Winners of Taste of Buffalo 2023

BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo offered up some of its best food on Saturday.

The annual Taste of Buffalo festival held its competition and the judges picked the following winners:

• The chair’s choice (chosen by Elizabeth Mamot, 2023 Taste of Buffalo Chair): Days Park Tavern – Beef Brisket at Weck
• The children’s choice (chosen by Keira Mamot, daughter of 2023 Taste Chair): India Gate – Chicken Butter Tikka Masala
• Louis J. Billittier Sr. The “Rookie of the Year” award: Avenue29 Foods
• Veteran Restaurant Award: Dirty Bird Chicken N̵[ads1]7; Waffles LLC
• Eric DuVall Memorial Best of Buffalo Winner: Sweet Melody’s Gelato – red, white and blue sundae
• Best overall item: Venus Greek Fries
• Best meat: Kith & Kin Bakeshop & Bistro – Meatloaf Sundae (a gluten-free restaurant)
• Best seafood: 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: Caddies Bakery – Pina Colada Parfait
• Gusto Critic’s Choice Award: Golden Hour Treats – Desert Glow Crepe

The judges were 55 people representing local media – including 2 On Your Side – politicians, business and community development sectors.

There is still time for people to get a taste of this year’s winners.

The festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square on Sunday.