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Burger King plans to close 400 locations across the nation by the end of 2023. Reports say Burger King sales across the world is growing but is struggling in the United States. Some say the company is struggling because of competition, I feel Burger King doesn’t reinvent the wheel like Wendy’s, McDonald’s and other fast food […]
According to a new poll commissioned by No Kid Hungry New York, More than 70% of adults found it harder to afford groceries. Over the past 12 months and two in five adults reported not eating for an entire day, running out of food or experiencing another symptom of food insecurity. Families with kids in […]
Downtown Rochester has been given a fresh dose of excitement with the arrival of a new eatery and lounge. Astor on Main held its grand opening yesterday, located within the Hyatt Regency. With a promise of weekly live performances throughout the year, Astor on Main is sure to captivate visitors. Their menu blends comfort food […]
It’s back! Yesterday, the City of Rochester kicked off its annual Food Truck Rodeo series at the Rochester Public Market. Each Wednesday at the end of every month, locals can enjoy some of the city’s best food truck cuisine while listening to some pop and rock tunes from local bands from 5 to 9 pm. […]
After a lengthy battle, Wegmans has announced that they are giving their “support” to the new Whole Foods Market in Brighton. A Wegmans spokesperson stated: “We compete with Whole Foods in practically every other market we operate in. The plaza was never zoned for this size development and the traffic issues have been our concern […]
After a lengthy battle, Wegmans has announced that they are giving their “support” to the new Whole Foods Market in Brighton. A Wegmans spokesperson stated: “We compete with Whole Foods in practically every other market we operate in. The plaza was never zoned for this size development and the traffic issues have been our concern […]
After years of waiting, Rochester’s first-ever Whole Foods has finally opened! Yesterday, excited customers lined up overnight to be the first ones in the store. The opening was once again approved on Tuesday after an appellate court judge rejected a last-ditch effort to delay the store’s opening. Despite the opening, legal efforts are still not […]
SNAP benefit recipients across New York State will be getting more bang for their SNAP benefit bucks. A new change announced by the Governors office Wednesday will allow an increase in reimbursement for healthy purchases made at certain farmers markets. The program is called the FreshConnect Fresh2You. It will give $2 checks for every $2 […]
Many local shoppers are saddened by the news of Hegedorn’s closure. About 120 employees will lose their jobs when they close at the end of June. The store has been a pillar in the Webster community since Bruce Hegedorn opened it in 1953. Store manager Jon Gonzalez, the grandson of the store’s founder, said competition […]
A new proposed bill in California is looking to ban five chemicals frequently found in candies and snack foods claiming that they could be dangerous for consumers. AB 418, which is sponsored by Democratic California Assemblymembers Jesse Gabriel and Buffy Wicks, targets Red Dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil and propylparaben. The […]