Wed, Feb 12th 2020 05:00 pm
The cakes are bigger, bolder, and the competition is even more fierce on this epic eight-week rematch of "Buddy vs. Duff." Longtime rivals Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss) and Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes) go head-to-head in round two of the most epic baking battle on Sunday, March 15 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Their wives, Lisa Valastro and Johnna Goldman, support them through the difficult challenges as every aspect of what it means to be a true cake artist will be tested.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 04:35 pm
Bravo's "Top Chef" jets to the City of Angels for season 17 with "All Stars LA," premiering with a supersized episode on Thursday, March 19 (10-11:15 pm ET/PT). The Emmy and James Beard award-winning series returns with 10 finalists and five front-runners chasing the one thing that eluded them all: the coveted title of "Top Chef."
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
When The Sentinel broke news of The Como Restaurant expanding into Lewiston in 2018, one of the first thoughts - nay, wishes ... hopes ... dreams! - was that village diners would be able to pick up a pint of pastina or a quart of minestrone from the world-famous Italian kitchen.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
The Viking Diner set sail this month.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2020 02:15 pm
Food Network's hit seasonal culinary competition "Spring Baking Championship" returns Monday, March 9 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Through nine episodes, 11 bakers are tested to create extraordinary, jaw-dropping spring treats for a chance to be crowned "Spring Baking Champion" and win the $25,000 grand prize during the double-episode finale on Monday, April 27.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 04:20 pm
Chicken wings are serious business in Western New York - which is why it's no surprise more than 40 restaurants, pubs and chains were nominated to win Niagara Frontier Publications' "WNY's Best Wings" contest.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:50 pm
Super Bowl is kind of a big deal at our house. My husband, Fred, has been hosting a Super Bowl party that predates our marriage. The "Caso Party" is now in its 33rd year. I try to mix in some new dishes along with the obligatory pizza and wings, and this year it's going to be homemade potato skins (which are much more cost-effective for folks on a budget.)
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Mon, Jan 27th 2020 12:30 pm
AAA is unveiling a transformed, contemporized version of its acclaimed AAA Diamond Program. The program will remain backed by professionally trained inspectors using member-driven criteria to recommend only clean, comfortable, hospitable hotels and restaurants.
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Mon, Jan 27th 2020 08:35 am
Niagara Falls City Council Chairman Chris Voccio has scheduled his next "Coffee with Chris" event for 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Confetti Cottage, 7917 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2020 04:00 pm
It's madness on Food Network this March as Guy Fieri hosts and executive produces an all-new culinary competition where 16 of the nation's most celebrated chefs face-off on "Tournament of Champions," premiering Wednesday, March 4 (10 p.m.), with a supersized 90-minute episode stuffed with edge-of-your-seat action.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2020 01:00 pm
Get ready to lose those winter blues! The Lewiston Council on the Arts' "Toast & Jam" begins in a new location, Tin Pan Alley, 775 Cayuga St., at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. Now in its 21st year, this jazz-jamming, blues-rocking, poetry-reading event returns by popular demand and continues every Monday through March 16.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2020 12:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association will host the 16th annual Buffalo Sabres Alumni Wine Festival from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at KeyBank Center. The event, co-sponsored by KeyBank, Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, John W. Danforth and LECOM, will feature wineries and restaurants from Buffalo, Niagara-on-the-Lake and beyond.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2020 07:00 am
Buffalo Coffee Roastery hopes to solve this question by roasting, grinding and selling fresh beans from around the world in the hamlet of Sanborn, at 5844 Buffalo St.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 06:20 pm
Food Network's celebrated culinary battle sweetens the competition with new primetime series "Chopped Sweets," premiering Monday, Feb. 3 (10 p.m. ET/PT). Hosted by "Chopped" judge Scott Conant, each episode features four bold chefs competing to take on the toughest test of their lives.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:20 am
Carrie Underwood recently revealed the cover and release date of her brand-new book, "Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul and Get Strong with the Fit52Life." The collection, which will include tips, recipes, exercises and stories about her personal health and fitness journey, is set to be released March 3.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:20 am
Girl Scouts of Western New York and Girl Scouts of the USA officially launch the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season, when Girl Scouts across the U.S. become entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures. This season, Girl Scouts is announcing a sweet new way to celebrate young female leaders: refreshed packaging reflecting the experiences cookie earnings make possible for girls.
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Sat, Dec 21st 2019 07:00 am
Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen owner Michael Hibbard recently took over the property at 453 Center St., formerly Center Cut: The Village Steakhouse. Hibbard said he hopes to open "Gather" sometime in February.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2019 07:25 pm
Bravo's "Top Chef" announced the cast of season 17 - "All Stars LA" - featuring the fiercest group of competitors the show has seen, with 15 finalists, front runners and fan favorites from seasons past who have all returned to finish what they started and battle it out for the coveted title.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2019 11:35 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced there is still time for local restaurants, food trucks and state wineries to apply for the 2020 summer festival. The deadline is Friday, Jan. 31. Applications can be completed online at www.tasteofbuffalo.com/apply.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2019 05:45 pm
Cook and caterer Kardea Brown's passion for food began in the Sea Islands of Charleston, South Carolina, where she grew up surrounded by a loving family and lots of incredible food. In the 13-episode second season of "Delicious Miss Brown," Kardea invites viewers into her world to share her cherished family recipes and southern culture.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2019 05:05 pm
No one could have predicted that a chance meeting in 1968 between a young Wayne Gretzky and hockey legend Tim Horton at a restaurant in Brantford, Ontario, would change the course of Wayne's life, and Canada's hockey history, forever.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2019 03:35 pm
The award for Best Cheese went to Jaco's Pizzeria. Sammy's Pizzeria took Best Specialty for its "7-1-6" pizza, which features chicken fingers and steak. The People's Choice award went to Favorites Pizzeria in Lewiston for its honey garlic chicken pizza.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2019 07:00 am
Indeed, the Destino family has returned to 3909 Creek Road. Signs on and in front of the building boldly state, "Grandma D's Pizzeria" and "The Original Destino's."
