While researching one of my races in upstate New York (the 29th), I ran across a link to a place that kept me warm and happy for part of my years at University of Rochester. The Elmwood Inn was a great pub that was across the street from a cemetery and walkable from the U of R. Summer or winter, fall or spring, it was the place to be and late at night and on weekends, it was packed. The tiny parking lot could never accommodated the clientele, so we were glad we could walk there most of the time!

Whether sitting at the bar area or in one of the window sections, it was a cool place to go for the best freaking wings and pitchers of ice cold beer. Just don’t play quarters at the tables right in the middle of the floor; we almost got thrown out for that! Even after college, we still return to the Elmwood when we’re in town. The night of our wedding rehearsal dinner, we headed there with our out of town friends and hung out past midnight. So, if you’re in Rochester and it’s cold and dark out, head over to the Elmwood for a pitcher and some wings to warm you up.