Mon, Mar 30th 2026 10:45 am
The best homemade sausage makers in Western New York competed Saturday during the 12th Buffalo's Best Kielbasa Contest at Potts Banquet Hall. In addition to the contest, attendees enjoyed live music from Captain Tom & The Hooligans and food from Potts Deli & Grille.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 08:00 am
New Frontier House pay-for-parking signs won't be installed for at least another month, as the Village of Lewiston Zoning Board of Appeals tabled a motion Tuesday requesting placement of between five and eight markers at the historic Center Street site.
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Tue, Mar 24th 2026 11:40 am
No apron required! Settle in for a weekend of exceptional culinary delights as we proudly welcome back the culinary event that sold out last year, Fallsview Food and Drink Fest, from June 5-7.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 12:55 pm
"Last Chef Standing" is back this spring with a brand-new season of the food world's most intense and ambitious competition. Shot in real time and hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi, the series is part culinary marathon and part social experiment, with 24 talented and fearless chefs taking on 24 challenges over the course of 24 straight hours.
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Fri, Mar 13th 2026 10:55 am
Buffalo's Best Kielbasa Contest returns to Potts Banquet Hall in Cheektowaga on Saturday, March 28, to once again see who has the tastiest sausage in all Polonia.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 05:35 pm
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NFNHA) has partnered with Griffon Brewing to release a special beer for Women's History Month celebrating the remarkable and fearless women who shaped the history of Niagara.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:45 am
Rosina Food Products, the authentic Italian family business behind America's No. 1 frozen meatballs and frozen pasta products, celebrated National Meatball Day the way it knows best: By feeding people and investing in the community it has called home for 63 years.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 05:10 pm
The freezer aisle just got a little more fun! Perry's Ice Cream, a beloved leader in real premium ice cream for over 100 years, is excited to welcome two new 1.5-quart flavors "Ice Cream Cake" and "Super Villain," and one new six-pack novelty, "Candy Bash Bars," to its indulgent lineup. These exciting new flavors are innovative, deliciously creamy, and leave no ice cream lover out.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2026 07:10 am
More than anything else, Cami Clune is a storyteller. That this label takes top billing is saying something, as that "anything else" includes singer, actor, fixture at Buffalo Sabres games, and semifinalist on "The Voice."
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Fri, Feb 27th 2026 07:10 am
As millions of Americans witnessed watching the Olympics on television, it's not easy performing at the highest levels when the brightest lights are shining. In the world of music, there aren't many stages bigger or more intimidating than the one on NBC's "The Voice."
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Fri, Feb 27th 2026 07:05 am
A new venture in Sandy Beach has people lining up on Saturdays for locally sourced baked goods.
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Wed, Feb 18th 2026 07:50 am
As part of Niagara Frontier Publications' annual "WNY's Best Local Fish Fry" contest, vote for the restaurant serving your favorite fish fry. The eatery with the most votes will be featured in The Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel•Grand Island Dispatch, with additional content posted at www.wnypapers.com.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 06:55 am
Pellicano's Marketplace sits at 3338 Niagara Falls Blvd., and has since 2020, after moving from its original location because of a lack of space.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce the launch of a premium sponge candy paczki, or "PUNTczki," a limited-time bakery item available just in time for the Lenten season.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 08:05 am
But the truth is, for every competition the Brickyard wins (and that includes past titles for "WNY's Best BBQ" and best stew), voters continually point to the fact that the staff at this restaurant - and its sister site - simply outworks other eateries. From customer service to in-house menus to offsite catering, the Brickyard continues to set the standard for WNY restaurants.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 07:00 am
Like most coffeeshops, Rise Community Coffeehouse, at 1643 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, serves up food and drinks. But there's something special about this café that isn't readily apparent.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:45 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced Adam Roma as chairperson of the 2026 event. Additionally, the Taste announced that Twenty6 Productions and Judith A. Sperry have been hired to serve as the new event manager and sponsorship liaison, respectively.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 03:50 pm
Sixteen elite pastry chefs push their innovation and execution skills to the limit in the new series "The Ultimate Baking Championship," premiering Monday, March 9 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 08:05 am
Local food fans doubled down this time around, voting Favorites "WNY's Best Pizza" and "WNY's Best Wings."
