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'Soup for the Soul': Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative & F BITES providing meals across Cataract City
Wed, Mar 3rd 2021 09:30 am
The Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative (CHNFC) has teamed up with F BITES on "Soup for the Soul," a six-week program providing soup and a side across Niagara Falls to those in need of a hot meal. The program begins March 4 and continues every Thursday through April 8.
Robert Irvine faces new culinary missions in return of 'Dinner: Impossible'
Mon, Mar 1st 2021 02:50 pm
World-class chef and host of the long-running hit series "Restaurant: Impossible," Robert Irvine returns with new episodes of fan-favorite "Dinner: Impossible," premiering Thursday, March 11 (10 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network.
Friendly service, great fish frys at Shooters Grille
Fri, Feb 26th 2021 01:30 pm
Shooters Grille at the Tonawandas Sportsmen's Club is offering full-service dinners, which includes haddock fish fry beginning at 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent.
Savor Restaurant: Culinary classroom now in session
Fri, Feb 26th 2021 01:25 pm
The City of Niagara Falls is obviously known for the world-class tourist attraction of the falls themselves, but the downtown area of the city has plenty to offer for visitors and local residents alike. Savor Restaurant within the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is a premier destination for guests to enjoy a delicious meal with a unique experience.
Shadow day at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute gives potential students hands-on experience
Wed, Feb 24th 2021 10:25 am
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute is known for giving its students a hands-on learning experience that prepares them for careers in hospitality, culinary arts, and baking and pastry arts. A new initiative will now give potential students the opportunity to connect with current students and faculty, having a hands-on experience of their own through a shadow program.
Espresso Express on its way to Niagara Falls Memorial
Wed, Feb 10th 2021 10:25 am
Patients, staff and visitors at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will soon be enjoying an exciting new array of mouthwatering menu choices, the hospital said Tuesday.
NFP's famous 'Best Fish Fry' contest returns
Wed, Feb 10th 2021 10:10 am
Fish fry season has begun again - and we want to know where to eat!
Kenan Center launches virtual dinner & show for Valentine's Day
Tue, Feb 2nd 2021 02:55 pm
The Kenan Center's "Jazz at the Taylor" series has continued virtually due to COVID-19, and for the next show has partnered with Shamus Restaurant to offer a dinner and a show package for Valentine's Day.
Sweet success! Tops raises over $11,000 selling gingerbread houses for Oishei Children's Hospital
Tue, Jan 26th 2021 04:25 pm
Tops Friendly Markets has raised $11,950 as a result of its gingerbread house campaign for Oishei Children's Hospital. The fundraiser, which kicked off Dec. 1, welcomed families to purchase a gingerbread house kit at locations throughout the region, with a portion of the proceeds being donated back to the hospital. The kits came complete with gingerbread to build a house, sweet candy decorations, and delicious icing.
Sunny Anderson hosts new Food Network baking competition 'Easter Basket Challenge'
Mon, Jan 25th 2021 02:20 pm
Host Sunny Anderson transports viewers into a whimsical world of Easter treats in the primetime baking competition "Easter Basket Challenge," premiering Monday, March 1 (10 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. Through five one-hour episodes, seven talented and Easter-obsessed bakers take on culinary challenges to create tasty and imaginative holiday masterpieces.
Power City scores touchdown with Buffalo Bills-inspired bagels
Fri, Jan 22nd 2021 11:30 am
Western New York has Buffalo Bills fever.
Football players turned bakery owners Brian Orakpo & Michael Griffin pay it forward in 'Cupcake Guys Training Camp'
Fri, Jan 15th 2021 03:25 pm
Linebacker Brian "Rak" Orakpo and safety Michael "Griff" Griffin played college football for the University of Texas and went pro with the Tennessee Titans, but now these retired players have an unexpected passion: cupcakes. With Griff as head baker, Rak as lead cupcake decorator and their lifelong friend "Little Bryan" Hynson handling the bakery business, they are known as "The Cupcake Guys." They went viral after a national commercial campaign and now own a booming shop in Austin, Texas.
Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off in WNY
Tue, Jan 12th 2021 11:20 am
Girl Scout entrepreneurs in WNY are selling cookies such as the new Toast-Yay! in what the organization called "safe, creative and socially distant ways," including through the organization's first national delivery services collaboration with Grubhub. Nationwide online Girl Scout Cookie ordering will be available Feb. 1.
