REVIEW: At The Dove, a minor miracle of Italian-American excellence
Veal parmesan, The Dove With so much changing in our information diets, it seems appropriate to start the first Four Bites review of 2026 by briefly pointing the spotlight at…
SUNDAY NEWS: ‘Love Machine’ at Hertel Lexington Coop makes neighborly kindness easy
With a tap of your card, The Love Machine lets you send a little love to local community groups. Grocery checkouts are lined with impulse buys strategically arrayed to snag…
REVIEW: At DiTondo, inhaling the blessings of principled restraint and hickory smoke
Root Down Farm Walla Walla onion in Butter Block puff pastry, at DiTondo. Ever since Sebastiano DiTondo’s great-granddaughter returned to Buffalo to transform the family’s tavern into a fine dining…
SUNDAY NEWS: Cookies for a Cause turns sweet treats into help for homeless in Buffalo
Cookies for a Cause assortment It was just before Christmas that Diane Aaron found herself homeless. She’d just moved from Texas, and at 68 years old was alone on the…
At Fu’s BBQ House, Chinese BBQ outpost beckons in Amherst Asian supermarket
Roast chicken and char siu pork over rice, Fu’s BBQ House. In September 2017, when Rockey Ren opened Asia Food Market, he said the huge Asian supermarket would eventually offer…
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…
Vegan sausage roll at Sevens (PHOTO: Elena Kopty)
Review: At Sevens Cafe and Bakery, South Buffalo’s most thoughtful cafe is vegan
Located in South Buffalo, Sevens is the vegan cafe that hits harder, with "sausage" rolls, cardamom foam matcha, and lemon poppyseed buns. Guest review by Kevin Thurston.
Tantan ramen at Konbini
Sunday News: Onigiri and taiyaki, classic Japanese snacks, make Buffalo debut
Tantan ramen at Konbini. The classic Japanese snacks onigiri and taiyaki are available in Buffalo at last, thanks to a father who couldn’t say no to his daughter. Since he'd…
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…