04 Apr 2025

Author: Linda

An Ex Pat Returns, Classics

The Quintessential Frozen Custard 

Chocolate Almond Frozen Custard is a Rochester flavor favorite that has been around since the 1940’s at the old Don and Bob’s restaurants on Monroe Avenue and Sea Breeze. Don Barbato was the original owner and after selling the business, is now the namesake for...
An Ex Pat Returns, Classics

Cutting the Mustard 

Rochester and Western New York are melting pots of cultures who brought their traditional recipes from Eastern and Western Europe in the 1800’s.  French’s, the iconic Yellow Mustard producer was invented here in Rochester. Brothers Robert and George French bought a flour mill in 1883...
An Ex Pat Returns, Classics

Cookies, Cannolis and more Cookies 

When I think of Italian cookies in Rochester, Savoia Pastry Shoppe is the first to come to mind. Originally opened in 1929, the shoppe was purchased in 2005 by Kathy and George Privitera with sisters, Lisa and Kristen, now running the show. They were able...
An Ex Pat Returns, Classics

Wickedly good Beef on Weck 

I worked part-time at B. Forman Co. in Culver-Ridge Plaza while I was attending high school. There was a restaurant that adjoined the store and occasionally I’d order a Beef on Kimmelweck also commonly known as Beef on Weck sandwich. I vividly remember the just...
An Ex Pat Returns, Classics

Authentic Hot Italian Sausage 

  The Italian community has always been a huge influence in the Rochester, NY, area in culture but especially in food. I remember going to delis with meats hanging from the ceiling, breads resting hot on the counters and fresh sausages in the case. Since...

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