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  Best of Rochester

  Explore the Best of Rochester

  The results for our annual scavenger hunt are in. We asked you to respond to our 2019 Best of Rochester readers' poll with your favorite people, places, and things as you've explored our fine region, and you delivered.

  By Daniel J. Kushner Oct 23, 2019

  Cover Story
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  Best of Rochester

  Best Food & Drink

  BEST FOOD AND DRINK BEST PIZZA

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  Best of Rochester

  Best Goods & Services

  BEST GOODS AND SERVICES BEST BIKE SHOP

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  Best of Rochester

  Best Local Color

  BEST LOCAL COLOR BEST LOCAL ACTIVIST GROUP

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  Best of Rochester

  Best Arts & Entertainment

  BEST ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BEST LOCAL ORIGINAL BAND

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  Best of Rochester

  Best Nightlife

  BEST NIGHTLIFE BEST NEW BAR/CLUB

  Oct 23, 2019
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  Best of Rochester

  Best answers

  OFF-THE CUFF, SOMETIMES OFF-COLOR RESPONSES TO OUR BEST OF ROCHESTER 2019 PRIMARY BALLOT

  By City readers Oct 23, 2019
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  Best of Rochester

  Critics' Picks

  BEST YOUNG FARMER: Eric Houppert of Deep Root Farm There are myriad categories featuring food in the Best of Rochester awards, but nothing about the people growing (and supplying) local ingredients behind the scenes. Several years ago, Macedon resident Eric Houppert made the jump from graphic designer to farmhand at Mud Creek Farms in Victor.

  By Renée Heininger, Leah Stacy, Chris Thompson, Frank De Blase, Kathy Laluk and Katie Preston Oct 23, 2019