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CAPTAIN JIM’S FISH MARKET DINE IN
482-3640
TAKE OUT
Corner of N. Winton & E. Main St. TUES-THURS 9-7 • FRI 9-9 • SAT 9-7 • CLOSED SUN-MON
FOOD Best Dessert 1 Cheesy Eddie’s. 602 South Avenue, 473-1300, cheesyeddies.com Runners up: Chocolate & Vines| Phillips European Restaurant | Scratch Bakeshop
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Best Mediterranean Restaurant 3 Aladdin’s. Many area locations. myaladdins.com Runners up: Olive’s Greek Taverna | Sinbad’s | Voula’s Greek Sweets
Best Caribbean Restaurant 4
Best Food Cart/ Food Truck Le Petit Poutine. @lepetitpoutine, facebook.com/ lepetitpoutine Runners up: Marty’s Meats | The Meatball Truck Co. | Stingray SushiFushion
Havana Cabana. 289 Alexander Street, 232-1333, havanacabanaroc.com Runners up: D’Mangu | Natural Vibes Jerk Hut | Peppa Pot
Best Italian Restaurant Mr. Dominic’s. 4699 Lake Avenue, 730-5444; 99 South Main Street, Fairport, 598-3988; mrdominics.com Runners up: Mario’s | Guido’s Pasta Villa | Osteria Rocco
Best Sushi California Rollin’. 274 North Goodman Street, 271-8990; 1000 North River Street, 271-8920; californiarollin.com Runners up: Plum House | Shiki | Wegmans
Best Vegetarian/ Vegan Eats 5 The Owl House. 75 Marshall Street, 360-2920, owlhouserochester.com Runners up: Aladdin’s | Natural Oasis | The Red Fern
2015 food trend most deserving to die in a grease fire
Everything fried in duck fat
Bacco’s Ristorante 263 Park Avenue • 442-5090 (private parking in back)
SERVING DINNER TUESDAY - SATURDAY
Last year, Laura Rebecca Kenyon took on the “addon egg” as the food trend that just needs to stop. I’m taking umbrage this year with the trend of deepfrying every damn thing in duck fat. It’s everywhere, shouted loud and proud on menus and special boards: duck fat fries; duck fat gravy; duck fat bread! It needs to end. It’s not that I don’t understand why chefs want to use duck fat — it’s a “healthy” fat and has a rich flavor — but how about we not put it in the appetizer, the entrée, and dessert? Ducks need a break. And we’re going to get burnt out. — BY KATIE LIBBY
Authentic Italian Dishes Charming Ambiance | Superior Service
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www.baccosristorante.com • Reservations Recommended 24 CITY BEST OF ROCHESTER 2015
OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 3, 2015
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The King & I. 1455 East Henrietta Road, 427-8090, thekingandithaicuisine.com Runners up: Chen Garden | Flavors of Asia | Han Noodle Bar
CRITIC PICKS
Park Ave’s Hidden Treasure
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Best Asian Restaurant
Best Diner
Salena’s. 302 North Goodman Street, 256-5980, salenas.com Runners up: Itacate | La Casa | Monte Alban
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India House. Many area locations. indiahouse.com Runners up: Amaya | Tandoor of India | Thali of India
Abbott’s Frozen Custard. Many area locations. abbottscustard.com Runners up: Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream | LuGia’s | Pittsford Farms Dairy
Best Mexican 2 Restaurant
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Best Indian Restaurant
Best Ice Cream/ Frozen Custard/ Frozen Yogurt
Highland Park Diner. 960 South Clinton Avenue, 461-5040, highland-park-diner.com Runners up: James Brown’s Place | Jay’s Diner | South Wedge Diner
DRINK
Best Restaurant for Delivery Mark’s Pizzeria. Many area locations. markspizzeria.com Runners up: Chen Garden | Salvatore’s | Sol Burrito
Best Buffet Mario’s. 2740 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, 271-1111, mariosit.com Runners up: Espada Brazilian Steak | Tandoor of India | Thali of India
Best Regular Cup of Coffee Java’s Café. 16 Gibbs Street, 232-4820, javascafe.com Runners up: Boulder Coffee Co. | Joe Bean Coffee Roasters | Pour Coffee Parlor
Best Specialty Coffee Java’s Café. 16 Gibbs Street, 232-4820, javascafe.com Runners up: Fuego | Joe Bean Coffee Roasters | Pour Coffee Parlor
Best Barista Rory Van Grol (Ugly Duck and Joe Bean). 1344 University Avenue, 319-5279, joebeanroasters.com; uglyduckcoffee.com Runners up: John Cannon (Pour Coffee Parlor) | Tony Colon (Fuego)| Mario Rocchio (Pour Coffee Parlor) | Peter Sapia (Café Sasso)