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Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza
Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza in Rochester, New York, specifically in the Park Avenue area, serves artisanal wood-fired pizza and appetizers. The restaurant focuses on raw products that make great pizza, executing those…
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Founders Cafe
Founders Cafe serves made-from-scratch food and organic, fair-trade coffee and tea in downtown Rochester, within the Academy Building, where a trendy atmosphere prevails. The menu features sandwiches, wraps, paninis,…
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Redd
REDD is an upscale New American restaurant located at 24 Winthrop Street in Rochester, NY. The restaurant is led by acclaimed chef Richard Reddington, who has made a significant impact on the culinary landscape.…
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The Gate House
The Gate House is a restaurant located in the heart of Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts, offering a laid-back atmosphere and great food made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant supports local…
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Carnegie Cellars WIne Bar & Kitchen
Carnegie Cellars Wine Bar + Kitchen has a curated wine list and a seasonal menu that is sourced locally as much as possible, in the Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester, New York. The menu features dishes designed to…
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Lucano Ristorante
Lucano Ristorante is a restaurant on East Avenue.
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Sofra Restaurant
Sofra Restaurant is a restaurant on East Ridge Road.
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Sinbad's
Sinbad's is a restaurant on Park Avenue.
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Fiorella
Restaurant Fiorella is located in the Rochester Public Market in Rochester, New York, and offers casual Italian fare with a focus on using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The restaurant's menu features traditional…
Gifts
Little Button Craft
Little Button Craft is a shop in Rochester, New York, that offers locally made crafts and gifts. The shop hosts various events, including crafting sessions and workshops, where participants can make their own items,…
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Craft Company No.6
Craft Company No. 6 operates out of a historic Victorian firehouse in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts, situated at 785 University Ave, just a 5-minute walk from the Memorial Art Gallery. This woman-owned business…
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Aaron's Alley
Aaron's Alley, a family-owned shop in Rochester, New York, sells clothing, accessories, and gems. The business began with Aaron Plunkett and his vending cart. Over time, the business grew and moved to different…
Gifts
Parkleigh
Parkleigh is a gift shop on Park Avenue.
Gifts
Pretty Apothecary
Pretty Apothecary is a gift shop on University Avenue.
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Artful Gardener
The Artful Gardener is a shop located in Rochester, New York, that offers a variety of products for the home and garden, including jewelry, textiles, fine art, and garden decor. The shop features the work of many local…
Games & hobbies
Boldo's Armory
Boldo's Armory is a shop located in Rochester, New York, offering a wide variety of games and gaming products, including Collectible Card Games, Board Games, Miniatures, and Role Playing Games. In addition to games,…
Games & hobbies
Game Craze 1751
Game Craze 1751 is a game and hobby shop on East Avenue.
Games & hobbies
Yankee Clipper House of Cards
Yankee Clipper House of Cards is a store located in Rochester, New York, specializing in trading cards, toys, and other collectibles. The store offers a wide assortment of vintage and modern items to fill out any…
Books
The Unreliable Narrator
The Unreliable Narrator is a bookstore on North Goodman Street Street.
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Greenwood Books
Greenwood Books is a bookstore located on East Avenue in Rochester, New York, offering a curated collection of used and rare fiction and non-fiction books. The store's inventory is carefully selected to provide rich…
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Writers & Books
Writers & Books in Rochester, New York, provides writing workshops, youth programs, literary events, and creative retreats for the community. The organization's programs and services cater to readers and writers of all…
Vintage & antiques
Benedums Antiques and Gifts
Benedum's Antiques & Gifts is a shop located in Rochester, New York, offering a wide range of unique collectables, antiques, vintage items, and gifts. The shop features an inviting array of vignettes, showcasing over…
Vintage & antiques
South Avenue Treasures
South Avenue Treasures is a vintage and antique shop on South Avenue.
