BEST OF ROCHESTER 2011: Primary Ballot is Open: VOTE NOW!

By Eric Rezsnyak on August 18, 2011

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Matty Mattress said on Aug. 24, 2011 at 10:33am

Tympanogram is the best blog

Kathy Davis said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 12:48am

BEST CUPCAKES ~ SUGAR MOUNTAIN BAKE SHOPPE. So glad you added this category this year. A Rochester must have !

Dave said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 8:37am

It appears that I have to purchase WinZip to open your promo items, as my "free trial has expired." Can you make them available in a different format, like PDF?

Jules P. said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 11:41am

I have tasted the best cupcakes thus far and that would be Sugar Mountain Bake Shoppe the frosting is the best ever and it really makes the cupcake! I would only wish they would make smaller cupcakes so you could try more flavors at a time hey guys can you do that?? maybe have a dozens sampler that would rock!

Adam said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 12:55pm

Personally, I'd say the best cupcakes come from Dollop in Penfield. Way more customization, fun flavors and delicious cake and frosting! If you haven't tried it, you're missing out.

Rick said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 1:32pm

Best Cupcakes? - has to be ...DOLLOP. Create your own fillings and toppings - customize them and they leave no aftertaste- they are the best here and elsewhere. The frosting is not so sugary sweet, like others- for a real treat try my fave... cream chees frosting ! Wow!,

Victoria said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 1:54pm

In my opinion, the best cupcake is from the From Scratch Cakery. Both the cake AND the frosting have really good flavor. Plus it's not overly sugary. The Lemon Raspberry, and the Coffee cupcakes are the best in my opinion.

Cindy said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 2:05pm

Best cupcakes are at Dolce Cupcakery in Pittsford. Cake is always moist, flavor variety is just right, not too many to choose from or to few, and the frosting is good enough to eat with a spoon. They aren't always the craziest flavor combinations, but they are always the best. I've been to SMBS, always enjoy it, but Dolce is better, hands down. It is, after all, a cupcake. It doesn't have to be complicated to be good.

tom Wayne said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 2:09pm

Let the Cupcake comments begin: I've got to say that I have been to the shops mentioned on Cupcake Wars and have found that the ones I really love are here in Penfield, New York. of course it is Dollop. Please do yourself a favor and have a cupcake from them and then you decide which are the best. That's what I did - I let the taste, texture, flavor and freshness shape my opinion.
Dollop also does custom design - which is incredible to see.

June said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 3:44pm

I actually did a cupcake comparison. I was shopping for a cupcake vendor for an event. I went to five cupcake bakeries and bought four cupcakes at each place: vanilla with vanilla frosting, chocolate with chocolate frosting, red velvet, and one "exotic" cupcake. Hands down winner was Vanilla Swirl, with Dolce coming in a close second. Nothing to complain about the others, but their cake wasn't as moist, nor was the texture as good. I also think Vanilla Swirl is waaaay better than Georgetown Cupcakes of "DC Cupcake" fame. Now those are lame, ordinary cupcakes.

Frank said on Aug. 26, 2011 at 8:29pm

Best pizza hands down has to go to pizza stop on state street, nobody else can come close!

Linda said on Aug. 28, 2011 at 12:40pm

Rather than have all my friends post on here about how delicious the cupcakes are at From Scratch Cakery, I encourage everyone to find out personally. Take a cupcake tour and try all the places yourself. Then at least you will find put which one pleases your pallette. Scratch tastes different than mix. Once you decide which one you like, you will then that place can be your favorite.

Dawn Petrella said on Aug. 29, 2011 at 10:00am

We have discovered the BEST cupcake in the world!!! My family and I have been all over from here to New York City and we have to say that Sugar Mountain Bake Shoppe has the best cupcake, they are ALWAYS fresh and the frosting is the best, the filling is just delicious!!!! It also helps make a place when ALL of the people that work there really LOVE what they are doing!!!! They are ALWAYS greeting everyone with a smile and welcoming them into the shop and that makes a great business. We truly love this place and no matter what, we know your number1!!! The Petrella Family

Erik Jamison said on Aug. 29, 2011 at 1:58pm

Cupcakes: In fairness to all and to exclude friends/families/employees of the cupcake bakeries (if we can) I propose that we list from where we have tried the local cupcakes and vote for the ones we feel are the best and why we think they are the best. This is a local contest so please don't comapre with "Cupcake Wars" cupcakes. I'll start.
I have tried cupcakes from Wegmans,Sugar Mountain ,From Scratch Cakery,Vanilla Swirl ,Dolce Cupcakery and have determined that DOLLOP has the best cupcakes.
Here's why, there is no after taste , there is a lightness to them and you can customize them as yopu want them to be, they look so delicious and there are so many flavors - you can also have many choices of fillings . They are freshly tasting with top quality ingredients. No, I am not related to, or an employee or a friend of the owner - who makes everyone feel so welcome to her shop. This is just my honest opinion. Go to DOLLOP and see if you don't agree with me.

