Reserve a table for two at the Osteria Rocco, where you and your date can dine on sliced flatiron steak, new potatoes, sweet corn, and pesto alla Genovese. Pair the sumptuous meal with a warm glass of wine, and the unassuming, yet, intimate atmosphere and the evening will be off to a romantic start. Reservations are recommended.
Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Memorial Art Gallery, housed at the University of Rochester. Stroll along the gallery walls to view a panorama of art, spanning 5,000 years and reflecting 11,000 works from rare antiquities to contemporary masterpieces. Pop into The Gallery Store to bring home art from community artists, handmade jewelry, and other artful items.
Join the crowds at the Rochester Public Market. You might have to wiggle your way around one of the cheapest places to shop in Rochester. Vendors here have their hands over backstock that's been sitting in warehouses for weeks, or farm fresh vendors that just picked their foods the day before!