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January 10, 2006 Several Western NY restaurants are coming back! The first is at the site of Romanello's Roseland on the West Side which opened as Prime 490. The other is  The Cloister on Delaware which hopes to open by next fall. Read the full article from Business First.

January 4, 2006 Welcome to the New Year everyone! The Tonawanda Showcase is slated for May 6th and 7th this year at the Lincoln Arena. If you would like to be a sponsor for this event, (great publicity) you can get the official form right here. [FORM] 

December 12, 2005 Many area restaurants are getting their own web sites with their own dot com. Many people can't find them, even using Google. Let's not let that happen to the eating establishments in our area. Blendings is trying to provide an easier way for people to find this information. Whether you're an owner or a customer, let me know if a food related business has their own web site and I will make a link to it. If they don't have a web page, I will make it for them free.
       Hopefully Buffalo is coming into a renaissance (long overdue!) and I want to do everything I can to promote the great food that is available in our area. If you would like a free web page - e-mail: ewolf@blendings.com   Best wishes to all!  Ed Wolf

November 12,2005 Last night we tried some take-out Thai food - a bit closer to our home - from Taste of Thai (833-8423) at 1460 Hertel Ave. North Buffalo [map]. We tried their Shrimp pad Thai and thought it was terrific! We'll be back.
I was amazed at the number of places to go along Hertel Ave. Wow - has this strip come alive! There was a parking lot very near and I got lucky as someone was just leaving as I came by. 

November 11, 2005 A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of dining with friends of ours at a Thai restaurant called Dhini's Cafe (568-1131). It's located in a plaza at the corner of Hopkins and Klein in Amherst [map]. It was fabulous! They serve both Thai and American cuisine, so there is something there for everyone. Our personal favorite was the Shrimp pad Thai, but everything was great! We had such a taste for it, we ordered take-out the very next week. It was great!

September 16, 2005 I just became aware of another great web site for information about Buffalo's restaurants and other great attractions. It's called Buffalo City Life. Be sure to check it out!

September 10, 2005 A new restaurant is getting ready to open on the 13th in the Village of Kenmore at the corner of Delaware and Lasalle. It is called Brocco's. 716-871-2411. I'll let you know more after they open.

September 9, 2005 Recently, some visitors to Blendings, went to the Water Street Landing in Lewiston, NY and had this to say: "We did go to the Water Street Landing and enjoyed our dinner. The food and service were very good. My friend had tuna for the first time and liked it very much. I had prime rib which was also good. Another friend had scallops on a bed of noodles--a bit much--and I'm not sure what she thought of it." "I would go back and highly recommend the Water Street Landing." 

If anyone would like to share their dining experiences, or food news please drop me a line.

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July 5, 2005 The Food Events listings have been updated with local Lawn Fete information.

June 17, 2005 North Tonawanda has a great restaurant called The Hideaway Grill, 399 Division at Rumbold (right by an exit off the northbound Twin Cities Highway.716-694-2710. We had their ribs and coconut shrimp combo dinner and it was excellent! They have a very extensive menu, great service and outside seating. MAP

June 12, 2005  Brickyard Pub and BBQ  432 Center St., Lewiston (754-7227). Ribs, pulled pork and homemade sauces promise to keep this new restaurant around for a while.

June 11, 2005  Taste of Lewiston:  Culinary Arts Festival features Niagara¹s Bounty  

After a one year hiatus, the Taste of Lewiston is back for a 10th year!
Sporting a new Center Street location  the event is scheduled for Sunday June 26 from Noon to 9PM and will incorporate the theme "Niagara's Bounty". This year the Taste of Lewiston will feature the wineries comprising the Niagara Wine Trail, and also local farm produce and products in the Niagara's Bounty Farm Market.  The Taste of Lewiston is a great opportunity to promote agri-business and agri-tourism in Niagara County.

Many residents may not realize that our side of the River is now home to 5 independent wineries: Eveningside Vineyards, Niagara Landing, Warm Lake Estate, Winery at Marjim Manor and Vizcarra Vineyards. All 5 wineries will enjoy exclusive  pouring rights in the Niagara Wine Trail Courtyard  (Community Courtyard located adjacent to the Lewiston Visitor Center) where you can sample the selections and take home a bottle of the ones you love! Don¹t miss this chance to try them all in one convenient place!

Local products and produce will be the focus of  Niagara¹s Bounty Farm Market with  Becker Farms,  Murphy Orchards, Sanger Farms,  Wolf Maple Products, H2Gro, Hens Honey, and the Cornell Co-operative Extension all participating.

The Culinary Arts Festival is sponsored by Modern Corporation, Wegmans, Mount St. Mary's Hospital,  Certo Brothers, Pepsi, and Ki-Po Motors and features great food from more than 30 restaurants and caterers.   All day entertainment, cooking demonstrations, artist vendors and ice carvings by some of Western New York's finest ice sculptors truly make this event a culinary "arts" festival .