'Get Sauced!' with Graycliff, Moriarty Meats
Fri, Jan 8th 2021 01:30 pm
Graycliff announced a fundraising event that will include a virtual wine tasting experience with Mark Fornatale, Italian portfolio manager at Skurnik Wine & Spirits, plus a layer of culinary education led by Tom and Caitlin Moriarty of Moriarty Meats.
Empire State Development: 'Raising the Bar' restaurant recovery fund
Tue, Jan 5th 2021 04:20 pm
Empire State Development announced the more than $3 million "Raising the Bar" restaurant recovery fund to assist restaurants in New York during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bring spicy warmth to back patio this winter
Tue, Dec 15th 2020 12:10 pm
Space heaters were a "hot" commodity this fall, and just because winter is fast approaching it doesn't mean they don't have to be put away just yet. Instead, grab nine of your closest friends and family, pull down the mask, pour some yuletide in a mug, and head for the outdoors.
Tim Hortons opens in Lewiston
Tue, Dec 15th 2020 09:05 am
The Village of Lewiston welcomed Tim Hortons to Center Street on Tuesday. Canada's premier coffee and bake shop opened as the main tenant in Ellicott Development's three-building plaza at the corner of North Eighth and Onondaga streets.
Second phase of Empire State Digital with Ritual One & PayPal to support NYS restaurants, food service industry
Fri, Dec 11th 2020 04:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the second phase of New York's Empire State Digital initiative to support the state's restaurants and food service industry affected by COVID-19 has launched.
Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off early with a new cookie, just in time for holiday season
Fri, Dec 4th 2020 03:05 pm
The early launch and presale of the Girl Scout Cookie Program is making the winter season a little brighter, just in time for the holidays. This includes the debut of the new Toast-Yay! cookie alongside other favorites.
Tops to bring spirit of the season with gingerbread houses to benefit Oishei Children's Hospital
Tue, Dec 1st 2020 04:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is pleased to once again support Oishei Children's Hospital, but this time in a "sweet and delicious way!"
Youngstown/Porter community baskets assist needy
Fri, Nov 27th 2020 07:00 am
As most realize, COVID-19 has prompted some significant changes in how we plan to mark the holiday season in 2020. Many activities have been outright canceled, with others seeing curtailing or adjustments to community functions.
BlackBerry's arrives
Sat, Nov 21st 2020 07:00 am
The ceremonial cutting of a ribbon earlier this week officially completes the transformation to BlackBerry's Bar & Grill from the longtime landmark gathering place, TC's Island Bar & Grille.
NY Farm Bureau market basket survey reveals small price increase for 2020 Thanksgiving dinner
Fri, Nov 20th 2020 12:55 pm
New York Farm Bureau's 2020 market basket survey shows the price of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner saw a modest uptick from last year's meal. The average total price, which includes a 16-pound turkey and other common items found on a holiday dinner table, is $49.23 - or a $2.86 increase over last year.
Syros reopens
Fri, Nov 13th 2020 02:55 pm
PHOTOS: Brickyard receives upgrade; progress seen at BBC
Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
A late-May fire left Lewiston without its modern-day crown jewels, the Brickyard Pub & BBQ and Brickyard Brewing Company, for the summer months.
Parkway Prime introduces new executive chef, menu launch
Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 02:05 pm
Parkway Prime Steakhouse & Lounge is a casual steakhouse located in the DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls. The restaurant is excited to introduce Brandon Benitez as the restaurant's new executive chef.
Buddy Valastro returns to Food Network, TLC this holiday season
Tue, Oct 27th 2020 07:30 pm
Buddy Valastro embarks on an extraordinary new Christmas-themed competition on Food Network as he goes head-to-head with the greatest non-cake artists on "Buddy vs. Christmas," premiering Sunday, Nov. 22 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
Food Network is ultimate Thanksgiving destination
Mon, Oct 26th 2020 06:40 pm
Food Network is prepping for food's biggest holiday with a bountiful schedule of brand-new cross-platform content this November, offering the best Thanksgiving recipes, expert culinary advice and all-star holiday hacks.
