Thu, May 4th 2023 10:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo announced Kelynn Holenstein, a talented artist from North Tonawanda, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2023 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 02:30 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on Tuesday kicked off National Beef Month in New York state and announced the launch of the New York Beef Passport.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 11:05 am
Metz Culinary Management held its annual "Ultimate Cake Competition" at Niagara University in March. This year, eight student teams participated in decorating an 8-inch round cake, with students voting for the best design.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 08:45 am
New York burger lovers have narrowed down the search for this year's "Best NY Burger" one last time. After sifting through the abundant votes, voters have chosen this year's final four contestants in the contest to (in random order):
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:55 pm
Guy Fieri, his wife Lori, and his sons Hunter and Ryder, pack up the RV for an epic road trip through Appalachia on the new season of the Emmy-nominated series "Guy's All-American Road Trip."
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 09:40 am
On Saturday, Community Beer Works (CBW) announced a planned second location in Buffalo, at 976 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. The announcement came as part of a surprise reveal at the brewery's 11-year anniversary party, where the taproom was transformed with a balloon installation alongside renderings of the new space.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 11:00 am
The Silo Restaurant opened for the season on Wednesday, bringing summer vibes - not to mention "Haystack," hot dog and ice cream fans - back to the north end of Water Street after a cold winter.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2023 12:30 pm
We are excited to find a partner with The Griffon Brewery & Gastropub (115 S. Water St., Lewiston) to host the next Smelt Festival on Friday, May 26, beginning at 5 p.m.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 12:20 pm
The annual Northwest Jazz Festival fundraiser will take place as a meat raffle this, to be held Sunday, May 7.
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Mon, Apr 17th 2023 03:50 pm
The deadline is quickly approaching to get entries in for the annual homebrew and cidermaking competition at the Erie County Fair.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 05:00 pm
Artpark & Company fans are invited to be among the first to taste Artpark's "Art Ale" during a release party from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Resurgence Brewing Company located at 55 Chicago St., Buffalo.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 10:00 am
The Village Inn has successfully defended its first-place title in the "Best Fish Fry" contest sponsored by Niagara Frontier Publications.
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Mon, Apr 10th 2023 05:45 pm
Mei Lin was crowned the champion on Sunday night's unpredictable finale of "Tournament of Champions IV," taking home the cash prize of $100,000.
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Mon, Apr 10th 2023 10:15 am
Buffalo's Best Kielbasa contest was back to crown the best homemade sausagemakers in Western New York. The culinary showdown took place Saturday at Flying Bison Brewing Co., kicking off the "Pils, Pierogi & Polka" event. Attendees enjoyed samples of smoked kielbasa, horseradish and Polish mustard from Bacik Foods.
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Mon, Apr 10th 2023 10:15 am
Tickets are on sale for "Vino at the Casino," the popular wine-tasting event featuring the Niagara Wine Trail's member wineries and other guest vendors, held at Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel (8315 Park Road, Batavia), on Saturday, April 15. Guests have the option to choose between an afternoon session, from 2-5 p.m., or an evening session, from 6-9 p.m. Attendees must be 21 years of age to attend.
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Thu, Apr 6th 2023 09:20 am
There is more to look forward to this summer with Food Network's new competition series "Summer Baking Championship," premiering with two back-to-back episodes on Monday, May 15 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network and discovery+.
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Tue, Apr 4th 2023 10:30 am
Empire State Development on Monday announced the application window is open for round five of the Grow-NY food and agriculture competition.
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Fri, Mar 31st 2023 01:30 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced it is a winner in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest, and placed No. 1 in the Best City Food Festival category.
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Tue, Mar 28th 2023 03:35 pm
Perry's Ice Cream is launching a reimagined "extra-indulgent" pint line.
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Fri, Mar 24th 2023 10:45 am
University at Buffalo researchers who study what makes people buy and eat healthy foods are teaming up with Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, to test nutrition intervention programs for families at higher risk for obesity. Their upcoming project aims to enroll 70 families, about half of whom will be low-income.
