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New restaurant and bar coming to former site of Bayside Pub in Webster
Fantauzzo Family Brands, owner of the Salvatore’s Old Fashioned Pizzeria chain, will open a restaurant on the site of the old Bayside Pub in Webster in March 2025, the company has announced. The business at 279 Lake Road on the northern shoreline of Irondequoit Bay will be a new concept — not a pizzeria, the company announced July 1 in a statement. ...
Rochester native stars in award-winning film at American Black Film Festival
Sulayman Tahir's new film "Peripheral," starring Rochester native Andria B. Langston, made its world debut and won Best Narrative Feature at the American Black Film Festival last weekend. The sci-fi film follows a young woman and her husband as they move into a new town where paranormal events leave the...
Louis Perticone, founder of Artisan Works, passes away Monday morning
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Louis Perticone, founder of the prominent creative and event space Artisan Works, passed away Monday morning. A representative for Artisan Works tells News 8 that his passing followed his nearly two-year battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer. In late 2022, Perticone had multiple brain surgeries to combat the cancer. Following the surgeries, […]
Rochester co-op helps shoppers fight inflation with bulk goods, $5 dinners
Co-ops are a mainstay in the grocery industry: Places where everyone can shop, memberships are available and the shopping experience veers toward intimate, local, organic and healthy. Abundance Co-op on South Avenue is Rochester's only such business in the city. The staff there are surfing renewed interest post-COVID pandemic era and focusing on...
Miss Sweet Potato Pie opens new space in the Marketplace Mall
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – After 25-years of helping kids smile in Rochester, Miss Sweet Potato Pie made a new home in the Marketplace Mall. Miss Sweet Potato Pie World held its grand opening at the mall Monday. The black-owned business acts as an event space. Owners say it is similar to Chuck-E-Cheese. Kids were able […]
New Korean restaurant to open in Brighton
Korean restaurant Seoul Drop opens Monday in Brighton's Lac de Ville Plaza at 1900 S. Clinton Ave. Dishes include rice bowls, kimbap (rice and seaweed roll), tofu pockets and ramen. “Our menu also boasts a variety of beloved Korean desserts made in house,” said manager Josh Hwang, whose family owns...
8 quirky shops to visit in Rochester
Rochester is well known for its variety of food, culture, art, and shopping experiences people can enjoy while they visit. Many local businesses offer niche clothes, accessories, and trinkets to take home or bring to a loved one. Here is a list of shops you can expect to enjoy while you're here: Parkleigh ...
Coming up on "Connections:" Tuesday, July 2, 2024
12:00: Discussing CITY Magazine’s July 2024 issue. 1:00: Special rebroadcast – Jonna Mendez, former chief of the disguise for the CIA. Leah Stacy, editor of CITY, hosts this preview of the latest edition of the magazine. The July issue is all about the Finger Lakes. Our guests take us on a tour of the arts, culture, and culinary scenes—from Conesus Lake to Otisco Lake. In studio:
Fitness studio and distillery team up for a boxing lesson and cocktail hour
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Vault and Iron Smoke Distillery teamed up for a boxing lesson and cocktail hour! Vault, a boxing and fitness studio here in Rochester, gave guests a high energy 60-minute box and core class. After the class, Iron Smoke Distillery invited attendees to unwind with drinks after the course. News 8 spoke […]
'This story suggestion was submitted by..." -- D&C seeks reader input on coverage
Dear D&C Subscribers -- You might have read this headline at www.democratandchronicle.com: Brooks Landing Diner gives back by serving those in need And you might have noticed this editor's note...
Decades-old D&L Groceries in 19th Ward struggles to survive amid major road construction
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Construction on Genesee Street is causing closures and hurting small businesses, with one owner saying she’s reaching the end. D&L Groceries, a mom-and-pop grocery store on Genesee Street for nearly four decades, has survived the pandemic, employee embezzlement, and even the death of one of the owners. But construction right outside the front door may cause Deloris Hamilton to close the doors for good.
New Farm Stand/Puppet Theater Brightens Victor Farmington Library Experience
The Victor Farmington Library in Victor, NY recently opened a new farm stand/puppet theater in the Children's Area. The space is already bringing joy to visitors, with happy faces spotted enjoying the new addition. The library encourages families to visit and support this exciting new feature, which goes beyond traditional library offerings. #kidsoutandabout #supportyourlibrary #beyondthebookshelf.
Crossroads of Caring to hold Butterfly Release
Crossroads of Caring is planning its 2nd Annual Butterfly Release. This special event, which serves as a fundraiser, will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Riverbend Multi-Use Field in Genesee Valley Park (1000 East River Road, Genesee Riverway Trail, Rochester). It will be a family-friendly event open to the entire community.
It's BOGO July at RMSC
Are you ready for a summer of fun? EVERY DAY from July 1–July 31, we’re offering buy-one-get-one admission to the RMSC Museum & Science Center*!. All you need to do is to type in the code below upon online checkout to receive your discount or mention the BOGO deal at our Welcome Desk!
Health in a Handbasket: What you "can" do with canned foods
Nutrition counselor Jen Haefele returns to Good Day Rochester to help you plan easy meals with canned foods. "A lot of people have this idea that canned food is unhealthy," Haefele says. "Canned food allows you to store food for a longer period of time. It's affordable and provides a lot of variety and nutrition."
Indoor playground opens on Monroe Avenue
A new indoor playground, “Roc Kid City,” celebrated its grand opening on Saturday at 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 122, in Rochester, NY. Designed for children of all ages, the playground offers a fun and safe environment for kids to explore, imagine, and play. “Roc Kid City” features various...
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