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DISH 2012: Second helpings

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.16.2012

Looking for more articles on food in Rochester? City Newspaper publishes “Dish” every year, and we have an extensive back list of stories that are chock full of great information. Just be sure…

DISH 2012: Small-batch coffee roasters

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.16.2012

At his roastery located inside Java’s at the Market, Joe Palozzi, who has been roasting coffee beans in the Rochester area under one name or another for more than 30 years, pulls a tiny scoop from…

DISH 2012: Cakes round up

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.16.2012

The past few years have seen an influx of TV shows focused on incredible pastry chefs who create outrageous cakes and pastries. Their creations are so over-the-top, it is almost impossible to…

DISH 2012: Park Avenue

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.16.2012

Ever marveled at the array of signs for food along Park Avenue? With more than 30 restaurants, bars, and specialty food shops, it took me two full afternoons to visit every one. From favorites I…

DISH 2012: Unique dishes

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.16.2012

Sometimes, when I’m enjoying an especially tasty restaurant meal, or munching on some homemade candy, or even just scraping the vegetal goodness from a simple steamed artichoke, my thoughts will…

DANCE PREVIEW: "Dance Mix"

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.16.2012

At an open rehearsal at Rochester City Ballet’s home studio on University Avenue last month, the audience was treated to an arousing glimpse of Artistic Director Jamey Leverett’s latest work, the…

PRESERVATION: A Rochester gem gets a beautiful polish

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.16.2012

The property at 16 East Boulevard still hums with the sounds of saws, hammers, and a chorus of other tools and machinery. It’s been about two-and-a-half years since Fran Cosentino and his wife,…

THEATER REVIEW: RBTL’s "South Pacific"

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.16.2012

When people ask why they don’t write musicals like they used to, composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist-librettist Oscar Hammerstein’s “South Pacific”-winner of both the Pulitzer Prize for drama…

THEATER REVIEW: "Company"

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.15.2012

When Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s “Company” first opened on Broadway 42 years ago, it was a strikingly innovative show, a witty but serious musical about the ambiguities of marriage at a…

COMEDY: Whose Line is it Anyway (5/23)

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.15.2012

Next week Rochester audiences will get a taste of the popular improvisational comedy show, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Well know TV icons Ryan Stiles (of “The Drew Carey Show”), Greg Proops (former…

SPECIAL EVENT: Step into Africa Opening (5/17)

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.15.2012

Have you ever wanted to take a trip on an African safari, but didn’t have the time or means? Well, now you can, and it’s as easy as a quick car drive. Opening on Thursday, May 17, is a new…

ART: Conversations with Garth: Albert Paley (5/18)

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.15.2012

On Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m., two highly respected men in their fields – sculptor Albert Paley and choreographer Garth Fagan – will take the stage to discuss inspiration and the struggles involved…

THEATER: “South Pacific” (5/16-20)

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.15.2012

You don’t need to take a trip to the Big Apple to enjoy Broadway-worthy musicals. From now through Sunday, May 20, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning…

SPECIAL EVENT: Bonsai Exhibition & Sale (5/19-20)

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.15.2012

If you think growing regular plants requires TLC, try Bonsai on for size. Bonsai is the traditional Japanese art of growing and keeping trees in a miniature form in a low, shallow container. This…

RECREATION: Seersucker Social Ride 2012 (5/20)

by Rochester City Newspaper 05.15.2012

This may require finding a wooden object to punch repeatedly, but I think we are finally done with snow for the season. It should be safe, if you haven’t already, to dig out your vernal duds and…