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WNY Classics: Otto's Restaurant and Bar in Cheektowaga

Curiosity is one of the driving forces behind the many hundreds of reviews we've written for Buffalo Chow - a willingness to give up weekly visits to old favorites in order to sample new restaurants and actually visit ones we've...

Posted on January 24, 2010

From Canada & Chicago: Aero, Icewine Candy & Deep Dish

Our loves for imported Canadian chocolates, ice wine, and authentic Chicago deep dish pizza are already well-documented, but there's a lot more left to say - and try. This week, we're looking at a handful of additional, noteworthy items that...

Posted on May 27, 2009

A Few Of Our Favorite Things: Maple, Mackintosh & 1921

Every once in a while, perhaps more often than that, we're going to post quick notes on our favorite pre-packaged foods and drinks from inside or outside of Western New York. Today's update focuses on maple syrup candies and cookies,...

Posted on May 13, 2009

Elmwood, I: From Burchfield Penney to Towne Restaurant

Three and a half miles separate the Burchfield Penney Art Center and the end of Elmwood Avenue. We know this because what started as a Saturday morning mission to dine at the Center's Orion Cafe unexpectedly became our weekend quest...

Posted on April 19, 2009

The Glorious, Dangerous Macadamia Nuts We Love & Why

With an annual physical scheduled in the near future, now might not be the best time to contemplate the glories of macadamia nuts, one of our long-time snack favorites that most Buffalonians only know in two forms: dry roasted and...

Posted on February 22, 2009

Toronto Chow, Part 2: Candies We Can't (Easily) Find Here

Our childhood memories of visiting Canada involve two culinary treats: especially excellent Chinese food, and candies - wondrous candies - that were virtually impossible to find south of the border. At one point, both things could be had within a...

Posted on November 9, 2008

Overpriced, But With Potential: M&M's Premiums

Unless we're at a great candy shop, the very idea of paying $4 or $5 for six ounces of candy is enough to make us just walk away, and for that reason, we've passed several times on trying Mars' new...

Posted on August 31, 2008

Alethea's: Bourbon Cherries, Other Candies & Classic Ice Cream

While we may have other local favorite locations for cakes, cannolis, and ice cream sundaes, Alethea's is quite possibly the best old-fashioned candy store in all of Western New York. Located on Main Street in Clarence, just past Transit Road...

Posted on July 2, 2008