The 2023 Rochester Cocktail Revival, New York State's only weeklong festival celebrating craft cocktail culture, is back for its tenth year. Rochester boasts a booming scene of cocktail bars and top-tier mixology talent. Each year, 20+ cocktail bars in the downtown area take part in RCR, showcasing…
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In Rochester, N.Y. celebrating St. Patrick's Day is part of our city's story. Rochester is a city on the famous Erie Canal, which was built by Irish immigrants for the purpose of commerce generations ago. Today, the Erie Canal is a tourist attraction and remains a testament to their hard work…
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Whether you’re looking for a casual, trendy spot to grab a bite to eat with the family, or an upscale brunch experience, there are breakfast options for everyone in Rochester! Brown Hound Downtown Located inside of the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, Brown Hound is the perfect place to spend a…
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The weather is cooling down, leaves are already starting to change, and football season has finally returned. There’s only one thing left to complete the fall vibe- a pumpkin spice flavored treat. Whether it’s a piping hot pumpkin spice latte or a dish of cold pumpkin spice ice cream, you need to…
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Black Button Distilling, Rochester’s first grain-to-glass craft distillery to open since prohibition, will celebrate a decade of crafting high-quality small batch spirits this June. Founder and Master Distiller Jason Barrett sat down with Visit Rochester to talk about some of the things that make…
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If you're a fan of craft beer, you'll be excited to hear how these Rochester area breweries dominated the competition at the 2022 New York State Craft Beer Competition and Governor's Craft Beer Cup. With seven Gold Medal wins, along with Brewery of the Year to Strangebird Brewing and the Governor's…
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Photo: Quajay Donnell It’s a new year in the ROC, which means a new crop of local businesses will be opening their doors, celebrating milestones or bringing something new to the city of Rochester. Check the list below and start building your bucket list! We’ve got you covered with upcoming art…
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Photo: The Hideaway Whether you’re taking a break from alcohol this month, or you prefer not to drink at all, Rochester has plenty of options for tasty N/A beverages. Tag us #visitROC if you see some old favorites, and add some new choices to your bucket list! Mocktails *=off menu mocktails AltBar…
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The air is crisp, and menus have flipped to highlight both classic autumn flavors, as well as offerings with an innovative twist. With cider and donuts at the forefront of the season, Rochester offers plenty of spots to enjoy fall flavors while diving into seasonal activities. Or, if a craft…
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