Food/Beverage

A recently proposed bill in Albany aims to mandate that all food service spots at New York State Thruway rest stops remain operational every day of the week. This proposal directly clashes with Chick-fil-A’s practice of closing on Sundays. Currently, there are seven Chick-fil-A outlets along the New York State Thruway, with plans for the […]

Thanksgiving Food DriveHow can you help? Purchase food by Donating Help collect, sort or distribute Drop of food at drop-off locations     If you want to attend the free dinner & receive a free thanksgiving basket please register at the link below https://www.unitingthroughhope.com/ 2023 Thanksgiving Food Drive and Dinner Menu   2023 Thanksgiving Distribution […]

In the city that never sleeps, New Yorkers are celebrating over the grand opening of Manhattan’s first Wegmans grocery store. The doors to this 87,500-square-foot establishment, nestled within the 770 Broadway building near the Astor Place subway station, opened yesterday. This marks the second Wegmans store in New York City, with the first one having […]

Events at Blue Cross Arena just got tastier (well, if you’re a Chick-Fil-A fan). Downtown Rochester is now home to the first Chick-fil-A at an indoor venue in New York State. The new stand is set to premiere today during the Amerks’ season opener. The menu will feature chicken sandwiches and waffle chips, with plans […]

The latest Dunkin’ advertisement shows Ben Affleck pitching an idea for an Ice Spice’s new drink. In this ad, the Academy Award-winning actor and the VMAs’ recently crowned best new artist brainstormed to name and devise the concept for the “Bikini Bottom” rapper’s new Ice Spice Munchkins beverage. This advertisement acts as a follow-up to […]

A new local spot for those with a sweet tooth is coming to Monroe Ave.Daniele Family Companies is set to open a new Crumbl Cookies at the Whole Foods Plaza in Brighton. This will be the cookie’s second Rochester location, with the first being located at 100 Marketplace Drive in Henrietta. Source: 13 WHAM

It’s a sad day for those who are a fan of Wegmans soda, aka WPOP. Their reasons are due to worries over synthetic components in their products, and that the soda does not align with their “Our Food You Feel Good About” standards. The company remains dedicated to promoting healthier living for its customers. Wegmans […]

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and the NFL’s Washington Commanders have a new multi-year partnership with Sire Spirits. As part of the partnership, Sire Spirits’ Branson Cognac will be the Official Cognac of the Washington Commanders, and Le Chemin Du Roi will be designated as the Official Champagne of the Washington Commanders. Jackson’s 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm, […]

Click below for full guide: 8-21-23 Fringe Guide release FINAL Rochester, NY—Starting today, the Rochester Fringe Festival (Tuesday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Sept. 23) distributes more than 110,000 free copies of its 112-page 2023 Official Fringe Guide. A complete list of distribution locations is available at http://rochesterfringe.com/visitor-info/festival-guide.

In celebration of National Cheesecake Day, Cheesy Eddie’s is set to distribute over 3,000 complimentary cheesecake slices on July 28th. The distribution starts at 10 am at the Henrietta outlet of Cheesy Eddie’s. These slices are available on a first-come, first-served principle, with a limit of one slice per individual. Alongside the celebration, there will […]