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...
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...
Fairport’s Amazin’ Amazing Grains Bakery
Tucked in next to the Erie Canal in an old re-purposed factory, is the fast growing bakery, Amazing Grains. Brandon Wiggins founded this gem just a scant 2 years ago after his executive chef tenure at local clubs and restaurants was taking too much time...
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...
Don’s Original Meat Hot Sauce
I grew up going to the iconic Don and Bob’s Restaurant on Monroe Avenue in the 60’s-70’s with family and then boyfriends having their famous Ground Round burger. Their Meat Hot Sauce is a taste memory that stayed with me to this day and couldn’t...
Meanwhile back in NY
I left Rochester in 1979 in the pursuit of new adventures in cultures, food, personalities and the differences and common thoughts people share. It’s been beyond my dreams of fun, traveling around the world and living in several places: San Francisco, Atlanta, Tiburon and Mill...