ONE Restaurant & Lounge is a full service facility located in the heart of the East End entertainment district. Our private room offers conference facilities for up to 18 people for dinner, and our second floor space is sufficient for entertaining seated dinners of 40 or more, or over 200+ for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.
Celebrating our second anniversary in September, we are pleased to announce the new menu, executed and written by executive chef Brian Antinore and supported by our professional staff, spearheaded by General Manager Nathaniel Breece. To book parties or events, please contact Nate at 585 546 1010, or via email, at nate [at] oneryan.com.
Brian Antinore was born in Rochester, New York into a family of four children, all boys. Brian has worked in the restaurant business since the age of sixteen. Prior to pursuing a degree, he spent time in Europe as an apprentice at Hotel Adula in Flims, Switzerland. It was there that he was first introduced to the discipline of the culinary trade.
Brian went on to earn his degree from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in 1995. After graduating he joined the West Coast Café in Bushnell’s Basin as the Executive Chef. With this opportunity he was able to put everything he had just learned at the CIA into practice.
From there, Brian spent time in all corners of the United States. He held Stage positions at Tru in Chicago, the French Laundry in California, and Restaurant August in New Orleans, and served as Chef for several restaurants including the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay and Max Restaurant Group in Connecticut.
Since returning to Rochester in 2004, Brian served as Executive Chef at Bamba Bistro, where he received a AAA Four-Diamond Award. Subsequently he played an essential part of the opening of Max Market in Brighton.
In addition to his substantial experience in the professional kitchen, Brian is an entrepreneur. He created a unique custom premium ice cream business that led to his current venture, the creation of Crème Brûlée Mix, which is sold through the Pittsford Farms Dairy.
As the Executive Chef at ONE Restaurant & Lounge, Brian is devoted to elevating the diner’s experience by putting his extensive knowledge and creativity to use. His cooking style can be described as flavorful simplicity, left-coast inspired. He loves cooking fish and especially loves eating sushi. When Brian is not working he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, cooking at home, and relaxing with friends. Brian lives in Rochester and has two children.