Rochester Bites
December 29, 2022
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It was difficult to try Rochester spots I hadn’t had before… holiday hours plagued numerous attempts! But I did eat well, opting to order in out of convenience since the kiddos were not interested in my eateries.
Some delivery from Red Fern… I got the buffalo tempeh sandwich: spicy tempeh, pickled carrot and cabbage, and cucumber. I left off the vegan blue cheese. Very bread-y.
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Some mash potatoes and gravy. Of course they hit the spot!
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What’s a visit to Rochester without a stop at Swillburger?! I was delighted to learn that they now had a vegan poutine on the menu.
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The eats…
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The vegan poutine. It was okay. The tofu was unspectacular. But I suppose I was spoiled in Montreal, where i went on a vegan poutine bender.
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A single beet burger…
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Another delivery… this time from Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant. I got the vegan platter with all the delicious piles of spicy, hearty love.
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This injera is out of this world.
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Making cookies with the kids. I used this recipe; it’s a new one for me.
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They were well-received but they weren’t my style chocolate chip cookie.
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Ordering in, because it is so easy! This time breakfast from 1872 Cafe. They have a whole vegan section on their brekkie menu. This is the Good Day Rosa: Seasoned tofu, hummus, spinach, red onion, and tomato on an everything bagel. Really yummy!
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Also some oat milk cappuccinos. And that is one of my cookies…
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Lastly, some veggie bao from OG Dumpling House
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I seriously think I would like anything inside these delicious pillows of softness.
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I’ve added new spots to my Rochester list for a report on fresh, new offerings. Stay tuned for that when I am back and places are actually open!