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Sunday News
Stay tuned for the latest updates and news on Sunday!
Sunday News: Deep-fried nuggets power Flat 12 Mushrooms expansion
Art of Beer aids NACC, Super Bazaar yet persists, Moriarty for classy lunch Flat 12 has orders for tons of ...
Sunday News: Big Ditch gives Niagara County another Lockport wonder
Vegan pho at Pham's Kitchen, Yemeni satisfaction in Lackawanna, and a Spresh discovery Two months after waiting for two years, ...
Sunday News: New offerings join traditional lineup in Broadway Market’s busiest week
Jett's Bagels, Apa's Kitchen, and halal sweet potato pies broaden holiday offerings Tradition draws masses to the Broadway Market, but ...
Sunday News: The Nickel Plate draws new food customers to old food terminal
Frisco melt at The Nickel Plate.When it debuted in 1931, the Niagara Frontier Food Terminal was a model hub for ...
Sunday News: A new window on ancient tea culture at The Jade Turtle
Jon Riggie takes a moment from pouring cups for tea pals to present a disc of dry-fermented tea wrapped in ...
Sunday News: Fish and chips coming to Parker’s British pies in Cheektowaga
Parker’s steak and ale pie, $8. When Emma Reynolds, of West Sussex, England, moved to East Aurora, one of the ...
Sunday News: Tortuga brings lomo saltado and more to Kenmore March 18
Tortuga Sandwich Shop was born five years ago in Sanborn, to Andrew Smiedala of Tonawanda, and Carla of Coroico, Bolivia.On ...
Sunday News: Shango Bistro sets 20th anniversary party, thanks to its workers
Shango Bistro’s new look is thanks to the restaurant’s core staff.Last fall, James Guarino, who owns University Heights New Orleans ...
Sunday News: Could Salt Cuisine’s chicken pot pies fit your dinner needs?
Healthier eats tips for Elmwood Village, where to find shrimp parm Chelsae Steward started when Salt Cuisine did, and became ...
Sunday News: Do you deserve better ice cream? Quokka Sweets says yes
Oded Rauvenpoor at Patina 250, Orso Nero lands, Moriarty curry lamb pie Jenn Batt of Quokka Sweets poses with a ...
Sunday News: New Terra House bakery menu makes Akron sandwich destination
Apply for Feed the Need grants, Nick's Place to close, where to order vegan in South Buffalo The Bourdain, fried ...
Sunday News: New generation at Milkie’s Lounge launches vegan-friendly menu
Cozy places for winter lunch, Valentine's Day in Medina, daNando culettos coming Nikki Rosenberg has launched a new menu after ...
Sunday News: Waxlight, Southern Junction raise Buffalo’s culinary tourism beacon again
Tipico debuts less expensive menu, where to find 'husband-and-wife lung slices' Waxlight Bar a Vin partners Jessica Railey Forster, left, ...
Sunday News: Caffe @ Amy’s bringing back essential University Heights breakfast
Toutant and Gigi's Cucina Povera set to close, hiatus for Yankee BBQ Jesse and Michaela Schmidbauer are the new generation ...
Sunday News: New owners ready Nietzsche’s for next generation of music lovers
Dinosaur BBQ heads to Hamburg, Papa's Gyro in Depew, more Tom & Jerrys Samuiel Marabella, Kelly Weber, John Weber, and ...
Sunday News: Explore Yemeni coffee culture, Buffalo’s new wave caffeine
RIP Brick Bar, masters of marijuana gather in Niagara, and who's a sucker for octopus? Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is ...
Recipes
Discover tasty recipes to try at home. From quick meals to special dishes, find your next cooking inspiration right here.
Recipe: When burgers get boring, consider kofta, the party patties
Onions, herbs, and spices transform ground meat Middle East styleKofta are bite-sized burgers prized by Middle Eastern cultures.Patting ground beef ...
Recipe: Toum, the magical vegan garlic mayonnaise from Lebanon
Toum is every bit as glossy and rich as mayonnaise, without animal involvement. If you love garlic and mayonnaise, but ...
Recipe: For Big Game impact, pull out the ol’ Mississippi pot roast
Beef, ranch dressing and gravy powders, pepperoncini and brine, stick of butter = magic Having friends over for the Big ...
Recipe: Brussels sprout gratin, and crispy Brussels chips
Leave boiled versions aside for a luxe version – and a snackable treat for the Brussel-averse The reputation of Brussels ...
Recipe: Creamy potato soup that doesn’t actually need cream
Comforting broth gets body from natural starch, not fat The gimmick that keeps this recipe in my book is the ...
Recipe: Clafoutis is the answer to stone fruit dilemmas
Quick batter properly exploits that incredible local fruit you bought with the best intentions then forgot Clafoutis of Niagara County ...
