Recipe: Rhubarb galette, and the shaggy least-effort pastry that soars
A few minutes’ work and a rolling pin rewards with craggy, flaky crust Rhubarb and apple galette Why is rhubarb my spirit fruit? Perhaps because rhubarb proves that even a…
Review: At Manito Taco Shop, top Niagara County Mexican, with character
Ivan “Manito” Gonzalez leads family crew offering family-friendly meals Quesabirria tacos and broth at Manito Taco Shop. The list of things that make me thankful for the Covid pandemic is…
Review: At Natalie’s Mediterranean Eatery, family offers Eggertsville worlds of flavor
Traditional vegan dishes plus souvlaki, spanakopita, and chicken lemon rice soup star Chicken souvlaki wrap, hummus, tabouli, and falafel at Natalie’s Mediterranean Eatery on Millersport Highway in Amherst. Over two…
Review: At Bandana’s, soulful home cooking worth a Youngstown detour
In 20 years of service, Rob and Melissa Kudel have built a Niagara County destination If you remember potato skins, Bandana’s housemade skins might strike a chord. Rob Kudel was…
At Yankee BBQ, tallow-fried wings add draw to Hamburg’s smoked meat sensation
There’s smoked cheesecake with loganberry sauce for dessert, of course Large sampler at Yankee BBQ. There is nothing flashy about Southern barbecue, meat cooked long and slow in a woodsmoke…
Review: At Iron Tail Tavern, a new chance at Spanish savor in Elmwood Village
Patatas bravas, octopus carpaccio, and pan-seared cod highlight Andrew Berger’s menu Pan-seared cod with prawns, zucchini noodles, and pine nuts, at Iron Tail Tavern. Fielding questions from people hungry for…
Review: At K Dara Noodle Bar, a shining beacon of better broth and rakish cuisine
Packet broth merchants can’t compete with Vathanathavone Inthalasy’s long-simmered elixirs There are dozens of Buffalo restaurants selling versions of Asian noodle soups, but only a few offer bowls that make…
Recipe: When burgers get boring, consider kofta, the party patties
Onions, herbs, and spices transform ground meat Middle East style Kofta are bite-sized burgers prized by Middle Eastern cultures. Patting ground beef into burgers is a classic American recipe that…
Review: At Millions Tin, Buffalo’s best Burmese is Black Rock home cooking
Kyu Kyu Mar’s upgraded versions of Burmese standards deserves a standing ovation Kyu Kyu Mar’s version of own no khao swe is best-in-show Buffalo Burmese dining. Since Kevin Lin fed me my…
Review: At Geneva’s FLX Table, a thoughtfully better way to dine
12-seat restaurant greets diners with food, not barrage of dilemmas Warm foccacia, fresh vegetables and fruits, and a coterie of dips and butters greet FLX Table diners. Instead of providing…