Our Enthisiasts' Guide to Rochester: Lets SHOP!

Rochester Public Market
Open weekdays from 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

LL says – One of the best public markets I have been to. I have been to others in Boston, Cleveland, Washington DC.. And Seattle may be the only one that could better it.

John says, “It really is a fine market. Stop and see Juan of Juan and Maria’s Empanada. Love them and their little pastry pockets.”

Parkleigh

LL says – Great store down on Park Ave. with a little bit of everything.

John says, “It is a cute store with some original merchandise and a find selection of chocolates. L. loves this place for what it is and what it was when she was younger.”

Park Ave. Shopping Information

LL says – Tree-lined streets parallel with the grand mansions on East Ave. It’s a great place to walk around after a visit to the nearby Eastman House. Shopping and food options are almost all good.

John says, “It’s the village street that’s most like our neighborhood in Somerville and the experience no planned community can quite bottle. Don’t be misled though. It’s small and the experience brief.”

The Eastview Mall

LL says – Best selection of stores in Rochester including the people who bring you the magic of crystal (okay, Swarovski, my employer).

John says, “Sure, I’ve been here, but what about
2 Vine? What about Abbotts? What about the Museum of Play!”

The Marketplace Mall

LL says – Not bad but no J.Crew. You can sub in EMS and DSW for other options available.

John says, “Museum of Play, Museum of Play, Museum of Play! Fine! I will wait in the car!”

And Rochester has its own wiki: RocWiki. See what locals say you should do, buy, and eat.