The Best of Rochester

Every year, City Newspaper comes up with a "Best of" list for area shops, restaurants, entertainment, nightlife, services, etc.

One of my goals for 2013 is to visit each of the "Best of 2012" restaurants as a way to guide our exploration of the area. The list looks like this (and has been updated based on places that we've already been).

Best Pizza Slice 

Mark's Pizzeria

Best Specialty Pizza 

Napa Wood Fired Pizzeria

Best Gourmet Burger 

The Gate House

Best Wings 

Jeremiah's Tavern

Best Place for Comfort Food 

Sticky Lips

Best Hots Restaurant 

Dogtown

Best Food Cart/Truck 

Le Petit Poutine

Best Sandwich Shop 

DiBella's Old-Fashioned Submarines (Posted about it HERE)

Best Breakfast Spot 

Jines Restaurant

Best Brunch 

Jines Restaurant

Best Place for Appetizers 

The Distillery

Best Place for a Quick Meal 

Aladdin's Natural Eatery

Best Restaurant Open Late 

Jay's Diner

Best Restaurant for Healthy Fare 

Aladdin's Natural Eatery

Best Seafood 

Palmer's

Best Sushi 

California Rollin

Best Chinese Restaurant 

Chen Garden

Best Italian Restaurant 

Rocco

Best Mexican Restaurant 

Salena's (Posted about it HERE)

Best Indian Restaurant 

India House

Best Greek Restaurant 

Aladdin's Natural Eatery

Best Vegetarian/Vegan 

Owl House

Best Coffee Shop 

Java's

Best Barista 

Frankie Katsampas, Java's

Best Pies 

Leo's Bakery & Deli

Best Cheap Eats 

Dogtown

Best Upscale Restaurant 

2 Vine

Best Waitstaff 

Jines Restaurant

Best New Restaurant 

Tap & Table