Krista did our wedding reception in October 2016 and I cannot compliment her and her staff enough…read more When I first contacted her she immediately replied and I could tell from our first phone conversation that I had found the company I wanted to do our reception. She was able to answer questions and offer menu suggestions or tips that might help the meal. We had several allergies she was able to accommodate and when I realized a few weeks before the wedding that we had another allergy she swiftly was able to let me know her food did not contain the allergen. This brings me to the wedding. They were there early to set up the bar and the stations and arrived with food that was nice and warm (and delicious) at the perfect time. She did a beautiful job displaying our donuts for our dessert, which is something that was above and beyond what we expected her to do! She even included placards for the different flavors. Her staff was polite and were able to get the tables called in an efficient manner. It's been two weeks and we are still getting compliments on the food we served! I definitely recommend Krista and her company for a wedding or any other event that you may have.

The only reason I have ever been to Bellinger Hall is for Koinonia events - which are Christian…read moreRetreats for men and women. At first it might be difficult to find - like all things in the institute, but once you get use to the area - you will have no problems - and it's not that big - so you will eventually find Bellinger Hall! However, once you find it - depending on why you are there - it might not meet your expectations - at least if they are too high! The sleeping accommodations normally only have twin beds - in the colder months plan on your bedroom being cold - you might want to bring your own extra blankets or even an electric blanket and if you are very big at all - the showers tend to be extremely small. Now if you are going there to cook for an event - it's a huge kitchen and can almost be confusing - but there is one thing for sure - the kitchen area could use some updates - not everything works and not everything is clean, but I've had some very good memories in that kitchen! The other areas are less than spectacular as well, but it's most likely the event that brought you here and not the accommodations - so go with an open mind and enjoy the moments!

Great atmosphere and super knowledgeable and friendly staff, especially Joe! And the wine is…read moreexcellent!

Amazing atmosphere and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. EXCELLENT WINE! We sampled several…read moreflavors and enjoyed them all!

We went to fredonia to visit friends and stayed at the White Inn. It's an historic…read morelocation built in the late 1800s with recent modern updates that combine the old and new. We stayed in a suite with a sitting room. Both rooms had large TVs and comfortable furnishings. There were soft colors and beautiful wallpaper. The bathroom was up-to-date with granite counters, tile floors and a rain shower fixture. Continental breakfast was included and perfect to start the day. We will definitely stay here again.

She had the wild mushroom ravioli which she found tasty and plentiful. Her first course was french…read moreonion soup, which is always too salty at the White Inn compared to other restaurants. She finished her soup and took home the extra ravioli. I had the veal milanese which had unique tasty combination of flavors served over properly cooked spaghetti. Each was served with a nice green salad and dressing. The White Inn is the most upscale restaurant of Dunkirk-Fredonia. Tonight's treat was our waitress Charlie who was a prefect server.

I had a chance to try their pierogi's at the North Tonawanda farmer's market. At $3/pop, they were…read moredefinitely pricey -- but the pierogis themselves were huge. I chose the kapusta (sauerkraut) pierogi, which was grilled and served atop a bunch of onions. The stand at the market also had Polish hot dogs for sale. The pierogi itself was huge, but the end product was a bit too doughy. The grill definitely crispen it up -- and it was more or less a doughy ball with onions on top and sauerkraut inside. The fillings themselves were tasty, but the outside dough left a little to be desired. I'd definitely try them again and I'd be curious to see if I could prepare them myself -- maybe the grilled product just wouldn't be the same as if I bought it myself.

This was our third stay at the Athenaeum, and we've now spent the last two years in Suite 8. We've…read morealready booked our return for 2027. Suite 8 has become our favorite room. It has its own private entrance and porch, and it's located right next to the Amphitheater. One of our favorite parts of the week is sitting on the porch in the evening and listening to the concerts without ever leaving the room. We still love the Athenaeum for its history, charm, and unbeatable location. Being able to purchase our Chautauqua gate passes through the hotel is another nice perk. They're printed and waiting for us when we check in, making arrival quick and easy. So why did I lower my rating from five stars to four? Housekeeping has changed noticeably since our first visit. During our week-long stay, the room was never actually cleaned. Towels were replaced and the trash was emptied, but the floors weren't cleaned, the bed linens weren't changed, and the room was never refreshed beyond the basics. We also ran into a maintenance issue. Although the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers in the shower were full, none of them worked. We ended up buying shampoo and conditioner from the Plaza store and relying on the bar soap provided by the hotel. Neither issue ruined our stay, and we'll absolutely be back. But for a hotel of this caliber, I expect housekeeping and basic room maintenance to be better than what we experienced this year.

