The Hemmingway Room 111 West 2nd Street, Rochester, MI 48307

"Very nice place with an upscale, cool vibe. The service was outstanding, the cocktails were original and delicious, the food was good (although I didn't love the sauce on the shrimp), and we enjoyed the live music. We would gladly be back!"

"I think they confused me with somebody else they had an incident with because I was black... Terrible experience *To reply: That reply further supports my statement.. the one time I was ever there before I became friends with a server or host over common interest (art/tattoos) which encouraged me to return.. never ordered food.. 2 mimosas.. limited reaction altogether & I was amongst a party of others. So it was completely appalling to be mistaken.. turned what I was hoping to be a positive experience into a negative one.. Logically..nobody would drive 30 minutes to go back if they had a bad time prior... But I forget how things are sometimes.. & for the record WE DO NOT ALL LOOK THE SAME. I'm a business myself.. I understand etiquette and as an entrepreneur I don't have time to cook.. so I go out to eat multiple times a day everyday.. I'm well known where I go.. my orders are remembered and I'm always welcomed Intellectual 22 year entrepreneur.. 13 year storefront business owner.. I understand longevity and customer relations.. that's how I know I'm confused with somebody else of my skin tone. But I also understand accountability isn't popular. Basically I sat down at the bar during a visit today and one of the regular patrons who went into clutch their purse mode.. I guess it shocking because I was about 30 minutes from where I'm expected to be (Detroit) So to make the other person feel comfortable I was told to leave.. I resemble anything other than a fellow business owner. ***I just noticed the female manager is tied to multiple negative reviews"

"What an amazing spot in Rochester!!! Feels hip and vibrant, like a spot you would find in New York. The cocktails are high end, well crafted. They have a large variety of alcohol, and live music on Thursdays… an amazing classic guitarist, wow! Top notch"