Smokin’ Pete’s in Geneva is Some of the Best BBQ in New York And I Almost Missed It
If you care about real wood-fired barbecue in New York, there’s a place in Geneva that deserves your attention. Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ started as a food truck and quietly built one of the [...]
I Finally Made It to Kindred Fare And the Kale Salad Stole the Show
Some restaurants are known for a signature steak or seafood dish. At Kindred Fare, it might just be the kale salad that defines the place. I’ve known about [...]
Lock 1 Distilling Is Doing Things the Hard Way And It Shows
There are restaurants that chase trends. And then there are places like Lock 1 Distilling that quietly double down on flavor, quality, and restraint. I went in expecting [...]
Angry Goat Pub Might Have My Favorite French Onion Soup in New York
There are certain dishes that instantly tell you whether a kitchen actually cares. French onion soup is one of them. There are certain dishes that instantly tell you [...]
Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week: Eat Up Roc Is Back
Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week - also known as Eat Up Roc - is back, and it’s one of the best excuses of the year to explore the city’s dining scene. [...]
A Touch of Soul Is Back and It Feels Like Coming Home
When A Touch of Soul reopened after a year away, it didn’t just return, it picked up right where it left off. This is soul food built on family, tradition, and recipes that [...]
The Green Arch: A Place That Refuses to Change and That’s a Good Thing
In a time when restaurants are constantly reinventing themselves, The Green Arch has quietly stayed exactly the same. That consistency—rooted in history, familiarity, and comfort—is precisely what makes it special. [...]
I Finally Made It to OG Dumpling House and Now I Get the Hype
After hearing about OG Dumpling House for more than a year, I finally made the trip—and immediately understood why people don’t stop talking about it. From deeply spicy noodles to comforting bowls of [...]
Why Noble Cellar Is Still the Best Restaurant in Central New York
Some restaurants earn their reputation once, while others continue to prove it every time you sit down at the table. After another visit to Noble Cellar, it’s clear why it’s been named Best [...]
Why Cajun Seasoning Belongs on a Smash Burger
Cajun seasoning has a way of making familiar foods feel instantly more exciting, especially when it’s built with intention instead of sprinkled on as an afterthought. That idea led to a collaboration [...]
