From the Buffalo News: Ten years ago, when my job included reporting developments – or lack thereof – in downtown Niagara Falls, I was often asked where to find the best meal within a walk of the famed cataracts. My answers made hungry people sad. Three weeks ago, I found myself eating at a fine [...]
Continue reading about Savor: A touch of class in downtown Niagara Falls, N.Y.
From the Niagara Falls Review: The New York side of Niagara Falls will never be what the Canadian side is, says Michael DiCienzo. And the Niagara Falls developer understands that. But it’s not deterring his company from plunking down $50 million on hotels and attractions on the US side. “That could easily double,” says the [...]
Continue reading about Biz beat: Investing in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Back in 2009 I posted a picture on Twitter of a gift certificate available at Costco for the Skylon Tower. The other day when I was there a took a few more pictures. There are a few more options if you are looking for deals on Niagara Falls restaurants or passes. You can buy $100 [...]
Continue reading about Niagara Falls gift certificates available Costco
From the Buffalo News: When David Stebbins was growing up near 15th and Pine streets, the Falls fostered a love for cities that has carried through his decades-long career as an urban planner. “When I was a young boy, when you walked down Falls Street, the sidewalks were wall-to-wall people. There were shops and restaurants [...]
Continue reading about Memories of Falls serve as inspiration
A visitor recently asked what used to be at the current Outback Steakhouse location on Victoria Ave. I answered that it has been a variety of restaurants. Well, the other day I noticed a sign on the back of the building and it reminded me of what it used to be called. For the longest [...]
Continue reading about Former name of Outback Steakhouse on Victoria Ave
I’ve posted before about how one of the restaurants in the strip mall on Victoria Ave keeps changing names and re-opening. Well, it seems that the latest incarnation will be more permanent. Outback Steakhouse is going in that space.
Continue reading about Outback Steakhouse coming to Victoria Avenue
This isn’t directly Niagara Falls-related, but it is still interesting. I’m sure some (or all) of the local operations use TripAdvisor and may try to cheat the system. From The Times Online: A row has broken out over the reliability of the hotel-review website TripAdvisor, with hoteliers alleging that the market-leading giant is no longer [...]
Continue reading about Who’s really writing the reviews on TripAdvisor?
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 [...]
Yesterday I tweeted about the IHOP on Clifton Hill. I couldn’t believe that this was now the 4th one in Niagara Falls. I’ve heard that the restaurant wasn’t valid. This location was not a legitimate franchise. The Dave & Buster’s is owned by the same group that owns the other two restaurants near Clifton Hill. [...]
Someone with a WordPress blog has posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls: “Bring lots of money”, that was my brother’s advice when I told him where we were going for our vacation. Turns out he knew what he was talking about. Despite finding clean, affordable accommodations within easy walking distance of the Falls, [...]
Continue reading about Niagara Falls – Bring lots of money << Ken’s-Place
Recent Comments