Sam said on Aug. 30, 2011 at 11:14am

Nuts and Bolts Comedy Improv for #85....the best REAL improv in Rochester

Joyce Webster said on Aug. 30, 2011 at 11:49am

Nuts and Bolt with out a doubt! They are the best I have seen and I have seen a lot of comedy Improv!

Joyce Storace said on Aug. 30, 2011 at 12:34pm

Best weather man I feel in Rochester, NY is Rich Caniglia. Channel 10!

Marcie Nicastro said on Aug. 31, 2011 at 8:47am

Crossfit Rochester has changed my life! Nothing but positive to say, members, personnel and style.

Kyle O'Hara said on Aug. 31, 2011 at 9:14am

Tympanogram is a phenomenal music blog. They're keeping things real fresh.

Charlie said on Aug. 31, 2011 at 1:59pm

CROSSROADS COFFEEHOUSE has the best coffee in town. Crossroads Coffeehouse is located at 752 S.Goodman st. behind the historic Cinema theater. You must take some time, come in and enjoy a cup of BONA FIDE COFFEE or have a fresh baked Georgies pastry. You wont have any hesitation about who you will vote for. Thanks Rochester

Someone You Know said on Aug. 31, 2011 at 2:52pm

Best TV News-WROC (Channel 8)
Best Coffee Shop-Equal Grounds
Best Podcast- MIlk of Minutia
Best Cupcakes- Sugar Mountain Bake Shop
Best Weatherman- Scott Hetsko (he's got a personality...and he's accurate!)

Eric said on Aug. 31, 2011 at 2:56pm

Great comments, everyone. Just a remember: you actually have to take the survey by clicking the link at the top of the article. Comments left here will not count toward vote totals.

Hilarie said on Aug. 31, 2011 at 7:23pm

Best politician: Drew Beeman!

Eileen said on Sep. 01, 2011 at 10:36am

Sugar Mountain has the best cupcakes around ~ no question about it. The have the moistest cake and perfect butter cream frosting and the most amazing flavors ~ They are a gift from the Gods!! I have tasted Dolce, Vanilla Swirl and Dollop and NONE compare to Sugar Mountain's perfection.

Eric said on Sep. 01, 2011 at 10:47am

Just a note from City: We're so thrilled to see all the comments coming in, and people talking about their favorites. But please do not use this as a forum to trash other businesses that you don't care for. That's not the spirit of Best Of. It's about elevating the things that make Rochester great, not tearing down what you don't like.

maureen becker said on Sep. 01, 2011 at 5:35pm

Please Best Tearoom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks Maureen

CaTyra Polland said on Sep. 01, 2011 at 9:26pm

Best resume service: Career Prep.

Kate said on Sep. 02, 2011 at 10:17am

Best Bar/Pub: Scotland Yard
Best Pizza/Wings: Scotland Yard

Jennifer said on Sep. 02, 2011 at 10:56am

The best place I have found for gluten free food is La-Tea-Dah on Alexander Street. The baked goods are from Donna Marie's bakery! Everything was delicious and fairly priced. The staff there was fantastic!

Jennifer said on Sep. 02, 2011 at 10:57am

The best bakery in town has to be Donna Marie's. It has all kinds of tasty gluten free baked goods. Their bananna bread is fantastic. Cupcakes are delicious. The brownies are sublime.

Lila said on Sep. 02, 2011 at 1:39pm

This is a "Best Of Rochester" Contest, for a CITY paper . . . Not best of Penfield or Pittsford or Henrietta . . . Last I checked, those were suburbs, not located in the city limits. I would love for this contest to focus solely on the CITY of Rochester . . . There are so many amazing restaurants, bakeries, gift shops, etc, within the city limits . . . Most people I know that live in the suburbs hardly actually come into the city proper . . .

Eric said on Sep. 02, 2011 at 2:30pm

Lila: That's a really interesting point. For the purposes of this survey, we're defining Rochester as Greater Rochester -- basically the city and all of Monroe County. A Best Of strictly adhering to the city limits sure is an interesting idea, though...

spaceman said on Sep. 02, 2011 at 3:25pm

Best SPACEMAN?
ROC Spaceman.

judy beachner said on Sep. 02, 2011 at 10:33pm

The best consignment shop in the area is TURNS on Empire Blvd. The clothes they carry are current fashion. They carry designer labels at affordable prices, beautiful jewelry, purses, shoes and home decor. Things are beautifully displayed and arranged so you feel like you walked into an upscale department store. The owners treat everyone as you would like to be treated - with a friendly smile and a willingness to help. They make shopping there a pleasant experience.

