Buffalo, NY – Buffalo had some of the best meals on Saturday.
The annual Taste of Buffalo held its competition and the judges selected the following winners:
- President’s choice (Selected by Elizabeth Mammut, 2023 Taste of Buffalo Chair): Days Park Tavern – Beef Brisket on Weck
- Children’s choice (Checked out by Kira Mammut, Daughter of Taste Chair 2023): India Gate – Butter Chicken Tikka Masala
- Louis J. Billittier Sr. Rookie of the Year Award: Avenue29 Foods
- Veteran Restaurant Award: Dirty Bird Chicken N Waffles LLC
- Eric DuVall Memorial Best of Buffalo Award Winner: Melodies Sweet Gelato – red, white and blue sundae
- Best overall itemVenus Greek potato
- The best meat ingredient: Kith & Kin Bakeshop & Bistro – Meatloaf Sundae (gluten-free)
- Best seafood itemBrodies of WNY LLC – Fried Boneless Haddock
- Best dessert: Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream – Nachos Ice Cream
- Best sandwich: Sideline Sports Bar & Grill – Beef On Week
- I prefer red wine: Three Brothers Winery – Red Jazz
- The best white wine: A Gust of Sun Winery – Diamond
- preferred fermentation: Merritt Estate Winery – Chardonnay
- Healthy Choices Independent Health Foundation:
- first placeIndia’s New Jewel – Chana Sagh
- The second place: Mr. Pizza Almood – Vegan Pizza
- Third placeBavarian Nut Company – Spicy Buffalo Nuts
- The best healthy dessertCroskiki Bakery – Pina Colada Parfait
- Gusto Critic’s Choice Award: Golden Hour Sweets – Crepe Desert Glow
The judges were 55 people representing local media – including 2 On Your Side – politicians and the business and community development sectors.
There is still time for people to savor this year’s winners.
The festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Delaware Street and Niagara Square on Sunday.
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