Run down. The two…read morestars are for the location. If you're seeing a show here, you're about 20 feet from the hotel. Also, Chautauqua Institute is a lovely place. The room: peeling wallpaper, chipped paint, cracks in the floor and cracks in the ceiling, and floors so warped it's like a little skate park. The shower is small and dingy, also unlit. There's a light over the sink, but it's doesn't really reach the shower, especially with the shower curtain closed. The concert let out around 10:30, and we took a stroll around the grounds to skip rocks and look at constellations. When we got back to the hotel, bar closed. 11 on a Saturday night. Also no food to be had. Sunday morning continental breakfast was paltry at best. Even the coffee sucks, watery and tasteless. All this for the bargain price of about $400/night. For two of the crappiest double beds I've ever slept on. All that money is for the location.

You know it's a Fair not a Carnival when you hear over the loudspeaker, "Would a vet report to the…read moreDairy Barn as soon as possible?" It seems like the entries for jams, jellies and pickles are a smaller group every year. Maybe the farmers are retiring! There are still spectacular quilts hanging from the rafters, and adult and junior photography samples line the walls. 4-H has it's own pavilion now, behind the Domestic Arts one. While the market goats, sheep, rabbits and calves are in other barns, there are dioramas explaining how a successful farmer (of any age!) raises an animal. Like the Erie County Fair, the Cattaraugus County Fair has a booth by the Department of Health where one can get a free, wrapped dose of nasal narcan. (DH and I saved a teenager from an OD last month in Ontario; but that's another story). So yes, we did each want another dose of antidote. Request it, sign for it, watch a one minute explanatory cartoon, and away you go. The DOH booth is under the grandstand seating, next to a concession that sells slices of a dozen different varieties of pies. (Yelpers, you have an assignment!) The vibe is very much a celebration of farm life: Lots of teenagers in cowboy boots and rodeo shirts; little kids in face paint, and grown men with hats of the type of tractor they favor. It's such a small Fair, as a parent you can be confident about letting the teenagers or older children have a "free-range" experience with their friends. It's fenced, so it's well contained, and there's volunteer FFs, EMS, mounted patrol, and sheriff's deputies from all over the county. The gate fee includes the cost of all rides: $17 cash, $18 credit, free if the child is younger than two. Parking near the gate is $5, which goes to support local youth programs; there's free parking about a quarter mile down the sidewalk from the gate.

It's disgusting that they allow smoking in the food areas, petting zoo, and at the rides. These…read moreplaces are full of children! Even though it's outside the air is disgusting! My niece, nephew, and I smelled like friers and ash trays when we left. I don't get the appeal to staying all day and night. I like the events, but the rest of it sucks. All the food is overpriced and not very good unless it's funnel cake or taffy. The fried dough is just over floured pizza dough with sugar sprinkled on it served cold. I mean campi pizza is literally a flavorless loaf of bread with a tiny sprinkling of cheese that doesn't even cover the sauce and 4 thin slices of pepperoni for $5 a slice *gag*. The demolition derbies, truck pulls, concerts, and monster trucks are cool, but other than that meh. I recommend going at night to see an event getting taffy and funnel cake before it and racing out after.

The finest flower shop in Chautuaqua County. Prompt service. Wonderful people to deal with…read more Beautiful arrangements Highly recommend

Must say that in a time of a family death, you would expect to be treated to the utmost when you…read moreare purchasing flowers for a loved one's casket. Here is my issue. I ordered the flowers, picked certain colors for the flowers for a reason, had ordered a ribbon with a certain saying and paid for it all with my credit card. I get to the funeral service and what do I see? I see that the whole arrangement had been changed. Apparently, I was told that the biological mother had called the shop, spoke to the same person that I ordered the arrangement from, and she completely changed what the original order was. The owner,who personally knows the biological mom, never reached out to me or the father of the deceased, to verify that such changes should be made. Mom was not paying for that arrangement, WE were. I reached out to the owner of the flower shop the following business day and informed her of the situation that occurred and expressed that she did not have the authorization to change our order just because "mom" wanted something else. Mom should have placed her own order of flowers and not be concerned about our flowers. I asked for a refund because I did not get what I ordered. Wrong flowers, wrong colors, wrong ribbon etc. Why should I have to pay for something that this shop changed without my permission just because they know the other party involved. She did credit half of it and told me she refused to deal with me anymore. I firmly believe that I am entitled to a full refund and she should be charging the other party for those flowers that were paid by us but not our order. Completely disappointed in the service I received at a difficult time that we are already dealing with. What's even more disappointing and appalling is it's the owner of the establishment that did this and there is no one else for me to reach out to to resolve this issue besides maybe the Better Business Bureau. Liana Carretto Peter Pilski ( Dad)