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Wed, Mar 22nd 2023 07:55 pm
More than 20 local restaurants are participating in the first ever "Healthy Options" Restaurant Week, presented by the Independent Health Foundation, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals.
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Wed, Mar 22nd 2023 07:55 pm
On Friday, Sept. 22, Chef's Restaurant will celebrate 100 years of food, friendship and community.
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Fri, Mar 17th 2023 12:30 pm
From the front lines to the "Chopped" kitchen, 16 military chefs are ready to put their culinary skills to the test in the new five-part tournament, "Chopped: Military Salute," hosted by Ted Allen and premiering Tuesday, April 25 (8 p.m.), on Food Network.
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Fri, Mar 17th 2023 12:00 pm
Including today, four Fridays remain in Lent - and that makes Lynn Ortiz very happy.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 01:15 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced Elizabeth Mamot, owner of travel planning agency Aventra, was elected chair for the 2023 event - which marks 40 years since the first iteration of the festival. Mamot will lead the planning efforts for the Taste of Buffalo, taking place July 8-9 along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 11:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers. The governor highlighted New York's upcoming Maple Weekends events and activities, which will take place March 18-19 and 25-26, along with other special events and promotions throughout the month.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:55 pm
St. Patrick's Day is a time to pay homage to Ireland's patron saint and celebrate Irish culture and cuisine. Even though corned beef and cabbage is ubiquitous on this holiday, that meal really isn't the most authentic Irish cuisine. There are plenty of other foods to dress the St. Patrick's table if a person wants to dabble in Irish cooking.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:55 pm
Everyone has "corned beef and cabbage" on the brain come St. Patrick's Day. But another flavorful dish might appeal to a greater number of people with Irish roots.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:50 pm
Much has been made of the rising global population and the effects that the increase will have on the planet.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 12:45 pm
March 19 is St. Joseph's Day. According to tradition, there was a famine in Sicily, Italy. For relief, the residents prayed to their patron saint, St. Joseph. The hardship ended with rain for the crops. To celebrate, a feast was prepared and enjoyed by all.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 11:00 am
De Dee's Dairy is reopening for the season, marking the establishment's 40-year anniversary.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
Buffalo's Best Kielbasa contest is back to crown the best homemade sausage makers in Western New York. The culinary showdown takes place at high noon on Saturday, April 8, at Flying Bison Brewing Co. - kicking off the "Pils, Pierogi & Polka" event.
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Thu, Mar 2nd 2023 10:50 am
Perry's Ice Cream Company introduces three new retail flavors for spring 2023. Its latest premium introductions will debut regionally at grocery and retail stores and are available for purchase online across the continental U.S.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2023 10:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is pleased to welcome local chef Alex Dispence, and his Supchef Pizza Co. Dough, at more than 130 Tops locations throughout its footprint.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2023 10:10 am
As part of Niagara Frontier Publications' annual "Best 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 and Island Dispatch, with additional content posted at www.wnypapers.com.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 04:30 pm
Savor Restaurant, located within the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, will host guest chef Bobby Anderson on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. Teaming up with the college to celebrate Black History Month, Chef Bobby will prepare a four-course meal titled "A soul food extravaganza," which promises to satiate your mind and your appetite.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 11:05 am
Wegmans announced it is now accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) payments for online grocery orders made via www.wegmans.com and the Wegmans app. Customers who use EBT SNAP as their payment will receive free delivery for three orders.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:50 am
New evidence uncovered by The Buffalo History Museum might explain why The Anchor Bar chose to serve blue cheese and celery with its first plates of wings nearly six decades ago.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications once again held a "Best Wings" contest during the course of the football season - this time adding in two more food categories. The votes are in, and here's more about the winners:
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 09:05 am
For this week's "Tuesday Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection announced the rollout of a five-part consumer alert series to help New Yorkers save money amidst inflation and rising costs. In the coming weeks, consumers will receive guidance on how to save money on groceries, utilities and energy, transportation, entertainment and general shopping costs.
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