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Significant Rochester events during the year of 2011
Month, Day	RocWiki Entry and Description
January 1	Bob Duffy resigns as mayor to become Lieutenant Governor
January 18	Thomas Richards (then acting mayor) resigned because of the Hatch Act.
February 9	U.S. Representative for New York's 26th congressional district Chris Lee resigns in Craigslist Scandal.
March 29	Special election for Mayor of Rochester to decide who would succeed former Mayor Robert J. Duffy
April 6	University of Rochester joins Tree Campus USA, one of only 100 schools nationwide selected for this honor.
April 11	Mayor Thomas Richards was sworn in as Mayor
April 18	Rochester Schools Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard announces plans to head Chicago's Public Schools.
May 24	Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul is elected in a special election as the U.S. Representative for New York's 26th congressional district
July	Rochester native Abby Wambach came to the nation focus for her performance in the 2011 Women's World Cup
July 24	Gay marriage is legalized in they state of New York; Rochester has a significant gay & lesbian population
August 1	Announced that PAETEC would be acquired by Windstream Corp.
September 20	Harris RF Communications opens a manufacturing plant in the former Xerox building on Jefferson Road in Henrietta
October 21	Launch of the public phase of the University of Rochester's historic $1.2 billion Meliora Challenge campaign
October 28	Occupy Rochester begins occupation of Washington Square Park, 32 people arrested on the first day
November 8	Maggie Brooks wins a third term as the County Executive.
November 12	Rochester Lancers now part of MISL inaugural season has first home game. Lost 13-4.

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Openings

Rochester Openings in 2011
Month Unknown	A Taste of Supreme
Month Unknown	Brew and Brats at Arbor Hill
Month Unknown	Camelot Billiards
Month Unknown	Finas
Month Unknown	Happy Earth Tea
Month Unknown	Mariachi De Oro
Month Unknown	OptiGolf
Month Unknown	Pizzeria 5
Month Unknown	Porto Bello Restaurant
Month Unknown	Rochester Hots
Month Unknown	Royal Crown Pawn
Month Unknown	Tajze Wine and R&B Lounge
Month Unknown	Tea Witch Tea
Month Unknown	Walia Ethiopian Cafe
Month Unknown	Wellness Within
Month Unknown	White Rabbit Bar
January 10	Sing Restaurant
January 15	Baked & Carved
January 21	Han Noodle Bar
January 29	Sogo Japanese Steakhouse
January ??	Artisan Coffeehouse
January ??	Vino Lounge
February 8	Hibachi Sushi Buffet
February 9	El Coqui Restaurant
February 10	Lucky's Saloon
February 14	Asian Moon Cafe
February 23	Lee's Vietnamese Sandwiches
February	Dom's Pizzeria
February	Mr. Lee's Pizza & Wings
February	The Fertile Grounds Cafe
March 1	Rosey's Italian Cafe (Penfield)
March 2	Monroe's Restaurant
March 7	Jonzey's Literacy Lounge
March 11	Scene Ultra Lounge NY
March 14	Tony Baloney's Deli & Cafe
March 17	Whiskey River
April 1	Whatta-Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich Cafe
April 6	Unlimited Seafood
April 9	Le Petit Poutine
April 11	Guys Pizza Co.
April 18	South Wedge Health and Fitness
April	Lombardi's Bar & Grill
May 3	Ferrara's Pizza and Subs
May 4	The Cellar Door
May 11	Wise Guys Diner
May 14	Music & Arts
May 16	TR Noonan's
May 18	Casa Azteca (re-opened under new management)
May 19	Scene On Main
May 20	Pittsford Grill
May 21	Three Beagles Cafe
May 23	Back Nine Grill
May 23	Just One Bite Cafe & Catering
May 25	Aladdin's Natural Eatery (Corn Hill location)
May 27	Weider's Paint and Pro Hardware (Brighton location)
May 31	Clemenza's Pizzeria
May	Blue
May	Brooks Boutique & Salon
May	Colby's Ice Cream & Bake Shop
May	Gianna's NYC Italian Kitchen
May	Hair We Love Salon
May	Taste of Japan
June 1	Brickwood Grill
June 3	Ayaguez Restaurant
June 8	Last Laff Bar & Grill
June 23	Savers
June 27	Concetta's
June	Roc Brewing Company
June	White Swans Asia Caffe
June	Agave Mexican Grill
June	J.M. Parks Co.
July 13	Quaker Steak & Lube
July 13	Fountain Bleu Coiffures
July 15	D'Mangu Dominican Restaurant
July 15	Royal Car Wash
July 16	From Scratch Cakery
July 20	Viet-Thai Restaurant
July 25	Tasteful Additions
July	Black Radish Studio
July	Epicurean Treasures
July	Jack'ss BBQ & Pizza
July	Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
July	Lunch
July	Mad Hatter's Hide Away Smoke Shop
July	South Wedge Spirits & Wine
July	Empire Train & Hobby
July	Kobe Steak House
August 3	The Generosity Store
August 5	Maxwell's Resto Lounge
August 5	Copper Grill
August 5	Crossroads Coffeehouse
August 15	Corner Bakery Cafe
August 18	Swedge Shop
August 21	Tucci's
August 24	The Melting Pot
August 25	Bad Apples Bistro
August 30	Joe's Crab Shack
August	Bada Bings Pizzeria
August	Half Pint Pub
August	Samba Cafe
August	The Knotty Owl
September	So Fire Fashion Jewelry
September 1	Revolution Spa & Nails
September 17	Ellie's Gluten Free Bakery
September 18	Uncle Eddie's Pizzeria
September 24	Barry’s Old School Irish
September 26	Duck Soupe
September 28	Amaya Bar and Grill
September 30	Rosario Pino's Artisan Foods
September	Mooseberry Cafe
September	Winton Bar & Grill
October	Chartreuse Studios
October 1	BICO Australia
October 2	pandaman
October 3	Wings Over Rochester
October 6	JGK Galleries
October 6	Sticky Lips Pit BBQ (Henrietta location)
October 9	Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Jazz Bar
October 14	DeMonte's Break Room
October 19	Mariachi Mexican Grill
November	Bento-Ya
November	NeedleDrop Records
November	Skylark Lounge
November	Tess & Carlos
November 1	Great Win Chinese Kitchen
November 5	Magix New and Vintage - moved to South Wedge
November 11	Highland Park Body Works -Opened in South Wedge
November 15	Chakara Bistro & Bar
December	New Wasabi
December 15	Santiago Cigar Factory
December	Texas Blues BBQ
December 1	Delish Bakery
December 3	Nikko
December 6	Takumi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
December 12	Primo's Diner
December 15	Fran's Boutique

