best of New York, fresh from the producers, at the New York Wine and Culinary Center’s Taste of New York Lounge. Enjoy Hudson Valley foie gras, Finger Lakes farmstead cheeses, and peak of the season fruit desserts, along with wines from New York’s most prominent, as well as lesser known, viticulture regions. Memorial Day-October 31:
Mon.-Sat. 11:30 am-9 pm Sun. 12-9 pm
‡ Grape Occasion
Free Tastings at Wine Sense
749 Park Avenue Rochester, 14607 (585) 271-0590 » www.wedefinewine.comIf you can’t make it to the wine trails, take a short trip to Park Avenue. On Fridays and Saturdays, Wine Sense presents free tastings. Free wine tastings: Friday 5-7 pm (cheese included), Saturday 1-4 pm
Memorial Day-October 31:
Mon.-Sat. 11:30 am-9 pm
Sun. 12-9 pm
‡ Power HourRestaurant 2Vine24 Winthrop Street Rochester, 14607 (585) 454-6020 » www.2vine.comAdvertised only by word of mouth, the bustling bistro—housed in a former fire hall—is a local treasure. Frequented by celebrities and Rochester power brokers, the hip dining room serves up traditional bistro fare, like moules (mussels) mariniere and pomme frites, as well as ultra-fresh seafood. Waits can be long.
Reservations are strongly suggested.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 am-11 pm
Sat.: 5 pm-midnight
Closed Sunday
Remaining hidden gems can be found in our print issue. Pick us up at your local Wegmans or Barnes and Noble.
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