March 9th, 2007

Forget the national fast food hamburger chains when you are looking for a quick meal in Rochester, New York. Instead, look for your nearest Bill Gray's restaurant. Voted best Fish Fry, Burgers, and Hot Dogs by Rochester Area residents five years running, Bill Gray's has made-to-order food unlike anywhere else.
For newcomers and visitors, the first thing to know is that a hamburger isn't a hamburger at ...
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February 24th, 2007

Geva Theatre Center is arguably one of the best professional theater companies in the country for its market size. Located right in downtown Rochester, the building actually houses two stages: the Mainstage where seven productions are produced each season, and the Nextstage, which produces two shows per season as well as housing Geva's Big Theatre for Little People, productions put on specifically with children in ...
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February 20th, 2007

The Memorial Art Gallery is located just outside of downtown Rochester, New York and very close to the city's Art Walk, which includes smaller galleries, restaurants, and Craft Company No. 6.
The Memorial Art Gallery has a permanent collection of over 12,000 objects, ranging from tapestries to furniture to sculpture and paintings. It was given in trust to ...
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February 19th, 2007
We may be Yankees, but even in Rochester, New York, we still have great barbecue! Dinosaur Bar B Que opened their second restaurant in an old train station located right on the Genesee River in 1998, and even born-and-bred Southerners were delighted.
Dinosaur is open seven days a week and is located right on Court Street in downtown Rochester. The ...
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February 16th, 2007

There are grocery stores, and then there are Wegmans stores. Originating in Rochester, New York, Wegmans stores have spread out over the East Coast, including stores in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Ranked the #1 company to work for by Fortune magazine in 2005, Wegmans is a store like none other, and if you are spending any time in the home of their ...
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February 15th, 2007
I’m excited to tell you about a well-kept secret – Rochester, New York and the Finger Lakes Region.
We’re a metro area of 750,000, offering visitors and residents a small-town quality of life, four distinct seasons, and a lion’s share of lakes, rivers, farmlands, vineyards, and golf courses. The city’s nightlife, businesses, cultural and educational institutions are influenced by our rich history and a steady stream of technically and scientifically-driven research ...
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February 13th, 2007

The Seneca Park Zoo is located in Seneca Park, right along the Genesee River in Rochester, New York. First opened as a zoo in 1894, the zoo is a mix of old and new, with old-style cage-and-glass exhibits giving way to newer exhibits that more closely mimic animals' natural habitats.
Exhibits
One of the first exhibits to be upgraded is the zoo's Rocky Coast Exhibit. Showcasing ...
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February 13th, 2007

Located in an unobtrusive plaza just off Route 390 in Greece, mere minutes from downtown Rochester, New York, Davinci's Italian Restaurant has some of the best authentic Italian dining in the Rochester area. Davinci's features casual Italian dining, complete with high chairs and children's menus for family convenience, as well as a bar and wine list for special dinners.
The restaurant itself is spacious, with room for ...
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February 11th, 2007

Voted one of the top 10 craft-galleries in the United States, Craft Company No. 6 is located in the heart of Rochester, New York's Neighborhood of the Arts. From its funky revamp of a brick Victorian firehouse to the unique handmade items, you can be sure you'll find a unique gift here.
From jewelry to pottery to furniture, if it's unique, you'll find it at ...
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February 9th, 2007

Located near the heart of the museum district, Parkleigh is mere minutes from downtown Rochester, New York. Originally a pharmacy and drug store, Parkleigh has evolved into one of the premier shops in Rochester, carrying an eclectic blend of hard-to-find products. From personal care products to Mackenzie-Childs items to Montblanc pens, Parkleigh is the place to find unique items you won't find anywhere else in the city. ...
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