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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. ...
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 […]
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...
Town of Gates calls for demolition of home where 209 cats were rescued in 2023
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Town of Gates has filed a petition with the New York State Supreme Court calling for the demolition of a home which 209 cats were rescued from in 2023. The petition cites several significant damage and health risks. This follows the house’s vacancy stemming from an arrest charging one man […]
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 ...
WATCH: Father celebrates the last day of school with chalk art!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A parent in Brighton is continuing a tradition for his kids at the end of every school year. On the last day of school every year, Garrett Coles walks to the end of his driveway to do some chalk art. He said that he wants to make each last day of […]
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:
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.
'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...
Uniting Life, Art, and Community
The arts have long been associated with Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, one of the nation’s oldest and most meticulously preserved Victorian estates. For decades it has provided a look into the lifestyle of the wealthy during an era when affluence and opulence defined entertaining. Treasures from around the world can be found within the sprawling forty-room, 19,000-square-foot Queen Anne-style mansion, and in the nine unique themed gardens cultivated among its remaining fifty acres.
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 […]
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."
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