DW Workshop – Cafe + Bistro + Design Workshop In A Colonial House, A Hidden Gem You Probably Haven’t Heard About Yet
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August 24, 2016
Some of the best dining places, are hidden. DW Workshop at Rochester may not even sound like a restaurant, but it is a venue worth the trek. DW Workshop houses several concepts in one location. It is hard to gasp at first glance what they encompass, but it is like a café, brunch place, healthy dining restaurant and design workshop studio all within a heritage house. To be specific, a Black and White double-storey colonial house. SO HIPSTER and Chio, right? Anyway… Finding the workshop can be challenging for those unfamiliar with the grounds. It is on one end......
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