So, it’s time for a date night — but where to go? If you’re in Rochester, you’re in luck, as the city offers many and varied places and activities that are perfect for date nights. Ranging from top-class restaurants to pubs to quirky venues, Rochester is home to the perfect date-night venue for all occasions.
Casablanca
Nothing beats a romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant when you want that special date night. For such occasions, Casablanca is the perfect choice. At this restaurant, you’ll receive personalized service and excellent food from owner Chef Bojji — who has worked in multiple European cities — and his wife, Amber. To boot, the small venue is both cozy and classy, featuring big chandeliers, dark wood, and a beautiful bar decorated with Moroccan tiles.
Moroccan-born Chef Bojji combines the traditional flavors and food of his home country with French-style cooking, to create unique and delicious dishes. For starters, you can opt for dishes like the Boulevard de Clichy, which is a caramelized, port-wine-baked brie, or Bruschetta with mango pico, Dubliner cheese, basil, and garlic. On the entree menu is a delectable Tagine a la Francaise, which offers a French take on the traditional Moroccan dish, and an Italian-inspired Tuscan Pork, served with mushrooms and plums.
Canvas & Chardonnay
Although a romantic dinner is a great way to spend a date night, one sometimes wants to try something a bit different. If you feel like getting creative with your partner in a relaxed and cozy environment, an art class at Canvas & Chardonnay is just the thing. Patrons don’t need any previous experience in arts and crafts, and receive step-by-step guidance from the friendly instructors.
To add to the cozy and fun atmosphere, the facility offers live music, as well as wine, beer, and soft drinks that patrons can enjoy while tapping into their creativity. You and your partner can choose from a variety of art classes that all offer different themes and techniques. Upcoming events, for instance, include Seasonal Wood Signs, where patrons learn to apply calligraphy onto wood surfaces, and Golden Moon Shine, which involves creating artworks that feature the moon.
The Redwood Room
If you’re into sultry live jazz performed in a low-lit, wood-paneled downtown bar, you and your partner should drop by The Redwood Room. Apart from savoring the romantic ambience and great music, the two of you can enjoy craft beers, excellent martinis, and home-style comfort food, such as Bolognese, apple-cider pork, shrimp risotto, and gourmet pizza. If, after your evening at The Redwood Room, you think it was one of the most romantic dates you have had, you are not alone. The Redwood Room has been voted as the venue with the “Most Romantic Ambience” in Rochester twice in a row by locals!
These are just a few of the things you can consider when planning your next date night in Rochester. Whether you want to celebrate a special occasion, get creative together, or relax while listening to jazz, Rochester has the venue that’s just right for a memorable date night.
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