Food/Beverage
Members of the City of Rochester’s Pathways to Peace outreach team are firing up the grill in several city neighborhoods this summer. The Pathways to Peace Barbeques aim to build positive relationships, strengthen neighborhoods, and reduce youth violence. This week’s free Peace Barbeque will take place, 5 to 7 p.m., today, Wednesday, July 24 at Manhattan […]
Taco Bell is launching “The Cantinas,” an early retirement community in San Diego’s Rancho Santa Fe area, exclusively for its Rewards Members. Scheduled for August 17-18, this weekend getaway aims to let guests experience a relaxed, retirement-like lifestyle without waiting until 55. Activities include “old school” games, pickleball tournaments, arts and crafts, and napping. Taco […]
Americans firing up their grills for Fourth of July celebrations will likely pay more for some traditional barbecue staples this year. That’s largely due to inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy and supply shocks related to specific foods such as beef and lemons, according to agricultural economists. The average cookout for 10 people will cost $71.22 […]
Rochester, NY, is set to welcome two major new store openings: ALDI and Shake Shack. ALDI will open its latest location on East Ridge Road on Thursday, June 27 at 8:45 a.m., offering the first 100 customers gift bags filled with fan favorites and a gift card. The store will provide delivery and curbside pickup […]
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, acknowledging that vaping flavors can reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking. The FDA said it authorized four menthol e-cigarettes from Njoy, the vaping brand recently acquired by tobacco giant Altria, which also sells Marlboro cigarettes. The decision lends new […]
New York’s Summer EBT program opens applications on July 1, providing $120 per school-aged child monthly for groceries during summer. Eligible families include those already on SNAP, Temporary Assistance, or reduced-price school meals, with others needing to apply online. Applications require a NY.gov ID and details about each child and household member. Funds expire 122 […]
The fifth annual Black Culture Festival is set to take place next month at Parcel 5 in Rochester, celebrating Black culture and achievements within the community. The festival, scheduled for July 27 and 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., will feature a variety of local vendors, showcasing Black-owned businesses and offering culturally significant dishes. […]
Juneteenth 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19, with various events throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Here is a list of celebrations: Thursday, June 13: Genesee Country Village & Museum: June 13 to June 15, featuring history of emancipation, interpretation of the Nathaniel Rochester House, and guest speakers from the Black Storytelling League of […]
The Redline Hotel, founded by Kamau Coleman and Michael Clinton, is a new boutique hotel in Venice Beach that honors the area’s rich history and showcases Black entrepreneurial success. Venice Beach is iconic in American pop culture, often portrayed with white bikini-clad girls and buff dudes, but it has a significant history of Black contributions […]
Wegmans Food Markets has launched its Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack campaign to provide food for school-aged children during the summer months when they lack access to free or reduced-price school lunches. Running from June 5-19, the campaign allows customers to donate $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with all proceeds supporting local Feeding […]