I can second the recommendation for Dinosaur BBQ; while I have never 
been to the one in Rochester, Dan and I have been to their location in 
Syracuse.  Without a doubt, some of the best food I have ever had, and 
worth every minute of the wait.  Try the Drunken Spicy Shameless Shrimp 
or the ribs.  Try everything!!!

Bob Fitta wrote:

> Good Morning,
>
> Well now that I ranted on another discussion list topic that had 
> insinuated that the Maine pep band may not have been at the Frozen 
> Four in St. Paul, replaced by a high school band, not the case, let me 
> do some raving.
>
> For those of you planning to trek to Rochester and the Blue Cross 
> Arena I have a local establishment that is a must to recommend.  The 
> Dinosaur Barbecue http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/rochesterIndex.php is 
> located just over the Genesee river from the Blue Cross Arena.  It is 
> a must.  Just walk over the bridge on Court Street and get their 
> early!!!!!!!
>
> There is a decent bar, but not really a sports bar, the food is 
> plentiful, but waits can be an hour when their is nothing going on and 
> they don't take reservations!  My brother lives in Rochester, and I 
> have some other recommendations if you are headed out with kids, or 
> look for a side trip, like the Eastman House.
>
> Unfortunately I will not be making this trip, six hours in a car and 
> two hockey games are not exactly prescribed medication for a herniated 
> disk.  BUT I am working out a deal with my brother who is a UNH grad.  
> He'll wear a UNH jersey and cheer for Maine, and in turn I will wear a 
> Maine jersey and cheer for UNH (at least if they play BC) in Manchester!
>
> So if you see someone in a UNH jersey with a big head of grey hair, 
> (for those of you that know me pause for laughter) be respectful he is 
> on our side!!!!!!!
>
> And raise a toast and some ribs for me at the Dinosaur!  Hope to see 
> many of you in St. Louis!
>
> Bob Fitta
> UMaine '83
>
>
> Bob Fitta
> Director of Advertising
> Harvard Magazine
> 617-496-6631
>
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>

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Lindsay A. Huntoon
Let's Go Maine Black Bears
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