Tue, May 26th 2026 09:10 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is turning up the flavor with the launch of Guillermo's Salsa, a fresh refrigerated salsa line created by Guillermo Rodriguez of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" fame. Customers can find the new produced-in-Rochester salsa varieties at Tops stores, marking the brand's first launch in a local grocery retailer.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Upon Rachel Jolbert taking the reins in 2023, the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market has grown in physical size, number of vendors and months of operation. Its success and importance to the River Region has been mentioned by residents in person, online and at municipal meetings.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Brick Oven General Manager Nick Manzare has a passion for pleasing people's palates.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
As grills get ready to fire up across the country ahead of Memorial Day celebrations, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding New Yorkers of standard grill safety guidelines to prevent accidents and serious injuries.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines smelt as a small, bony fish that closely resembles a trout in general structure; lives along coasts and ascends rivers to spawn; with a delicate oily flesh and a distinctive odor and taste. Here in Lewiston, smelt means the start of summer festival season.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
Smelt Festival is a time to celebrate local fishing - and there are more opportunities these days thanks to the efforts of local anglers and charter captains.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:25 am
As graduation season approaches, Wegmans Food Markets is giving customers even more reason to celebrate. Every product in its in‑store bakeries now meets the Wegmans "Food You Feel Good About" (FYFGA) standard - meaning all bakery items are made without artificial colors, dyes, flavors or unnecessary preservatives.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 11:20 am
Roaming Table Food Tours is excited to announce the launch of its 13th season beginning May 15. Since opening in 2013, The Roaming Table has become one of Western New York's premier culinary and historical experiences, welcoming thousands of guests to discover the flavors, stories and charm of Lewiston and Williamsville.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:10 am
Lewiston's rollout of summer food destinations continued this week with the reopening of Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen at the corner of Center and North Fourth streets.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 06:00 am
Chipotle is readying it's new store for an opening this season next to Starbucks on Grand Island Boulevard.
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Thu, May 7th 2026 03:05 pm
The old proverb, "Those who can't, teach," was not intended for chef Brooke Williamson.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
The City of Buffalo is bringing back "Food Truck Thursdays" to Niagara Square for the 2026 season, continuing a downtown tradition that has become a staple of spring and summer in the city.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 08:00 am
Despite celebrating more than a quarter-century in business - a rare 2020s feat - a signature sandwich seen on national television ("The Haystack"), myriad "Best of" food/tourism lists and boatloads of positive social media feedback, The Silo Restaurant isn't settling for status quo.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
Growing up on a farm in Quebec, Cyndy Montana's favorite memory is sitting on the veranda with her family, enjoying peaceful moments as a reward for hard work.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2026 07:30 pm
Lewiston's newest restaurant was christened on Wednesday. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the Olcott Lobster Company.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:15 am
Mom, grandma and wrestling, of all things, led Bashar Srouji to open Ghada Have It!, a Mediterranean restaurant on Military Road in the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:10 am
Olcott Lobster Company is opening Friday, May 1, in Lewiston, and "We're beyond excited," proprietor Michelle Pozantides said Tuesday. "This has been a labor of love, and we're just so excited to finally be able to open our doors."
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Fri, Apr 17th 2026 10:05 am
Devin Sierra, a first-year culinary arts student at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI), won first place at the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Northeast Jeune Chef Rôtisseurs Competition held April 10 in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
If you enjoy The Spicey Pickle's burritos, bowls and nachos, then we've got a "Scoop" for you: There's a new taco in town. ...And it's made with ice cream!
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Wed, Apr 8th 2026 08:45 am
"Chopped Castaways," the most extreme evolution of Food Network's juggernaut "Chopped," premieres Tuesday, May 12 (9 p.m. ET/PT) on Food Network and will be available to stream the following day on HBO Max.
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Wed, Apr 8th 2026 08:40 am
"BBQ Brawl" returns to Food Network on Monday, May 11 (9 p.m. ET/PT), with three superstar chefs leading a brand-new roster of 12 pitmasters in a fierce battle to win the title of "Master of 'Cue." Returning team captains Bobby Flay and Maneet Chauhan are joined at Star Hill Ranch this season by Brooke Williamson, who for the first time moves from "BBQ Brawl" judge to captain.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 07:10 am
When it comes to fish frys, Grand Island's The Beach House has history on its side.
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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
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 07:10 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 07:05 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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