Long time no blog! It’s been a busy and very fast summer (as usual for everyone I’m sure). We have dined out, but I just have not taken the time to blog. Let’s get back at it with another awesome visit to Five West. I don’t think you can go wrong at Five West. Everything…

The Tap House is located in an historic building nestled in the middle of historic 3rd street in downtown Rochester. In the recent past, they have grown into the space next door and that seating area welcomes you with a  swank, comfortable decor with chandeliers and high buttoned tufted teal blue booths. The original area…

We have not found a better place for seafood in Rochester. Interestingly enough it has also been voted to have the best steak in Rochester. We tried both. We were not disappointed! It is fresh and they are experts in preparation. What the menu lacks in quantity it abounds in quality. The fresh selection of seafood…

Victoria’s has been in Rochester for a very long time. Once you have a meal here you will know why they have lasted so long. This place serves authentic Italian food made from scratch and it is absolutely delicious. We dove into our entrée and forgot to take a picture! We did get a picture of the…

Another hotel restaurant that does not disappoint and is definitely worth a try – Twigs is located in the Centerstone Plaza Hotel next to Soldiers Field and just steps away from downtown Rochester. The patio has been voted one of the best in the city. It is not huge but is very cozy with a lot…

I think the writing on the chalkboard said “rustic elegance”.  Those words describe this place perfectly. It’s located under it’s sister restaurant 300 First (which is also really cool). The Redwood Room is not very big, dimmly lit and oh, so charming. They feature live music on some nights and last nights guitar and vocals were…

The Hubbell House was established in 1854 and is full of charm and stories of yesteryear. This is my Dad’s favorite place to eat, so I invited him and Mom over for a Happy Father’s Day Friday night dinner. My brother and his wife joined us. Reservations are recommended on the weekend for this gem….

Some say restaurants that are in a hotel are… well… so so. I say give them a try because you will probably be pleasantly surprised. We sat on the large, comfortable and quiet patio on a beautiful spring evening. The service was awesome. The menu offers many different choices and things that should satisfy whatever you…

Dooley’s is a locally owned Pub with an Irish flair. It is located in the restaurant ‘district’ downtown within walking distance to everything. They have an abundance of TV’s for all of us to watch the Vikings, Twins or whatever our favorite team might be. It’s decor is cool and the patio in front is great on sunny day….

This was a very pleasant surprise. It was very busy and we had to wait a few minutes for a table…but it was definitely worth it. We have been here before a few times and Scott likes the Cuban sandwich. He loves Cuban sandwiches so much that he keeps notes and rates them all over town!…

Beetle’s is locally owned and located on 2nd St SW just across highway 52 west of St. Mary’s Hospital.  We talked to Beetle himself. He is a former corporate employee who was laid off. He decided he would pursue something he loved and Beetle’s was born. The atmosphere is super casual and you can seat…