Maybe you've noticed that at the end of every Chow Hound column we ask you to send us tips on the happenings in Rochester's food scene. But it's not because we're lazy, or snoozing happily after a lavish meal (actually, sometimes it is that). Truth is, we only have a limited number of eyes, ears, and bellies to put to use in the hunt for local food news. And the new year has brought with it a barrage of information, so now we serve it up to you, buffet style.

*The Park Avenue strip is slowly morphing into Rochester's Bakery District, with Dimitra Apostolopoulos's adorable Delish recently setting up shop next to Roam Caf�. In addition to the expected array of scones, biscotti, and cupcakes, Delish tempts with exquisite chocolate domes, Greek specialties like melomakarona (a cakey, spiced cookie bathed in honey), and freshly prepared cr�pes, both sweet and savory. (266 Park Ave., 244-9002, delish-bakery.org)

*Now occupying the former Peter Geyer Steakhouse space at the Brookwood Inn, LaRosa's Italian Kitchen + Bar serves dinner seven nights a week, offering up their own takes on continental classics like fritto misto (that's flash-fried shrimp, scallops, artichoke hearts, and fennel served with smoked paprika a�ol�, $12) and pizza (dig the fig and prosciutto di Parma pizza with arugula and gorgonzola, $13), as well as steaks, chops, fish, and pasta. LaRosa's even has a bar menu available until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. (800 Pittsford-Victor Road, 249-6060, thebrookwoodinn.com/larosa)

*Named for owner Livingston Walker, Livie's Import Market is more than a store, though it does carry Caribbean products that you might otherwise have a hard time finding in this gloomy climate. Livie's also houses a restaurant serving traditional Jamaican breakfasts such as callaloo and the famous ackee and saltfish, as well as lunch and dinner mainstays like oxtail and curried goat. (375 Chili Ave., 529-4450, liviesimportmarket.com)

*The soul-warming Rochester institution Nathan's Soup & Salad has opened its third outpost, the latest in the Genesee Regional Market. The thorough website lays out all the daily specials, helpfully noting which of the delicious soups is vegetarian, dairy-free, or gluten-free. Now if only there were a way to download Nathan's fluffy cheese bread... (900 Jefferson Road, Building 3, 461-3005, nathanssoupandsalad.com)

*The fourth annual nICE Festival: A Celebration of Ice & Dessert Wines and Food goes down this Saturday, February 25, noon-5 p.m. at Canandaigua's New York Wine & Culinary Center. Planned events include a chili class and cook-off, food and wine pairings, and an ice-sculpture demonstration. Though there are some free happenings, tickets to the educational programs run $25-$40; call 394-7070 or visit nywcc.com.

*Typically when a restaurant is gone, it's gone, so a zombie restaurant is a rare but hopeful anomaly. Back from the dead is Moonshine Barbeque, now re-opened in the former location of the McGuiness Pub in Panorama Plaza. (1635 Penfield Rd, 203-1145, themoonshinebbq.com)

*After more than 20 years in the same spot, the Royal Dynasty Chinese Restaurant has ditched its unassuming nook in BayTowne Plaza for a higher-profile, free-standing home of its own in a spiffy new building just down the street. The extensive menu doesn't fix what ain't broken, touching upon Cantonese, Szechuan, Mandarin, and Hunan cuisines, including whole Peking duck with the usual accompaniments ($30.95). (1763 Empire Boulevard, 671-5133, royaldynastyrest.com)

*It took a little while, but the Bocanegra family at the heart of the yummy Public Market food stand Monterrey Mexican Tacos has relocated to a colorful corner of Boulder Coffee at the Market as La Placita. Offering tacos, tamales, pozole, tostadas, and more, La Placita is only open on Saturdays. Fortunately, it does catering as well, if one day a week just won't cut it for you. (1 Public Market, 202-2700, laplacitany.com)

*The Strathallan Hotel, including The Grill at Strathallan, closed earlier this month for renovations. It is expected to open again around June 1; follow the progress at strathallan.com.

*First Jeremiah's Tavern on Monroe Avenue expanded sideways into the space next door, and now it's stretching all the way out to Gates. In March expect to see the opening of the west side Jeremiah's in the former location of Tut's at 2200 Buffalo Road, but you know how these things can go; check jeremiahstavern.com for the latest.

*Dan Martello and Chuck Cerankosky, two of the minds behind the successful (and scrumptious) Good Luck, will cross East Main Street this spring and open a more snug spot at 50 Public Market, next to Flour City Bread Co. Cure, as their new venture will be known, plans to serve dinner and cocktails, with an emphasis on the cured meats and other charcuterie that Good Luck's menu dabbles in.

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