CT Eats

CT Eats: Enjoy a relaxing respite with a flight of Happy Earth Tea

If you’re looking for a way to take a load off after a particularly frazzling day, take a walk over to Happy Earth and snag a tea flight before 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday.

CT Eats: South Wedge staple Voula’s Greek Sweets brings home to where your stomach is

Fully sated and equipped with leftovers — courtesy of the large serving sizes — we left Voula’s with immediate plans for another visit in the works.

CT Eats: Win-Jeff Plaza’s hidden gem, Thali of India

Every table is occupied and several groups wait by the door. “I just know this is going to be fire,” declares Senior Staff Writer Marla Litsky, noting the place’s fragrant smells.

Latte art in Rochester: Ugly Duck Coffee

Van Grol finds that the best place to go when you’re in a new place is the coffee shop. “I think that's my tidbit. If you're traveling or exploring somewhere new, find a coffee shop and ask the people working and,how to explore their cities and towns and places.”

CT Eats: Good luck affording the entire menu at Good Luck

Even with the meal-sharing, Good Luck is a little out of the college kid’s budget. But if you’re looking to splurge, consider taking a drive.

CT Eats: Rise and grind with five local coffee shops

Escaping the lull of campus can be a challenge and is considerably more difficult during the pandemic. A coffee shop could be the key to salvation, and Rochester has some great ones.

CT Eats: Spicy goodness from Abyssinia

If you’re looking to explore Ethiopian cuisine, are a fan of trying new things, or simply have taste buds, I recommend ordering from Abyssinia.

CT Eats: Szechuan Opera has me singing its praise

In the midst of Rochester's gloominess, I was craving some Chinese food and Szechuan Opera absolutely delivered. Consider me singing for them and, if you try it out, I guarantee you will be, too.

CT Eats: Roc City Ramen rocks my ramen cravings

For some reason, I’ve been craving ramen pretty much every day this year — and I mean real ramen, not that shady instant stuff. So I was overjoyed to discover that Roc City Ramen just so happens to be a Black-owned business!

CT Eats: Tricia’s is unforgettable, but for the wrong reasons

Overall, Tricia’s had some nice food, but the not-so-nice other foods plus the hassle of ordering will likely prevent me from revisiting.