Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:15 am
Many homeowners have already been enjoying grilling and other outdoor amenities for the past few months. Gas grills, portable fire pits, and patio heaters make outdoor spaces comfortable places to gather. ... If they are used properly.
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Thu, Jul 5th 2012 03:45 pm
The "Road Bros," the "Best for Food" travel judging team of Mike Shubic and Brian Cox, have posted a video of their time in Lewiston. Check it out:
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Fri, Jun 29th 2012 07:00 am
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church will hold its eighth annual Mediterranean Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 13-15, on the church's spacious grounds at 1073 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31), a half mile east of Military Road in the Town of Lewiston.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2012 07:05 am
Residents and local volunteers welcomed Mike Shubic and Brian Cox to Lewiston at The Silo Restaurant Wednesday night.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2012 07:05 am
Travel judges Mike Shubic and Brian Cox, better known as the "Road Bros," visited Lewiston this week to see if the 30-restaurant-village has what it takes to become "Best for Food" in the Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" contest.
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Sat, Jun 23rd 2012 07:00 am
Sandy Hays Mies, event coordinator for the Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens, has announced the winners of the 2012 People's Choice Awards.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:55 pm
The Village of Lewiston is pulling out all the stops for the "Road Bros" visit on Wednesday. The village's Department of Public Works is pictured Tuesday hanging a sign at Eighth and Center streets welcoming "Best for Food" judges Mike Shubic and Brian Cox.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 07:00 am
"Best for Food" judges Mike Shubic and Brian Cox are in for a treat when they visit Lewiston on Wednesday. The "Road Bros," one of Rand McNally/USA Today's Best Small Towns in America travel teams, will receive a police escort down Center Street to a gathering at The Silo Restaurant. There, they'll find a "rousing welcome."
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Mon, Jun 18th 2012 11:30 am
Grab your Sharpie, markers and some poster board and let your creative juices flow: We need your help in welcoming the judges who are coming to determine which small town in America will be crowned "Best for Food."
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Mon, Jun 18th 2012 11:20 am
Judges coming to Lewiston for national contest; Travel Channel will be in Lewiston accompanying judges; public reception scheduled for Wednesday at The Silo Restaurant. Watch the preview video.
Lewiston is finalist in USA Today/Rand McNally "Best for Food" contest.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2012 07:00 am
Ashker's Juice Bar, Bistro and Gallery opened this past week in the Village of Lewiston. The popular Center Street eatery was a little later opening this season due, in part, to the opening of a third Ashker's location (1002 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo).
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 07:00 am
Pierogi, popcorn, local honey, in-season fruits and vegetables and plenty more can be found on Wednesdays, starting June 13, at the Wheatfield Farmers Market.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 01:00 pm
The Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary's monthly chowder and baked goods sale begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the truck hall on Niagara Road in Bergholz.
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Fri, Jun 1st 2012 06:40 pm
What started as "a little shoebox store" is celebrating 30 years in business this month.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 07:00 am
Dunkin' Donuts has announced that it will honor National Donut Day, celebrated this year on Friday, June 1, with a sweet deal for donut lovers everywhere. On June 1, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the greater Buffalo area will offer guests a free donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. will host its fourth annual "Summer Sizzler" beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 21. This annual event takes place to increase awareness and funding for families and individuals who are in crisis.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 12:45 pm
Grand Island is home to a new gasoline convenience store brand with the opening of the long-awaited Dino-Mart at the corner of Ransom and Stony Point roads.
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Wed, May 23rd 2012 09:50 am
This year, for its plant and perennial sale, the Youngstown Garden Club presents "Kitchens in Bloom."
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Fri, May 18th 2012 08:25 am
Dunkin' Donuts is inviting Western New York residents to take advantage of the return of "Iced Coffee Day" and, in turn, benefit the region's leading children's hospital.
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Wed, May 16th 2012 02:00 pm
Lewiston has taken the first step in winning a spot in the Rand McNally-USA Today 2012 Best Small Towns in America list. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots volunteers, Lewiston netted 806 votes to win the online portion of the "Best for Food" category.
"We won the online voting contest decisively," said volunteer Lee Simonson. The second highest vote getter was Burnsville, Minn., with 580 votes.
While the victory is sweet, Simonson said it is only part of the formula that will determine the ultimate "Best for Food" winner. Rand McNally and USA Today also will consider the quality of reviews and the opinion of traveling judges.
