Chuck’s Roadhouse is now open

I meant to post about this last week, but forgot to. I’m not sure the exact date that they opened, but Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill is now open in Niagara Falls. I’ve only been by at around lunch time, and there have been people inside each day.

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OLG funds used to cover Falls budget shortfall

From Niagara This Week: Not wanting to stick ratepayers with a potential $62 increase on their tax bills, councillors decided Tuesday to take a $2.9-million shortfall in revenues by taking the money from the City’s OLG reserve fund. The shortfall came about after the Region reversed its tax policy to create a separate primarily for…

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Camping, family-style: Pack up and head out for a classic, budget-friendly summer adventure

This PressConnects.com article is about camping in New York State, including areas around Niagara Falls: When the word “summer” comes up, “vacation” can’t be far behind. Household budgets won’t always expand enough to fill the gas tank or buy airline tickets, though. Fortunately, there’s a low-cost local alternative that takes the family out of everyday…

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Brief Marineland 2014 season recap

Occasionally I have a regular reader send me in his thoughts/observations about Marineland. Like a lot of people, he is conflicted about the park. He has great memories and see so much potential, but the current situation just doesn’t seem right. Here are some of his comments: I still check the park periodically via social…

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Wallenda Walk: Big Task At Hand

From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: The crew that put up Nik Wallenda’s practice cable outside the Seneca Niagara Casino two weeks ago spent most of Wednesday dismantling it. Now that same crew looks forward to rigging a similar cable -twice as long – across the Niagara Gorge a few days before Wallenda’s scheduled crossing…

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    Where is a good place to stay in Niagara Falls Canada?

    Someone from Australia asked this question: 2 adults and 2 kids. I am looking for somthing clean, close to the falls and reasonable in cost. Does anyone have some suggestions and experiences. Cost is a Major expense in this area. But we found that something close to all the attractions (within walking distance), safe, and…

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    DISNEY ENTERING MAID OF THE MIST FRAY AS CONTRACT COMPETITION GROWS FIERCE: Thirteen companies seeking lucrative Canadian concession

    From the Niagara Falls Reporter: The list of 13 bidders now standing in line to take over the concession to operate sightseeing boats below Niagara Falls from public docks on the Ontario side of the river reads like a who’s who of international tourism superstars. And two independent sources with direct knowledge of the bidding…

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    New IHOP Now open

    The new IHOP, which was mentioned recently in another posting’s comments, is now open. This is located at the Fallsview Plaza Hotel on Fallsview Blvd. I wonder if the second image below is where the new Dave & Busters will be located?

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