Sunday News: Chinese BBQ and bakery finally open in Amherst
Why Marble + Rye cheeseburger rules, immigrant cooks who shape Buffalo's menu At long last, a proper Chinese barbecue counter and bakery have opened in Buffalo. Well, in Amherst. Asia Food…
On Mother’s Day, consider my mother’s favorite restaurants
If white tablecloths and big-ticket prices make your mom squirm, she's got company Phyllis Galarneau, my mother, has broadened her dining horizons considerably over the years. With Mother’s Day approaching,…
Review: At Iron Tail Tavern, a new chance at Spanish savor in Elmwood Village
Patatas bravas, octopus carpaccio, and pan-seared cod highlight Andrew Berger’s menu Pan-seared cod with prawns, zucchini noodles, and pine nuts, at Iron Tail Tavern. Fielding questions from people hungry for…
Sunday News: Can International House break the curse of 617 Main St.?
One Thammasithikoun opens One Thai Food, bet on Jay's Artisan for pizza date Over 23 years, I’ve walked from Washington Street to Main Street through 617 Main St., the space…
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 elixirs There are dozens of Buffalo restaurants selling versions of Asian noodle soups, but only a few offer bowls that make…
International House puts Bazaar’s cooks in dazzling new light
Taylor and Supples offer Buffalo immigrant-driven hang-worthy space International House’s interior celebrates Buffalo’s immigrants. Five immigrant restaurant owners are back in business at 617 Main St., with freshly upgraded kitchens…
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 lion’s mane mushroom nuggets. The fertile soil of Robbie Giannada’s…
Recipe: When burgers get boring, consider kofta, the party patties
Onions, herbs, and spices transform ground meat Middle East style Kofta are bite-sized burgers prized by Middle Eastern cultures. Patting ground beef into burgers is a classic American recipe that…
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 ovation Kyu Kyu Mar’s version of own no khao swe is best-in-show Buffalo Burmese dining. Since Kevin Lin fed me my…
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, Big Ditch Brewing president Matt Kahn is pleased with the…