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             Joe George from Artvoice gives us "food for thought" in his
             very informative article about broth and stocks.

12/24/98  MERRY  CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!!! 

12/23/98 Another great link has been added to the Daily Taste Links page:
            EDY'S ICE CREAM. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing
             the creamiest, best tasting ice cream I've ever tasted.
 

12/20/98 Paula Alba-Marshall - Artvoice - enjoyed Fanny's 
             (How could she miss?) Fanny's is at 3500 Sheridan Dr.
             Eggertsville, NY.  716-834-0400

             Janice Okun - Buffalo News - 2 1/2* to Byblos
             ( Paula Alba- Marshall went there at the end of Oct.)
             It's a new Lebanese restaurant at 270 Campbell Blvd. in 
             in Getzville. 716-636-3102

             Helen Russell - Buffalo Beat - Oliver's -Cuisine 3 1/2* ,
             Atmosphere and Service 4*. Olivers is at 2095 Delaware Ave.
             Buffalo, NY  716-877-9662

             It seems to me that some the food editors in Western NY,
             have saved part of their budget for the holidays. I wonder 
             where Janice Okun went to for her next review. I'll bet it's
              not McDonald's

12/13/98  Janice Okun - Buffalo News - 3* - One Eyed Jacks
             7279 Rochester Rd. Cor Rt. 31 and Sand Pit Rd., Lockport
             438-5414  Specialty - slow-cooked barbecue!

             Helen Russell - Buffalo Beat - 4* - San Marco Restaurant
             2082 Kensington Ave. Eggertsville. 835-5876
             Always incredible, never got less than 4* from anyone.

             Joe George - Artvoice - "food for thought" article
             "Scary Kari" the story of curry. 
 

12/7/98  Click here for a great winter dish using Wardynski's
             polish sausage  - it's called Sausage Shortcake

12/6/98 Helen Russell visited La Rivera Ristorante  ( used to 
             be Orazio's)  1735 Hertel Ave. at Starin, in North Buffalo.
             Cuisine and  Atmosphere 2*, and Service 3* Helen Russell
             writes for Buffalo Beat. Riviera's phone # is 837-7712

             Janice Okun of the Buffalo News dined at Siena. Siena was 
             given 3 1/2* and is located at 4516 Main St. near Harlem in 
              Snyder. 839-3108.

             The Cheap Gourmets - Doug and Polly Smith - visited
            Omi's Market, 206 E. Niagara St. in Tonawanda.
             694-1361. They gave it 4 ¢!

            There wasn't an article about food or restaurants this week in 
            Artvoice.

11/29/98 Janice Okun went to Kenmore's Falletta's. She did not give a
              glowing report. - 2 1/2*. (I sometimes wonder if these reviews are
             ever a "make or break" situation for the restaurant reviewed.)
              Falletta's is at 2878 Delaware Ave. 873-3163. I know how hard 
             it is to make a business successful in WNY. I sincerely hope that 
             one person's interpretation, on a less than perfect dinner, never 
             causes a financial loss.

            Joe George from Artvoice tells us all about "Cinnamon", this
               week! Be sure to pick up Artvoice for the full story and  all 
              the recipes.
 
              Helen Russell of the Buffalo Beat went to Cybele's Restaurant.
               They are at 99 Elmwood Ave.  882-1247.  Cusine 2 1/2*,
              Atmosphere 1* and Service 2 1/2 *

11/21/98  GREAT news for lovers of Mexican food! The Buffalo News 
             reported that Gramma Mora's will be reopening!
             They will now be located at 1464 Hertel Ave. A date for
             this event has not been announced yet.

             The Buffalo News had a story today about James Cohen. He is 
               taking over restaurant operations at the Park Lane. They said
             that he was the executive Chef @ The Phoenician in AZ. and 
             originally came from Buffalo. The Phoenician is know for it's
             world class cuisine and was featured on Robin Leach's show.

             Janice Okun gave 2* to Danny's in Orchard Park. 
              Danny's is located at 4300 Abbott Rd.   649-1194.
             (People that I have talked to thought it  deserved
              a better rating than that.)

      Artvoice's Paula Alba-Marshall went to Chris' N.Y. Sandwich Co.
             395 Delaware Ave. 854-6642 It's between Tupper and Edward.
             He delivers for $1 and is open M-F 7:30 am to 3 pm.

            Buffalo Beat's Helen Russell must have had a bigger budget 
              this week. She went to Daniels Restaurant in the Southtowns.
             She gave it 3 3/4* for Cuisine, 3* Atmosphere, and 3 1/2* for
             Service. Daniels is at 174 Buffalo St. in Hamburg. 648-6554
 

11/15/98 Joe George, who writes for Artvoice in his column called
             "food for thought", wrote about PIZZA. He has a recipe for 
             Pizza Dough and also a recipe for Pizza Margherita.

            Buffalo Beat's Helen Russell visited The Metropolitan,
             716 Elmwood Ave, 882-0772. She gave it 3 1/4* for Cuisine, and
             3* for Service and Atmosphere.

             Janice Okun of the Buffalo News gave Pranzo Ristorante
             3 1/2*. The Pranzo is in the Radisson Hotel, 4243 Genesee St.
             across from the airport.

