Phil Buffamonte, owner of Buffalo's century-old Parkside Candy Shoppe, is retiring after over 40 years in the business.

In addition to sponge candy, the business is known for its chocolate-covered popcorn, lollipops and salt water taffy.

The family behind Parkside Candy said it's time to pass the torch, but for many customers, this place is more than just a ...

Parkside Candy, the Buffalo institution that is about to turn ... Parkside Candy’s chocolates, lollipops and sponge candy are sold at its four local stores and at amusement parks and candy ...

Mayor Brown has announced that for the first time ever, a day is being dedicated to Buffalo’s tastiest of treats – sponge candy. Moving forward, September 21 is National Sponge Candy Day.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Parkside Candy Shoppe is seeking a buyer, even as it continues to churn out sponge candy by the ton. The historic candy shop in the University Heights neighborhood of Buffalo was ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Parkside Candy on Main Street has been listed for sale. Philip Buffamonte, who is set to retire soon, ...

they were invented at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. But have you heard of red hots? What about sponge candy? Did you know that Buffalo has its own style of pizza? Trying these classic ...

and sponge candy, squares of meltingly light spun sugar candy coated in chocolate. Buffalo is also a beer town, with a long history of beer-making and a continuously growing cadre of quality ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A iconic local business ... RELATED: Historic Parkside Candy Shoppe seeks new owner amidst bustling sponge candy production Some come for lunch, like one father-daughter duo ...