Don¹t miss this opportunity to taste the delectable offerings of the following restaurants: Abbott's Frozen Custard, Apple Granny's, Bandana¹s Bar & Grill, Brennan's Irish Pub, Brick Yard, Captain Mike's Seafood, Carmelo's Coat of Arms, Charlie's Sugar Waffles, Clark's Burger House, Clarkson House, Destino's Pizzeria, DiCamillo Baking Company, Fortuna's , JPF Enterprises, Kaz Bar Coffee House, Main Street Gas & Grill, Mangia Cakes Bakery, Midway Rides of Utica, Mrs. P's Kettlekorn, Mrs. Ribs, Niko's Big Fat Greek Restaurant, Pigasus Roasters, Quote & Quill, Sahara Oasis, Schimschack's, Silo Restaurant, Steelhead Irish Pub, Timber Lodge, Tin Pan Alley,  Villa Fortunata's, Village Bake Shoppe, Water Street Landing, Wegmans and the Youngstown Village Diner.

The Taste is an important fundraiser for the Lewiston Council on the Arts which sponsors 16 free community concerts and many family events throughout the year. In addition, proceeds from previous years have helped to develop Seneca (Bug) Park and the Community Courtyard.  For applications and information contact (LCA)  at 754-0166.

June 1, 2005 After spending a wonderful evening at Oliver's, we were told by the staff that the Hourglass is closed for good, not for renovations. After leaving Oliver's we went to the Hourglass and the signs imply they are closed for kitchen renovations.
     Let's all hope the signs are right. Long live Crème Brulee!!

May 20, 2005    2^nd Annual Taste of Niagara Slated for June 17,18 & 19, 2005
^{Lockport, NY - Culinary and wine lovers - mark your calendars for the 2ndannual Taste of Niagara, which has been slated for June 17,18 & 19, 2005. This year has seen the addition of a "Preview Night" on Friday June 17. The Taste of Niagara will take place at Outwater Park in Lockport atop the Niagara escarpment, with scenic views of the Niagara countryside.}

^{Taste guests will be treated to culinary specialties and decadent desserts from Buffalo/Niagara restaurants. Guests will also enjoy the best wines from Niagara Wine Trail Vineyards, Live Entertainment, Full Midway, a Crafters Village and many other activities as well. There will also be a variety of family - oriented activities and events for all ages to enjoy.}

^{While the Taste of Niagara is an event designed to showcase Western New York and the Niagara region along with its culinary offerings, hippest entertainment and favorite beverages, it also serves a humanitarian purpose for the local community by raising money for Western New York charities.}

^{For more information about other events at the Taste of Niagara or for information about volunteering or having your business participate at the Taste of Niagara please contact us at: Info@TasteNiagara.com or call us at}

^{716-439-9388. We look forward to hearing from you and making this event a huge success.}

May 13,2005  After a one year hiatus, the Taste of Lewiston is back for a 10th year!
Sporting a new Center Street location  the event is scheduled for Sunday June 26 from Noon to 9PM and will incorporate the theme "Niagara¹s Bounty". This year the Taste of Lewiston will feature the wineries comprising the Niagara Wine Trail, and also local farm produce and products in the Niagara¹s Bounty Farm Market.  The Taste of Lewiston is a great opportunity to promote agri-business and agri-tourism in Niagara County.

Many residents may not realize that Œour side¹ of the River is now home to 5 independent wineries: Eveningside Vineyards, Niagara Landing, Warm Lake Estate, Winery @ Marjim Manor and Vizcarra Vineyards. All 5 wineries will enjoy exclusive  pouring rights in the Niagara Wine Trail Courtyard  (Community Courtyard located adjacent to the Lewiston Visitor Center) where you can sample the selections and take home a bottle of the ones you love! Don¹t miss this chance to try them all in one convenient place!

Local products and produce will be the focus of  Niagara¹s Bounty Farm Market with  Becker Farms, Hens Honey, Murphy Orchards, Sanger Farms,  Wolf Maple Products and the Cornell Co-operative Extension all participating.

The Culinary Arts Festival  sponsored by Wegmans, Mount St. Mary¹s Hospital, Modern, Pepsi, and Ki-Po Motors, features great food from 30 restaurants and caterers, free entertainment, and cooking and ice carving demonstrations.


Don¹t miss this opportunity to taste the delectable offerings of the following restaurants: Abbott¹s Frozen Custard, Apple Granny¹s, Bandana¹s Bar & Grill, Brennan¹s Irish Pub, Brick Yard, Captain Mike¹s Seafood, Carmelo¹s Coat of Arms, Charlie¹s Sugar Waffles, Clark¹s Burger Houses, Clarkson House, Destino¹s Pizzeria, DiCamillo Baking Company, Fortuna¹s , JPF Enterprises, Kaz Bar Coffee House, Main Street Gas & Grill, Mrs. P¹s Kettlekorn, Mrs. Ribs, Pigasus Roasters, Quote & Quill, Sahara Oasis, Schimschack¹s, Silo Restaurant, Steelhead Irish Pub, Timber Lodge, Tin Pan Alley,  Villa Fortunata¹s, Village Bake Shoppe, Water Street Landing and the Youngstown Village Diner.

The Taste is an important fundraiser for the Lewiston Council on the Arts which sponsors 16 free community concerts and many family events throughout the year. In addition, proceeds from previous years have helped to develop Seneca Park and the Community Courtyard.  For applications and information contact (LCA)  at 754-0166.

