Buffalo Works to Keep Its Title of Pierogy Pocket Capital of America
Glorious pierogi. This delicious concoction of filling tucked into a tender dough pocket and pan fried to perfection is an essential component of ethnic Buffalo. Our city being settled by waves of immigrants has allowed for many diverse cultures and their cuisines to take root in the Queen City. Eastern European immigrants flooded the East Side of Buffalo in the late 1800's, bringing with them their traditions, religion, and food.
By now, my admiration, adoration, and affinity for pierogi is probably clear. Indeed, BR in general appreciates pierogi as evidenced in Christa's Slavic Bazzar post, Emilie Reister's Easter piece, and my filled dough pocket piece in the latest issue of BR magazine. Let us rejoice in this perfect pairing of dough and filling. Head to Corpus Christi Church this weekend to celebrate pierogi and Buffalo's ethnic heritage as they hold a pierogi party.
Last year, Buffalo showed its pierogi pride in the first ever Mrs. T's Pierogy Pocket Capital of America contest. By flaunting our great love for the pierogi, we beat out cities like Garfield, NJ, Lancaster, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, and Providence, RI. Not only did we win the inceptive title of Pierogy Pocket Capital of America, but we also won $10,000 to support city programs!
This year Corpus Christi Parish intends to defend the title by hosting Buffalo's biggest Pierogi Party this Sunday, immediately after 11:30AM mass. Four varieties of pierogi will be available for purchase: cheese, sauerkraut, meat, and potato. All of the pierogi are being handmade by Corpus Christi parishioners as we speak. There will also be music featuring a pierogi song written by Corpus Christi's own Father Chalupka.
I don't know a single person who doesn't enjoy well made pierogi. This is as good an excuse as any to head to the East Side and celebrate this ethnic dish in the historic neighborhood. So come out and help retain Buffalo's title as Pierogy Pocket Capital of America!
Corpus Christi Church
199 Clark Street
Sunday, September 9, 12:30-2:30PM
Editor's Note: At BR, we spell the name of this delightful dish "pierogi", the spelling most commonly used in our area. The official title of the contest, as determined by Mrs. T's, uses the spelling that ends in a "y"- "pierogy".
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indabuff
http://broadwayfillmorealive.org/pierogi
The official page of Corpus Christi's quest to defend the title!!!
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rdominguez
Great story- good luck to all involved with the pierogi title bout! Just a small correction- it should be Father, not Reverend, Chalupka. "The Reverend Father" would work too, but not "Reverend" alone. Sorry to nitpick-- it's only because I love pierogis and read the story very carefully!
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ChristaSeychew
I've gone ahead and made the correction, rdominguez. Thanks for the heads up!
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Andrzej
One more, rdominguez: it's pierogi, not pierogies (which is a bit like saying fishes or breakfastses).
Here is an easy guide: Pierog = one, Pierogi =more than one :), which is what we all enjoy.
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rdominguez
Andrzej, mea culpa!
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ChristaSeychew
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PIEROGY HOTLINE TO RECORD WESTERN NEW YORKERS' "PIEROGY PRIDE" FOR MRS. T'S CONTEST
Buffalo, New York - In an effort to ensure that Buffalo retains its title as "Capital of the Pierogy Pocket of America," a hotline has been set up to help you share your love for Buffalo and pierogy with the rest of the nation.
Western New Yorkers are asked to call 716-989-6221 and leave a message telling the world why you love pierogy and why you think Buffalo is the Pierogy Capital of America!
The messages will be used as part of Corpus Christi's application in defense of the title. Last year, Buffalo won the distinction as the first-ever "Capital of the Pierogy Pocket of America" in a contest sponsored by Mrs. T's Pierogies.
The hotline will be open through Monday, September 10th at 11:00PM.
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