ABC’s “Good Morning America” (GMA) on Friday stopped by KeyBank Center, home of the Buffalo Sabres – which are in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and hosted the Montreal Canadiens for Games 1 and 2 of the series last week.
Executive Chef Michael Buonopane and his culinary team made a display of five of the most popular, Instagrammable dishes being offered during the playoffs – the Sabres Steakhouse Stack, The Tommer Bomber, Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Pretzel, Let’s Go Buffalo Wings & Pizza Logs in a souvenir ice rink, and the Chocolate Banana Milkshake. The broadcast also highlighted the highly popular Beer Sabre.
Pictured with Sabres fans, from left to right, are Rob Ray, color analyst for the Sabres and former player; Guy Hooper, executive sous chef; Buonopane; Sabretooth; GMA reporter Rhiannon Ally; Ethan Hacic, operations manager; Scott Markiewicz, premium clubs manager; and Marty Biron, Sabres analyst and former player.
Chris Riegle, who recently retired from Delaware North after 39 years with the company, was recognized May 5 at a meeting of Gaming leaders in Canandaigua, N.Y., for his service and leadership since 1997 as general manager of nearby Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack.
Riegle (center), who began in finance with the company and went on to lead the introduction of gaming at the racetrack in 2003 and several expansions since, was presented a plaque at the retirement reception by Jeff Taips (left), chief operating officer of Gaming.
Riegle was also joined by several of his longtime team members at Finger Lakes, including Vieden Zahariev (right), who also recently retired as senior director of operations. Zahariev had been with Delaware North since 1986, including as a regional controller for Parks and Resorts at Grand Canyon National Park and the Yellowstone General Stores.
Patina 250 at corporate headquarters in Buffalo on May 5 hosted another popular installment of its Guest Chef Series with Rawlston Williams, chef and author of “The Caribbean Cookbook.”
Attendees tried a variety of dishes and beverages inspired by the Caribbean islands, while also getting signed copies of Williams’ book.
The event was hosted in partnership with Curate Hospitality and Read & Eat, a local culinary bookshop. Pictured above are Williams (left) and Kim Behzadi (right), owner of Read & Eat. Pictured below are Williams (left) and Darian Bryan (right), Jamaican-born chef and local restaurateur and entrepreneur.
The Grand Tier at the Metropolitan Opera House, operated by Patina Group in New York City, on May 4 held its annual gala. The black-tie event featured a cocktail hour, a seated dinner and performances. Patina Group catered this event for 400 guests, many of whom are among the Met Opera’s top supporters.
Southland Casino Hotel, Delaware North’s gaming destination in West Memphis, Ark., on May 2 held its annual Kentucky Derby event, blending the excitement of live sports viewing and betting with classic Derby style and flair.
Guests were encouraged to show off their finest Derby-inspired looks for a chance to win in the Kentucky Derby Hat Contest, with prizes totaling $5,000 in Free Play. Pictured above is the first-place winner, whose impressive depiction of Southland stood out among the many entries.