BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 41st Taste of Buffalo festival has announced its award winners, honouring a dozen outstanding eateries from Western New York.
The judging, which took place on Saturday morning, featured a diverse panel of over 60 individuals from local media, political, business, and community development sectors.
Here is the complete list of winners:
- Chair’s Choice (selected by Tom Mahoney, 2024 Taste of Buffalo Chair): D.A. Taste – Dom’s Taco
- Children’s Choice (selected by Claire and Esme Mahoney, daughters of Tom Mahoney): 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
- Favourite Fermentation: Three Brothers Winery & Estate – Cabernet franc rose
If you’re eager to try these award-winning dishes, the Taste of Buffalo continues on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.