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    4.9 (16 reviews)

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    Stand in the Public Market
    Arvid Y.

    Philomina's, how did I not discover you earlier? If so, I would have been a more frequent flyer of the Public Market. Hands down, some of the best food i've ever had in Rochester. Not only was it tasty, but also healthy (mostly vegetables) and unique. I have a hard time characterizing the cuisine. I know Philomina is Nigerian, but I haven't had enough Nigerian food to know if it's classic Nigerian food per se. All I know is it's hearty comfort food. I had a large plate of assorted stews (tomato, lentil, potato & greens), served with fried plantains, sweet potato and oven roasted chicken over jollof rice. My wife had the smaller plate with Turkey meatballs. So much deliciousness on one plate! It might just be the best single dish of food in Rochester. So much variety, with different flavors and textures. The chicken was extremely tender and fell of the bone (I could eat with a plastic fork). It paired nicely with the fluffy and tangy rice. The slightly sweet plantains and sweet potatoes also added another dimension to the plate. The large plate was a bargain for $10. Philomina's is my new favorite mom & pop restaurant in town. I think I may just return this weekend.

    Roasted plantains with roasted veggies and eggs. Vegan and chickpea sauces added
    Karen F.

    Located in the Public Market- Shed B. I ordered the roasted plantains with eggs and roasted vegetables. I added vegan and chickpea sauces. This was a healthy, filling breakfast. Philomina was very personable and answered questions regarding what each food is and what exactly complements for a flavorful taste. I was not disappointed! I got a medium meal with coconut water. My first thought was that the medium dish would not be enough; however, I was certainly wrong. It was more than enough for one person. I do plan to go back try this spot again!

    A healthy bowl full of stewed veggies, lentils, sweet potatoes and plantains topped with a tomato sauce and chickpea drizzle! Yum.

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    Philomina's is never a disappointment...she is a beautiful woman who cooks from her beautiful heart , and soul. It's a must try!!!!

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    Great food and always wonderful friendly service. I've only eaten at the market and enjoy the healthy choices for breakfast.

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    The Red Fern - Compost Plate with BBQ Tempeh

    The Red Fern

    4.3(496 reviews)
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    The Red Fern was such a pleasant surprise for our mixed‑diet household. None of us are vegan,…read morethough we do have a vegetarian and one omnivore who's always happy to go along for the ride. We all found something to love here. We started with the pickled things, served in the cutest mismatched china. Everything was delicious, but the carrots were the standout -- so good we joked about drinking the pickling liquid. We also tried the Pink Lemonade and the Strawberry Alarm Clock juices, both incredibly fresh and vibrant. You could taste every ingredient. Since we couldn't decide on just one entrée, we split the Thai Kale Salad and the Buddha Bowl (with added mushrooms and avocado). The Thai Kale Salad was everything you want it to be -- bright, flavorful, and impossible to stop eating. We were sure it would be the star of the meal. Then the Buddha Bowl arrived. The smoky tofu, creamy coconut rice, perfectly dressed kale, and all the veggies worked together beautifully. But the real showstopper was the added mushrooms -- so rich and full of depth that we nearly fought over them. We enjoyed everything out on their patio and left already planning our next visit. A wonderful meal all around.

    Been meaning to try this place and finally did, I heard a bunch of good stuff about it, love seeing…read morean all vegan place that I don't have to worry about if this or that is vegan or not. I got the steak and potatoes and it was great, the grilled cheese was good too, the kale was yummy and so was the salad, the chocolate mint Oreo cake on the other hand was either a week old or just not made with love cuz it was as dry as the Arizona desert, very gross. I'll be back tho for more try's.

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    The Classic Kitchen & Cocktails - Cheescake

    The Classic Kitchen & Cocktails

    4.2(49 reviews)
    1.1 miPark Avenue

    My daughter has celiac and is a super picky eater. We ate her and everything we got was gluten…read morefree. The GF hush puppies were amazingly, GF arancini with their homemade sauce was so good, the bacon Brie GF mac and cheese (we did gf gnocchi as the pasta) was beyond words. My daughter tried the GF crab cakes (I'm allergic so I could not try them) and she said the taste was really good but they were too spicy for her. Then we finished our meal with GF raspberries crème brûlée and gf cheesecake. Everything was amazing. The owner (I believe he was the owner) was so nice and brought a hush puppy for my daughter and I to try without us even asking. He knew she was picky and thought she would like it so he just brought it out. My daughter LOVED them. We will 1000% be back. This might now be our new favorite gluten free restaurant in Rochester, NY. So many more things to try on the menu!!!

    I was delighted to see that the Rochester cocktail revival week featured a bourbon pairing dinner…read morewith the classic kitchen. I've always loved the food at the classic, not only because the food is fantastic, but also because owner Drew is very personable and friendly. We decided to do the classics "Sippin' South" themed dinner. We had already done a beer pairing dinner at the classics several years ago, when they collaborated with one of our favorite local breweries, iron tug, to create an amazing multicourse experience. Firstly, the ambience was excellent and the atmosphere excited. we choose to sit at a table with two other couples we had never met before, but were glad to have interacted with as we shared in our common love of food in the great city of Rochester. We truly loved the pairing of each cocktail with the food. I think everybody loved the appetizer which featured a toasted bread with savory pimento cheese on top with a fresh salad with crunchy ham that functioned almost like a crouton! I personally loved the combination of onions and olives as well. The first cocktail was one of my favorites as it was a take on a whiskey sour with corn liquor with a tajin topping that was a stark savory contrast to the sweetness of the drink, but worked well. Next couple of cocktails included a take on a highball, a sweeter, coconut, flavored cocktail featuring a rum caste bourbon, and finally ending with a toasted bourbon drink that reminded me of an after dinner port. As far as the food, the chicken slider was delicious, and the chicken itself was well seasoned, my only nitpick was perhaps some sort of a aïoli spread to make it a little bit more moist, but this was made up by a delicious coleslaw with fresh vegetables! The lamb was excellent and served with perfectly cooked polenta. We finally ended with one of my favorite dishes, the caramel pecan bread pudding, which was a great end to this lovely dinner. Lastly, I thought the service was excellent and the dishes were well timed, I wish there were one or two more courses because the price was a bit steep in my opinion for the amount of food, although the drinks were plentiful and let's just say I was glad to have a designated driver!! All in all, we will return again to the classic kitchen :)

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