André La Crout
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Dogtown
I lived in Rochester for 6 years and I can’t believe I missed this place while I was there.
Stopped here during a recent visit and was blown away. They’re allegedly one of the “Top 10 Hot Dog Joints In America,” though I have not fact-checked that and I don’t plan to. True or not, the food is incredible.
I’m particularly impressed by their commitment to having great vegetarian and vegan options. You don’t really see that at many hot dog joints.
Don’t worry, meat lovers: they have everything you could possibly want. But they also have everything non-meat lovers could possibly want from a place like this. And it’s ALL delicious, meat and non-meat alike.
It’s small. Seating and parking can be difficult if it’s busy. If it’s nice outside, the outdoor seating has a relaxing vibe.
In my experience, the staff was as friendly and accommodating as their diverse menu.
There are so many great places to get food in Rochester (probably the #1 thing I miss about living there). I’m glad I discovered this one I missed before and I’ve already recommended to others outside of this review where I recommend it to YOU.
Stopped here during a recent visit and was blown away. They’re allegedly one of the “Top 10 Hot Dog Joints In America,” though I have not fact-checked that and I don’t plan to. True or not, the food is incredible.
I’m particularly impressed by their commitment to having great vegetarian and vegan options. You don’t really see that at many hot dog joints.
Don’t worry, meat lovers: they have everything you could possibly want. But they also have everything non-meat lovers could possibly want from a place like this. And it’s ALL delicious, meat and non-meat alike.
It’s small. Seating and parking can be difficult if it’s busy. If it’s nice outside, the outdoor seating has a relaxing vibe.
In my experience, the staff was as friendly and accommodating as their diverse menu.
There are so many great places to get food in Rochester (probably the #1 thing I miss about living there). I’m glad I discovered this one I missed before and I’ve already recommended to others outside of this review where I recommend it to YOU.
Hot Tin
Located on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel, Hot Tin is a great place to enjoy a cocktail (or a few).
Low lighting helps create a relaxing atmosphere on the inside, despite how noisy it may be when they’re busy.
There’s also a small balcony, where you can enjoy a view of downtown. It’s particularly enjoyable after dark when you can see the city lights.
As for the cocktails, they have a menu of unique creations you don’t see many places. The menu changes somewhat frequently though. What they offer today may be different than what they offer if/when you return a few months from now. All the usual bar drinks are always available too, of course.
For me, Hot Tin also wins brownie points for its clever reference to the Tennessee Williams play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof… Because, you know, the lounge is called “Hot Tin” and you’re on the roof.
Low lighting helps create a relaxing atmosphere on the inside, despite how noisy it may be when they’re busy.
There’s also a small balcony, where you can enjoy a view of downtown. It’s particularly enjoyable after dark when you can see the city lights.
As for the cocktails, they have a menu of unique creations you don’t see many places. The menu changes somewhat frequently though. What they offer today may be different than what they offer if/when you return a few months from now. All the usual bar drinks are always available too, of course.
For me, Hot Tin also wins brownie points for its clever reference to the Tennessee Williams play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof… Because, you know, the lounge is called “Hot Tin” and you’re on the roof.
Tionesta Scenic Area
It’s a decent hike, if you can find it...
GPS on your phone should get you there just fine, but you have to go down many dirt roads deep in the woods. The dirt roads are pretty well-maintained and shouldn’t cause problems for most vehicles, but some are also pretty narrow and don’t allow much room for two vehicles to get by each other. We were lucky enough to be the only ones driving on them that day.
The hiking trail is NOT well-maintained. It is clearly marked by signs and markings on trees, but there are a ton of trees down right across the path. We gave up and turned around about halfway through the hike after circumventing 3 downed trees and finding a huge 4th one we decided wasn’t worth the effort.
It’s about your average hike in the woods. Decent, but nothing all that special (or “scenic,” for that matter). There are plenty of other woodsy hikes that are easier to get to and don’t have as many downed trees in the way.
GPS on your phone should get you there just fine, but you have to go down many dirt roads deep in the woods. The dirt roads are pretty well-maintained and shouldn’t cause problems for most vehicles, but some are also pretty narrow and don’t allow much room for two vehicles to get by each other. We were lucky enough to be the only ones driving on them that day.
The hiking trail is NOT well-maintained. It is clearly marked by signs and markings on trees, but there are a ton of trees down right across the path. We gave up and turned around about halfway through the hike after circumventing 3 downed trees and finding a huge 4th one we decided wasn’t worth the effort.
It’s about your average hike in the woods. Decent, but nothing all that special (or “scenic,” for that matter). There are plenty of other woodsy hikes that are easier to get to and don’t have as many downed trees in the way.
Rest Area With Beach
Let’s get one thing clear: This is just a pit stop. A rest area on US-2. So don’t expect there to be a whole lot to do here.
That being said, it’s an awesome pit stop. There’s a beach with sand and tree-lined views up and down the coast. It’s much more scenic than almost any other pit stop, where your eyes get a treat while you stretch your legs.
If you don’t want to (or can’t) get sandy, there are a couple wooden walkways that are also handicap accessible. This way you can enjoy the shoreline views without having to get in the sand.
There’s also historical information posted around the area. Turns out this place was once the border of the United States! There are also restrooms here.
That being said, it’s an awesome pit stop. There’s a beach with sand and tree-lined views up and down the coast. It’s much more scenic than almost any other pit stop, where your eyes get a treat while you stretch your legs.
If you don’t want to (or can’t) get sandy, there are a couple wooden walkways that are also handicap accessible. This way you can enjoy the shoreline views without having to get in the sand.
There’s also historical information posted around the area. Turns out this place was once the border of the United States! There are also restrooms here.