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Powers Ventures recently listed the 7,772 square foot space at 255 First Ave. SW for sale or lease with Loam Commercial Real Estate. The former restaurant space is being used to host events.

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The change in demand for places to host events in Rochester went from a dead stop during the heart of the pandemic to skyrocket to new heights in 2023. More venues are opening in downtown.

Rochester restaurateurs Natalie Victoria and Christine Stahl recently purchased the 104-year-old Avalon Hotel building to open a new 1920s-themed event venue: The Social at the Avalon.

“People will say to me: ‘Are you saddened because they are razing the building?’” said the Rev. Monsignor Gerald Mahon. “I say, ‘you should raze it soon, because it hasn't been beautiful for a long time.”

The Well Dining announced Sunday it will be closing to the public and will transition to an event space. The Well opened last year and is located on 1st…

Owners announced Sunday the restaurant will close to diners and reopen as an event space.

The Well Dining, located in the old Dooley's Pub location at 255 1st Ave SW in downtown Rochester, just announced it is closed. The space will be transitioning into an event space.

The Well Dining, located in the old Dooley's Pub location at 255 1st Ave SW in downtown Rochester, just announced it is closed. The space will be transitioning into an event space.