Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:30 am
New Lewiston Event Center operator Michael Carella is optimistic his plans for the Cayuga Street entertainment complex will be a strike with River Region residents.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:05 am
When Patrick Antonelli opened his JB's Coffee & Kitchen on Aug. 13, he did it to fill a need he felt other Grand Island eateries weren't addressing.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:00 am
The Town of Porter is getting ready for the eighth annual veterans Chiavetta's chicken barbecue and basket raffle benefit to support Ransomville's American Legion O. Leo Curtiss Post 830 and Youngstown's Veterans of Foreign Wars Lake Ontario Post 313.
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Thu, Oct 15th 2026 02:45 pm
Several Buffalo and Erie County chefs and establishments have been selected for consideration in multiple categories for the 2027 James Beard Awards after being identified by a panel of local experts that was put together by Visit Buffalo.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:10 pm
Food Network ushers in the most wonderful time of the year with a packed slate of holiday programming to delight and inspire viewers all season long.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2026 10:45 pm
The holiday season just got sweeter with both new and returning flavors from Perry's!
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Mon, Oct 5th 2026 03:25 pm
On Saturday, Tops welcomed hundreds of Doug Flutie fans who were eager to meet the former quarterback and have him sign the newest edition of Flutie Flakes at the Hamburg store. Fans came as far as way as two hours north of Toronto and Las Vegas!
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 03:05 pm
There is a national program to encourage winery visits during the harvest season. It is called "Come Over October." In thinking about that program, and the new visitors we've had, I thought this month I'd share some tips about wine tastings, much like my previous column on U-pick.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 06:10 am
In this writer's estimation, there's no dessert better than a milkshake - and in the opinion of NFP readers, no one makes a better milkshake than The Silo Restaurant.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 05:45 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications' fall food contest is back for another year. Now through the end of the professional football season, we want your input in naming the area's best chicken wings, pizza, and place to watch a game. It could be a bar, a restaurant or a social club - the only requirement is that the nominee(s) be Western New York-based.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 09:45 am
As Buffalo shouts its way through the start of another football season, Tops Friendly Markets will once again stock and sell the perfect cereal for every pregame meal: the iconic Flutie Flakes, back for another run atop Western New York breakfast tables and tailgate menus.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2026 09:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is once again celebrating everything that makes Tops a hometown grocer during its annual "My Tops Days," Sept. 27 through Oct. 3, with a week dedicated to delivering the variety, quality and value customers deserve while celebrating the people, partnerships and hometown traditions that make Western New York special.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2026 07:00 pm
Wegmans is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its "Ultimate Chocolate Cake," a beloved bakery favorite that began as an employee-developed recipe and has become part of birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and everyday celebrations for customers across the company's communities.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 08:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce will welcome visitors to the annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival, taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 07:15 am
There were plenty of reasons for Lumberjack's Patio Grill patrons to vote for the North Tonawanda restaurant in the annual "Savory Summer" food contest.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 07:10 am
The joke around the scoop shop on Tuesday was that it only took Hibbard's "Original" Frozen Custard 87 seasons to be named "The Best Custard" in Western New York.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2026 12:40 pm
Ina Garten, the "Barefoot Contessa," hosts friends old and new at her East Hampton home for good food and great conversation in a brand-new season of "Be My Guest with Ina Garten," premiering Saturday, Oct. 3 (noon ET/PT on Food Network, streaming next day on HBO Max).
