Mark Scheer When it came time to strike the first blow against the building, Faisal Merani couldn't resist climbing behind the controls of the excavator himself. The local hotelier had been waiting years for a chance to start demolition at the old Fallside Motel, a property located at the corner of Fourth Street and Buffalo [...]
Melaina Gasbarrino When you step into the Sterling Inn & Spa, you are stepping into a lovely boutique inn like no other. As this boutique inn is the only one of its kind in Niagara Falls, it’s garnered a variety of awards that help bolster its prestige. Winner of Travelocity’s 2012 Travelers Choice Award, the [...]
By Emeri Krawczyk If you love wine country cuisine, now is an ideal time to visit places that offer delicious food in beautiful settings. The majestic roaring falls, cheesy souvenirs, goofy Clifton Hill attractions… all part of the Niagara Falls experience. But Buffalo Magazine wondered: Could hungry guys and gals tired from a day of [...]
By: W. Daryl Link From tripadvisor.com, reposted with permission. There seems to be this desirable growing momentum in Niagara Falls of splitting from the MOR dining formula. A few new venues have recently opened their doors for culinary business that are attracting a lot of attention. Places such as AG, Koutouki, and Paris Crepes Bistro [...]
Albert Cipryk, teacher/chef at Niagara College for the St. Catharines Standard You may have noticed over the last 400 or so columns that Off the Burner is not a critique or review forum. Periodically, however, I depart somewhat and am moved to comment on a new establishment, culinary in persuasion or at least of the [...]
By Mike Lowe, Pulse Magazine Niagara’s newest fine dining establishment’s logo reads simply “AG — Inspired Cuisine”. Ag, derived from the Latin word argentum, is more recognizable as the periodic table of the elements’ symbol for silver. A fitting name for the lustrous restaurant offering fresh, locally sourced ingredients that are transformed into exquisite dishes [...]
Adrian Brijbassi NIAGARA FALLS, ONT.—For a city whose main attraction perpetually plunges 53 metres, Niagara Falls has conspicuously lacked depth for decades. On your next visit, get away from the kitsch and vapid casino culture and you might be surprised to see elegant, soulful shoots emerging in this city that attracted about 14 million tourists [...]