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Wed, May 16th 2012 07:00 am
With Mother's Day now on the back burner, Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education is offering a great gift idea for all the fathers out there.
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Tue, May 8th 2012 05:35 pm
Students in the Lewiston-Porter Middle School Honor Society are cooking up a tribute to the War of 1812 Bicentennial by hosting a spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, May 15. Proceeds will benefit OFN's educational programming.
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Fri, May 4th 2012 03:25 pm
Legends Bar & Grill and Old Falls Street, USA, are partnering up to host the first ever Cinco de Mayo Block Party on May 5.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 01:40 pm
The terrific smell of barbecue chicken and ribs will be in the air at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center on Friday, May 11. From 3 to 6 p.m., the St. Francis Guild will host its 14th annual chicken and ribs barbecue. Lewiston's The Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q will cook the food.
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Tue, May 1st 2012 03:30 pm
Lewiston currently in second place, behind last year's runner-up; lovers of Lewiston cuisine urged to double-up efforts to vote.
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Tue, Apr 24th 2012 03:30 pm
Nominated for USA Today's "Best of the Road, 2012 Best Small Towns in America"; Lewiston fans urged to vote and write quick reviews.
Can you help promote Lewiston to a national audience? Do you have a couple of minutes to sing Lewiston's praises?
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Sat, Apr 21st 2012 07:00 am
Roman Café took first place in Niagara Frontier Publications' recent Web poll. Readers at www.wnypapers.com were asked to pick their favorite spot for a fish fry. More than 20 restaurants made the list, but Roman Café was the clear choice, with more than 60 percent of the vote.
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Sat, Apr 21st 2012 06:55 am
It's a Friday night and, despite the numerous best pizza and chicken wings awards on the walls of Roman Café, a hungry gaggle of people has one thing in mind: fish.
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Fri, Apr 20th 2012 09:30 pm
The Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival's annual fundraiser, "Jazz & Pasta," is Sunday, April 29, at Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston. The event will begin at 1 p.m. and continue to 7 p.m.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 10:40 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, Village of Lewiston and The Silo Restaurant, in cooperation with the Niagara River Anglers, will celebrate one of the region's most famous natural resources as they host the Lewiston Smelt Festival.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 10:50 am
Tucked just off Lewiston's main drag - Center Street - sits one of the village's most versatile dining venues. A mix of traditional Hellenic foods and regular pub fare, Syros Family Restaurant offers a fine selection of dishes at reasonable prices.
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Sat, Apr 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Silo Restaurant will open for the season on Monday. Proprietor Alan Hastings has completely renovated the kitchen with all new, well, everything, he said. The goal is to accelerate the ordering process.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2012 11:00 am
Dunkin' Donuts will support efforts to cure muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by collecting donations in its Buffalo-area restaurants to benefit the MDA through the "Make a Muscle, Make a Difference" campaign.
The initiative will run from April 8 through April 18 at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the greater Buffalo area.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2012 09:00 am
Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens, set for June 9 and 10. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lewiston and Youngstown. Six entertaining and cooking spaces will be featured.
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Thu, Mar 29th 2012 07:00 am
Every year since 1979, Ben & Jerry's fans have asked the same question over and over: "Why?! Why do you give away free ice cream for one day every year?"
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Wed, Mar 28th 2012 09:20 am
Carol Calato, board chair of the Lewiston Jazz Festival, has announced that the organization will host its annual fundraiser, "Jazz & Pasta," on Sunday, April 29, at Water Street Landing.
The 2012 event will include jazz, pastas from area restaurants, a cash bar and a Chinese auction.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 07:00 am
This year, the Greater Niagara Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America is hoping that those who have experienced the benefits of Scouting will attend its second annual Fire and Ice fundraising dinner. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at Templeton Landing at the Erie Basin Marina.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 09:25 pm
High prices and poor quality is the norm at many restaurants. Residents of Lewiston would agree this is not the case at The Lewiston Village Pub, located at 840 Center St. The Pub provides a quality atmosphere and an array of dishes - and not only pub foods, but higher cuisine, too, and at reasonable prices.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 08:40 am
Casa Antica hosted a traditional St. Joseph Day Table on Monday.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
Chef extraordinaire Jack Soldano and his family will be cooking up a storm on Monday, March 19. Casa Antica is offering a traditional St. Joseph Table with plenty of Italian favorites.
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