Jamie Kennedy cooking up something different

From the Niagara Falls Review: As iconic Canadian chef Jamie Kennedy speaks, a gigantic ferris wheel rotates outside the window behind him. Down the street is a bonanza of pretzels and candy apples. Keep walking, and there’s a huge Frankenstein bursting through the roof of Burger King munching on a Whopper. Is this really the…

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Unofficial start of Summer 2011

Yes, Summer doesn’t start until June 21, but this weekend and next weekend are the unofficial start of Summer in the tourist area of Niagara Falls. I would think that generally the industry likes it when Memorial Day and Victoria Day fall on different weekends, like this year. It doesn’t seem like much was done…

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N.F.’s Sheraton welcomes TGIF

From Buffalo Business First: What has long been rumored, concerning the primary restaurant and sports bar inside the newly-christened Sheraton Hotel in Niagara Falls, is now official. Michael DiCienzo, Canadian Niagara Hotels vice president, said the Old Falls Street Sports Bar is being renovated and changed over to a TGIFriday’s restaurant and sports bar. TGIF’s…

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Notice of Application and Public Meeting regarding Ma Agretto’s Spaghetti House

(I thought I had posted this, but hadn’t) This sign for a notice of meeting was up outside Ma Agretto’s Spaghetti House at the corner of Ellen Ave and Centre St. Apparently someone wants to build a restaurant there (and I presume on the empty lots next to it). I hadn’t heard that.

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Hard Rock Cafe to ring in New Year with guitar drop

From AuburnPub.com: New York City drops a crystal ball in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. In Niagara Falls, N.Y., 2010 will be ushered in with the dropping of a big guitar. A 10-foot fiberglass guitar will be dropped at midnight at the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Niagara Falls. The model of a Gibson…

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Getaway Guy: Skylon Tower Getaway

From News 10 Now in Rochester (it includes a good video): This getaway is fun for everyone and brings you a view of Niagara Falls like you won’t believe! This is the Skylon Tower, on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Standing tall since 1965, it holds a great outdoor observation deck 775 feet above…

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The Capri closes doors after 55 years

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Capri Restaurant on Ferry Street was closed to the public Tuesday and its furnishing have been removed. But what led to the closure – and whether it’s a permanent or temporary situation – is unclear. Marisa Alfieri-Hay, daughter of business founder the late Sam Alfieri, was inside the restaurant…

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