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
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
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
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
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 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 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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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
The attention to detail and care for ingredients that has become synonymous with Fairbanks is now on full display with the addition of the "chef's counter." Kitchen-side seating is available at the Frontier House restaurant, with a special tasting menu available for onlookers.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
Renovation work is just about completed on the Frontier House's long-term rental units, positioning the historic Lewiston building to be completely open to the public for the first time since the 1970s.
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Wed, Nov 12th 2025 09:10 am
This Thanksgiving, Tops Friendly Markets is once again leading the way in value - helping families celebrate the holiday with more joy, more flavor, and less stress. Tops is holding the line on turkey prices, at just 48 cents per pound - the same low price as last year - ensuring the centerpiece of the meal stays affordable for every family.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 04:55 pm
Price Rite Marketplace is making it easier for families to plan their Thanksgiving meals with budget-friendly shopping lists. The retailer has developed two suggested shopping guides that show how customers can prepare a full meal for 8-10 people for approximately $40 - using regularly priced items available in stores.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
Fresh sushi is back at DiMino's Lewiston Tops following a short interruption due to a vendor switch. About 18 different items are made daily at the Center Street supermarket, each one available in a grab-and-go case.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
Joe Gnacinski is a standout employee at John's Pizza & Subs, 2131 Grand Island Blvd. - and, he has been working there for 25 years. It's a milestone he and his employers are proud of.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
Double Up Food Bucks NY (DUFBNY), the statewide nutrition incentive program that provides a free and automatic dollar-for-dollar match on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables, will remain available for SNAP shoppers at all participating DUFBNY locations throughout November, even if SNAP benefits are temporarily unavailable.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:05 am
Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen was a hot place to be over the summer, serving as a site for great food, outdoor get-togethers and even cornhole leagues. But, as you can see out your window, summer is over - and restaurant owner Michael Hibbard is adjusting accordingly.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 08:00 am
Michelle Pozantides gives new meaning to the phrase, "Hit the ground running."
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:00 am
Readers have chosen Anderson's Frozen Custard as the very first winner of NFP's "Savory Summer" contest in the "WNY's Best Milkshake" category.
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Fri, Oct 10th 2025 08:05 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market is gearing up for its annual move indoors for the fall and winter seasons. It will conclude its outdoor run this Saturday, with the special "Fall Festival" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Ninth and Cayuga streets side on Academy Park, before taking up residency at the First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 505 Cayuga St.
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Thu, Oct 9th 2025 12:40 pm
Food Network will deliver a joyful slate of fresh holiday programming launching in November with the debut of a new holiday themed spin-off of the network's top-rated competition series - "Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas" - and daring new dessert showdown with a twist: "Sweet Empire." The sparkling lineup also includes a new season of the wildly successful series "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking," and returning fan-favorites "Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown" and "Holiday Baking Championship."
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 08:05 am
There are many places in Western New York where one can find good barbecue. ... But you wouldn't know it by looking at the reader vote from "WNY's Best BBQ." The Brickyard Pub & BBQ/Brickyard Brewing Company retained its "Savory Summer" crown, taking an awe-inspiring 93% of the fan ballots in NFP's recent food contest.
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Tue, Sep 30th 2025 03:50 pm
The Great Pumpkin Farm is proud to host one of its most iconic events, the 30th annual World Pumpkin Weigh-off on Saturday, Oct. 4, as part of its Fall Festival.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:05 am
Summer is hanging around for another week!
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 12:30 pm
Rich Products, the Buffalo-based global food company, has teamed up with star running back James Cook to launch the "James Cookie" - a limited-edition game day treat baked with hometown pride and championship-level flavor that's now available at select Tops Markets locations.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
The New York State Liquor Authority announced updated guidance clarifying that a wide range of adult-oriented recreational businesses are eligible to apply for on-premises liquor licenses. The action is part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's broader effort directing state agencies to review outdated laws, rules and policies to support modernization and economic growth.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 08:05 am
Wings will take "Center" stage on Saturday, Sept. 27, as the second annual Lewiston Wing Walk will showcase the River Region's take on Western New York's favorite food.
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