Closings

Rochester Closings in 2011
Month unknown	American Food Market & Deli
Month unknown	Asian Jade
Month unknown	Basin Cafe
Month unknown	CampusFood.com
Month unknown	Casa Moreno
Month unknown	Churi's Ice Cream Parlor & Authentic Thai Cuisine
Month unknown	Club Muther's
Month Unknown	Crazy 8 Billiards
Month unknown	dailytees
Month unknown	Fashion Cents
Month unknown	Georgia's
Month unknown	Great Wall
Month unknown	Great Win
Month unknown	Jimmy Catalano's Edgerton Floral merged with Kittelberger Florist
Month unknown	Joe's Mendon House closed-changing name to Porto Bello Restaurant
Month unknown	Katrina's Mediterranean
Month unknown	Khaos
Month unknown	Leccese’s Pizzeria
Month unknown	Lucky's Saloon
Month unknown	Mama Rosa/Mama Rosa Express
Month unknown	Matella's
Month unknown	Miceli's Italian Restaurant
Month unknown	Monterrey Mexican Tacos changed name to La Placita En Downtown
Month unknown	Mount Hope Smoke Shop
Month unknown	Olga's Restaurant
Month unknown	Pop's Corn & Concession Supplies
Month unknown	Richmond's
Month unknown	Roma's Cafe
Month unknown	Rugged Bear
Month unknown	Sandwich Works Cafe
Month unknown	Schum's Florist
Month unknown	Sereno's Philly Steaks and Hots
Month unknown	Soleil Bookbindery
Month unknown	Standard Lounge, The
Month unknown	The Keg
Month unknown	The Tile Room
Month unknown	Tip Top
Month unknown	Toledo's Restaurant & Take Out
Month unknown	Trombley Tire & Auto Rochester location
Month unknown	Walia Ethiopian Cafe
Month unknown	Thrifty Shopper
Month unknown	William Scheer Jewelers
January	Asian Buffet Webster
January	Charlie Brown's
January	Mysore Woodlands
January	Red Jalapeño Cafe
January	Union Hill Country Grill
February	Spin Caffe
February	Melon Bean Eatery
February	Al's Green Tavern
February	Dewey Diner
February	Duchess Restaurant
February	Sunrise Steakhouse
February	Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse
February	Spex in the City
March	Brio becomes a 2nd location of Pomodoro Grill and Wine Bar
March	Lucky Garden
March	Siam
April	Joy Luck Garden
April	Pizzeria Americana Ohana
April	South City Garden
April	Starship Restaurant and Nightclub
April	Saray European Foods
April	Sonora's Authentic Mexican Restaurant
May	Roman Holiday Gelato
May	Monroe True Value Hardware
May	Fasoldt Appliance changed to Rochester Appliance
June	Brick 266
June	Irish Rover
June	Naked Pizza
June	Spirit Work
June	White Rabbit Bar
June	Woody's changed to Brickwood Grill
July	Sing Restaurant
August	Better Beans
August	Flatiron Antiques changes name to Gregory Weiss Antiques
August	Granny's Ice Cream Parlor
August	High Falls Market
August	La Cantina Wine & Spirits
August	Tony Baloney's Deli & Cafe
September	Ayaguez Restaurant
September	The Roost
September	Godiva's
October 7	Virtu
October	Leo's Pizza
October	Rocco's Pizza & Pasta
October	Taste of Italy Market & Deli
October	Hyjea
October	Peter Geyer Steakhouse
November	Bagel Bin Cafe
November	Beale Street Cafe changed their name to The Beale
November	Eco Bella
November	Fat Jacks Pizza
November	Lee's Vietnamese Sandwiches
November	Rochester Harbor and Carousel Festival
November	Trailblazers Bike Shop
December	Cafe 54
December	Mud About You
December	Oggi Domani Salon & Spa
December	The McGuiness Pub