BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Food and fun are on the menu in the heart of Buffalo.
It's the Taste of Buffalo.
Organizers call it the biggest two-day food festival in the country.
Preparations for the 40th annual Taste of Buffalo have been going on for weeks, if not months, for many of the restaurants taking part.
This all began with 22 restaurants on Main Street back in 1984, and since then has blossomed and moved to its current site along Delaware Avenue from City Hall to Chippewa Street.
Now some 40 restaurants and food trucks take part in this event.
This year's winners are:
- Chair’s Choice (chosen by Elizabeth Mamot, 2023 Taste of Buffalo Chair): Days Park Tavern - Beef Brisket on Weck
- Children’s Choice (chosen by Keira Mamot, daughter of 2023 Taste Chair): India Gate - Chicken Butter Tikka Masala
- Louis J. Billittier Sr. “Rookie of the Year” Award: Avenue29 Foods
- Veteran Restaurant Award: Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles LLC
- Eric DuVall Memorial Best of Buffalo Winner: Sweet Melody’s Gelato - Red, White & Blue Sundae
- Best Overall Item: Venus Greek Fries
- Best Meat Item: Kith & Kin Bakeshop & Bistro - Meatloaf Sundae (A gluten free restaurant)
- Best Seafood Item: Brodies of WNY LLC - Boneless Seasoned Fried Haddock Fish
- Best Dessert: Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream - Ice Cream Nachos
- Best Sandwich: Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill – Beef on Weck
- Best Red Wine: Three Brothers Winery – Red Jazz
- Best White Wine: A Gust of Sun Winery - Diamond
- Favorite Fermentation: Merritt Estate Winery - Chardonnay
- Independent Health Foundation’s Healthy Options:
- First Place: New Jewel of India – Chana Saag
- Second Place: Mister Pizza Elmwood – Vegan Pizza
- Third Place: The Bavarian Nut Company – Buffalo Hot Nuts
- Best Healthy Dessert: Chrusciki Bakery - Pina Colada Parfait
- Gusto Critic’s Choice Award: Golden Hour Treats - Desert Glow Crepe
We want to remind you if you're driving around this weekend, the area where the festival is taking place is closed to traffic.
The Taste of Buffalo continues Sunday from 11 to 7.
