One of the Pilaf’s favorite places just got even better! Woodcock Brothers Brewery in North Tonawanda has expanded its dining area and the menu now includes gluten-free rolls. (Dra is so happy!) Woodcock craft beer is worth every sip and they carry at least 16 taps! Congratulations for the most recent silver medals at theContinue reading “Game Changer and Expansion at Woodcock!”
Category Archives: Niagara County
Get Your WNY HIKE On!
Here is a six month Pilaf recap in case you missed any of our outdoor blogs/reviews. Some are under a strange URL and some we visited twice, but we did our best to get it right below. It’s beautiful in WNY. Get outside! You’ll be glad you did! Akron Falls Park: https://circlingthebases.com/2021/04/12/akron-falls-park/ Amherst State ParkContinue reading “Get Your WNY HIKE On!”
And the Beat Goes On…
This weekend in March is known for fun, especially if you are a St. Patty’s Day fan. Food, drink and music! If you haven’t had the chance to try these two ideas we blogged about earlier in the year, here they are again. You could even do both in one day! #1 The Chandler StreetContinue reading “And the Beat Goes On…”
Wine and Chocolate, Win-Win!
This past summer the Pilafs were excited to hear live music safely spread out in the back of Black Willow Winery. It was our first visit and we decided to return this winter. We were so glad we did! The inside of Black Willow is cozy and welcoming. It includes a gift shop, a barContinue reading “Wine and Chocolate, Win-Win!”
Niagara County Beverage Run – Night Out
Notes: Consider using a designated driver, or make your teenage kid play chauffeur! All the places we visited have wifi to keep them busy! Also, check on days/times open. Weekends seem to be the safest bet for wineries lately. Living near the Niagara Wine Trail is handy, and we have learned that it doesn’t haveContinue reading “Niagara County Beverage Run – Night Out”
Winter in Lockport- Day trip
Possible activities: winery, lunch, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, firepit, photography, bird watching, sledding, snowman building, other winter shenanigans If you live in WNY, you have to take advantage of the outdoors whenever the sun pokes its head out or you’ll be locked inside for way too long. And, who hasn’t discovered that being stuck insideContinue reading “Winter in Lockport- Day trip”
Circling the Bases 