All Posts in Category: The Fort Erie Podcast

For decades, The Barrel has been a staple of Fort Erie dining. In this season two finale episode of The Fort Erie Podcast, Dino Kentros, owner, reflects on the dedication of his staff, the most crowd-pleasing items on the menu, and the origins of this successful family business. Also, to end the season, I am giving away a $50 gift card. Tune in for details!

• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…01:14.
• Fort Erie Q&A…02:30.
• Dino Kentros…03:20.
• Fort Erie History…10:13.
• Season Recap…10:53.
• $50 Giveaway…12:47.

COVID-19 means big changes at the Fort Erie Race Track this year, including the delay of its 123rd racing season. Antonietta Culic, manager of marketing and media relations, joins me for an interview in two parts — an update on the race track, as well as reflecting on some highlights from 2019. Also joining me is James Culic, perhaps best known for his opinion pieces in Niagara this Week.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…00:44.
• Fort Erie Q&A…02:08.
• Antonietta Culic…03:56.
• Real Estate Tip…11:09.
• James Culic…12:36.

Voted by listeners as their favorite guest of season one, Phil Smith joins me for a second time on The Fort Erie Podcast. We discuss what’s new and exciting at his restaurant, South Coast Cookhouse, as well as the state of various developments throughout Crystal Beach.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Health Heroes…00:58.
• Local Headlines…02:31.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:50.
• Phil Smith…05:00.
• Real Estate Tip…12:51.

What makes Fort Erie such a great place to be? If you ask Bobby Singh, co-owner of Garrison Club, he’ll tell you that our town is a place that accepts you for who you are. Featuring a spacious and low-key environment to have a drink, dance, or even play pool, the Garrison Club is doubling down on its efforts in 2020 to be a leader in hosting community gatherings.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Win a Tee Shirt…01:50.
• Health Heroes…02:04.
• Local Headlines…03:35.
• Bobby Singh…04:21.
• Fort Erie History…12:36.

If you ever need a film buff for movie trivia night (once things return to normal), you should probably try reaching out to Pat Inneo. A relative newcomer to Greater Fort Erie, Pat is the proud owner and operator of The Ridge Film House, which features two comfort-focused auditoriums, independent and second-run films, delicious concessions, and the perfect location – right in the heart of downtown Ridgeway.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Win a Tee Shirt…00:40.
• Health Heroes…01:21.
• Local Headlines…03:07.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:34.
• Pat Inneo…04:40.
• Real Estate Tip…12:17.
• Call Me…13:23.

George McDermott, town councillor, joins me for a candid discussion. He shares what, in his estimation, are the greatest challenges facing his ward and what the Town of Fort Erie is doing to address those challenges. A relative newcomer to local politics, George is filled with optimism for the future of our town. Also joining me by phone is local Fort Erie resident Drew Gauthier, host of A Podcast with Goat.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Win a Tee Shirt…01:33.
• Health Heroes…02:23.
• George McDermott…04:56.
• Real Estate Tip…11:19.
• Drew Gauthier…12:59.