RESTAURANT GUIDE

Pastabilities Contemporary eatery serves homemade pasta dishes & Italian-American fare in a warm, brick interior. 311 S Franklin St, Syracuse, NY

Fiorella Minimalist-chic bistro plating wood-fired pizza & housemade pastas made with local ingredients. 5 Rochester Public Market, Rochester, NY

Phoebe’s Restaurant & Coffee Lounge American bistro serving a seasonal menu, with an attached coffee bar. 900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY

Tournedos Steakhouse Elegant steakhouse serving dry-aged beef & over 500 wines. 26 Broadway, Rochester, NY

Francesca’s Cucina Extensive Italian menu dished in rustic quarters with a garden patio topped by vines & pergolas. 545 N Salina St, Syracuse, NY

Lucano Old-world murals & textured walls adorn this upscale Northern & Southern Italian establishment. 1815 East Ave, Rochester, NY

Eva’s European Sweets Easygoing Polish eatery offering pierogi & other classics, plus housemade, European-style desserts. 1305 Milton Ave, Syracuse, NY

Nosh Modern American fare & craft cocktails served in a restored factory with industrial-chic decor. 47 Russell St, Rochester, NY

Thai Love NY Low-key eatery featuring a typical menu of noodle dishes, curries & stir-fries in modest surrounds. 2822 Lemoyne Ave, Syracuse, NY Rooney’s Restaurant Offers an upscale American menu & long wooden bar. 90 Henrietta St, Rochester, NY

Apizza Regionale Casual restaurant & bar serving locally sourced pizza & pasta, plus wine, beer & cocktails. 260 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY

Jines Restaurant All day friendly Greek diner with sidewalk seating. 658 Park Ave, Rochester, NY

The Fish Friar Fried & broiled seafood, plus po’ boys, sides & draft beer, in a contemporary space with a patio. 239 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY

Good Luck Innovative, upscale American plates to share in an industrial yet intimate warehouse-style space. 50 Anderson Ave, Rochester, NY

A Mano Kitchen & Bar Family-run Italian restaurant making fresh pasta from local produce with an elegant brick interior. 344 S Warren St, Syracuse, NY

Tapas 177 Global small plates from egg rolls to empanadas in a dimly lit space with courtyard & salsa dancing. 177 St Paul St, Rochester, NY

Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub Irish cuisine & whiskey served in an ornate, old-world pub fueled by live folk & rock music. 301 W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY

Voula’s Greek Sweets Comfortable, modest Greek cafe & bakery with specialty desserts & vegetarian sandwiches. 439 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY