REVIEW: At Shah’s Food, digging lamb and more at Amherst Afghani outpost
Shah’s Mixed Platter, at Shah’s Food. Sahar Bakery had been dark for so long I feared the days of buying barbari bread on Sheridan Drive were over. But Afghani baker…
Fried halloumi in brik at Mira
REVIEW: At Mira, soulful first-rate Mediterranean harbor debuts on Elmwood
Halloumi fried in brik, honey, Sicilian pistachios, at Mira “Friends and family” nights are how restaurants test kitchen and service crews before showtime, opening to the public. In 15 years…
Khao soi chicken with crunchy noodles at Tiny Thai.
REVIEW: At Tiny Thai, the handmade marvels of Buffalo’s best Thai
Khao soi chicken at Tiny Thai. To find the best Thai food in Buffalo, enter the three-story food incubator hub at 27 Chandler St., and take the elevator or stairs…
Review: At Inizio, culinary craft imbues standards with touches of magic
“Don’t fill up on the bread” is a standard warning before sitting down to a table covered with exquisite handmade pastas. At Inizio, the Elmwood Village fresh pasta palace, hot…
Review: At Casa Azul, Mexican dishes you love, just better
Housemade tortillas, moles, and juices, plus three-cheese queso fundido Ceviche at Casa Azul. Mexican favorites made better is Casa Azul’s calling card. Chicken tacos with moist and tender dark meat…
Review: At Sueños de Azúcar Bakery, bringing boricua right to City Hall
Pastries, fried snacks, and sandwiches are all reasons to visit Sueños de Azúcar’s pastry case. (Photo: Adam Bojak) Downtown lunchers desperate for a taste of the tropics got a reason…
Review: At Mojo Market, the restaurant you wish was on your corner
Bakery, breakfast, lunch, grab-and-go have blessed Kenmore residents with convenience Lentils, chopped dates, brown rice, toasted almonds, and feta joined spinach arugula under a tahini dressing in a satisfying Mojo…
Review: At Shibam, first-class Yemeni cooking in Kenmore
With bubbling stews, fresh bread, and a parking lot Crave King in Lackawanna was my first taste of Yemeni cuisine. The first time I dug into a cauldron of Yemeni…
Review: At Jay’s Artisan Pizza, world-class pies right in little ole Kenmore
Joe Powers and crew get No. 14 in world on Neapolitan list Nduja pie at Jay’s. At Jay’s Artisan Pizza, folks waiting for tables and fresh takeout pies are normal,…
Review: At Zereshk, a fine introduction to Persian 101 in Amherst
Another UB-born restaurant offers essentials like koobideh and ghormeh sabzdi Barberry rice with koobideh, beef-lamb kabobs, at Zereshk. Zereshk opened last month, bringing Persian cuisine to Amherst in the latest…