Here is a fundraiser put on by The American Culinary Federation of Greater Buffalo with a title alone that makes certain that you will be eating well. A Taste of Culinary will allow you to sample food and drink from various local chefs and establishments. There will also be a Premier Chef Auction, during which bids will be taken in hopes of winning a top Buffalo chef for one night. Chefs will make arrangements with the winners to come to their home and cook for their guests or family. In addition, A Taste of Culinary attendees will have an opportunity…
Author: Sandy Starks
Over the past few weeks we have featured the family run businesses at The Broadway Market–businesses that sell quality products at prices that won’t break the bank. This week I want to tell you about the places in The Market that serve up some of the best food in town—made with the hands and hearts of the owners of these fine businesses. First up is Perisons Restaurant. Those of you that have visited The Market know about that nostalgic flank of retro counter and row of low chrome stools located in the rear of The Market. Owner, Helen Wybluski, was…
I thought with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, a little known history lesson on the Irish might be in order. Some may have wondered why so many Irish families have adorned their property with lawn ornaments such as leprechauns, gnomes or religious symbols. Irish Families have utilized a little known tradition, dating back centuries, to stay connected with extended families through the turbulent times of geographic movement and tyrannical oppression. Beginning in the 1700’s, the practice developed throughout Catholic Ireland of leaving a reminder of other family members or extended cousins. Families separated from cousins would leave objects outside the…
Commuter biking in Buffalo? For some people, the idea seems completely bizarre. But for those forward thinking people, (or those without a car), commuter biking is not a wacky notion. There are reasons, in the general sense, as to why this is smart. For those whose commute is relatively short, it’s cheap, convenient, and carbon footprint free. There are reasons, specific to living in Buffalo, that this is smart too. Regrettably, Buffalo’s transit system is woefully unreliable. I can get to my destination quicker by bike than I ever could by bus… yes, even in the winter. But there is…
Lent is here and fish is on the family menu at least once a week in many Buffalo households. Restaurants are packed with folks looking for their Friday fish fry fix, but where is a person to go in Buffalo to get fresh fish to cook at home? Broadway Seafood located in the Broadway Market is one of the city’s best kept seafood secrets. On a recent visit I was amazed at the prices for some of the freshest fish on display. Whole red snapper was only $4.99lb., whole tilapia and porgies, a mere $2.99lb. Whole flounder, black sea bass,…
Buffalonians need to celebrate the winter season more. And this past frigid, snowy Sunday was the perfect day for the 3rd annual Slow Food Buffalo Snow Food event in Downtown Buffalo. Neither wind, nor sleet, nor whiteout could keep this hearty group from getting together that blustery afternoon. Snow Food is all about combining Buffalo’s great theater and entertainment venues with a dining experience. The first year, Slow Food Member Brian Mahoney arranged for Shango Bistro to make some great Cajun food to be served at the Colored Musician’s Club- right around the time of Mardi Gras. A jazz jam…
Recently, the Town Boys and Girls Club, serving the Black Rock/Riverside section of Buffalo, hosted its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring former and current members of the organization. The event took place in the buildings main gymnasium, located at 54 Riverdale St. This year’s inductees included the following: Dennis Evchich, local insurance agent and club member since 1958, Evchich has served on the Board of Directors, the Riverside Business Assoc., the Riverside Kiwanis and has been instrumental in special events sponsorship and local community activities in the Riverside area. Bob Hochulski, staff member and club member since 1976.…