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REVIEW: At Hānai Hawaiian BBQ, real plate lunch surfaces far from beach

Grilled beef ribs, Hanai Hawaiian BBQ If you’ve never heard of “Hawaiian plate lunch,” the menu at Hānai Hawaiian BBQ might seem somewhat discombobulated. Beef ribs cut thin, marinated in […]

Andrew Galarneau

March 29, 2026

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RECIPE: Don’t fear the phyllo: turn greens into spanakopita

When the first flush of spring brings us greens, I think of spanakopita. The Greek greens pie is a delicious vehicle for any greens you have on hand, not just […]

Andrew Galarneau

March 25, 2026

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SUNDAY NEWS: Last chance for old-school Broadway Market Easter shopping spree

Easter shoppers have made the Broadway Market a destination for a century. With the market set to undergo a $45 million facelift later this year, you have two weeks to […]

Andrew Galarneau

March 22, 2026

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REVIEW: At Dapper Goose, celebrating where the farm-to-table movement yet persists

As restaurant concepts go, “farm-to-table” has faded like the “CHEW MAIL POUCH TOBACCO” slogans painted on barns in another century. At its Buffalo-area peak a decade ago, every other new […]

Andrew Galarneau

March 21, 2026

Andrew Galarneau

Buffalo’s digital dining concierge, Andrew Galarneau leverages 35 years of journalism experience to deliver reliable eating intel. Formerly the Buffalo News food editor, he went all-digital in 2023, offering subscribers answers on where to find green almonds, savor khachapuri, or book a celiac-safe table for eight. With a career spanning the Concord Monitor, St. Petersburg Times, and Lowell Sun, he’s now embracing TikTok (@buffalofoodguy), Instagram, and X to connect with food lovers. A University at Buffalo journalism lecturer for 23 years, Andrew is crafting The People’s Journalism Academy to empower independent reporting.

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