food
May 20, 2012 10:21 PM
The corner of Amherst Street and Elmwood once again has added life in the form of a hamburger, hotdog and ice cream shack that will soon be cranking out full diner fare. It's called The Kitchen Table, and owner Kim DeWald, along with a family member or two, is planning on running a diner-style restaurant with long hours and homemade food. "We make the burgers at the restaurant," she told me. "We serve hand cut fries too. The neighborhood is quickly discovering that we're here to stay and our doors are usually open. We cleaned up the side yard and made a patio so that customers can eat outside. We also added an outdoor ice cream stand, so that customers can really enjoy the beautiful summer weather."
As I said, the added life at the corner certainly helps to warm an intersection that could use some urban loving care. Once the umbrellas go up on the patio, and customers fill in the chairs, the colorful activity will easily be noticed at the busy intersection. The interior
food
May 19, 2012 4:46 PM
In a recent conversation with her neighbor, longtime Buffalo restaurant owner Maura Crawford announced that she was "expecting again." Well, sort of. The newest addition to Crawford's family of restaurants comes in the form of "Coco, by Le Metro," which opened for lunch on Thursday at 888 Main Street. Drawing inspiration from the words of Coco Chanel, "Hard times arouse an instinctive desire for authenticity," Crawford decided that her next endeavor would lead her back to the city. "I had been looking
food
May 11, 2012 8:20 AM
By Michael Hargrave:
Knowledge of his or her product is a great thing for a business owner to have, but knowledge and enthusiasm is so much better. Jill Forster of Nickel City Cheese and Mercantile is as enthusiastic about her cheeses as any one could hope for. And she knows more than a little about her cheeses.
When I stopped by Nickel City Cheese to snap a few photographs, Jill treated me to an impromptu tasting session.
Being
food
May 5, 2012 10:21 PM
It was only when I was heading down Elmwood earlier today and saw a roadside grill that I remembered that it was Cinco de Mayo. It didn't take long to forget about the holiday, as it was the grill that remained emblazoned upon my mind. I was so excited to see a restaurant taking the time to interact with pedestrians in a way other than just setting up a passive patio, that I decided to inspect the scene a bit closer. I walked up to Solé's chef AJ Della Selva and congratulated him on his outdoor setup, and he acknowledged that he was preparing the grill for a Cinco de Mayo celebration
La Tee Da has always had an amazing back patio, there is no question. And who doesn't like to hang out on a sweet patio when the weather is nice? As much as there are some great patios in Buffalo, there are few that can hold a candle to La Tee Da's. First of all, the giant tent-like awning that covers the better part of the courtyard has ceiling fans for when it is hot, and heaters for when it is cool. The golden color of the awning gives off a warm glow as the sun goes down, and the sides drop down to protect visitors from the wind and rain, while rolling them up showcases manicured gardens
The Olmsted Parks Conservancy is getting ready to cater to park-goers and golfers this summer in a big way. The conservancy has announced that there is a new operator moving into both the Parkside Lodge and the kiosk on Ring Road as well. Kat Tyler, owner of the EM Tea Cup Cafe and The 2nd Cup, will be preparing to service the two locations in coming days. The eatery at The Parkside Lodge will be called The Tee Cup, and will offer all sorts of lunch items for the golf crowd as well as for routine visitors to the park. She will also be applying for a beer and wine license, which is something
By Jenna Smith:
Mother's Day is coming up very soon, and this is one of the busiest days of the year for Buffalo restaurants. Taking mom out to enjoy a nice meal out, while giving her a day off from cooking is one of the best ways to let her celebrate the occasion. The best restaurants book quickly, so I hope that you got your reservations early. Here are my top 5 picks in Buffalo to take your mom out for a delicious meal to say "thanks" for all that she does:
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food
April 13, 2012 10:40 AM
In a day and age when social media is king, you have the ability to become Mayor of any restaurant in Buffalo. If you frequent it enough and 'check in' whenever you are there that is. When it comes to social media tools, Foursquare has become a favorite for people who like to go out to eat and drink. There is a large community of Foursquare rooters that thrives on letting others know exactly where they are at any given time, and who they are with. It's a sort of like being a member of a special 'smart app' club. If you are a Foursquare user and you have a favorite restaurant that you
food
April 6, 2012 10:13 AM
An Italian bakery is currently setting up shop at 218 Grant Street, adjacent to Sweet_ness 7 Cafe. Prish Moran, owner of the building and Sweet_ness 7, is beyond excited that the bakery is coming and feels that the addition to the street will help to further the momentum for additional businesses looking to establish on the West Side. The bakery is being called B. Ferrante's, and the family members behind the business are Sarah Gilmartin, along with her mum (Lucy) and dad (Pat). The three are embarking upon a culinary journey that will bring old world Italian edible delights to a neighborhood
food
April 6, 2012 8:59 AM
Restaurateur Dave Forness, former owner of The Buffalo House and Hemingway's, is underway with the opening of a tavern located at 199 Allen Street (corner of Elmwood in the recently closed Gelsey's Fashion storefront). I spoke to Dave yesterday who told me that the establishment would have a similar look and feel to The Buffalo House, with many of the ornamental displays being repurposed for his new venture. He is hoping that The City allows him to install a char-broiler behind the bar, so that he can serve up hamburgers, chicken fingers and similar style bar food. If he does not get the OK for
food
April 5, 2012 7:25 AM
Following is an interview with Carl Schmitter, owner of Chateau Buffalo Ciderhouse & Winery (formerly Chateau Buffalo on Hertel Avenue). The interview contains news regarding the expansion of the business, news of a move to a new location and product development. We will be following CBCW as the business tests out wines at various outlets in Greater Buffalo. While you're doing your Easter shopping at The Broadway Market this weekend, be sure to pick up a bottle.
Carl, can you tell me more about the honey wine that you have recently bottled?
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food
April 4, 2012 12:19 AM
By Jenna Smith:
The Anchor Bar in Buffalo is credited with being the originator of Buffalo wings, which were first whipped up in 1964 by owner Teressa Lenz Bellisimo.
Although there are up to four different versions of their inception, Buffalo wings are popularly known as deep-friend chicken wings drenched in a vinegar-based cayenne pepper sauce. The official Anchor Bar account is that Teressa first served the wings to her son and some hungry friends as an impromptu late night snack. Now a classic meal in the city of Buffalo,
food
March 30, 2012 9:56 AM
The former North End Trattoria on Hertel is getting a new leash on life as two new friends, formerly from the neighborhood, have returned to create a concept based on traditional family recipes, late night pizzas and a lively bar. It's being considered a bar/restaurant that might resemble a big family reunion on any given night. Years ago, Scott Ross headed to Hamburg, while Lorie Pantano headed to Vegas. While they weren't living in North Buffalo any longer, they still kept up with neighborhood happenings through family and friends. Eventually the two connected and realized that they both had
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