April 2, 2005 The Tuesday Night Supper Club will be meeting at one of Buffalo's most famous restaurants, the Rue Franklin. It will be on April 26th and will be limited to 30 people. Be sure to sign up early for this date. It will fill up fast!

March 22,2005 Food and merchandising vendor applications are now available for the 10th " Taste of Lewiston" on this site. [Application pdf}

March 16, 2005 Just listed a supplier of organic farm and ranch raised game and specialty meats and seafood. Terra Gourmet, a bulk retailer of specialty and Farm and Ranch-Raised game meats and seafood for personal parties, bar-b-q, or large families, and great for bodybuilders and Cratervin, a wholesaler of all specialty provisions to food services.
Their site includes information on all of their products available to consumers and food services.
They are located in North Collins and their phone number is 716-337-2373.

March 12, 2005  Food and merchandising vendor applications are now available for the 10th " Taste of Lewiston" scheduled for Sunday, June 26, from Noon to 9 PM on Center St., Lewiston. Check out what¹s cooking in this picturesque Village as the summer season kicks off in Western New York! 

The Taste of Lewiston is a Culinary Arts Festival celebrating Niagara's bounty and the diversity of our regional cuisine. It¹sa delectable mix of great food, local wines, a beer garden, farmer's market, gourmet & heart healthy cooking demonstrations, ice-carving, artists, a vending marketplace, exciting all day entertainment and lots of fun for the whole family! 

The event provides a wonderful opportunity for food industry businesses from all over Western New York to advertise, promote and showcase their services and specialty food items.

 At the Taste of Lewiston you can promote your business to a captive audience of 10,000 hungry visitors and cultivate a whole new audience, regardless of where you¹re located. The event benefits the Lewiston Council on the Arts which sponsors numerous free events and concerts throughout the year. 

For applications [Application pdf];  for more information contact (LCA) at 754-0166.

March 5, 2005 2nd Annual Taste of Niagara Slated for June 18 & 19, 2005 Lockport, NY - Culinary and wine lovers - mark your calendars. The Taste of Niagara will take place at Outwater Park in Lockport atop the Niagara escarpment, with scenic views of the Niagara countryside. Taste guests will be treated to culinary specialties and decadent desserts from Buffalo/Niagara restaurants. Guests will also enjoy the best wines from Niagara Wine Trail Vineyards, Live entertainment, and many other activities as well. There will also be a variety of family - oriented activities and events for all ages to enjoy.

For more information about other events at the Taste of Niagara or for information about volunteering or having your business participate at the Taste of Niagara please contact us at:  
        Info@TasteNiagara.com or call us at 716-439-9388. We look forward to hearing from you and making this event a huge success.

March 5, 2005 Fish Fry on Friday is always a big thing in Western NY, especially during Lent. It seems that everyone has their favorite place to go, but are usually willing to try somewhere else on occasion if recommended by a family friend. That was our reason to try Shirlee's 656 Millersport Amherst 716-834-1919. We were told to come early because there are no reservations and after 5PM it fills up really fast because the fish is really good and very large. We tried the beer-battered fish and it was FANTASTIC! The outside was nice and crisp an the delicious inside just melted in your mouth. It was so large that it actually hung over the edges of the plate. What a treat! They also have take out in case you want to pick it up on the way home from work.

February 27, 2005 Morotto's newsletter arrived yesterday announcing their March specials. A St. Joseph's Table for Wed. March 16th - an elegant buffet for only $12.95 per person. For St. Patrick's day, they will be serving corned beef and cabbage from March 1st to March 17th. For Easter - March 27th they will offer a special menu in addition to the regular. 716-873-0551

February 9, 2005 There is a store in Williamsville called Edible Arrangements all set for Valentines day! They make arrangements of fresh fruit. Some dipped in chocolate. They look like a flower arrangement but you can eat it!

February 5, 2005 There is a new market that opened up at 2911 Southwestern Blvd. called  Tuscany Italian Specialties. They have great "made-on-site" sausages. They make their own fresh mozzarella on-site daily. Click on the link for hours, map and photos!

January 28, 2005 There is a great web site for menus in the WNY area. Right now they have about 80 menus on line and it promises to have many many more. The site is WNYMENU.com. 

January 26, 2005  I've added a new link to the Links page. It's a new site that has put everything together about OVENS. It's called Oven Site. Check it out!

January 6, 2005 The Tonawanda Showcase is offering an Early Bird  booth discount of $75.00. If you are a business that would like to participate in this annual event, call 874-1202 by Jan. 15th!

January 4, 2005 The Niagara Icewine Festival will be from January 14th to the 21st.

December 20, 2004 Downtown dwellers will be please to learn that a new market and cafe The Washington Market will be opening today at 641 Ellicott St.

December 19,2004 In case you haven't hear, The Royal Pheasant at 443 Forest Ave in Buffalo 14213  886-2600 has reopened ad is serving it's old favorites (Live Lobsters Daily) The ad in Artvoice also indicates some Live entertainment and is having a New Years Eve Party. - call for reservations.

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