Bravo greenlights culinary competition show 'Top Chef Amateurs'
Tue, Oct 20th 2020 07:55 pm
Bravo expands the James Beard- and Emmy Award-winning franchise with the greenlight of "Top Chef Amateurs." Hosted by Gail Simmons and produced by Magical Elves, Bravo's newest culinary competition series gives talented home cooks the opportunity of lifetime to test their skills in the illustrious "Top Chef" kitchen.
CCE helps new food truck feed Buffalo families in need
Fri, Oct 16th 2020 03:40 pm
Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) recently unveiled a brand-new food truck. The "Farm to School to You" food truck - developed with input from Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) - will visit sites throughout the city to bring free meals to families in need, regardless of whether they have children enrolled in the district.
Food Network, Guy Fieri documentary, 'Restaurant Hustle 2020: All On The Line,' chronicles experience of 4 top restaurateurs during pandemic
Fri, Oct 16th 2020 03:35 pm
From Executive Producer Guy Fieri, "Restaurant Hustle 2020: All On The Line" follows world-class chefs Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso, Christian Petroni and Marcus Samuelsson as they each picked up a camera and, with the help of friends and family, documented the challenges their restaurants faced during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Becker Farms presents 'Haunted Forest' as drive-thru experience
Mon, Oct 5th 2020 10:15 am
Becker Farms reimagines its "Haunted Hayride" as a "Haunted Forest" drive-thru experience starting Oct. 16 and running 7-10 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 31.
Eastern Standard Provisions, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital team up to launch special 'St. Jude Gift of Hope' artisanal soft pretzel box
Wed, Sep 30th 2020 05:35 pm
In conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Eastern Standard Provisions Co. has partnered with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to release the "St. Jude Gift of Hope Box," which features a special selection of the Boston-based snack food brand's hand-twisted soft pretzels, artisanal salts, newly released sugars, and "Sprinkle Hope" collectible stickers. Eastern Standard Provisions will donate $10 from every sale to support the mission of St. Jude: "Finding cures. Saving children."
Tim Hortons gives away free pumpkins with pumpkin spice beverage in-app orders
Fri, Sep 18th 2020 03:45 pm
Some of our favorite fall activities - like picking pumpkins at the pumpkin patch - just won't be the same this year. To spread the fall spirit, Tim Hortons U.S. restaurants are bringing the pumpkin patch to guests.
WNY-based study aims to connect the dots on food access
Fri, Sep 18th 2020 12:50 pm
Researchers know from many previous studies what prevents cash-strapped shoppers in underserved communities from buying more fresh produce. But little is known about which strategies are most likely to reach the people who need them, or have the most success in improving the diets of people in lower income areas.
Como for sale, not closing: 'Everything is open and continuing to go on'
Wed, Sep 2nd 2020 06:55 pm
"We could sell tomorrow; we could never sell. We're staying open here; we're staying open there. None of our locations are closing. And we could always decide to not sell," Colucci said. "As far as the Lewiston deli goes - or any of our locations - everything is open and continuing to go on. We're still taking banquets; we're still taking reservations at our main location."
Hibbard's Custard teams with Village Bake Shoppe, Just Desserts by Aimee on cookie sandwiches
Fri, Aug 28th 2020 11:55 am
Like so many locally owned businesses, Hibbard's took time during the coronavirus pandemic's early stages to go back to the drawing board. The Lewiston fixture came up with a sweet plan to collaborate with two popular pastry artists.
Food Network gets into Halloween spirit with largest offering yet, featuring all-new series, specials & returning favorites to help viewers eat, drink and be scary
Tue, Aug 25th 2020 03:45 pm
Food Network delivers thrills and chills dedicated to the scariest season of them all with almost 35 hours of thematic programming - the most ever - featuring out-of-this-world Halloween-themed showcases and sensational works of edible artistry.
New type of taste cell discovered in mice
Fri, Aug 21st 2020 03:40 pm
Some taste cells are multitaskers that can detect bitter, sweet, umami and sour stimuli, a new study finds.
New french toast-inspired 'Toast-Yay!' Girl Scout Cookie joins lineup for 2021 season in WNY
Tue, Aug 18th 2020 10:20 am
Today, Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) kicked off a countdown to the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season with the announcement of a new cookie in Western New York and other select areas: Toast-Yay!, a French toast-inspired cookie "dipped in delicious icing and full of flavor in every bite."
 

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