chicken riggies

Other than half moons, Utica is known for Chicken Riggies. If we had a book of Utica, this list would be the 10 Commandments of Chicken Riggies.

If you're ever looking for a new place to check out for lunch or dinner, or if you have some friends from out-of-town coming to the area, this map of the best places to go will come in handy.

We all have our favorite, go-to places when we're dining out. Maybe it's time to switch it up and try one of these lesser-known restaurants in Herkimer.

A new list names the 12 places across New York State you should eat at in the New Year, and one of those places happens to be right here in Utica.

We're pretty understanding when it comes to visitors and out-of-towners, but if you live in Utica, Rome, or anywhere else in Central New York, you KNOW these things are just wrong...

Experience the best of Utica and Central New York in 24 hours - 10 Things to show off the most CNY things to do.

Super Bowl 50. A day to eat, drink and be merry with Utica food and Utica beverages. Have fun with friends, watch some football and pay attention to the commercials.

Chris Clemens is the guy behind the popular blog "Exploring Upstate." Recently he and his friend, Chris Lindstrom, took a trip to Utica. It has been their desire for a long time to drive in to town and sample some of the most iconic dishes created and only served in our fair city. Well, they finally did it and they were NOT disappointed.

For the second year Riggies, Greens & Rock returns to The Stanley Theater on Sunday, October 11th. It's a celebration of great music and two of Utica's favorite dishes. This is the one event where you can sample several of Central New York's best restaurants'  variations of these popular local classics.

The 12th Annual Taste of Home Cooking School is coming up on November 13th at The Stanley Theater. You'll be able to learn all sorts of new recipes, and go out in the world with a little more culinary knowledge. Did you know Taste Of Home has a recipe for Chicken Riggies? How about that for a local twist.

I've never seen so many lead changes in a week-long contest before but I shouldn't be surprised as if there's one thing Uticans dig, it's food! After the dust settled this morning, Carmella's barely edged out our best greens winner

Regina sent a half-tray of the Bella Regina (formerly Cafe Bella Mia) riggies for us to try on the air lemme tell ya: the response here at the station was outstanding.