BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The 41st annual Taste of Buffalo returned this weekend. Event organizers say it's the largest two-day food festival in the country.
"I love the different food options," said Amanda Gibson. "It's fun, the food's good, lots of people."
44 restaurants and food trucks set up around Niagara Square and along Delaware Avenue to offer samplings of their specialties.
"I love trying new foods and I just love getting the small portions and being able to eat a lot of things," said Victoria Thauer.
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Some 7 News crew members served as festival judges. Here are the 2024 winners:
- Chair's Choice (chosen by Tom Mahoney, 2024 Taste of Buffalo Chair): D.A. Taste – Dom's Taco
- Children's Choice (chosen by Claire and Esme Mahoney, daughters of the 2024 Taste of Buffalo Chair): Golden Hour Treats – Nutella Me Crazy Waffle
- Louis J. Billittier Sr. Rookie of the Year Award: Carrubba's Chicken Pit
- Veteran Restaurant Winner: Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
- Eric DuVall Memorial Best of Buffalo Winner: Resurgence Brewing Company
- Best Overall Item: Dirty Bird Chicken N' Waffles LLC – Fried Cauliflower Taco
- Best Surf or Turf Item: BW's Barbecue – Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings
- Best Dessert: Fat Lady's Cakes & Pies – Award-Winning Sweet Potato Pie Cupcake
- Best Handheld: Stack Burger – Stack Burger
- Best Red Wine: A Gust of Sun Winery – Pinot Noir
- Best White Wine: Victorianbourg Wine – Estate Pechette
- Favorite Fermentation: Three Brothers Winery & Estate – Cabernet Franc Rose
