One of the hottest new restaurants in Buffalo is the Beacon Grille. It opened up in the popular Allentown district. I was lucky enough to be able to get a reservation on New Years Eve. It was crowded, but the food was outstanding and the service phenomenal.
It used to be hard to find a restaurant in Buffalo with authentic Mexican food. No more, as there is a new restaurant in North Tonawanda that serves great, traditional Mexican cuisine: El Punto Mexican Cantina.
Some friends of mine heard that the best burgers in Buffalo, NY were at Grover's Bar & Grill in East Amherst. They went there and loved the burgers so much that as soon as they had the chance, my friends took me to Grover's.
April 8, 2024 was the first time in almost a century since Buffalo, New York experienced a total eclipse. And the next totality in Buffalo will not happen until 2144. For such as special event, the whole city celebrated. Including the food industry.
In Williamsville, New York a longtime neighborhood bar, Loughrans, had recently closed. In its place is the restaurant Grezi on Main. Having been a patron of the previous establishment, I tried the new place out. Grezi provides a fine dining experience. The food quality is excellent, but the place is very different than the one it replaced.
Recently, a new chicken chain opened in Buffalo. I went there the day after it opened. If you like hot, spicty chicken, HCK Hot Chicken is the place for you.
Lake Effect Ice Cream, a small artisanal ice cream maker in Western New York, has become one of my go to spots for ice cream.
Buffalo is home to several gourmet hot dog restaurants. But there is one that stands out above the rest. After hearing about it for years, I have finally treated myself to Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs.
I was in Clarence New York meeting a relative for brunch. One of the places suggested was the Campfire Grill. I liked what I saw on their menu and decided to give it a try. This was a great decision, as their food is phenomenal!
After doing some Christmas caroling, my friends and I had lunch at French Pub together, a favorite restaurant of one of the group. French Pub is a sports bar in the suburbs of Buffalo that my friend has been going to since the 90s. When asked for a dish recommendation, he said everything on the menu. Based on my experience, he was not exaggerating.
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