             Came across a great website that sends a newsletter for 
             restaurant owners. It's called Restaurant Report.

11/8/98 Janice Okun of the Buffalo News visited Farfalle at Casino 
             Niagara and gave it 4*. Farfalle's telephone is 888-946-3255

             Helen Russell from Buffalo Beat visited Woo Chon Korean
            Restaurant. Cuisine and Service 3* and Atmosphere 2 1/2*
             Woo Chon is at 402 Evans St. (Evanstown Plaza) Wmsvl.
              626-5980.

             Paula Alba-Marshall from Artvoice went to Bing's. From the sound
             of it, she had a great dinner. Bing's is at 1952 Kensington Ave.
             839-5788. Bing's was also featured this week on Ch 7's Good 
             Morning Western NY. One of the dishes was osso bucco.

            Kitty O'Malley's is reopening tomorrow. They have been closed
             the last two months for renovations.

            Corinne Cortesi Derry has come out with the latest schedule
             of classes at her La Cucina di Corinne Culinary School.
             She has some really great classes planned. And, in addition 
             to the brochure, she can tailor her program to your needs!

10/31/98 Happy Halloween!!!

             Janice Okun of the Buffalo News gave 3 1/2* to Curly's.
             According to everyone I have talked to , who has been there,
              this rating is right on the money. They all love Curly's.
             Curly's is at 647 Ridge Rd. in Lakawana. 824-9716.

             The opening of Montana Mills on 2611 Delaware Ave. did not
             go unnoticed today. There was a steady stream of customers
               and the parking lot was nearly full. (There is plenty of parking 
             next door though, at Blockbuster).

            Joe George, in his Artvoice article "food for thought", gives
             the low down on the amazing olive. He also gives us two recipes
             using this amazing food. 
                  On the recipe page I have included his recipe for ,
            Spinach Linguine with Chicken and Sundried Tomatoes.

            Helen Russell from Buffalo Beat visited the Water Valley Inn,
             6656 Gowanda State Rd. Hamburg.  649-9691  " The Water
             Valley Inn is casual, very pleasant and comfortable, with tasty,
             homey food at very reasonable prices. 2 3/4* Cuisine and Atmos-
             phere and 3* Service. 

            A ten year lease was signed by The Gallery for the  property
             at 100 Theater Place. (Formerly Cheers) They will open  after
             a $300,000 renovation.

10/23/98  Janice Okun gave 2 1/2* to the West End Inn, 340 Union St.
             Hamburg - 649-2446

            Another Delicious Experience was had by Paula Alba-Marshall,
             thanks to her father-in-law, who introduced her to Byblos, a
             Lebanese restaurant. Byblos is located at 270 Campbell Blvd,
             716-636-3102 and is owned by the Abilmona family.

         The Joe George recipe for this week is Ziti with Wild Mushrooms!

             Helen Russell from Buffalo Beat visited the ever popular - 
            Roseland Restaurant, 490 Rhode Island Ave. 882-3328
             Cuisine 3*, Atmosphere 2 3/4* and Service 4*

             Empire Brewing  (Rochester & Syracuse) is getting ready to
             take over the former site of Breckenridge Brew Pub. They hope
             to open in the Spring and plan to quadruple the size.

10/18/98 Joe George has a great article in Artvoice this week about cooking 
             with Wine. He has also sent me three recipes, which I will
             include in the Recipe section. The first is Pasta e Fagiole.!

             Janice Okun visited the newly opened La Marina Seafood
            Market & Grille - she gave it 3 1/2*. La Marina is owned by the
             former owners of Jerry's seafood. La Marina is at 1264 Hertel Ave.
             873-5066.
 

10/10/98 Fat Bob's Smokehouse @ 41 Virginia Place 887-2971
                  received 3* from Janice Okun.
 
              Paula Alba-Marshall dined at the Quail Ridge Public House,
             7128 Ridge Road (Route 104 East) Ridgewood, NY
             716-438-2040. "Michael and Cynthia (Litzel) have put
             together a public house that is welcoming to all, especially
             those with a discriminating palate."

             Helen Russell visited the Protocol Restaurant, 6766 Transit Rd,
             716-632-9556. Everything sounded wonderful. (The ratings were
             missing - typo error probably)

        Special announcment - Candy has been added to Specialty Shops

10/4/98 The Cheap Gourmets, Doug & Polly Smith, gave 3¢ to
            Cape May Cafe, 10939 Main St., Clarence, NY.
             The Cheap Gourmet appears in the Night & Day insert
             of the Niagara Gazette.

10/3/98 Janice Okun of the Buffalo News gave 3 1/2* to Little
             Talia Trattoria. It is located at 1458 Hertel Ave.
             833-8667.

             Joe Geroge, who writes for Artvoice, had his focus on
             ginger. Be sure to read the full article that includes several 
             recipes that feature  - ginger.

             Helen Russell from Buffalo Beat went to Truffles.
             From the sound of it, it  was not what she expected.
             Under new ownership, it rated only 1* for Cuisine and Service,
             and 2 1/2* for Atmosphere. Truffles is at 1141 Kenmore Ave.
             874-5851.