Fri, Sep 19th 2025 08:00 am
The Silo Restaurant repeated as the big winner in Niagara Frontier Publications' annual "Savory Summer" food contest. Lewiston's popular waterfront eatery took home three awards: "WNY's Best Burger," "WNY's Best Hot Dog" and "WNY's Best Fries."
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
A new product has arrived at The Village Bake Shoppe, 417 Center St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
Anderson's Frozen Custard opened its Grand Island restaurant in June; but last week Tuesday, it set aside a special day to salute its busy first season. A ribbon-cutting and a community celebration marked the happy occasion.
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Thu, Sep 18th 2025 01:25 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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Mon, Sep 15th 2025 03:00 pm
The first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Niagara Falls will begin serving guests at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 Chick-fil-A Inc. has selected Aaron Hord to serve as the local owner-operator of the Chick-fil-A Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2025 09:55 am
Tops Friendly Markets, along with our vendor partners American Beverage Marketers (Agalima), Badia, Melinda's, NY Produce, Ole, River Valley Foods, Romero Foods, and Xochitl Chips, are proud to support National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) and local organizations such as Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 12:35 pm
To kickoff what Western New Yorkers are already crowning a victory season, Tops Friendly Markets is teaming up with the Allen Family to bring fresh, sweet flavor - and community impact - to customers across Western New York.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2025 07:35 pm
Chef, restaurateur and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli will return to defend her title as the most feared and accomplished competition cook in the country when the new season of Food Network's "Alex vs America" premieres Tuesday, Oct. 7 (9 p.m. ET/PT).
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Tue, Sep 9th 2025 06:55 pm
We are thrilled to announce that Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie, will join the lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored crème, Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Service Guild, in partnership with the Friends of the Youngstown Free Library, will once again host a harvest tea. This year's event is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Youngstown Presbyterian Church. Doors will open at noon, with tea service beginning at 1 p.m.
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 01:40 pm
Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards will hold their annual concord grape stomp at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. The cost to participate for a team of six is $180 ($30 per person). For individuals or smaller teams, the cost is $35 per person.
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Fri, Aug 29th 2025 08:00 am
Chick-fil-A Inc. has picked Aaron Hord, a lifelong Western New Yorker, to be the operator of the new restaurant under construction on Niagara Falls Boulevard and the I-190 in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:45 pm
With an aim to inspire families to eat at home together more often, Tops Markets is celebrating National Family Meals Month in September, encouraging customers to share one more meal together each per week at home - and highlighting simple, healthy meal solutions in nearly every aisle, every day.
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Thu, Aug 14th 2025 12:40 pm
Food Network, the go-to destination for holiday programming, is kicking off the season with the return of two fan-favorite, Halloween-themed competitions full of outrageous challenges and spine-tingling, edible creations.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 12:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce its role as the official grocer of the National Buffalo Wing Festival alongside Western New York's original hot sauce - Franks RedHot - The Official Hot Sauce of the National Buffalo Wing Festival. This collaboration marks a fiery celebration of flavor and fun happening in Buffalo Aug. 30-31.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 07:00 am
A popular new restaurant is set to open sometime within the next few months on Niagara Falls Boulevard, close to the I-190 in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 09:25 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications is once again looking for Western New York's top warm-weather places to eat - and their very best foodstuffs.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and the Niagara Food & Wine Festival are partnering to host the Seneca Beer & Wine Festival on July 26-27 in Seneca Square, outside of the resort's Fourth Street entrance.
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Fri, Jul 11th 2025 04:15 pm
"Gary's Rockin Road" rolled into the Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard rotation on Friday. The new flavor is a collaboration between the iconic Lewiston sweet shop and Gary Baker, a Grammy Award-winning artist and River Region native.
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Fri, Jul 11th 2025 01:55 pm
"The Great Food Truck Race" is back for another epic road trip, and this season host Tyler Florence pushes nine talented teams to the culinary limit as they road trip up the Atlantic coast in pursuit of food truck glory and a $50,000 grand prize.