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Fri, Dec 6th 2019 05:20 pm
Food Network and Girl Scouts of the USA have teamed up to celebrate one of the most-anticipated times of year with "Girl Scout Cookie Championship," a four-episode primetime event that captures the country's obsession with the iconic cookies.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2019 02:45 pm
Get your Santa suits and elf ears ready for the second annual Niagara Falls "Santa Con," a roving fundraiser visiting five restaurants and bars from 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. "Santa Con" is sponsored by the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association and is planned as part of night three of "Jingle Falls USA," a collaborative holiday celebration in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2019 01:05 pm
The early launch of the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program is making the winter season a little brighter - just in time for the holidays. Girl Scout Cookie lovers across Western New York will be able to purchase their favorite cookies online only through direct shipping throughout the sale Dec. 7 to March 29, and then purchase cookies directly at cookie booths March 1-29. To purchase cookies from a Girl Scout, the public can go to gswny.org or call 1-888-837-6410.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2019 12:55 pm
For the first time, Alton Brown is joining Anne Burrell to transform a roster of terrible cooks into culinary shape with challenges bigger and crazier than ever in a brand-new season of "Worst Cooks in America."
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Mon, Nov 25th 2019 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue Inc. welcomes families to its "Breakfast With Santa Paws" benefit this holiday season. Taking place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, "Breakfast With Santa Paws" will be from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Thu, Nov 21st 2019 02:30 pm
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Food Network and Food Network Kitchen offer live classes and a two-hour live, on-air special, packed with recipes, tips and entertaining advice for the biggest food holiday of the year.
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Mon, Nov 18th 2019 04:20 pm
Fan-favorite competition series "Food Network Challenge" is back and better than ever with new host Ian Ziering and a fresh roster of the country's top cake-makers, bakers and sugar artists going head-to-head in pop culture-themed battles to create mind-blowing works of delicious art. The six-episode season kicks off Monday, Dec. 23 (10 p.m. ET/PT), with a celebration of the beloved holiday classic "A Christmas Story," complete with over-the-top edible recreations of the iconic film's most memorable moments.
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Mon, Nov 18th 2019 12:30 pm
In an effort to provide holiday meals to hungry community members, 97 Rock, Kaleida Health, WKBW-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News and FeedMore WNY are teaming up for the 14th annual "Operation: Rock Out Hunger." The weeklong holiday food and fund drive will be held from 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, through 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, in the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital parking lot, 1540 Maple Road, Williamsville.
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Sat, Nov 9th 2019 07:00 am
Janet Hoffman, president of Celebrate Wilson, announced plans for hosting a unique culinary event. Titled "Field to Table," it's intended to celebrate the end of the growing season in northern Niagara. A bountiful dinner (with entertainment) will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Wilson House Restaurant.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2019 12:00 pm
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Knights of Columbus Council No. 14622 will hosts its 11th annual spaghetti dinner from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Shrine dining hall, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2019 08:10 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, elected and community leaders, as well as friends and family, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bella Rose Vineyard and Winery on Wednesday.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2019 04:20 pm
Smaller purveyors of produce such as mobile and farmers markets are the cream of the crop when it comes to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in low-income communities. Opening new supermarkets, however, has not been shown to have much of an impact in that regard, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 02:00 pm
Discovery Inc. has launched "Food Network Kitchen," the recently announced direct-to-consumer platform, that is broadly available now across Amazon Alexa and Echo Show, Fire Tablets, Fire TV streaming media devices and Fire TV Edition smart TVs, as well as iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android mobile devices. It will spread across additional platforms and devices in 2020.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2019 07:00 am
With The Silo and Water Street Landing closed for winter, and other eateries looking to scale back as the days grow shorter and the temperature decreases, the Lewiston Event Center is expanding its culinary offerings. The family-fun center recently began serving lunch.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2019 04:15 pm
To celebrate the spookiest time of year, Tim Hortons is launching Vanilla S'Cream and Chocolate Monster doughnuts.
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Mon, Oct 7th 2019 07:00 am
Girl Scouts of Western New York's popular fall product program returns to help girls enrich their financial literacy and cyber-safety skills. Girls use an online digital platform to engage close friends and family to order candies, nuts, magazines, candles and other items. The fall product program runs until Oct. 26.
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Mon, Oct 7th 2019 07:00 am
"The Haunted Falconwood Halloween Party 2019" at Beaver Island State Park at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, will mark the official grand opening of The Falconwood Event Center at Beaver Island State Park.
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