Taste of Buffalo

skcin · #1 07-08-2006, 07:24 PM

One of the highlights of my summer every year.

Ours is the second largest in the U.S., second only to Chicago.

http://www.tasteofbuffalo.com/

I am ridiculously full after gorging today with a friend. We split most stuff, each had 2 beers. We spent about $40 between us total.

Here's the rundown:

Cajun chicken strips with jack blue cream sauce *** (the sauce was bland, but the chicken was good & spicy)

Buffalo wing burger ** (a bit dull - I mean, it was spicy, but it was basically a burger with hot pepper cheddar cheese & blue cheese dressing on it)

Artichokes gratinee *** (a bit more cheese would have made this a 4 star)

Shrimp & artichokes in sambuca cream sauce **** (very interesting combo, and the sambuca didn't overpower other flavors at all)

Crab rangoon *** (good, but nothing special)

Thai marinated flank steak w/sweet & sour slaw **** (the marinade was really good, kind of sweet. the steak was so tender.)

Sauteed asian tiger shrimp w/ smoked bacon salsa ***** (my fave of the day. tasted just like it sounds)

Chocolate dipped pineapple macaroon ***** (very original, very big, very fantastic)

Smile cookie *** (had to spend my last 2 tickets - good soft chexy moist cookie. with a smiley face.)

Grand Marinier chocolate covered strawberries ***** (sweet jeebus, these were good.)

Do they have "Taste of" things where you guys live? Was it Rickypt who gave us his list of foods last time? Jyqm? I can't recall. Anyway, if you've never been to one, I highly recommend it. And if anyone ever wants to visit Buffalo, I highly recommend you come the weekend after 4th of July, that's when it's always held.

skcin · #2 07-09-2006, 05:43 PM

Well, it's official. I've started one too many threads about food & you've all had enough.

Well, before I go I just want you to know that I have pie today. And it was great.

amber · #3 07-09-2006, 05:46 PM

Sorry, I've never been to a "taste of..."

sara1998 · #4 07-09-2006, 06:25 PM

Jesus, Paula, are you still gushing about your food????

skcin · #5 07-09-2006, 08:02 PM

Amby - that's too bad. You're really missing out.

Maria - yes, yes I am.

Thanks for the pity replies!

amber · #6 07-09-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Amby - that's too bad. You're really missing out.

That's what I figured until I read the list of food you ate.

skcin · #7 07-10-2006, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by amber

That's what I figured until I read the list of food you ate.

Whatev. Maybe I won't be staying with you if I make it to Cali, you'll probably make me eat good healthy food.

Seriously, that's the fun of it. Eating stuff you wouldn't normally eat. It's a treat, an opportunity to try new things. I don't eat like that every day (well, except for the beer

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DavidMn · #8 07-10-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Well, it's official. I've started one too many threads about food & you've all had enough.

Well, before I go I just want you to know that I have pie today. And it was great.

Dont be sorry! Man I got hungry just looking at all the good foods you had to eat!

skcin · #9 07-10-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Dont be sorry! Man I got hungry just looking at all the good foods you had to eat!

I knew I could count on David to post in a food thread.

DavidMn · #10 07-10-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I knew I could count on David to post in a food thread.

Yes indeed. Food is such a passion with me. Too bad my waistline doesnt like it.

SuzeQuze · #11 07-10-2006, 01:53 PM

Ah food (slurp). I think that buffalo wing burger would've been better breaded and fried with buffalo sauce on it. I know, really decadent, but that's the way to do it IMO!

DavidMn · #12 07-10-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Ah food (slurp). I think that buffalo wing burger would've been better breaded and fried with buffalo sauce on it. I know, really decadent, but that's the way to do it IMO!

You know, the last time I was in Boston between the Sail Loft, Union Oyster House and various establishments in the north end I think I went from a 36 to a 40!

SuzeQuze · #13 07-10-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

You know, the last time I was in Boston between the Sail Loft, Union Oyster House and various establishments in the north end I think I went from a 36 to a 40!

Fried clams at Joe's American Bar and Grill. Mmmmm...