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is congratulating Anderson's Frozen Custard on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, recognizing the beloved family-owned business for eight decades of serving generations of Erie County residents.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce will welcome visitors to the annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival, taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2026 03:25 pm
On Tuesday, Girl Scouts of Western New York unveiled two first-of-their-kind additions to the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie lineup. Patch Pals, developed with BARK, and Girl Scout Sparkables, developed with Partake, will debut together as the first cookie created just for dogs and the first allergy-friendly cookie. The online exclusive offerings will join beloved classics Thin Mints, Caramel deLites and Peanut Butter Patties.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:30 pm
Food Network announced "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" will return for a third season. Building on the enduring power of "Harry Potter" - a global phenomenon that continues to evolve and captivate fans of all ages around the world - the groundbreaking series blends iconic storytelling and spectacular edible artistry into a competition unlike any other.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 11:40 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning for Niagara Coffee Co., welcoming Terrilyn and John Scozzafava and Ian and Victoria Billings to Lewiston.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2026 07:05 pm
Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls celebrated its grand reopening on Tuesday, marking the official beginning of a new chapter for one of downtown Niagara Falls' most recognizable dining and entertainment destinations.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is helping shoppers get tailgate ready with the launch of its new "Tops Tailgate Club," a six-week football campaign featuring gameday savings, recipes, entertaining inspiration, digital rewards, exclusive merchandise, and weekly prize giveaways.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 09:05 am
Hibbard's Frozen Custard recently donated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its "Big Barenaked Bang" custard to the Home Assistance Referral Team. HART said it is grateful to Hibbard's for its continued support.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 07:05 am
3 Little Hens are getting closer to hatching in Youngstown.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
On Monday, Aug. 10, The Village Diner held its 25th anniversary party in Youngstown. After proclamations were presented to Cathy Flynn Pasquantino, the diner owner, a large crowd of people went into the diner and availed themselves to an extensive buffet and refreshments.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards will kick off its apple-picking and fall fun season with "Apple Thief Weekend" on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30. The two-day celebration will feature free family attractions from noon to 4 p.m., along with apple-picking, food and "Apple Thief" beverages featuring a mix of hard ciders and Becker Farms' house-brewed beers.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:40 am
A Gust of Sun Winery is celebrating 15 years of locally made wine - and welcoming guests to its property with a special 15th anniversary celebration from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at 4515 Baer Road, Cambria.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:05 am
Lewiston's bowling alley is poised for another evolution.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:00 am
It's not hard to find a good cup of coffee in Lewiston - but that didn't deter Terrilyn Scozzafava or Ian and Victoria Billings from opening a new café on Center Street. Not one bit.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 03:55 pm
The Lewiston Event Center has shared news of a change in leadership.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 04:10 pm
Hard Rock Café and local hospitality and entertainment leader Live Incorporated have reached a landmark agreement that ushers Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls, New York, into its next chapter. Under the agreement, Live Incorporated will become the franchisee of the iconic restaurant.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is turning up the heat as the official grocer of the 25th anniversary National Buffalo Wing Festival, partnering with Frank's RedHot - the official hot sauce of the National Buffalo Wing Festival - to celebrate one of Buffalo's most iconic traditions.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 07:30 am
Two icons have teamed to support a local agency - and to make summer oh, so much sweeter! Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard has partnered with Dick Smothers on a special new flavor inspired by a Dutch treat. The dessert will debut this weekend. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Heart, Love & Soul - and $10,000 was already donated as part of the naming rights.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2026 05:15 pm
In restaurant kitchens around the world, elite chefs must work as a team every night to perfectly execute their dishes under intense pressure. In the new competition series "Bobby Flay's The Line," the culinary icon pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of working on a restaurant line.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
Nothing like keeping a good thing going. Such is the mindset of Cathy Pasquantino of the Youngstown Village Dinner - an iconic eatery, located at 425 Main St., that is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
For local entrepreneur and Youngstown native Zack Joseph, baking his signature sourdough bread is a labor of love that began with an unusual Christmas gift from his husband and business partner, Matthew Mancuso.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2026 11:00 am
Italian heritage, outstanding food, live music and family traditions will take center stage July 17-19 as the inaugural Niagara County Italian Festival, presented by Joe Cecconi's Chrysler Complex and Niagara Hyundai, debuts at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:00 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced several local restaurants were named award winners in a variety of categories at the 43rd annual festival. The judging took place Saturday morning by a panel of more than 55 food judges representing local media, political, business and community development sectors.
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