Rochester｜Good Luck 🍽️✨

Rochester｜Good Luck 🍽️✨ The first time I visited this place, I came specifically for the drinks🍸. Pushing open the door, I was immediately struck by the vibe — warm, dim lighting, a vintage turntable spinning, abstract paintings with loose lines on the walls, the air faintly scented with wood and softened by low jazz murmurs. Behind the bar, the bartender moved with ease; the clink of glasses was like the prelude to the evening. I sat on a stool and ordered an “East Ave Old Fashioned” — the body rich, orange peel fragrance melting gently on my tongue. In that moment, I knew: I’d be back. Sure enough, when my birthday came around, I chose Good Luck without hesitation🎂🥂. The appetizer was the daily special — I’ve forgotten the name now, but the flavor still lingers on my palate. Mushrooms embraced in a creamy sauce, roasted until slightly charred outside, juicy inside, topped with crispy bacon bits and sweet bean sprouts. One bite, and richness and freshness intertwined like a rainy forest on the tongue🌿🍄. The pasta held its own🍝! White sauce can often feel heavy, but here it was both light and rich, each strand of pasta evenly coated in milky fragrance, paired with crisply fried Parm ham bits — simple yet soul-stirring. My friend shook her head while eating, marveling, “Is the chef here a wizard or something?”🧙‍♂️💫 The main course was my beloved ribeye steak🥩. Good Luck’s meat selection truly justifies the price — the beef rich with marbling, fine-grained and tender, nearly melting in the mouth. However, my medium rare leaned closer to rare, with a visibly red center and a slightly chewy texture. If you prefer more doneness, I’d recommend ordering medium directly📝🔪. The whole meal felt like listening to a layered jazz piece — the light overture of the appetizer, the gentle interlude of pasta, the rich climax of steak, ending with the server’s smiling “Happy Birthday.” No cake, but that thoughtfulness and flavor were gift enough🎶🎁. I hear their menu changes with the seasons. Next time new dishes arrive, I’ll be back — maybe to try the legendary 12-hour slow-cooked pork ribs or spice-roasted lamb leg. After all, a good restaurant is like an old friend; every meeting brings new stories to share🍷📖. If you’re also in Rochester, if you’re also looking for a “can’t-go-wrong” place to celebrate — Good Luck might bring you a little good luck too✨❤️. #RochesterFood#GoodLuckRestaurant#SteakPasta#FoodDiary#UpstateNYLife