Tag: Lagniappes
monday may 12th 2008
Buffalo Rising's Sunday Suppers w/Chef Chris Silverstein
Buffalo Rising's monthly Sunday Suppers feature focuses on delicious one-pot recipes that utilize local products. Even better, these recipes are offered to us by area chefs, who are passionate about using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In co-operation with our partner, Slow Food Buffalo, this month we're pleased to present you with a zesty recipe from Chef Chris Silverstein, owner of Lagniappes, located in Buffalo's own Allentown.
Bouillabaisse (boo-yah-base) is on the menu today, but not just any old bouillabaisse. This recipe is for Louisiana Bouillabaisse, whose style is in keeping with that of Chef Silverstein's cozy little New Orleans influenced restaurant.
Traditional Bouillabaisse hails from Marseilles, France. The name comes from the process by which the flavorful fish stew is made. The ingredients are not added all at once; the all-important fish broth is …
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monday february 4th 2008
Fat Tuesday Cajun Cream Penne w/Lagniappes
Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, a chance to party and indulge before the beginning of Lent. Collectively, Allentown really does this event right. All of the bars and restaurants participate; games and contests are held, and the street comes to life (despite the chilly weather) with a full-fledged Mardi Gras parade.
Located in the heart of Allentown, across from the Old Pink and steps away from Nietzsche's, Lagniappes is going all out. This Cajun restaurant offers up killer New Orleans style food year round from its cozy little kitchen, but for Fat Tuesday they're going over the top by cooking up a Louisiana favorite--alligator! Check out this story written by John La Scala for more information.
If you're a little more reserved but would still like to celebrate Fat Tuesday, Lagniappes'…
thursday january 3rd 2008
Small Restaurant, Big Flavor
One of Allentown's newest restaurants, Lagniappes (pronounced lan-yaps), may be tiny, but the flavors of its predominately New Orleans-inspired menu are big, bold and...well, beautiful. Buffalo Rising contributor Courtney Bajdas told you about cousins Chris and Don Silverstein's spicy venture when they first opened their doors last summer, click here for details.
I had stopped in for a bowl of knee-weakening gumbo on a couple of occasions, but hadn't yet sampled anything from the rest of the menu. The day after Christmas I spotted their “open” sign while driving through Allentown on my way home from the office. It stood out in the quiet and bleak landscape of a city; especially inviting to me after having been holed-up indoors after the long holiday weekend. Lagniappes' hot …
tuesday july 3rd 2007
Lagniappes: A Little Something Extra
The Silverstein cousin duo at Lagniappes (pronounced: lān-yāps) has brought a new noshing concept to Buffalo-- upscale take away. At Lagniappes, guests will find delicious high-quality food served in take-out containers. Co-owner Chris Silverstein explains, “I want the food to look as good in the box as it does on the plate.” Everything is made “to go”, but folks are welcome to stay. And in a couple more weeks the high-end, environmentally friendly, microwave safe take-out containers should be in. Chris has worked in many fine dining Buffalo restaurants over the years but his dream was always to go to New Orleans and submerge himself in her rich cuisine. To make it happen he gave up his apartment and moved home for a year to save. He finally got to Louisiana, where he spent 5 wonderful and absurdly hot years training in The Big Easy.
Although this is Chris and Don’s …
