The hazy history of sponge candy...add La Hacienda in Niagara Falls to your to-do list...Buffalo's Best Mac & Cheese Challenge...multi-million dollar renovation at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott, and the Food Access in WNY Roundtable Discussion.

A fun-loving pub with a fun-loving menu...an interview with Buddy "The Cake Boss" Valastro...Timothy Patrick's Irish Restaurant and Sports Pub gets reviewed...flavors and textures sing at New Ming, and the Polar Bites fundraiser.

A sinfully delicious treat...The Burger Shack Grill and Half Moon Creative Salad open...The Internet and the local food scene...bakery dreams, and getting your wine geek on.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is expanding...retro candy at Can Can Candy...bar hopping at The Pink...the lights are still shining at Choco-Logo the day after Valentine's Day, and Lunch gets reviewed.

Penny candy lives on at three area stores...classic surf and turf for Valentines's Day...off-beat Valentine's Day restaurants...interview with Dino Pinelli Jr, co-owner of Charlie O'Briens, and where to go to score the best bites of chocolate in WNY.

Tabree is worth a try...new cocktail lounge and eatery planned for Rochester...phone app for restaurant servers...someone sure has a sweet tooth, and pictures from the Powder Keg Festival at Statler City.

Classic Italian with some surprises...Buffalo's own Robby Takac interview...Russell's Steaks, Chops & More review...a hidden gem in the heart of Black Rock, and a rosy way to say "I love you" to your favorite cake lover.

An interview with Beth and Joe Kennedy, owners of Spar's Sausage Shop...Wegman's celebrates 35 years of Buffalovin'...ROC Brewing Co. is Brewing the American Dream...Is AeroShot being used as a club drug?...and Magnificent Meatballs.

An interview with Kathryn Takats, Pearl Street Brewery's assistant brewer...a history of Buffalo's confectioneries...how about an ice cafe on Buffalo's waterfront?...hungry for Beef on Weck, and working for the family winery.

Sample beer and sip wine at Buffalo Winter Bash..rules for food trucks..interview with Chef Ross Warhol..a pastry chef reflection, and prices at the pump.

A one woman foodservice dynamo...Chicken Wings...the humble...the fancy...the misunderstood...Basket Factory closes down and Goat is back on the menu...get'em fresh in LA

Master Chefs from C.I.A visit Erie Boces...Donnie B. straddles the border...Mike A gets reviewed...Jonathan Benno plates a pasta and the hippest joint in Newfane.

En Francais...A new take on Indian in Roc...JGVR...that's jean georges vongerichten talks dumpling soup...and we meet the Top 25 Food entrepreneurs.

Local McDonald's manager wins national award...NYC food writer attempts chicken wings at home, Buffalo-style, Chefs get mad on Twitter, and Alan Bedenko, lead Tenor in the Valenti's Opera sings a final note...

125 Most Influential People in WNY...Alan Bedenko vs. Valenti's...Dinosaur BBQ expands to Brooklyn...