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Whether you鈥檙e an incoming freshman, a current student who hasn鈥檛 explored much of Rochester lately, or a graduate coming back for a visit, here are 10 places that should be on your dining to-do list:

1.鈥凚ar 145 in College Town

71 Celebration Drive Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 360-2468

Go on Wednesdays for their $6 burgers and martini specials. You can create your own burger or order from their array of signature burgers, such as the balsamic bleu on a pretzel roll, or the Monte Cristo burger with ham, brie, fruit preserve, and red pepper garlic spread. Enjoy it with a refreshing 鈥渇lirtini,鈥� made with Smirnoff vodka, triple sec, pineapple juice, and sparkling wine.

2.鈥凷wiftwater Brewing Co.

378 Mt. Hope Avenue Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 530-3471

Located just off campus, near the Ford Street Bridge, Swiftwater is a perfect short walk away on a nice fall day. Not only for beer lovers, the place also caters to those who enjoy cider, wine, and good food. The menu features their popular cheese board, stromboli, creamy brie and cheddar grilled cheese, and strawberry, blueberry, and rhubarb crumble with vanilla ice cream.

3.鈥凧im鈥檚 on Main

785 E. Main Street Rochester, NY 14605

(585) 442-4271

We all love a good brunch. Jim鈥檚 offers a satisfying one that won鈥檛 do a number on your suffering college-student bank account. Known for their 2-2-2: two eggs any style, two pancakes or French toast, and bacon, sausage, or ham for only $5.25. (Might as well buy another one for later!) They are also open for lunch, with options such as club, deli, and hot sandwiches, wraps, melts, super salads, charbroiled delights, and homemade specialties, all below $9.

4.鈥凜repe N鈥橤o

651 Monroe Avenue Rochester, NY 14607

(585) 417-5543

Looking for some more good grub that won鈥檛 hurt your wallet? Try out this new northern Chinese street-style creperie, serving crepes with your choice of savory fillings, including fried tofu, spicy chicken, bulgogi beef, cumin lamb, coconut shrimp, pork belly, and more. Crepes range from $4 to $9.

5.鈥凚rown Hound Downtown

500 University Avenue Rochester, NY 14607

(585) 506-9725

Serving lunch and dinner during the week at the Memorial Art Gallery, Brown Hound is known for a weekend brunch that includes ricotta pancakes, a country bistro eggs Benedict, strawberry cheesecake French toast, New Orleans鈥搃nspired Cajun shrimp, and a croque-madame.

6.鈥凜alifornia Rollin鈥� II

695 Park Avenue Rochester, NY 14607

(585) 355-4066

Get the freshest, most delicious sushi to go. You can customize a traditional sushi roll, or spice things up with a bowl or even a burrito. Yes鈥攁 sushi burrito. Go for lunch before 3 p.m. and get the special deal of three rolls for $15.

7.鈥凱izzeria Favo

3400 Monroe Avenue Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 310-7383

Customize your pizza, starting with the choice of traditional, ancient grain, or gluten-free crust, and unlimited fresh toppings. Don鈥檛 stop there鈥攇et some gelato to finish off the meal. Go for Monday Pazzia (Madness), for specials such as $4 beer and wine, and BYO wine with no corkage fee.

8.鈥凪uller鈥檚 Cider House

1344 University Avenue #180 Rochester, NY 14607

(585) 287-5875

With more than 100 different types of ciders from Scotland, Spain, Germany, Canada, England, France, Ireland, and the United States, you鈥檒l find a cider that speaks to your taste buds. Enjoy your cider with a side of homemade sweet and salty kettle corn, or if you鈥檙e more hungry, choose from an array of soups, salads, small plates, and sandwiches. Try the Elvis: creamy peanut butter, fresh sliced banana, crispy bacon, and a touch of honey between sourdough bread, and served with a lemon and dill cucumber salad or a side of鈥攖here it is again鈥攌ettle corn.

9.鈥処-Square Market

400 Bakers Park Irondequoit, NY, 14617

(585) 266-1001

The new 鈥渇ood hall鈥� includes the Market Grill, Pasta Cucina, Stir Coffee, the Reserve Wine Bar, I-Scream Ice Cream, and Hong Kong One Chinese. This is a place that will literally please anyone.

10.鈥凜ore Life Eatery

2373 W. Ridge Road Rochester, NY 14626

(585) 484-8558

Stop at Core Life to get a nutritious meal without skimping on taste. Their menu offers green bowls, grain bowls, and bone broth bowls, all customizable. Try the Thai chicken and rice noodle bowl with Napa cabbage, almonds, broccoli, cucumbers, cilantro, and Thai cashew dressing. Or, if you鈥檙e a Caesar salad fan, get their kale Caesar chicken salad for a healthy comfort-food alternative.

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A Rochester native, Rebecca Block 鈥�18, is pursuing a degree in public health with concentrations in studio art and environmental science. She is a writer for the 人妻少妇专区 section of Spoon University, UR.spoonuniversity.com/chapter/ur/, where her posts can be found at UR.spoonuniversity.com/author/rblock/.