Pizza Nota. Near perfect pizza in Rochester.
Some pizza fills a need. Other pizza asks you to slow down and pay attention. This is pizza made by someone who understands that time, restraint, and obsession matter. This is pizza worth [...]
Inside Albunn, Rochester’s Arabic Coffee Standout
Iam not sure when the trend started, but Arabic coffee shops are popping up across Upstate New York, and Albunn in Rochester is a standout. From fruit-shaped desserts to Basque cheesecake and Yemeni [...]
From a School Bus to 22 Locations: JRECK Subs
Starting out on a converted school bus in Central New York, this sub shop has grown into a statewide favorite with 22 locations. From Italian subs to buffalo chicken and cheesesteaks, every sandwich [...]
Why Franco’s Upside-Down Pizza Is Worth the Stop
When the owner of Franco’s Pizzeria in Westmoreland sent me a DM asking me to visit, I added them to my list. What I discovered when I visited was a uniquely delicious upside‑down [...]
Why Ridge Donuts Still Matters in Rochester
Ridge Donut Cafe is my favorite donut shop in Rochester. From classic glazed and powdered donuts to massive pretzel-shaped treats, every bite is perfect. Beyond the donuts, it’s the friendly staff that keep [...]
A Return Trip to Union Tavern
Ihave been to Union Tavern before, but this visit gave me a new reason to appreciate what they’re doing. Between the history of the building and a standout sandwich, this stop felt both [...]
Inside Rising Storm at the Mill in Rochester
How and when you visit a restaurant can completely change the experience. That was especially true during my second visit to Rising Storm Brewing Company at the Mill. [...]
O’Scugnizzo Pizzeria: Utica History and Upside-Down Pizza
Some restaurants are worth visiting even if the food doesn’t become your favorite. O’Scugnizzo Pizzeria is one of those places. One of the Oldest Pizzerias in America O’Scugnizzo [...]
Robbie T’s and the Calzone Everyone Keeps Talking About
Robbie T’s has been on my mind for a while, mostly because people won’t stop talking about it. After years of hearing about one very specific menu item, it felt like time to [...]
Conveyor Belt Sushi at Sakana-Ya in Syracuse
At Sakana-Ya, sushi doesn’t wait for you — it comes to you. Plates glide by on a conveyor belt, chefs build rolls just feet away, and deciding what to eat becomes part of [...]
