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 don’t love eggs, toum is the answer.…
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 this size boast such a diverse lineup of world cuisines.…
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 has become an oasis of relief and respite for those…
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 next step. In the worst climate for independent restaurants since…
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, a special at Hydraulic Hearth The sit-down pizza parlor once…
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 is a city made by immigrants. In the heart of…
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 future, as in: I hope these chicken nuggets with ’nduja…
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 at Hilltop Restaurant. The Hilltop Restaurant & Bar is the…
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 couple at Wasabi Amherst. The first sushi arrived on Buffalo’s…
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 at Prescott’s Provisions In classic parlance, “clip joints” means two…