food
August 31, 2010 8:12 AM
By: Syrie Roman
Just when I thought I had food figured out and not much else could impress me, I set out to do a tasting of Bistro Europa's newest menu items. I sat at the bar of the cozy eatery and took in the great atmosphere, which I've learned is a direct reflection of the proprietors and their crew. This place is warm, relaxed and inviting, it encourages you to "eat up" and have another beer. The bistro's menu is moderately priced, the portions are completely satisfying and the décor is eclectic. The music alone gives off a cool, funky vibe without being obnoxious. Overall, Europa
food
August 30, 2010 8:59 AM
You can't say no to Tucker Curtin. Well, you can, but it will just feed the fire which powers the intense energy of this local businessman. Before meeting him, more than one person had told me of his entrepreneurial spirit, which landed him in Seventeen magazine as a teen. Age hasn't tempered his big ideas, and by the time we met one another four or five years ago, he was well known for transforming an old dining car into one of Buffalo's favorite diners and operating The Steer on a stretch of Main Street where many had already pulled up their stakes and moved on.
I told Curtin
food
August 27, 2010 6:18 PM
Since moving to the area nearly two decades ago, I've learned to love many of the foods Buffalo considers its own. Pierogi, Sahlen's hot dogs, beef on weck, chicken wings, Bison chip dip--I've had them all, and have learned to enjoy each of them. There are plenty of others, too. Some I love (Charlie Chaplins) some I don't understand (loganberry drink), but very few do I loathe. Here's the one that presents a problem for me, the one I just can't figure out.
What is WNY's fascination with soft serve? Here I have learned it is often called "custard", but in my mind, real custard requires
food
August 25, 2010 3:47 PM
If I had a single dollar for every occasion on which someone asked me to list my favorite Western New York restaurants, I would be a very wealthy woman. And while I don't mind attempting this feat, there are a few considerations that must be noted before undertaking such a task. Am I being asked as a test (as is the case more often than not) or out of a genuine need for a recommendation? Does the person inquiring have any allergies or dietary restrictions that should be taken into consideration? What sort of experience are they looking for? Plenty of people consider upscale restaurants a once or
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