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 11:25 am
"Mayor of Flavortown" Guy Fieri will welcome the world to the tastiest place on earth in the new Food Network series "Flavortown Food Fight," premiering Wednesday, March 4 (9 p.m. ET/PT), and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 12:20 pm
Football fans know there's nothing quite like the playoffs. Whether your passion rests with college sports or the action on the professional gridiron, there's plenty of exciting football to watch in the early weeks of winter.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:50 pm
The Kenan Center will host the 2026 Kenan Wine & Beer Bash on Saturday, Feb. 21, bringing together craft wineries, breweries, live music, and community spirit for one of the center's largest annual fundraisers. The event takes place inside the Kenan Center Arena, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:40 am
The New York State Liquor Authority recently highlighted a series of major reforms enacted in 2025 that modernize New York's alcohol laws and better support licensees across the state.
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Tue, Jan 6th 2026 02:00 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York kicks off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season as Girl Scouts explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. The Girl Scouts of WNY 2026 summer camp registration is also officially underway with registration for day and overnight camps opening Jan. 7.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 11:25 pm
There's no denying Christmas Eve is a little more special in homes where kids are excited about an overnight visit from Santa Claus. Indeed, kids' joy and enthusiasm helps to make the holiday season such a special time of year.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 11:25 pm
The festive nature of the holiday season is on display in many places throughout the month of December, and that includes private homes. Gatherings with family and friends fill celebrants' social schedules throughout the holiday season and present various opportunities to catch up with loved ones in a fun, warm and welcoming setting.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 11:25 pm
Home cooking is a big part of the holiday season, when families and friends gather around the dinner table with greater frequency than they might at other times of year.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:10 am
Kith & Kin Bakeshop & Bistro, a restaurant on Transit Road in Lockport, has a unique distinction of being a gluten-free eatery. Originally just a bakery, the shop has expanded to its current role as a conscious diner, serving customers everything from fish fries to meatloaf, burgers to pasta and chicken fingers.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:05 am
Occasions by Osteria has a historic heritage and a promising future, according to those who've sought a banquet and catering facility for Grand Island.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 07:50 am
The Niagara Wine Trail will hold an event Dec. 19-21 to encourage last-minute shoppers to buy local. At the "Procrastination Shoppers Mart," each member winery will be open regular hours and, in addition to festive tastings, some of the wineries will have specials including sales, free food samples, and guest merchants.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2025 09:20 pm
"Wildcard Kitchen," Food Network's exclusive after-hours culinary poker game, is back for a 10-episode third season on Tuesday, Jan. 6 (9 p.m. ET/PT), and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 02:55 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced $500,000 is available to New York's farmers' markets through Part 1 of the fourth round of the Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant program.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
Jenny Benz, co-owner of Dick & Jenny's, 1270 Baseline Road, with her husband Dick, described Small Business Saturday as "lots of fun."
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
Many Western New York kids had their first-ever visit with Santa at Kelly's Country Store, 3121 Grand Island Blvd.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:55 am
Chenez's Gourmet Popcorn, at 21 E. Main St., is thriving - and with a purpose. For six years, Karla and Todd Chenez have been honing in on their craft of perfecting 40 different flavors, and building a community of customers (who have really become like family).
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 10:50 am
Food is a big part of holiday fun, but festivities can take your attention away from cooking and lead to fires. Cooking fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires and injuries. With guests gathering for Thanksgiving, the chance of a mishap increases. In fact, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year!
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:05 pm
Christmas party? Office gathering? Night out with friends? Family dinner on a budget? Whatever your culinary needs are this holiday season, Lewiston's The Brickyard Pub & BBQ has what you need.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:00 pm
To borrow a phrase, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop Wagner's Farm Market from providing fresh apples to its customers.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 02:55 pm
Guests eating at Salisa's Restaurant might be surprised to learn owner/line cook Michael Baase was educated ... in the chiropractic arts.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 10:10 am
The Niagara Wine Trail has increased its membership to 12 wineries.
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