Vintage & antiques
Rochester Greenovation
Rochester Greenovation, a second-hand store, operates at 22 Flint Street in the Plymouth-Exchange PLEX neighborhood of Rochester, New York, under the management of a 100% volunteer-run organization. This organization…
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Historic Houseparts
Historic Houseparts is a shop located in Rochester, New York, offering a wide range of products for home and commercial building projects. The store carries both antique and new parts, including door and furniture…
Art & cultural place
Oxford Gallery
The Oxford Gallery in Rochester, New York, has a large inventory of art pieces, including paintings, prints, and sculptures from various artists. This gallery represents over 60 artists and provides services such as…
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Studio 34 Creative Arts Center & Gallery
Studio 34 Creative Arts Center & Gallery is a cultural place on Elton Street.
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RIT City Art Space
RIT City Art Space is a cultural place on Adventure Place.
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ARTISANworks
ARTISANworks in Rochester, New York, features a stunning collection of original art and event spaces for rent, making it an ideal location for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions. The venue has a…
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Memorial Art Gallery
The Memorial Art Gallery showcases 7,000 years of human creativity through its comprehensive collection and dynamic exhibitions in Rochester, New York. Exhibitions have included works by Monet and contemporaries like…
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The Creator’s Hands
The Creator's Hands is a gallery of art and craft located in Rochester, New York, offering a unique shopping experience with American handcrafted art, one-of-a-kind homewares, décor, pottery, jewelry, accessories,…
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Art Museum of Rochester-AMoR
Art Museum of Rochester-AMoR is a cultural place on NY-31.
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Poster Art
Poster Art, listed under Arts & culture, specifically as an Art & cultural place, has a presence on Monroe Avenue in Rochester, New York. This business boasts a large collection of posters, including rare and out of…
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Flower City Arts Center
Flower City Arts Center is a cultural place on Monroe Avenue.
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George Eastman Museum
George Eastman Museum is a cultural place on East Avenue.
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Art & cultural place
Oxford Gallery
The Oxford Gallery in Rochester, New York, has a large inventory of art pieces, including paintings, prints, and sculptures from various artists. This gallery represents over 60 artists and provides services such as…
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Studio 34 Creative Arts Center & Gallery
Studio 34 Creative Arts Center & Gallery is a cultural place on Elton Street.
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RIT City Art Space
RIT City Art Space is a cultural place on Adventure Place.
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ARTISANworks
ARTISANworks in Rochester, New York, features a stunning collection of original art and event spaces for rent, making it an ideal location for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions. The venue has a…
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Memorial Art Gallery
The Memorial Art Gallery showcases 7,000 years of human creativity through its comprehensive collection and dynamic exhibitions in Rochester, New York. Exhibitions have included works by Monet and contemporaries like…
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Downtown & High Falls
Explore locallyFollow the river through the civic center and choose a separate stop for the High Falls district.
Park Avenue
Explore locallyNeighborhood storefronts and cafes make Park Avenue a useful starting point for a relaxed afternoon.
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Explore locallyIndependent cafes and shops south of downtown offer a different neighborhood visit.
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Explore locallyPlan around museum hours, galleries and the performance calendar.
Eat & Drink
Local food
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Polizzi's
Polizzi's is a restaurant on North Goodman Street.
Carnegie Cellars WIne Bar & Kitchen
Carnegie Cellars Wine Bar + Kitchen has a curated wine list and a seasonal menu that is sourced locally as much as possible, in the Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester, New York. The menu features dishes designed to…
Lucano Ristorante
Lucano Ristorante is a restaurant on East Avenue.
Sofra Restaurant
Sofra Restaurant is a restaurant on East Ridge Road.
Sinbad's
Sinbad's is a restaurant on Park Avenue.
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Independent shops around Rochester
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Little Button Craft
Little Button Craft is a shop in Rochester, New York, that offers locally made crafts and gifts. The shop hosts various events, including crafting sessions and workshops, where participants can make their own items,…
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Craft Company No.6
Craft Company No. 6 operates out of a historic Victorian firehouse in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts, situated at 785 University Ave, just a 5-minute walk from the Memorial Art Gallery. This woman-owned business…
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Aaron's Alley
Aaron's Alley, a family-owned shop in Rochester, New York, sells clothing, accessories, and gems. The business began with Aaron Plunkett and his vending cart. Over time, the business grew and moved to different…
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