Casual or formal Rochester warms your appetite

Come in from the cold!  Rochester is filled with charming cafés, informal bistros, and neighborhood pubs. Fine dining establishments serve multi-course meals in historic settings or creative new cuisine in hip, bright, even wild, cosmopolitan rooms. Rochester's culinary scene includes wide-ranging, diverse ethnic flavors and many traditions in American fare.

In this "kid friendly" town, families are welcome in almost any dining establishment.  From locally owned restaurants on the Avenues and beyond, to food courts at local museums and shopping malls, to unique family restaurants, kids are sure to find their favorite munchies.

Don't miss the opportunity to sample some of Rochester's unique specialties. Abbott's Frozen Custard, a popular summer treat, is also relished in the winter months. And look for beer and ale from the Genesee Brewing Company, brewed right here, in the heart of the city.

Many Rochester restaurants also feature wines produced by Finger Lakes vineyards, award-winning vintages that are among the best in the world. While there are many wine trails located along the Finger Lakes south of the city, the award-winning Casa Larga Vineyards offers tours daily and is located just 15 minutes from downtown Rochester.

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