Beyond the Pizza: The Drunken Cutlets at Pizza Nota
Ihave written about Pizza Nota before — and yes, their pizza is top-notch — but today we’re talking about something else entirely: The chicken cutlets. These aren’t standard [...]
Ranchos Tacos: Street-Style Tacos, Tucked Inside a Gas Station in Amherst
Afew months — maybe even a year — ago, I got a recommendation to check out a taco shop in Buffalo. Technically, it’s in Amherst. But for someone who doesn’t live in Buffalo, [...]
JBC Rice Noodles & Ramen Opens in Buffalo’s Allentown
Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood just got a serious addition with the opening of JBC Rice Noodles & Ramen at 23 Allen Street. I stopped in recently and did what [...]
Adolf’s First Ward Is Serving Some of Buffalo’s Most Authentic Wings
Ilove chicken wings, who doesn’t? And obviously, wings are part of the DNA of Buffalo. You can’t talk about the city without talking about them. They’re not just bar food there. They’re culture. [...]
The Coq au Vin That Stopped Me at Max’s Bar & Bistro in Rochester
Istopped out to visit Max’s Bar & Bistro in Rochester as they prepare to participate in Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week (February 27th – March 8th). It was my first time there, and honestly, [...]
Smokin’ Pete’s in Geneva is Some of the Best BBQ in New York And I Almost Missed It
If you care about real wood-fired barbecue in New York, there’s a place in Geneva that deserves your attention. Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ started as a food truck and quietly built one of the [...]
I Finally Made It to Kindred Fare And the Kale Salad Stole the Show
Some restaurants are known for a signature steak or seafood dish. At Kindred Fare, it might just be the kale salad that defines the place. I’ve known about [...]
Lock 1 Distilling Is Doing Things the Hard Way And It Shows
There are restaurants that chase trends. And then there are places like Lock 1 Distilling that quietly double down on flavor, quality, and restraint. I went in expecting [...]
Angry Goat Pub Might Have My Favorite French Onion Soup in New York
There are certain dishes that instantly tell you whether a kitchen actually cares. French onion soup is one of them. There are certain dishes that instantly tell you [...]
Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week: Eat Up Roc Is Back
Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week - also known as Eat Up Roc - is back, and it’s one of the best excuses of the year to explore the city’s dining scene. [...]
