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These Rochester Restaurants Made Travel Noire’s Dining Guide
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These Rochester Restaurants Made Travel Noire’s Dining Guide

Black Journeya popular digital platform known for inspiring Black travelers, has turned its attention to Rochester, offering an exciting insight into the local culinary scene. Although the platform admits that this is not an exhaustive list, its selection highlights some of the most notable places in the region. Here’s a quick look at the stars restaurants:

Good luck at the restaurant

A trendy restaurant offers seasonal dishes, craft cocktails and an adventurous wine list in a cozy industrial space.

Address: 50 Anderson Ave., Rochester Hours: 4:30 p.m. to late Tuesday through Saturday

Atlas eats

A neighborhood gem combining flavors from around the world and a warm, intimate atmosphere. Don’t miss its popular brunch and tasting menu.

Address: 2185 N. Clinton Ave., IrondequoitBrunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Saturday. Tasting menu: 6:30 p.m. Friday to Saturday

Food

Guests gather Nosh for a Rochester Cocktail Revival.Guests gather Nosh for a Rochester Cocktail Revival.

Guests gather Nosh for a Rochester Cocktail Revival.

Known for its vibrant atmosphere, Nosh combines creative cuisine with a social and welcoming environment.

Address: 47 Russell St., Rochester Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday

Heal

A French-inspired farm-to-table restaurant in the Public Market, offering seasonal dishes and an excellent cocktail menu.

Address: 50 Rochester Public Market, Rochester Hours: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday

Social Radio

Bartender Triston Dunlap creates a Spirit Animal cocktail behind Radio Social Bar in Rochester on Friday, June 7, 2024. The drink features bourbon, cherry, sweet vermouth, arak and black walnut bitters.Bartender Triston Dunlap creates a Spirit Animal cocktail behind Radio Social Bar in Rochester on Friday, June 7, 2024. The drink features bourbon, cherry, sweet vermouth, arak and black walnut bitters.

Bartender Triston Dunlap creates a Spirit Animal cocktail behind Radio Social Bar in Rochester on Friday, June 7, 2024. The drink features bourbon, cherry, sweet vermouth, arak and black walnut bitters.

This is a huge entertainment venue with bowling, games and a Middle Eastern inspired restaurant. It is perfect for social events and meals.

Address: 20 Carlson Road, Rochester Hours: Various, Wednesday to Sunday

Mercantile on Main

Customers explore the various lunch options at Mercantile on Main located inside the Sibley Building in downtown Rochester.Customers explore the various lunch options at Mercantile on Main located inside the Sibley Building in downtown Rochester.

Customers explore the various lunch options at Mercantile on Main located inside the Sibley Building in downtown Rochester.

Located on historic Sibley Square, this urban food hall offers diverse dining options and event spaces.

Address: 240 E. Main St., Rochester

Old Farm Cafe

The menu board inside OFC's recently opened Old Farm Cafe & Dining Experience in Winton Place.The menu board inside OFC's recently opened Old Farm Cafe & Dining Experience in Winton Place.

The menu board inside OFC’s recently opened Old Farm Cafe & Dining Experience in Winton Place.

A quirky café with barnyard decor and live entertainment, perfect for a fun and creative dining experience. Address: 3450 Winton Place, Rochester

The Theatre/Swillburger

Bacon cheeseburger at Playhouse/Swillburger.Bacon cheeseburger at Playhouse/Swillburger.

Bacon cheeseburger at Playhouse/Swillburger.

A unique place combining vintage arcade games, craft beer and delicious burgers housed in a historic building.

Address: 820 S Clinton Ave, Rochester Hours: daily, varied

What do you think of Travel Noire’s choices? Have you visited any of these restaurants or do you have a favorite place that wasn’t mentioned? We would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations.

More: These Rochester restaurants deserved to be on USA TODAY’s Restaurant of the Year list

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 interesting people who live in Rochester’s 19th Ward. As a 19th Ward reporter, she 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 [email protected].

This article originally appeared on the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: These Rochester restaurants were featured by Travel Noire