Munch Madness ending with a Final Five

ROCHESTER - Munch Madness, a tournament of Rochester restaurant offerings that coincides with the annual NCAA basketball playoffs, is now in its final day, with bragging rights on the line.

Voting ends at midnight tonight and tomorrow we will know the NCAA men's basketball champion and the Rochester Munch Madness winner as well.

Each participating restaurant is offering a special item through tonight, and patrons are encouraged to go online and vote for their favorite restaurant. The winning restaurant will receive a plaque and the title of 2015 Munch Madness Champion (complete with bragging rights for one year).

This promotion showcases the diversity of dining options in Rochester and encourages patrons to try different house specialties, although no purchase is necessary to cast your vote. Voting began on March 17.

The most recent tabulations show results as follows heading into today: the leading five restaurants with the most votes are: (in no particular order) Bella Fresca, Lilac City Grille, Windjammers Seafood, with Papaya Thai and Granite Steak & Grille in a tie.

People may vote daily via smartphone or online for their favorites. Voting online is open at www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015RochesterMunchMadness.

Participating restaurants and their featured items include:

Bella Fresca
Small Cheese or Small One Topping - $5.99/$6.99
Clemento's Pizzeria & Brew
Small 13" Heaven & Hell Pizza - $10.00
Domino's Pizza
Mix 'N' Match Special - any 2 or more @ $5.99 each
Dos Amigos Burritos-Rochester
BBQ Chicken Burrito - $7.58
Gary's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
Marinated Steak Tip Sub w/cheese, peppers, onions & mushrooms
with fries - $9.99
Granite Steak & Grill
Smokey's Prime Rib Melt w/Fries - $10.49
Happy Pappy's Country Store
Dream Cake (Assorted Flavors) - $4.00/slice
La Corona Mexican Restaurant
Fajita Tacos (Steak or Chicken) - $10.55
Lilac City Grille
Reuben Egg Rolls - $8.99
Mel Flanagan's Irish Pub & Cafe
Fish 'n' Chips (French Fries or Onion Rings) - $9.95
New England Pizza & Roast Beef