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garycooper Feb 11, 2009 11:49 AM

Heading to Buffalo this weekend

I want some good local Buffalo food. Suggestions?

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    houdini Feb 24, 2009 07:04 AM

    How about an "After Action" report???? How did you make out?

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      chaz Feb 23, 2009 07:19 PM

      Apropos of the Original Pancake House-It may be a chain.
      So what? It's a damn good restaurant. It's not a weak link.

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        johnbycz Feb 23, 2009 12:13 PM

        Antoinette's for sponge candy, and incredible sundaes. Or Mike's on Clinton for sponge (though my parents think it's not what it used to be). Orange chocolate is also a local specialty.

        Original Pancake House is good, but it's a chain. For breakfast, I'd go to one of the good Greek diners, like Kosta's, Pano's or Towne.

        I second the Bill Rapaport restaurant guide for Buffalo. The design is pure 1996, but he maintains it very well. Every city should have a guide that good.

        http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/restaurant...

        1. L_W Feb 12, 2009 04:34 AM

          Ted's Hot Dogs (there are locations throught the area)
          Andersons Custard (again, mutiple locations)

          Someone may have a good suggestion as to where to find it, but sponge candy is also a local treat!

          Oh, and also maybe someone can direct Gary to a good fish fry...I have been here for almost 5 years and have yet to go to one!

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            houdini Feb 12, 2009 09:09 AM

            As it happens, there isa new classification in the cuisine section that happens to list "Fish Fries".
            http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/restaurant...

            And the Guide itself is a good source of ideas for places to go.

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            chaz Feb 11, 2009 05:54 PM

            For Brkfst. go to Original Pancake House, Main St. Williamsville

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              callitasicit Feb 11, 2009 09:52 PM

              Both great suggestions! Love Barbills, imho the best wing joint around. Original Pancake House is pricey but very good!

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              garlicandwingnut Feb 11, 2009 11:57 AM

              If you can get to East Aurora (about 15 minutes east of Ralph Wilson Stadium) go to Barbills for wings and Beef on Weck. Local Hounds consider them the best.

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