2024 Taste of Buffalo Restaurant and Winery Winners Announced

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Work up an appetite for one of Western New York’s greatest summer culinary delights.

“I love the different dining options,” Amanda Gibson said. “It’s fun, the food is good and there are lots of people.”

The 41st annual Taste of Buffalo will take place this weekend, and organizers say it will be the largest two-day food festival in the country.

“I love trying new foods and I like having small portions and being able to eat a lot,” says Victoria Thauer.

44 restaurants and food trucks are set up around Niagara Square and parts of Delaware Avenue, offering tastings of their specialties.

Some of our 7 News team served as judges.

Jaurdyn Johnson

Here are this year’s winners:

• President’s Choice (chosen by Tom Mahoney, President of Taste of Buffalo 2024): DA Taste – Dom’s Taco
• Children’s choice (chosen by Claire and Esme Mahoney, daughters of the 2024 Taste Chair): Golden Hour Treats – Nutella Me Crazy Waffle
• Louis J. Billittier Sr. Rookie of the Year Award: Carrubba’s Chicken Coop
• Veteran Restaurant Winner: Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill
• Eric DuVall Memorial Best of Buffalo Award Winner: Resurgence Brewery
• Best article overall:Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles LLC – Fried Cauliflower Taco
• Best Surf or Turf Article:BW’s Barbecue – Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings
• Best dessert: Fat Lady’s Cakes and Pies – Award Winning Sweet Potato Pie Cupcake
• Best Handheld Computer: Burger on the battery – Burger on the battery
• Best red wine: A Gust of Sun Wine Estate – Pinot Noir
• Best white wine:Victorianbourg Wine – Domaine Pechette
• Preferred fermentation: Three Brothers Estate and Cellar – Cabernet Franc Rosé