Lila said on Sep. 04, 2011 at 6:08pm

Eric: Maybe in the future CITY can do a city limits "best of"? . . . It would be so great for a struggling city where most people with money hightail it to the 'burbs for a variety of reasons (education being #1, who can blame them) . . . but I think a contest featuring real city businesses could benefit the economy of Rochester, a city that really needs a boost!

JHay77 said on Sep. 04, 2011 at 8:01pm

Best Cupcakes Dolce-she'll make you gluten free and caters to other dietary needs, including sugar free and grain free-using coconut flour and agave. Best part is that everything is made from scratch!

Jpugs said on Sep. 05, 2011 at 6:37pm

What happened to the most pet friendly business category!?

Michelle said on Sep. 06, 2011 at 5:41pm

Best Cup-Cakes - Sugar Mountain Bake Shoppe. I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a Sugar Mountain "Peach Cobbler" Cupcake. It was pure sin for the taste buds. The spiced cake was moist, and flavorful - its frost an invitation to decadence. Each time I indulge, I am amazed at the delicious wonders that Sugar Mountain provides for the palate. As a woman with a sweet-tooth, I have tried Vanilla Swirl, Dollop and other cup-cake eateries, and have not found anything that compares to Sugar Mountain.

Angela said on Sep. 07, 2011 at 10:57am

The best brunch in town is at the The Frog Pond! Bananas foster, crab benedict, the frittata, mimosas... yum!

Laura Mac said on Sep. 07, 2011 at 12:49pm

I want to nominate BAGS UNLIMITED for being a long term local employer/manufacturer since the 1970's. They make all kinds of great supply products for comics, art, records, posters, collectibles of EVERY kind and their customer service is outstanding! They give discounts, bonus points and samples and even smiles!

Patti w. said on Sep. 08, 2011 at 6:43am

I want to nominate Mr. Mustard (the Beatle tribute band) If you haven't heard them you are missing alot check them out its definitely worth it. 5 very talented musicians

Judy said on Sep. 09, 2011 at 5:36pm

My vote for the best salon in Rochester goes to the Pink Flamingo Salon on Canal Street. Hands down, the best cut and color in town. Owner and stylist, Jen Marks, is as funky and fun as the salon itself. Highly recommend to all - men, women and children!!

Kathy O. said on Sep. 10, 2011 at 8:57am

The best photography around is John Larkin Photography. Extremely professional and amazing photos.

Ralph said on Sep. 10, 2011 at 10:30am

best theatre production? The Producers or My Mother's Lesbian jewish Wiccan Wedding. I can't decide. Where is the Best Ice Cream Category?

rose said on Sep. 11, 2011 at 6:01pm

dorje adornments, best body piercing shop in rochester

Jenn said on Sep. 13, 2011 at 10:54am

Equal Grounds is the BEST coffee shop in Rochester. I bike from penfield to work and I regularly go ten miles out of my way just to grab a cup o' joe at =G. While the coffee is pretty great, it's the welcoming atmosphere, the friendly faces, and the phenomenal customer appreciation that keeps me coming back. I don't know what I'd do with out this place - It's just what Rochester needs. YAYYYYYY EQUAL GROUNDS!

rachel said on Sep. 13, 2011 at 11:39am

Best Eyebrow Studio in Rochester, BROW DIVA

Monica said on Sep. 13, 2011 at 11:53am

Brow Diva rocks Rochester.

Sara said on Sep. 13, 2011 at 5:14pm

Best Place for Eyebrows- Brow Diva

myrna rivera said on Sep. 13, 2011 at 8:04pm

suga rmountain bakery shoppe is the best bakery in town the staff is great with supporting the teenagers in town.

jennifer torres said on Sep. 13, 2011 at 11:35pm

I would definitely have to say that sugar mountain bake shoppe has the best cupcakes ever. I also love the staff, they are some pretty great people.

todd said on Sep. 14, 2011 at 11:08am

Mellow Madness Tattoo Parlor Best tattoo place in rochester.. hands down..

Tom Rees said on Sep. 15, 2011 at 2:50pm

Blackfriars production of "The Who's TOMMY" deserves a place on the ballot for best musical production!

Julie Osmundsen said on Sep. 16, 2011 at 10:35pm

Best martial arts: agape martial arts studio!

Bill said on Sep. 18, 2011 at 2:09pm

Agape martial arts are the best!

Michael "Englerth said on Sep. 18, 2011 at 4:04pm

Best Femal Voice: Joan Hildebrand- the "Voice" of the Rochester Public Market

Photoland said on Sep. 19, 2011 at 8:22am

Scott Hendershot is a brilliant artist and deserves the "Best Local Photographer" designation.

david lewis said on Sep. 19, 2011 at 9:33am

My vote for best bar tender is Erin Bergen from Salinger's on East Ave.

Fireball Junior said on Sep. 19, 2011 at 11:20am

Best Photographer? Discussion begins and ends at LENNY Polizzi!

