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These Rochester restaurants made Travel Noire’s dining guide
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Travel Noire, a popular digital platform known for inspiring Black travelers, has turned its attention to Rochester, offering an exciting glimpse into the local dining scene. While the platform admits it’s not a comprehensive list, their selection highlights some of the area’s standout spots. Here’s a quick look at the featured restaurants:
Restaurant Good Luck
A trendy eatery offers seasonal dishes, craft cocktails, and an adventurous wine list in a cozy industrial space.
Address: 50 Anderson Ave., RochesterHours: 4:30 p.m.-late Tuesday-Saturday
Atlas Eats
A neighborhood gem blending global flavors with a cozy, intimate vibe. Don’t miss its popular brunch and tasting menu.
Address: 2185 N. Clinton Ave., IrondequoitBrunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday-Saturday.Tasting menu: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Nosh
Known for its vibrant atmosphere, Nosh combines creative cuisine with a social, welcoming environment.
Address: 47 Russell St., RochesterHours: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Cure
A farm-to-table French-inspired restaurant in the Public Market, offering seasonal dishes and an excellent cocktail menu.
Address: 50 Rochester Public Market, RochesterHours: 5-11 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Radio Social
It is a massive entertainment venue with bowling, games, and a Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant. It is perfect for social events and dining.
Address: 20 Carlson Road, RochesterHours: Varied, Wednesday-Sunday
Mercantile on Main
Located in historic Sibley Square, this urban food hall offers diverse dining options and event spaces.
Address: 240 E. Main St., Rochester
Old Farm Café
A quirky café with barnyard décor and live performances, perfect for a fun and creative dining experience.Address: 3450 Winton Place, Rochester
The Playhouse/Swillburger
A unique spot combining vintage arcade games, craft beer, and delicious burgers housed in a historic building.
Address: 820 S Clinton Ave, RochesterHours: Daily, varied
What do you think about Travel Noire’s picks? Have you visited any of these restaurants, or do you have a favorite spot that wasn’t mentioned? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations.
As a Rochester native, Justice Marbury entered the world of journalism to create work where voices like hers were heard—the voices of minority communities. Marbury covers small businesses, neighborhood concerns, and the interesting people who live in Rochester’s 19th Ward. As the 19th Ward reporter, she has helped implement community outreach ideas by asking what people in various communities want to read about themselves in addition to regular news. Contact her on Instagram @justice_marbury and by email at jmarbury@gannett.com.