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DemocratandChronicle.com is the home page of Rochester NY, with in-depth and updated local news, sports, things to do, investigative journalism and opinions.

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democratandchronicle.com > story > lifestyle > food-and-drink > 08/04/2026 > balsam-bagels-sold-to-new-owners-rochester-ny > 91099047007

Longtime Rochester bagel shop has new owners

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (573+ words) Balsam Bagels, a longtime bagel shop in Rochester's North Winton Village, has new owners. Ronnie and Rebecca Malek have sold the shop to Sneh and Krushi Patel, who moved to Rochester from New Jersey to own and run the shop....

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democratandchronicle.com > story > lifestyle > food-and-drink > blogs > 05/05/2026 > rochester-cocktail-revival-returns-for-its-13th-iteration-in-june > 89893439007

Rochester Cocktail Revival returns for its 13th iteration in June

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (370+ words) The Rochester Cocktail Revival will return for its thirteenth iteration from June 1 to 7 at more than 30 bars and arts venues in Rochester. The weeklong festival will host more than 70 events over 7... Rochester Cocktail Revival returns for its 13th iteration in June…...

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democratandchronicle.com > story > lifestyle > food-and-drink > 04/24/2026 > countertop-creamery-opens-new-ice-cream-shop-rochester-ny > 89417972007

Countertop Creamery brings 'evocative' ice cream to Rochester

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (94+ words) Countertop Creamery, a cozy new shop on East Avenue, serves homemade ice cream that owner Travis Briggs describes as "evocative." "I want it to be memorable," Briggs said. "People's money is... Countertop Creamery brings 'evocative' ice cream to Rochester Countertop…...

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democratandchronicle.com > story > lifestyle > food-and-drink > 04/03/2026 > best-brunch-rochester-ny-local-spots-worth-the-hype > 88942861007

Best brunch in Rochester? These local spots are worth the hype

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (270+ words) Democrat and Chronicle Rochester's brunch scene has changed quite a bit over the past several years. Many places that used to serve brunch are no longer doing so, and places you might have gone for over-the-top Sunday brunch buffets in…...

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democratandchronicle.com > story > lifestyle > food-and-drink > 03/19/2026 > rochester-ny-rich-food-history-iconic-brands-that-started-here > 88590532007

Rochester’s rich food history: Iconic brands that started here

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (195+ words) Rochester, once known as 'Flour City,' has a rich history of iconic food and beverage brands that shaped American kitchens. Rochester’s rich food history: Iconic brands that started here By 1827, Rochester was already earning a reputation as a food powerhouse....