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Wed, Jul 9th 2025 08:20 pm
"The weather in New York hasn't been our friend this year, and we understand people have been cooped up and may need to take a summer break," said Eugene Perry, president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York. "Whether your family decides to rent a home or cabin, set up camp at a local site or make your backyard an oasis, fire and life safety are paramount."
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 11:00 am
While most people think of July 4 as a time to celebrate America, independence and freedom, Joel Erway hopes you'll also consider the contingent of people who've made those things possible.
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 11:00 am
At Gator Jon's Barbecue Stand, the southern-style barbecue is cooked low and slow, said owner Gator Jon.
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 07:00 am
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 2587 Baseline Road, will offer food and fun for people of all ages at its annual chicken barbecue, scheduled for 3-6:30 p.m. July 12.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 12:55 pm
Boxing champion Laila Ali is stepping into the ring once again, this time to host Food Network's "Chef Grudge Match," a single-round, winner-take-all culinary battle where elite chefs come to settle longstanding disputes and bitter rivalries.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 12:55 pm
Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets returns to downtown Buffalo for its 42nd event on Saturday, July 12 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.), and Sunday, July 13 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.). This year's festival features 40 restaurants and food trucks, four New York state wineries, live local music, and more along Delaware Avenue starting at Chippewa Street and continuing into Niagara Square.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 04:15 pm
As a tribute to the late Anne Burrell, Food Network is planning two special programming events.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:20 am
Last Friday, for the first time in more than 20 years, the general public walked through the front doors of the historic Frontier House in Lewiston. The building's first-floor tenant, Fairbanks restaurant, hosted a soft opening for those who helped its proprietors, Daniel Hagen and Jake Strawser, craft their second restaurant. They also operate Billy Club in Buffalo.
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 10:50 am
St. John's Episcopal Church, overlooking the Niagara River on Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown, will hold its annual Strawberry Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Four times in the past three years, Lumberjack's Waterfront Patio Grill has claimed a crown in Niagara Frontier Publications' "Savory Summer" food competitions. The North Tonawanda eatery twice took the title of WNY's Best Summer Dining Spot, while also earning Best Hamburger and Best Fries.
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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 12:20 pm
Perry's Ice Cream, a beloved leader in premium ice cream for over 100 years, is thrilled to announce its latest novelty innovation: Nutty Sundae Ice Cream Bars. Raising the bar on the classic sundae cone, this new, convenient treat is sure to delight ice cream lovers everywhere.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:50 am
Summer is here, and Tops Friendly Markets is helping families make the most of it - while staying on budget. With the launch of its new "Hot Spot for Summer Savings," Tops is offering locked-in low prices on hundreds of brand favorites. Whether it's groceries for the lake, backyard barbecues, or everyday essentials, shoppers can count on real savings that last all season long.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market is making a case to join death and taxes in the circle of certitude.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 11:25 am
Calling all Western New York spicy food lovers! The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced a fiery new collaboration for the 2025 festival with popular internet TV show "Hot Ones" and its parent media company First We Feast.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:05 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of basic safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend. As the warm weather approaches, summer safety tips are guides for enjoying, working and living during the summer without compromising safety.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 08:35 am
Shake Shack officially opens in Western New York today, at 1531 Niagara Falls Blvd., Suite 300, Amherst (next to Starbucks in the T.J. Maxx plaza).
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Mon, May 19th 2025 08:25 pm
From dynamic dining and memorable celebrations to sizzling nightlife, it's clear that Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino have exactly what guests are looking for.
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Mon, May 19th 2025 12:00 pm
Perry's Ice Cream, the brand known for its rich, creamy ice cream and innovative creations, is excited to announce the release of three new scoop shop flavors. These new additions to Perry's portfolio of flavors continue the brand's legacy of crafting unique and indulgent experiences for ice cream connoisseurs.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the warmer months ahead. As they do, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers important safety tips and guidelines to help ensure that the grilling season remains fire-safe.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Smelt Festival returns to Academy Park on Friday, May 23, serving up the River Region's favorite fried fish from 6 p.m. This much-loved community celebration, hosted by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, promises a fun-filled evening of food, music and local flavor.
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