Deborah Gemus said on Sep. 19, 2011 at 8:56pm

Francois Raoult - Open Sky - #1 Yoga

Amanda said on Sep. 20, 2011 at 1:06pm

I wish they had 'Best Local Company', I'd pick Crazy Dog Tshirts...they have a fun website and do awesome screenprinting for custom jobs!

Ted Retzlaff said on Sep. 20, 2011 at 3:45pm

Yoga Category: Francois Raoult of Open Sky Yoga. Francois has done a great job of enlightening Rochester to the joy of yoga.

Mark Schorr said on Sep. 20, 2011 at 4:59pm

pleased to vote for the best yoga teacher I ever had, Francois Raoult - Open Sky Yoga

Penny Townsend-Quill said on Sep. 20, 2011 at 6:39pm

Open Sky Yoga. #1 in Rochester..always has been.Francois and his staff are unparalled.

Sue said on Sep. 20, 2011 at 7:13pm

Best Solo Musician has to be Ted Nicolosi. If you've never heard him, you should check him out. He's at Jasmine's Asian Fusion restaurant in Webster every Saturday night in October. He plays the guitar like no one else I've ever seen!

Emily G said on Sep. 20, 2011 at 7:35pm

Best yoga teacher: Francois Raoult. A true scholar!

Andrij said on Sep. 20, 2011 at 10:07pm

Got back problems? Francois Raoult's Open Sky Yoga gentle back yoga is the answer.

Kathleen said on Sep. 21, 2011 at 12:05am

The Best Yoga - Francois Raoult - Open Sky Yoga

Martine LE CHENIC said on Sep. 21, 2011 at 3:21am

Yoga category : François Raoult of Open Sky Yoga is the best Rochester yoga teacher ever. Bringing on that subjet freshness, creativity, intelligence and great competence.

Burt Peeters said on Sep. 21, 2011 at 11:07am

Best Yoga teacher in Rochester by far

Gail said on Sep. 21, 2011 at 11:13am

Best Yoga is Open Sky with Francois Raoult

Katrin Naumann said on Sep. 21, 2011 at 11:22am

BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR: Francois Raoult, hands down-ward facing dog! Francois is infinitely knowledgeable, insightful in his instruction, always keying in to the specific needs of his students. He is committed to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of each student, and openly shares his joie de vivre. He is inspired and inspiring!!!

Philip said on Sep. 21, 2011 at 5:31pm

Salon 113 is the best salon in rochester!

Kim Schwartz said on Sep. 21, 2011 at 9:12pm

A big vote for Francois Raoult at Open sky yoga for best teacher and studio

Karin Cardon said on Sep. 22, 2011 at 1:47pm

My vote for best bartender....Erin Bergen of Salinger's on East ave.....she greets you with a smile, remembers what you drink and takes awesome care of you. Will recognize when you need help from a not so nice patron and handles it so you don't have to feel uncomfortable. Rock on Berge!

TJ Sharp said on Sep. 22, 2011 at 1:59pm

BEST IMPROV TROUPE?! - SEARCH ENGINE IMPROV !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Erin Kennedy said on Sep. 23, 2011 at 2:45am

Lindsay Baker is the most attentive, inventive and utterly awesome bartender ever! She is at the Bugjar and her mane of brunette locks behind the bar is the most welcoming site. She is the inventor of some tasty beverages. I vote Lindsay Baker for best bartender in rochester, nay the world!

Bill R said on Sep. 23, 2011 at 8:33am

Best Diner: T's Family Restaurant in Webster!

Bill R said on Sep. 23, 2011 at 8:35am

Best Massage Therapist: Diane Addabbo, Revivify Massage Therapy .... she is totally excellent!

Bill R said on Sep. 23, 2011 at 8:36am

Best RV Service Center: Caledonia RV Repair

Keith J said on Sep. 23, 2011 at 10:25am

Best Reporter-Rachel Barnhart
Best Facebook page-Rachel Barnhart.

Kellie Massella said on Sep. 23, 2011 at 10:39am

I vote for Erin Bergen who words at Salingers on East Eve. She always greets me with a smile and a good conversation, and never forgets my drink :).

brant said on Sep. 23, 2011 at 5:00pm

best coffee shop crossroads. hope i made it in time

Betsy Mack- Naum said on Sep. 28, 2011 at 4:39pm

Best Artist - Cordell Cordaro -Awesome Artist !!!!!!!!

Brenda said on Oct. 05, 2011 at 2:43pm

Best Theater - Geva is the best for miles. I love it.

Claudio said on Oct. 09, 2011 at 3:45pm

Best (Italian) restaurant: Lemoncello

Martine LE CHENIC said on Oct. 12, 2011 at 8:11am

I , definitely vote for François Raoult, as the greatest Yoga Teacher in Rochester .

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