BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Taste of Buffalo announced the list of restaurant and winery winners late Saturday afternoon.
The 2015 Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops winners are:
Chairman’s Choice (chosen by 2014 Chairman Laura Jacobs):
Sugar-Free Brownie w/ Sugar-Free Caramel Drizzle, Chrusciki Bakery
Children’s Choice (chosen by Aaron and Brendan Coe):
Original Lemon Ice, Anderson’s Frozen Custard
New York Award (selected by Lieutenant Governor for New York State Kathy Hochul): Burmese Chicken Curry, Sun Restaurant
Pat Sardina Memorial Award for Best Comfort Food: Risotto Sticks, Osteria 166
Lou Billitier Memorial “Rookie of the Year” Award: 716 Food & Sport
Best Overall Item: Lemon Sorbet with Fresh Berries, Sweet Melody’s
Best Meat Item: Jerked Chicken, Caribbean Experience
Best Seafood Item: Carmine’s Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Carmine’s Restaurant
Best Dessert: Sponge Candy Caramel Cannoli, Panaro’s Restaurant
Best Red Wine: Estate Reserve Chambourcin, Three Brothers Winery
Best White Wine: Rosebud Gold, Niagara Landing
Independent Health Foundation’s Healthy Options:
First Place: Steamed Crab, Joe’s Crab Shack
Second Place: Arugula Salad, Osteria 166
Third Place: Savor Salad with Marinated Chicken, Savor at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
The judging took place this morning, July 11, by a panel of honorary judges including representatives from the local media, political and business sectors.
