Fri, Jul 14th 2023 07:00 am
Vinnie's Minis personal pizza is the latest local product available to purchase at DiMino's Lewiston Tops. Cary Odonoghue and VJ McConeghy run the company.
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Sat, Jul 1st 2023 06:55 am
Simply Boba, at 2600 Grand Island Blvd., is meant to be a place for people to visit, enjoy bubble tea and a selection of Vietnamese street foods, and to create a community for people of all ages, said owner Vinh Nguyen.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 07:00 am
Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets celebrates its 40th birthday when it returns to downtown Buffalo on Saturday, July 8 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, July 9 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
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Sat, Jun 3rd 2023 11:15 am
The new Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market's season had a smooth start, organizer Jamie Symmonds of Willow Consulting said Saturday. Crowds were out in full force stocking up on fresh produce, flowers, honey and sweet treats, while sampling breakfast sandwiches, listening to live music, and interacting with Nickel City Canine Rescue dogs.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 03:50 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, May 8th 2023 10:45 am
A new fast-service restaurant is joining the food court at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA (1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls), as local favorite Roadside Diner is set to open its doors. The restaurant offers a menu of hand-formed burgers, a variety of hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, fries and other sides, as well as milkshakes and floats.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 01:20 pm
Calling all foodies! Get ready to indulge in a mouth-watering journey as you explore diverse cuisine and cocktails under the dazzling lights of the iconic Fallsview Casino Resort.
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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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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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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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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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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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Mon, Apr 3rd 2023 04:30 pm
Monday morning was a dreary, windy, fall-like day. But for a moment, just before Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard opened for the season, it was unusually sunny and bright.
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Tue, Mar 21st 2023 09:50 am
There's now more time to get your favorite Girl Scout Cookie flavors, as Girl Scouts in Western New York have extended the Cookie Program throughout April.
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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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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, 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 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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Tue, Jan 31st 2023 04:40 pm
Food Network's seasonal competitions return, making the spring season sweeter than ever. Love is in the air on the new season of "Spring Baking Championship," premiering Monday, March 6 (8 p.m. ET/PT), as host Jesse Palmer puts a dozen talented bakers to the test in 10 episodes featuring unique challenges that showcase all the things people love about springtime - flowers, garden parties, weddings and more.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2023 11:45 am
Two Lewiston restaurant locations are back in business.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2023 06:45 pm
Guy Fieri's iconic culinary competition, "Tournament of Champions," returns with a supersized fourth season on Sunday, Feb. 19 (8 p.m. ET/PT).
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 02:20 pm
The Ten Lives Club cat adoption group is looking for chili contestants for its annual chili cook-off fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 22.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 11:00 am
Lewiston will soon get its first taste of the Mexican street tacos that are the popular mainstay at Grand Island's Taquito Lindo.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2023 09:20 pm
Girl Scouts in Western New York are now selling the exclusively online, berry-blasted Raspberry Rally cookie alongside the iconic cookie lineup, powering amazing experiences in outdoors, STEM, and beyond.
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Sat, Dec 24th 2022 07:00 am
Change is coming to Grand Island's McDonald's. Located at 2231 Grand Island Blvd., the familiar restaurant had fallen into disrepair. There were complaints of broken things in the restaurant, including a milkshake machine that was often out of order.
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 01:55 pm
Consumers might not think it, but eggs are an expensive commodity. As of August 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the average price of a dozen Grade A, large eggs was $3.12.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 05:05 pm
The holiday season has arrived, and that often means entertaining family and friends while serving tasty meals. When cooking for a crowd, it is important to recognize that individuals may have certain dietary restrictions due to health or personal beliefs and plan accordingly.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2022 04:50 pm
The pinch of inflation has been felt in homes across the globe in 2022. A trip to the supermarket has been more costly for much of the year. Those who are splurging on special ingredients for recipes may waffle over whether or not to indulge. However, if certain ingredients can be used to create multiple meals, then that added expense may be easier to swallow.
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Sat, Dec 3rd 2022 07:00 am
The Dispatch checked in on John's Pizza & Subs owners Gene Mongan and Kurt Raepple as their business was coming off a giant lake-effect snowstorm and into a busy holiday week.
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Thu, Dec 1st 2022 09:25 pm
In September, video production crews from "America's Best Restaurants" visited JP Fitzgerald's in Hamburg, Chef's Restaurant in Buffalo and Ilio DiPaolo's in Blasdell to produce features on the three legacy establishments.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2022 07:00 am
Now, Niagara County can lay claim to another nationally known professional athlete: mixed martial arts star Billy Quarantillo. The Lewiston-Porter graduate will face Alexander Hernandez on Dec. 10 in "Ultimate UFC 282," a mixed-martial arts card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout will broadcast on ESPN pay-per-view.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2022 06:50 pm
Turning around desperate restaurants from impending failure is a daunting mission, and Robert Irvine is back to take on the challenge on the return of Food Network's "Restaurant: Impossible," premiering Thursday, Dec. 29 (8 p.m. ET/PT). With only two days, Robert will overhaul the menus, train the service and kitchen staff, and renovate the design to rescue these businesses from impending failure, making the impossible possible.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 07:00 am
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner for a houseful of close friends and relatives can be a tad overwhelming. Thanksgiving is a food- and tradition-centric holiday, and all eyes are typically on the dinner table. Pulling off a feast of this magnitude - multiple courses, side dishes and desserts - takes considerable effort. These tips, tricks and timesavers can be a Thanksgiving host's saving grace.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 07:00 am
Cookies garner a lot of fanfare come the holiday season. They're given as gifts, left out for Santa, and shared with family and friends. Rolled and cut cookies get the bulk of the attention, especially when frosted and decorated to perfection. But plenty of classic cookies are equally at home on holiday cookie plates or nestled in cookie jars.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 07:00 am
Turkey is the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinners. The National Turkey Federation estimates approximately 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving each year, followed by 22 million turkeys at Christmastime.
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