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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
As National Grid continues to advance Western New York's revitalization, the utility has awarded $115,000 in economic development funding to food technology company FoodNerd Inc., to support growth at its Clarence manufacturing facility. This includes $100,000 through National Grid's capital investment incentive program and $15,000 from its manufacturing productivity program.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
Seafood is an ever-increasing part of the American diet. And once viewed as an exotic specialty, raw seafood dishes in particular, such as sushi and sashimi, are now commonplace.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 08:00 am
Lumberjack's Waterfront Patio Grill is just different.
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Thu, Jun 25th 2026 09:10 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Brandi's Cask + Cow, 840 Center St., Lewiston. Brandi Anello is the new owner of the restaurant.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
"The Great Food Truck Race" kicks off a new season on Sunday, July 26 (9 p.m. all times ET/PT), on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max.
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Fri, Jun 12th 2026 07:30 am
For almost nine years, Cask + Cow has been serving some of Western New York's best burgers - and some unique sandwich combinations found only in Lewiston. The seasoned staff has learned the ropes and catered to those looking for a meal, bar crowds and small gatherings in the banquet room.
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Fri, Jun 12th 2026 07:30 am
Though Michael Hibbard's two Center Street restaurants are for sale, he does not intend to close either Lewiston eatery.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:45 pm
Paula's Donuts, a beloved Western New York doughnut institution, has partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Buffalo to debut a one-of-a-kind specialty treat available exclusively throughout the month of June: the "Burger Donut."
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:15 pm
Though the weather more closely resembled fall, the summer edition of the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market kicked off Saturday with large crowds at Academy Park.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:55 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced 42 restaurants and food trucks, along with four wineries, will participate in the 43rd annual celebration of Buffalo's food scene, which will be held July 11-12 along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:45 pm
Water Street in the Village of Lewiston was packed with people Friday, as the Lewiston Smelt Festival officially kicked off the summer season.
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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 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 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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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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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 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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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 11:50 am
On Friday morning, Jane McGrath of Lewiston was the first customer of 2026. She ordered a chocolate custard in a regular cone - "The classic," as she called it.
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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 11:50 am
On Friday, Empire State Development provided a project update on next steps for construction that will begin transforming Buffalo's Broadway Market into a sustainable and vibrant year-round food and shopping hub.
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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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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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