I was born in West Texas, but was mostly raised in northeast Ohio. Being the daughter of someone in radio meant moving around a lot, but we were lucky enough to make Akron, Ohio, home for almost 20 years. Growing up in country radio means I don’t really know anything else. This job and lifestyle has literally been my entire life! Looking back, I am so lucky to have found a home here in WNY. It reminds me so much of Ohio, and it doesn’t hurt that I’m just a drive down the 90 from some family. Discovering good wings is probably my favorite thing about WNY, but I’ve grown to love so much more! You can find me near water or watching 'Golden Girls' -– there’s really no in between. I love cooking, hanging out with friends and my job! I can’t believe I get to this everyday and with people I genuinely love. I look forward to calling Buffalo home for many more years!
Liz Mantel
Reddy Bikeshare Now Rolling in Buffalo For The 2017 Season
It's just another sign of the spring season in Buffalo! The second season of the Independent Health Reddy Bikeshare is ready to roll throughout the area! In the past week you probably saw the red kiosks being set up in the area. The kiosks will soon hold over 200 Reddy Bikes that will let patrons explore Buffalo on bikes...
Food Truck Tuesday At Larkin Square Has Opening Date
It looks like we're just a couple weeks out from the return of Food Truck Tuesday at Larkin Square. It was announced on Larkin Square's Twitter page that the night full of food truck would start the new season April 11th. Every Tuesday through October (except 4th of July) from 5-8pm people can come down and enjoy food and live music! Par...
Here is The Most Searched Shopping Item in New York State
A lot of shopping happens online these days and that means trends are being recorded and the world is getting a peek into some of our most embarrassing shopping habits. Some of the items that came up in these findings are definitely out of left field and some make a lot of sense...
New Moe’s Set To Open In Cheektowaga With This Special Feature
It's the first one in the Buffalo area and it will probably be busy. A new Moe's Southwestern Grill is set to open on Union Rd in Cheektowaga but this Moe's will stand out from all the other locations because it will also have a drive-thru. The Mexican fast food restaurant will be located at 3729 Union Rd in the front portion of Consumer's Square and is set to open on April 20th...
Maid of The Mist Announces Opening Day
Just another sure sign of spring in WNY! Maid of the Mist has announced their opening day for the season! If you've ever been on Maid of the Mist you know just how important the weather can be! In a tweet yesterday the company teased the announcement saying that the oats were going into the water...
Southern Tier Has Released A Thin Mint Inspired Beer Called ‘Thick Mint’
What!? Leave it to a WNY brewery to knock it out of the park with a craft beer! You take two things that people love most, Girl Scout Cookies and Beer, and you make something amazing! Southern Tier Brewing Company has released a beer inspired by the Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie called "Thick Mint"...
Debate Is On – Where Should The New Train Station Go?
This has been a debate for quite some time but now that the idea has become a reality the debate is heating up on where the new Amtrak train station should go in Buffalo.
The two locations that have been publicized the most are Buffalo's Historic Central Terminal or one of two possible locations downtown near Canalside...
Radio Shack Closing More Stores, WNY Locations Included
Things aren't looking great fro Radio Shack, for the second time in two years they have filed for bankruptcy. In the original statement on their bankruptcy Radio Shack said they would only be closing 200 stores. However, it has now been announced that it's 552 stores that will be closing...
New Food Truck To Hit Buffalo
It looks like a new food truck will be joining the fleet of many in Buffalo. However, this one will be a little bit different than the others because it will be focused on healthy food. The Healthy Scratch will be launching their own food truck this spring that will feature the same healthy and fresh items that are sold in their location at The Shops at HarborCenter...
How To Know If Your Cereal Was Made In Buffalo
Buffalo is the city that smells like Cheerios! The smells of whatever cereal is being made at General Mills that days wafts through the city and it always smells delicious. You know the cereal is made here, but does it stay local? Maybe what gets produced in Buffalo ships out to other markets, maybe it all ends up on the other coast...
Bar Bill in East Aurora Adding Take-Out Location
If one thing is for sure in WNY it is that getting a table at Bar Bill in East Aurora can be a task. Hitting the popular bar and restaurant at off times is often your best bet to grab a spot! With the famous hand painted wings and Beef on Weck it's one of WNY's most popular spots...
Albino Deer Spotted in East Aurora
They're not very common but one seems to be popping in and around East Aurora. It could be an Albino deer but those are VERY rare and really don't live that long. Whether it's a white deer or an albino deer one thing is known, these are not seen very often...