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Casa Di Pizza serving $2.23 steak sandwiches to honor The Old Pink
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — From 4 p.m. to close on Monday, JJ’s Casa Di Pizza will be serving steak sandwiches to honor The Old Pink, according to a recent Instagram post. Sandwiches are limited to one per person for anyone who buys a drink. The sandwiches will sell for $2.23 — an homage to the […]
The Best Spot For French Toast In Western New York
One of the best parts about summer in Western New York is that no matter if it’s a random Wednesday or a Sunday, a fantastic breakfast is right around the corner. We’ve got plenty of amazing places to grab the most important meal of the day in Western New York, ranging from vintage diners to bakeries owned for generations. We’ve even got some hot spots to go to just get cereal! It’s easy to say the Buffalo, New York area is filled with great spots to start the day off right.
New York Beer Project Adds Buffalo Touch In New Restaurant
The New York Beer Project's latest restaurant finally opened in Orchard Park. If you're one of the few who have already checked it out, did you notice this?. People have been anxiously awaiting the opening date of the new restaurant in Orchard Park to open up. We were able to go there last weekend for a friend's birthday and we had a great time.
Hamburg’s Foxglove Pub closes one week after grand opening
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Foxglove Pub in Hamburg closed its business one week after its grand opening on June 22. The pub, located on Buffalo Street, announced on social media that it was “calling it quits” this week, just days after starting the business. The closure comes after years of renovations to the building. […]
Uncovering Western New York’s Best-Kept Secret: Beef on Weck
In the heart of Western New York, there's a culinary delight that remains relatively unknown outside its home turf: the Beef on Weck sandwich. If you haven't yet had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into this regional specialty, it's time to add it to your foodie bucket list. What...
'Calling it quits': Southtowns pub closes for good after 1 week
HAMBURG, N.Y. — The Foxglove Pub opened its doors just last week in the Village of Hamburg. You wouldn't know it by looking at its Facebook page, which lists the business as "permanently closed." There are 928 likes, more than 1,100 followers, but just two photos and no other information to be found.
'I just love the smile on people's faces': Student chefs running restaurants in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — People come from around the world to cross Niagara Falls off their bucket list. After enjoying the view, they can enjoy some barbecue chicken and a cold lavender lemonade, made by some high school students from Niagara Falls. "It's usually a lot of crazy,...
PHOTOS: Artpark's Strawberry Moon Festival puts spotlight on Native American culture
With stormy weather in the forecast, and other Lewiston events already modified or canceled Saturday, Artpark & Company moved its annual Strawberry Moon Festival into the Mainstage Theater. The pivot was successful: A Native American marketplace smartly lined the walkways, the smoke dance competition was held in front of an enthusiastic (and seated) audience, and the headline artists performed on the theater stage.
CEPA Gallery position open for a new Executive Director
CEPA Gallery, a renowned contemporary photography and visual arts center, is excited to announce that it is now accepting resumes for the Executive Director position. This national search seeks a visionary leader to guide the gallery into its next chapter of artistic innovation and community engagement. Located in the heart...
New York jam band moe. will perform at the Rose
Buffalo, NY jam band moe. will be bringing its improvisational brilliance to the Rose Music Center. The band is on its Best.Summer.Ever tour with electrifying special guest and guitar virtuoso Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country (Nashville). moe. will perform at the Rose on July 19. Each night of the tour...
Music is Art Festival set to take place at Buffalo's Outer Harbor on Sept. 21
After it was originally scheduled to take place on the grounds of Buffalo's AKG and Buffalo State University, the Music is Art Festival will now take place at Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
Bruce Hornsby cancels Upstate NY concerts due to vocal issues
Bruce Hornsby has canceled or rescheduled several tour dates, including multiple shows in Upstate New York, due to vocal issues. The Grammy Award-winning musician has canceled his appearances at the 4th of July celebration Thursday at Albany’s Empire State Plaza and a Saturday, July 6, concert at Point of the Bluff in Hammondsport. Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers also rescheduled a July 8 show at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda for Oct. 7.
Fattey Beer Co. teams up with ConnectLife
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Fattey Beer Co. and ConnectLife are teaming up yet again to encourage more people in the community to donate blood through their 'Pint for a Pint' program. All throughout the month of July every donor that is 21-years-old and older will be able to cash in a voucher for a free beer at Fattey Beer Co. when they donate.
Ari Moore’s Long Road From Police Officer to Buffalo Trans Icon
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