ROCHESTER

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• HEDONIST ARTISAN CHOCOLATES read more ›
  (674 South Ave. Tel. 585-461-2815)
  hedonistchocolates.com
  This small confectionary kitchen sells creatively flavored chocolate bonbons. Intrigued but wary of selections like crystallized ginger, coconut-curry and raspberry-wasabi? Samples are graciously provided.

• STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM read more ›
  (657 East Ave. Tel. 585-697-1945)
  rmsc.org/strasenburghplanetarium
  Inside the planetarium, a four-story dome theater shows star and laser shows, lush nature films and cultural documentaries. On the roof, a telescope staffed by astronomers explores the skies on clear Saturday nights.

• ONE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE read more ›
  (1 Ryan Alley. Tel. 585-546-1010)
  oneryan.com
  At this hip, upscale American and seafood joint, the seared ahi tuna comes with wasabi caviar, the raw bar serves fresh oysters, and clams and a giant montage of changing images behind the bar jumpstarts conversation. $$$$

• MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB read more ›
  (370 East Ave. Tel. 585-232-7115)
  murphyslawrochester.com
  This pub is handy on St. Patrick’s Day (when the city’s parade passes right by), but it’s also a good option anytime for beer drinkers who like a long list of selections, quick service and delicious pub grub.

• GAFFER DISTRICT, CORNING, NY read more ›
  (102 miles southeast of Rochester. )
  gafferdistrict.com
  While the home of Corning glass feels like small-town America, it features contemporary bistros as well as cool boutiques and jewelers.

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Fun Fact!
The first gristmill in Rochester, also known as “Flour City,” was built in 1789 by Ebenezer “Indian” Allan.