Local Counsel with Laurie A. Giordano-Vahey
The Rochester lawyer tells us what’s good in the neighborhood
Published in 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers — September 2016
Favorite breakfast spot - Maa’s in Webster. It has crazy delicious pancakes.
Favorite lunch spot - Chipotle. Don’t judge me.
Best place to take a client - Char. Good food, nice bar and cool atmosphere.
Favorite watering hole - The Revelry for cocktails, and Barry’s for a beer and Irish music.
Best restaurant - Good Luck—it is delicious and fun.
Where to go after a win - The office—to thank everyone and share the good news!
Where to go after a loss - Loss?
Weekend getaway - Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Favorite historical fact - Marshmallows were first commercially produced here and the graham cracker was invented in Rochester. Can you say s’mores?
Favorite historical site - Susan B. Anthony House. She lived here for 40 years.
Favorite courthouse perk - Underground parking at state court.
Best place to reflect - The trails at sunrise.
Best view - Looking at the water from the tip of Canandaigua Lake.
Favorite movie theater - The Little Theatre. It makes going to a movie feel like an event.
Most beautiful spot - Anywhere holding hands with my husband.
Favorite city event - Most would say jazz fest, but the Flower City Challenge is awesome—so many positive people who have worked really hard to get through their race; so many wonderful supporters. It is inspiring.
Favorite park - Letchworth State Park.
Best place for people watching - Lilac Festival. It attracts all kinds.
Favorite local shop - Kittelberger Florist & Gifts. Love the place and the people.
Favorite coffee shop - Boulder Coffee Co. on Alexander Street.
Favorite pizza joint - For dinner, Napa Wood Fired Pizzeria. Lunch can only be had at the downtown Pizza Stop on State Street.
Out-of-town guests are impressed with - Wegmans—of course.
