Deaf Kitchen Expands Garden at South Lawn Farm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County has expanded South Lawn Farm to create a growing space for Rochester Deaf Kitchen.
Rochester Food and Drink News
In Rochester, food and drink news means restaurant openings and closings, culinary trends, and the local industry shifts. This page follows the establishments and market factors shaping how the city eats and drinks.
Dining Out
Live Poll
Do you support the addition of new corporate chain businesses in your neighborhood?
Developers Propose New Taco Bell in North Winton
A new Taco Bell is proposed for the corner of East Main Street and Culver Road, replacing an existing Dollar Tree.
Organic Food
New York State Moves to Disqualify Rochester Produce Vendor
Flower City Produce faces removal from the FreshConnect voucher program for operating as a brick-and-mortar grocery store.
Beer
Live Poll
Do you believe it is becoming harder for small independent businesses to survive in your area?
Nine Maidens Brewing to Close in Rochester November 14
The local brewery will end seven years of operations as its University Avenue lease comes to an end.
Healthy Food
Live Poll
Do you prefer food companies remove artificial additives even if it causes temporary product shortages?
Wegmans to Return Lite Ranch to Shelves in Spring 2027
The popular dressing is set to return after a recipe overhaul removed artificial flavors and colors.
Cocktails
Live Poll
Do you believe artistic collaborations enhance the appeal of luxury goods for consumers?
Artist Unveils Ceramic Vessels for Glenmorangie Release
Rochester-based artist Peter Pincus crafted 149 custom pieces to house rare 50-year-old Scotch whisky.
More in Food and Drink
Day to day, that means monitoring restaurant industry reports, food safety recalls, new business ventures, and culinary competition outcomes. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Restaurant density shifts as new commercial development moves into distinct districts, changing where people congregate. Inflationary pressures and workforce availability represent the most frequent challenges impacting independent eateries and larger chains alike.