Calling All Buffalo Foodies!
Buffalo Rising Magazine is looking for your expertise.
Are you one of those who love to dine out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Does spending hours chained to the stove sound like an unappealing way to spend your holiday? Many traditional folks disdain the idea of dining out on what is seen as a cozy, homey family holiday. I, however, respectfully disagree. After weeks of planning, baking, shopping, wrapping, partying and last but not least, entertaining my housebound children, I find a holiday dinner out with my family to be a little gift to myself (and those that don't have to endure my frazzled pre-six course meal frenzy).
I,Aeod love to hear from you if you have a favorite restaurant that is willing to open their arms (and kitchens) to our fine city on the mother of all holidays. If you are the owner of one of these lovely establishments, I,Aeod like to hear from you as well.
Cheers! christa@buffalorising.com
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fill
I believe that buying the prepared dishes from the Coda (article below) is the perfect compromise. No work and still "the cozy, homey, family holiday".
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Tracy Diina
Ahhh...I have such great memories of Christmas dinners at Roseland's...manicotti with lobster...mmmmmmmm
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Double D
Every year after church, my family goes to Gabriel's Gate. It is often quiet and we get a whole room to ourselves, with the firplaces roaring and often snow coming down on the back patio. Been going for 10 straight years.
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Chef Roo
Fill,
Depending upon the response we receive for Thanksgiving, we might consider offering Christmas-to-Go.
Chef Roo
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viking
Lobster could work, as good as Chinese for those who don't celebrate Christmas Diner at home.
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Christa Seychew
Viking- Do you know of an establishment that serves lobster on Christmas?
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Bermuda
Spending hours chained to the stove sounds unappealing to me, Thats why i got a wife! J/K, I have great memories of drinking at bada-bing on thanksgiving night. There is nothing better than a bottle of crown royal whiskey for a nice thanksgiving dessert.
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viking
Actually Christa I might. Christmas day there may be a place, the details are being worked out. ( who will work, how is the food to be presented, the time it will be offered etc. )
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Christa Seychew
Viking-
Please keep me posted. Any information you can gather for me (especially before the 20th) would be great! You can email me- christa@buffalorising.com
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Mike
Christa, This Thanksgiving we orderd dinner from The Coda, one of Buffalo's finest restaurents. Our meal was delivered early afternoon. Everything was packaged in its container, with a sheet of instructions for reheating. The usual suspects for a Thanksgiving dinner were ordered, however this meal was anything but usual. Everything had that beautiful Coda touch. It was all fresh and perfectly cooked. Just a reheating and it was perfect. We would do this again anytime. Thanks to Chef Roo and Keren and the great staff for a wonderful holiday meal!
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jew
us jews usually do chinese food on xmas day, after going to the movies. And, my favorite Chinese in WNY is Golden Duck in amherst
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viking
A call to The Viking lobster company will get you a reservation, for a Christmas Day Buffet. Lobster, Crab legs, Shrimp, Ribs, Beef, Chicken and an assortment of other interesting items will be presented. The seating is limited, reserve early, $29.95 per person, available 5:pm thru 8:pm , and still leaves time for a movie.
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