{"id":5170,"date":"2024-05-15T19:52:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T23:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/business-management-mba-ms\/?p=5170"},"modified":"2024-06-27T09:21:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T13:21:19","slug":"buffalos-awesome-food-scene-8-places-you-have-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/business-management-mba-ms\/2024\/05\/15\/buffalos-awesome-food-scene-8-places-you-have-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"Buffalo’s Awesome Food Scene: 8 Places You Have to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by: Sarah Sauer, MBA ’25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buffalo is known for its chicken wings, but there are a lot of delicious food spots that do not have wings on the menu. In this blog, I will share eight of my favorite Buffalo restaurants. I hope it inspires you to try something new and explore Buffalo\u2019s awesome food scene!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a sandwich, look no further than locally-owned\u202fZio\u2019s Deli<\/a>\u202fin the Elmwood Village. Zio\u2019s offers killer hot and cold heroes, soups and sides. My personal favorite is The Luther (pictured), which is made of a chicken cutlet, pomodoro or vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, Romano and basil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best burgers in Buffalo can be found at\u202fAllen Burger Venture<\/a>\u202fin Allentown. The menu is comprised of thirteen burgers, including anything from a classic with American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and triple d sauce (the \u201cFour,\u201d pictured) to burgers beyond your most adventurous cravings. For example, the \u201cFive,\u201d is a burger with Jiffy peanut butter, pickled jalape\u00f1os, applewood bacon, and white cheddar cheese.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My favorite sushi spot is\u202fKunis<\/a>. Kuni’s is known for Japanese specialties, sushi and a variety of sake. Their seafood is fresh and the restaurant is authentic. Pictured are a few of my favorite rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Poke, my favorite is\u202fFresh Catch Poke Co<\/a>. Here, you can build your own poke bowls, lobster rolls and acai bowls using\u202ffresh, sustainable seafood and locally sourced produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jay\u2019s Artisan Pizza<\/a>\u202fserves incredible Neapolitan and Detroit-style dishes. Their menu offers a variety of woodfired pizzas, such as their famous \u201cNduja\u201d (fontal cheese, tempesta, nduja, red onion, chili honey and basil). They have been ranked the #8 pizzeria in the USA (2023), and I can testify that their ranking is well deserved! Pictured is their Margherita Pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Authentic, fresh pasta made from scratch can be found at\u202fInizio<\/a>, a cozy Italian restaurant in the Elmwood Village. My favorite dishes are Bolognese and caico e pepe (pictured). Make sure you order their country pan bread and butter \u2013 you won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toasted<\/a>\u202fis a very cute caf\u00e9 offering a completely vegetarian menu with a variety of toast options. From avocado toast to peanut butter crunch toast, their options are not only healthy but very delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another one of my favorites,\u202fToutant<\/a>, is a delicious southern-inspired restaurant in downtown Buffalo. The chef\u2019s Louisiana roots are echoed in delicious offerings such as buttermilk fried chicken, jambalaya, beignets and hot biscuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For a sweet treat, the cinnamon rolls at\u202fKaylena Marie\u2019s Bakery<\/a>\u202fare one of Buffalo\u2019s best-kept secrets. The birria tacos at\u202fLa Divina\u202fare an absolute must-try! La Divina is a hip Mexican restaurant in Kenmore serving authentic street-style tacos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for more recommendations, I have a food account on Instagram (@phoneeatsssfirst)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bio: Sarah<\/a>\u202fis a Buffalo native who graduated from UB with a BS in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and International Business. During her undergraduate program, Sarah worked with UB\u2019s Blackstone LaunchPad and had the opportunity to design and lead a student elevator pitch competition that promoted female entrepreneurs on campus. This internship fueled a passion for involvement with Buffalo\u2019s startup community which led Sarah to intern with 43 North, a startup accelerator. Sarah also worked as New Era Cap\u2019s Treasury Intern where she created and implemented a global cash forecasting mechanism using Tableau. Sarah is a Teaching Assistant for Corporation Finance and Fundamentals of Strategic Management for undergraduate students. She hopes to build her leadership skills and continue to gain the expertise related to a successful career in business while pursuing an MBA.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah loves traveling and is passionate about integrating travel with meaningful learning. She sailed on Semester at Sea\u2019s Spring 2022 Voyage where she lived on a cruise ship for four months with 400 college students from around the world and traveled to 12 countries over the course of a semester. She also participated in UB\u2019s International Business in Singapore program, which involved collaboration with students at the Singapore Institute of Management on various consulting projects for both US-based and Singapore-based companies founded by UB alumni. In her free time, Sarah loves to spin at Revolution Buffalo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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