Goodbye to Mr. B's UPDATED: Mr. B's Food & Spirits in Downtown Rochester closed on Saturday, January 5, after being in business for more than 40 years. While the area now has several "Mr. B's," the Rochester location is the original, opened in 1976 by Michael Nash and Marty Tuchman. The other Mr. B's - Royal Oak, Shelby Twp., and Clarkston - will remain open as they have each have different owners. The news broke last weekend on Facebook. A post on the 24th Street Sports … [Read more...]
No More Free Parking on Main Street
February 12, 2014 by 3 Comments
Free parking on Main Street will soon be over The Main Street Makeover eliminated the parking meters on Main Street and free parking has been the status quo for over a year. Visitors to the downtown area noticed that employees and business owners were snagging the good on-street parking for themselves. That has ended. By the end of the month, 300 meters covering the on-street parking in downtown Rochester will be ready to take your coins, as well as your credit cards. The old meters took … [Read more...]
The Guinness Brewery and Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in Rochester
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Visit to the Guinness Brewery I was in Dublin with friends several years ago and we all thought we should visit the Guinness Brewery. It was a nice Saturday afternoon as we made our way, by using public transportation and walking, to get to our destination. Upon arrival to St. James Gate we discovered the brewery was closed on weekends. Completely disappointed, we did the next best thing; we went to the nearest pub displaying a Guinness sign (which is every pub in Ireland) to quench our … [Read more...]
Fun for Foodies during Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week
February 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Foodies unite! The Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, February 27 through Sunday, March 4. Restaurant week will follow the Fire and Ice Fest and is another great opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit an old favorite. During Restaurant Week, restaurants will offer a variety of special lunch promotions and a price-fixed menu for dinner (three courses for $20 or $30). Lunch will be served daily until 4:00 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4:00 p.m. until … [Read more...]
