“Eat” listings
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THE GATE HOUSE CAFÉ
The food here is casual, yet gourmet, including quesadillas fi lled with chorizo and caramelized onions and wood-fi red personal pizzas topped with ingredients like hummus, goat cheese and rosemary. $$ (05/2010)
274 N Goodman St
585-473-2090
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SHIKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
This unassuming Japanese restaurant does the basics (sushi, tempura, teriyaki) and beyond (broiled eel, ginger pork). Check the specials board for delicacies like takoyaki (octopus dumplings). $$ (04/2010)
1054 S Clinton Ave
585-271-2090
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ONE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
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. $$$$ (03/2010)
1 Ryan Alley
585-546-1010
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BAMBA BISTRO
This bastion of fine dining is a little more casual these days, but dishes like herbcrusted rack of lamb, wild mushroom ravioli and a Bamba burger with applewood bacon will not disappoint. $$$$ (02/2010)
282 Alexander St
585-244-8680
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FLAVORS OF ASIA
The menu at this pan-Asian eatery is rich in tasty choices: It includes pho (meat and noodle soup) from Vietnam, spicy som tom (papaya salad) from Thailand, dim sum turnip cakes and a number of Chinese dinner selections. $ (01/2010)
831 S Clinton Ave
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ROCCO
Visit this trattoria for super authentic Italian fare, including uncut Neapolitan-style pizzas and lots of pasta with shellfish. Traditional antipasti and cannoli are also very popular. $$ (12/2009)
165 Monroe Ave
585-454-3510
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PIRANHA SUSHI BAR
Inspired by the cultural mix in Peru, this understated bistro serves a creative list of sushi rolls (tuna, mango and avocado, for instance) and a selection of tapas like grilled steak with chimichurri sauce. $$ (12/2009)
682 Park Ave
585-360-2754
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SALENA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Locals flock to this brightly painted restaurant for the authentic Mexican fare. Start with the guacamole before moving on to a burrito; like many of the menu items, it features a madefrom- scratch, hand-rolled flour tortilla. $$ (12/2009)
302 N Goodman St
585-256-5980
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GRINNELL'S RESTAURANT
Despite its nondescript location, this venerable steakhouse delivers solid American fare and attentive service. For true Rochester flavor, go for the veal medallions dipped in egg batter and sautéed in lemon and wine. $$$ (03/2009)
1696 Monroe Ave
585-244-3710
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OASIS MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO
The Lebanese chef-owner of this intimate eatery does Middle Eastern classics (kebabs, falafel, couscous) but mixes things up thanks to his training in French cuisine (dessert picks include crème brûlée). $ (02/2009)
687 Monroe Ave
585-473-0050
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BENUCCI'S
It's all about pasta and wood-fired pizza- check out the blazing oven in the open kitchen-at this enticing Italian eatery. The sprawling, high-ceilinged dining room can get a bit noisy, so try for a cozy booth. $$ (01/2009)
3349 Monroe Ave, Pittsford
585-264-1300
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ROONEY'S
Offering New American and fusion cuisine, this converted 1890s saloon is now a bastion of elegant dining. Its fireplace ups the charm on a chilly evening. $$$ (11/2008)
90 Henrietta St
585-442-0444
www.rooneysrestaurant.com