Recipe: Making dolmades from your friendly neighborhood grape leaves
Time spent on this dish will reap rewards in diner smiles – even without the avgolemono sauce Early summer is ...
Recipe: Chicken souvlaki, Canal Fest of the Tonawandas style
Holy Protection souvlaki tent ended 26-year run in 2017, but my souvlaki flame still burns Chicken souvlaki, grilled until edges ...
Recipe: Fassolakia ladera, genius vegan Greek braised green beans and potatoes
Greek Orthodox lenten favorite eases mushy green bean phobia with olive oil, herbs, and history Kalofagas, the online headquarters of ...
Recipe: Chicken stew with dumplings
Simple ingredients recall a childhood favorite, even without the brown butter finish When I decided to re-create my mother’s chicken ...
Recipe: potato gratin Steingarten style
Plus the $3 answer to taming the bloodthirsty mandoline Wintertime staples like root vegetables get us through the dark days ...
Recipe: Patient fried potatoes
How the humble spud can become foundational home fries With a little patience, potatoes are ennobled. A career in food ...
Reviews
Read honest reviews of local restaurants. Find out what’s worth trying, from hidden gems to popular spots, and get the inside scoop on the best dining experiences.
Review: At K Dara Noodle Bar, a shining beacon of better broth and rakish cuisine
Packet broth merchants can’t compete with Vathanathavone Inthalasy’s long-simmered elixirsThere are dozens of Buffalo restaurants selling versions of Asian noodle ...
Review: At Millions Tin, Buffalo’s best Burmese is Black Rock home cooking
Kyu Kyu Mar’s upgraded versions of Burmese standards deserves a standing ovationKyu Kyu Mar’s version of own no khao swe ...
Review: At Geneva’s FLX Table, a thoughtfully better way to dine
12-seat restaurant greets diners with food, not barrage of dilemmasWarm foccacia, fresh vegetables and fruits, and a coterie of dips ...
Review: At Shamus, reassured that housemade bread baskets yet persist
People who grew up on government cheese didn’t experience what you might call fully fledged restaurants until adulthood. The first ...
Review: At Almandi, learning the distinct pleasures of Yemeni cooking
Most Buffalo diners don’t know how good they have it. Manhattanites are jealous of our menu prices, and few cities ...
Review: At Southern Belle Diner, Texas-style diner delivers all-day satisfaction
Chicken fried steak with country gravy, green chile cheese grits, and fried okra at Southern Belle Diner. Southern Belle Diner ...
Review: At The Fire Spot, ex-firefighter turns hunger extinguisher
Rodney Wilkinson spent his firefighting career finding ways into burning buildings. Getting into the restaurant business seemed like a logical ...
Review: At Hydraulic Hearth, enjoying a sit-down pizza parlor with a built-in tiki bar
Brick-oven pies are at the core of Larkin Square menu, but Thursdays are for Mai Tai mavens Funghi hazelnut pizza, ...
Review: At Bamboo Ridge, a new citizen brings his Burmese-Thai skills to Allentown
After cooking on two continents, Hla Thu get to feed people his favorites Thai beef salad at Bamboo Ridge Buffalo ...
Review: At Waxlight Bar a Vin, a delicious, thoughtful antidote to the Buffalo blues
Wondering if Buffalo can have nice things? This crew has answers, starting at $4 Waxlight gives me hope for the ...
Review: At Hilltop Restaurant, the sort of local place you should try to save in 2025
Price hikes and more threats to family restaurants mean it’s time to champion one Better-than-grandma’s-meatloaf lives up to its name ...
Review: At Wasabi Amherst, digging hamachi kama and crispy salmon-skin salad
Search for sushi satisfiers besides Kuni’s leads to Amherst plaza Assortment for two ought to be enough for a normal ...
Review: At Prescott’s Provisions, fine dining 2025 style on the historic Erie Canal
Avoid steak clip joints for square deal on a square meal in City of Tonawanda’s finest spot 16-ounce Delmonico steak ...
Review: At Louie’s Deli, the Italian sandwich experience you feared extinct
For 33 years, housemade chicken cutlets, precision assembly, and boffo stromboli has fed Clarence and environs The Royal at Louie’s ...
Review: At Dog & Pony Saloon, South Buffalo gets a menu for modern times
Chimichurri potato salad, Korean brussels sprouts helps broaden appeal after covering basics Chicken francese at The Dog & Pony Saloon ...
Review: At Mahar Moe, dancing to Hong Kong bangers and Malaysian funk
Mild-mannered-looking Tonawanda spot has chef who’s a multi-cuisine threat Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter style shrimp at Mahar Moe Asian Cuisine ...