Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? A Detour Through Definitions and the Chicken Cutlet Taco at Capone’s in Penfield
Let's start with the question that has been quietly dividing food people for years: is a hot dog a sandwich? It sounds ridiculous on the surface, but the [...]
Inside Blue Eyed Baker’s Rise and Their Unexpected Pickle Pizza
Ihave always been a big fan of Blue Eyed Baker. I can still remember my first visit to their original East Aurora location — a small, charming little bakery with sacks and sacks [...]
I Don’t Make This Statement Lightly: Southern Junction Is New York’s Best BBQ Joint
Ifirst visited Southern Junction back in 2023, right around the time they opened the doors at 365 Connecticut Street in Buffalo. I remember leaving that meal thinking I needed to get back there [...]
We Don’t Usually Post This Fast. This Dessert Didn’t Give Me a Choice.
Ihad already eaten at six restaurants on this trip, tried twenty-four different things, and had my jacket on and one foot out the door when Josh asked if I had room for dessert. [...]
Buffalo Bros Burgers Is a Top Five Smashburger in New York and It Doesn’t Need to Try Hard to Be
This was my fourth visit to Buffalo Bros Burgers in Hamburg, and every single time I walk in, I'm reminded of exactly why I keep coming back. There's something about this place that [...]
I Put 700 Miles on My Truck Last Week. These Fish Tacos Were Worth Every One of Them.
There are maybe five things in the food world that could get me back in my truck after 630 miles of driving in the same week. Root beer battered mahi fish tacos at [...]
Dakshin Is Exactly the Kind of Restaurant Downtown Syracuse Needs
Dakshin is the first Indian restaurant to open in downtown Syracuse in a decade — serving regional dishes with real depth and care in the heart of Armory Square. Here's why it matters. [...]
A Happy Accident at Salty Bread Cafe: The Cronut That Stopped Me in My Tracks
The thing about having a list — sometimes the system works perfectly, and sometimes the best move is to trust your gut when you're driving past and you've got a little time. [...]
