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Vicious Ice Cream Man Turf War Taking Place in Upstate New York

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:58:43 +0000

Joshua Malatino wants to control all the fudgesicle trade that goes down in Gloversville, New York. And he’s willing to resort to some pretty shady tactics to maintain market dominance. The 34-year-old proprietor of the Sno Cone Joe ice cream was arrested this week for harassing an ice cream truck driver from the rival Mr. Ding-a-Ling franchise. “You don’t [...]

Buffalo's Restaurant Week Is Here — Feast On $20.13 Meals!

Wendy Lynn — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:36:18 +0000

This week is Restaurant Week in Western New York (April 22-28). There are approximately 200 restaurants participating, so there are plenty of choices to fit your taste. These restaurants are once again offering meals for $20.13 this week. Some may even extend the offer like they have in the past, so I would encourage you to [...]

Listen to Some Beer Bottle Music [VIDEOS]

Josh — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:00:50 +0000

The Buffalo On Tap craft beer festival is right around the corner — a full afternoon of fine craft beers, great food and live music. The event is Saturday, April 20 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, and it runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (unless you have a VIP ticket….then you get in [...]

2013 Buffalo-Area Farmers' Market Guide

Buffalo Staff — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:35:50 +0000

This guide means that sunny weather is finally coming to stay, right? RIGHT? Rain, shine or thundersnow (seriously, Buffalo?), there is nothing that can hold the farmers’ market fanatics back during the summer months in Western New York. And if you’ve ever been to one, I’m sure you understand why: fresh fruits and veggies, beautiful [...]

What's "On Tap?" [VIDEO]

Josh — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:00:19 +0000

So, what do you have “on tap”? It’s a question I hear all too often, working in the bar business. In my head I’m saying, “Look at the taps bro…they’re right in front of you,” but instead, my professional side comes out and I reply with a list of the beers we serve. It’s a [...]

Check This Out! Rob Grew His Lettuce Back in Days

Rob Banks — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:30:37 +0000

Usually, after I'm done cutting up lettuce at my house (which, is rare to begin with), I just toss of the stump of the head or toss it outside for the animals.

But next time you have that stump in your hand, maybe you will want to try this instead of just tossing it out.

What's The Strangest Thing You've Ever Put On A Burger?

Brett Alan — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:33:13 +0000

When I was a kid, I remember other kids doing some really strange things to their food at lunch...and then eating it! I'll never forget the time I saw someone put Doritos on their sandwich and eat it. Turns out that one was pretty good. So this weekend, I tried something a little different on a burger.

Will Amherst Set New Restrictions For Food Trucks?

Josh — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:31:50 +0000

We’re seeing more and more food truck these days around Western New York. Whether you’re looking for a quick taco or grilled cheese, some BBQ food or whatever, these food trucks are here, and they are good! At this point, the food trucks are allowed to operate with little to no restrictions as long as [...]

What's A Fair Restaurant Tip?

Dale Mussen — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:56:44 +0000

Looks like the economy is costing restaurant waiters in the tips they get. A new poll shows only 51 percent give a tip of 16 percent or more when they eat out. 14 percent say they don’t leave anything more than a ten-percent tip for the wait staff. How about at fancy restaurants? I’ve never understood why [...]

Rich Products Recalls More Items

Josh — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:54:50 +0000

Rich Products is expanding its list of recalled items. Twenty-four people in 15 states have fallen ill with E. Coli after consuming some of Rich’s frozen products. Check your freezers for these items: Farm Rich Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas [...]

9 Tasty Peeps Cocktails That'll Help You Forget Easter

Emerald Catron — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:20:19 +0000

It's Easter weekend, and we all know what that means -- time to eat some ham and get your crunk on. We've always said if you aren't risking an insulin coma, you aren't really drinking, so here are some Peeps-themed cocktails to prove you love Easter but hate your body. Enjoy (to a point, then feel really sick a

Where Can I Find a Fish Fry in Buffalo?

Brian Russel — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:07:45 +0000

Whether it’s Lent or you’re just in the mood, no one can resist a great fish fry. People will travel for a good fish fry, but if you don’t have to, why should you? Click the button below to find the closest restaurant with a fish fry! [button href="http://www.wgrz.com/news/databases/fishfry/default.aspx" title="See List of Fish Fry [...]

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que To Open In Buffalo In October

Brian Russel — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:06:12 +0000

Originally out of Syracuse, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que will now have restaurants in Rochester, Buffalo, Troy and Harlem. Their newest location, here in Buffalo, will be on West Tupper Street and seat 180 people. The new restaurant is slated to open this October. Take it from someone who has been to the Rochester location several times [...]

NYC Soda Law Rejected

Dale Mussen — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:53:48 +0000

Just one day before it was set to begin, a judge has rejected New York City’s ban on large sugary soft drinks calling it “arbitrary and capricious.” It would have required New York City restaurants to serve soft drinks no larger than 16 ounces. The judge said while it would have applied only to some [...]

Buffalo Gets Healthy Beef

Josh — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:12:48 +0000

This one will make the health conscious meat eater’s mouth water! A supermarket in Buffalo is now the first in the U.S. to start selling a healthier form of beef (allegedly, reportedly…so the story goes). You can find the “Great-O” brand of beef products in Tops Markets right now for only $3.99. You’re probably asking yourself, [...]

A Guide For Keeping Frozen Food

Josh — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:38:34 +0000

When you see a good deal on chicken, steaks, frozen dinners, fish or whatever...you have to buy it! Right? I mean, you can just buy it, freeze it and have it at a later date.

True, but how long should you keep certain products frozen before they get freezer burn or just start to go bad? Here's a little guide.

A Go-To To-Go Meal — 13 Buffalo Food Trucks to Try

Jack FM Staff — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:30:11 +0000

Here is a list of some of the food trucks around Western New York, what they offer and how you can find out more about their locations.

Wegmans Recalls Another Product

Josh — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:37:16 +0000

First it was bread products, now it’s Wegmans brand All-Purpose Bleach Flour that is being recalled.Check your cupboards if you purchased a 5 lb. bag of Wegmans flour between December 24, 2012 and February 15, 2013. The flour being recalled may have blue polyurethane balls in it. Those balls are from the sifting equipment used to [...]

Here's What 200 Calories Looks Like

Josh — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:16:57 +0000

Is maintaining your weight important to you? Do you count your calories on a daily basis? If you do, this post may be of interest to you.“They” say the average diet is based on a 2,000 calorie per day intake. When I was really making a serious effort to be healthy, I would do a [...]

Moms All Over Buffalo Will Love This — How to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies

Clay Moden — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:05:26 +0000

I remember my mother was always getting on our cases about eating veggies. It wasn’t until high school/college that I started to actually enjoy the taste of carrots, broccoli or any other vegetable. Moms, if you are having trouble getting your kids to eat healthy, there is hope.According to FOX News…. A light mist of [...]