VIDEO: Mama Chavez Taqueria opens in Le Roy
Jul 12, 2019
Mama Chavez Taqueria opens today in Le Roy. Owner Maria Chavez and her sons held a ribbon-cutting and an open house for invited guests…
Food & Dining
An authentic taste of Mexico in Le Roy
Jul 12, 2019
An authentic taste of Mexico can be found in Le Roy at Mama Chavez’s Taqueria. Tucked away on Mill Street, Mama Chavez’s makes freshly…
Stop the presses: Another investment in Batavia with The Coffee Press
Jan 17, 2019
Derek Geib has a unique and popular restaurant in Batavia with Bourbon & Burger Co. on Jackson Street. However, while talking to his wife, Jen, he…
The Coffee Press on Jackson Street, now open, aims to be hometown hangout
Jan 16, 2019
When there were no immediate takers for an empty storefront Derek Geib owned on Jackson Street, he started to think about what he could do with the…
Braille menus now available at Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant
Dec 28, 2018
Submitted photo and press release: The Genesee Regional Advisory Council (GRAC) for people with disabilities at the Independent…
New chef envisions new menu, modernization for Terry Hills
Nov 10, 2018
It wasn’t long ago — a little over six years, now — that Rochester native John Steward, the new head chef at Terry Hills, fell in…
JJ Newberry Project wins Rochester CDC Reshaping Rochester Award
Nov 9, 2018
On Thursday, Matt Gray accepted the Robert Macon Award from the Community Design Center of Rochester on behalf of the Newberry Project. The award was…
The queen of hospitality: With its eighty-six-year-old owner in the engineer's seat, Leroy's D&R Depot stays on track
Nov 1, 2018
Entering the former train depot, I’m greeted with the utmost hospitality, as if we were best friends. Nancy Nickerson and her business partner,…
New chef at Terry Hills sets out to take what's good and make it better
Oct 29, 2018
Let's talk about French fries. The lowly fry. Can you really kick it up a notch? Cooking a gourmet fry is actually no secret. Any…
Former farmworker opens 10th restaurant, this one in his hometown, Batavia
Oct 28, 2018
You know you're in an authentic taqueria when you spot a sign next to the salsa roja warning the gringos, "Danger!" Not every dish in a Mexican…
Fishtales proving popular with local seafood lovers
Oct 22, 2018
In Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain famously advised diners, "never order fish on a Monday." That works out well for Todd and Grace Sannin,…
The Remote Cabin Restaurant Near Buffalo That Serves Up The Most Delicious Food
Oct 18, 2018
Just because we live in one of New York’s largest cities doesn’t mean that us Buffalonians don’t like to escape away from it all…
New entrepreneurs bring passion for the restaurant business to Cindy and Barb's in Texaco Town
Jul 24, 2018
After spending a couple of decades kicking around the kitchens of Batavia, Robert Rudnicki and Adam Horton decided it was time to strike out on…
Five years later, local malthouse important player in state's growing craft beer industry
Jul 23, 2018
When Ted and Patricia Hawley launched New York Craft Malt in 2013, it could have been characterized as an experiment. It was certainly…
Would you try the Impossible Burger?
Jul 16, 2018
Have you heard about the Impossible Burger? It is made from all plant-based ingredients, but is promised to look, smell and taste just like meat from…
The Wild Rican joins EDEN in FreshLAB food hall
May 30, 2018
BATAVIA — As a mid-morning session of yoga concluded on the Eli Fish Brewing Co.’s bocce courts, scents of authentic Puerto Rican food…
Eli Fish Brewing Company holds grand opening
Mar 25, 2018
BATAVIA — After years of waiting, on Saturday afternoon the ribbon was cut at the Eli Fish Brewing Company, officially opening the brewery. The…
A culinary ‘EDEN’ planned for downtown
Mar 8, 2018
BATAVIA — Why did you become a vegan? It’s a question that has come up often as Judy Hysek made her pitches to potential backers of her…
Route 63 Diner aims to make you feel at home with good food and friendly service
Feb 15, 2018
Bonnie Ames saw the empty restaurant building on Ellicott Street Road near Shepard Road and knew it was the place for her. "I saw the building was…
Freshlab teams ready plates, plans
Jan 12, 2018
BATAVIA — The six teams competing to open start-up restaurants in downtown Batavia are almost ready to present their plans and plates. The…
Brick-oven pizza now available at Ken's Charcoal Pits (formerly City Slickers)
Oct 13, 2017
There's brick-oven pizza in Batavia now, handmade by Ken Mistler. You might know Mistler's restaurant as City Slickers but that's changed, too.…
GCEDC board approves incentives for Yancey's Fancy and Gateway GS
Sep 8, 2017
Press release: The Genesee County Economic Development Center approved incentives for development projects by Yancey's Fancy in Pembroke and…
Restaurant Ownership Boot Camp starts in October, win free tuition for freshLAB Foodie Challenge
Sep 7, 2017
Press release: A new restaurant ownership training course is slated to begin in October featuring two monthly classes over the winter, or…
Calling all foodies
Aug 28, 2017
The Batavia Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center is hosting the freshLAB Foodie Challenge competition on Saturday, September 23 beginning at…
