Food

The pandemic caused a pause everywhere...businesses shut down and slowly reopened, tourism all but stopped when the U.S.- Canada border closed. But when restrictions eased people found a way to get back...slowly, and maybe not to pre-existing levels, but it was a start.

After last week's Easter rush the Broadway Market in Buffalo was nearly empty on Monday.

It's a nationwide effort that began with a New Jersey moving company noticing the amount of food left behind in clients’ fridges when moving and suggesting they donate that food to local food banks.

Depending on where you are, National Coffee Day can be celebrated on different days. In the United States, itw is celebrated on Wednesday, September 29th (in other parts of the world, you may find it celebrated on October 1st.) But we thought it might be interesting to find some great places around Western New York to grab a cup of "Joe" any day, not just on National Coffee Day.

Monte Dolce was always full of fun and energy combined with a passion for his craft and never strayed too far from a kitchen. He loved family, was generous to friends and strangers, and understood that good food can bring a community together.

A well-known area pizza chain is putting its focus on honoring those who’ve spent the last year fighting through the COVID-19 pandemic.

A love of homemade Maple syrup and a family that felt a need to give back to the community... that's the story of Back Creek Maple Farm.

A North Tonawanda chef is in the running for a worldwide favorite chef competition and a big cash prize in Bon Appetit Magazine.

The Taste of Buffalo is after its "in-person" absence is back this year. Because of the pandemic, last year’s Taste of Buffalo was a virtual one. But with more and more people getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Taste of Buffalo organizers announced that this year’s event would similar to those of years past.

After missing out on the Easter season last year, the Broadway Market is gearing up for this Easter.

The Buffalo Peacemakers, a group known for helping at-risk youth in our area, is going a step above this month to support Black businesses while helping those most vulnerable during the pandemic.

Buffalo is known for sponge candy, and it's a favorite item to send to friends and relatives across the U.S. We're used to the sponge candy squares sold by most candy confectioners in the area, but one shop does it a bit differently.