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Busy dining scene in Rochester

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Upstate NY Restaurant Examiner

ROCHESTER, NY -- Things are hopping on the local restaurant scene. Here's a quick rundown, courtesy of the Democrat & Chronicle:

• The Burger Shack Grill has opened at 54 West Main Street. Owner Chase Collins' menu includes specialty burgers, plates and finger foods. A bar with wine and beer is in the works. Hours:  11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Phone: (585) 924-2211.

• Half Moon Creative Salad has opened a second location at 202 High Point Drive. The shop, owned by Eileen McNamara Cavanaugh and Christopher West, specializes in chopped salads, wraps, soups and yogurts and breakfasts. Phone: (585) 425-4711. Hours there and at the original, 2900 Monroe Avenue in Brighton: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

• Ristorante Lucano has opened a companion specialty food and imports store with gift baskets, pastas, sauces, meats, cheeses, canned foods and desserts from the restaurant at 1803 East Avenue. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Phone: (585) 244-0844.

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William's years as a newspaper editor/writer and restaurant critic have been honored by the NYS Restaurant Association for evenhanded, informative work, which gives him the background to keep you in the loop about dining on all levels.

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