Andrew Galarneau
@buffalofood.bsky.social
Buffalo-based journalist, Four Bites fourbites.net, journalism teacher since 2000 at UB. @buffalofood on Instagram and Twitter, @buffalofoodguy on TikTok. Email: andrew@fourbites.net
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Andrew Galarneau
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· Sep 19
Gametime grub got your digestive system on 3rd & long? Immersion Cold Pressed Juice, located in the Ellicott Square building and in Orchard Park, is providing that detoxifying cure.
Learn more about Immersion Juice and their taste tantalizing juices at fourbites.net.
Learn more about Immersion Juice and their taste tantalizing juices at fourbites.net.
Housemade pasta lures diners to Inizio, at 534 Elmwood Ave. But the bread also delivers on Inizio’s motto: made by hand. It’s fortified with porcini mushroom and Maldon sea salt, served with cultured butter made from Ithaca Dairy cream.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Housemade pasta lures diners to Inizio, at 534 Elmwood Ave. But the bread also delivers on Inizio’s motto: made by hand. It’s fortified with porcini mushroom and Maldon sea salt, served with cultured butter made from Ithaca Dairy cream.
Learn more on fourbites.net
Learn more on fourbites.net
Cherry Bank Farm cider is the best because of the standards of the Kelsch family. Clear, mouthwateringly tart apples in a glass, kept cold its whole life. Visit the Sanborn farm store for cider, apples, fresh-baked pies and more.
Learn more about Cherry Bank's liquid gold at fourbites.net.
Learn more about Cherry Bank's liquid gold at fourbites.net.
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Cherry Bank Farm cider is the best because of the standards of the Kelsch family. Clear, mouthwateringly tart apples in a glass, kept cold its whole life. Visit the Sanborn farm store for cider, apples, fresh-baked pies and more.
Learn more about Cherry Bank's liquid gold at fourbites.net.
Learn more about Cherry Bank's liquid gold at fourbites.net.
Casa Azul is showing off delicious Mexican cuisine in the heart of Allentown. Melty queso fundido you can pull forever to crispy, crunchy chicken skin tacos to mindful fresh cocktails - Casa Azul is proving to be a staple.
Learn more about Casa Azul's enticing atmosphere and eats at fourbites.net.
Learn more about Casa Azul's enticing atmosphere and eats at fourbites.net.
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Casa Azul is showing off delicious Mexican cuisine in the heart of Allentown. Melty queso fundido you can pull forever to crispy, crunchy chicken skin tacos to mindful fresh cocktails - Casa Azul is proving to be a staple.
Learn more about Casa Azul's enticing atmosphere and eats at fourbites.net.
Learn more about Casa Azul's enticing atmosphere and eats at fourbites.net.
On Oct. 29, Oaxacan chef Leonel Rosario offers seven different types of mole at Maizal Mexican Kitchen’s Day of the Dead celebration. This once-a-year dinner gives Buffalo a chance to taste Oaxaca. $125 per person. Call Maizal reservations: 716-428-5683. Learn more at fourbites.net
October 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
On Oct. 29, Oaxacan chef Leonel Rosario offers seven different types of mole at Maizal Mexican Kitchen’s Day of the Dead celebration. This once-a-year dinner gives Buffalo a chance to taste Oaxaca. $125 per person. Call Maizal reservations: 716-428-5683. Learn more at fourbites.net
Mojo Market, the bakery-breakfast-lunch spot you wish was on your corner. At 3030 Delaware Ave., it combines a local market with a farm-to-table cafe that offers real table service.
Learn more about why Mojo Market is the next Kenmore spot on your list with my full review at fourbites.net.
Learn more about why Mojo Market is the next Kenmore spot on your list with my full review at fourbites.net.
October 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Mojo Market, the bakery-breakfast-lunch spot you wish was on your corner. At 3030 Delaware Ave., it combines a local market with a farm-to-table cafe that offers real table service.
Learn more about why Mojo Market is the next Kenmore spot on your list with my full review at fourbites.net.
Learn more about why Mojo Market is the next Kenmore spot on your list with my full review at fourbites.net.
We've got big news: On Oct. 14, Four Bites moves from Substack to our very own website, fourbites.net. This Four Bites will make phone browsing easier on your phone or laptop, wherever you are.
Become a member today at fourbites.net to see "what's cooking?"
Become a member today at fourbites.net to see "what's cooking?"
October 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We've got big news: On Oct. 14, Four Bites moves from Substack to our very own website, fourbites.net. This Four Bites will make phone browsing easier on your phone or laptop, wherever you are.
Become a member today at fourbites.net to see "what's cooking?"
Become a member today at fourbites.net to see "what's cooking?"
Shibam, located at 727 Kenmore Ave., is bringing the SHIBAM with satisfying Yemeni cooking.
Learn more about why Jay's should be your next stop with my full review at fourbites.net.
Learn more about why Jay's should be your next stop with my full review at fourbites.net.
October 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Shibam, located at 727 Kenmore Ave., is bringing the SHIBAM with satisfying Yemeni cooking.
Learn more about why Jay's should be your next stop with my full review at fourbites.net.
Learn more about why Jay's should be your next stop with my full review at fourbites.net.
It was harder than I expected to build my own ship, but I’m confident it’ll pay off. Perhaps in revenue. Definitely in peace of mind. Anything goes wonky with fourbites.net and everyone knows exactly who to blame, and who to hold accountable until it’s fixed. It me. What a relief.
October 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It was harder than I expected to build my own ship, but I’m confident it’ll pay off. Perhaps in revenue. Definitely in peace of mind. Anything goes wonky with fourbites.net and everyone knows exactly who to blame, and who to hold accountable until it’s fixed. It me. What a relief.
Drink local? You can’t do better than cider from apples grown 15 miles away. The Cider Project, at 1698 Genesee St., is turning apples from forgotten orchards into liquid golden sunshine.
Learn more about The Cider Project's delicious tart nectar at fourbites.net.
Learn more about The Cider Project's delicious tart nectar at fourbites.net.
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Drink local? You can’t do better than cider from apples grown 15 miles away. The Cider Project, at 1698 Genesee St., is turning apples from forgotten orchards into liquid golden sunshine.
Learn more about The Cider Project's delicious tart nectar at fourbites.net.
Learn more about The Cider Project's delicious tart nectar at fourbites.net.
The new must-have Labubu with heart of Dubai chocolate. Shredded phyllo toasted in brown butter, pistachio cream with tahini, Belly Boy Buffalo struck gold. Now at POPularity, Elmwood and Forest, 875 Elmwood site + farmers markets. Get fourbites.net for all the details.
September 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The new must-have Labubu with heart of Dubai chocolate. Shredded phyllo toasted in brown butter, pistachio cream with tahini, Belly Boy Buffalo struck gold. Now at POPularity, Elmwood and Forest, 875 Elmwood site + farmers markets. Get fourbites.net for all the details.
Tacos through October at Monte Alban, the Mexican grocery in Medina. Tortas and quesadillas, too - and if you want dessert the cash register candy is right there. Tienda Monte Alban, 507 E. Center St. (Route 31), Medina. Get the details at fourbites.net
September 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Tacos through October at Monte Alban, the Mexican grocery in Medina. Tortas and quesadillas, too - and if you want dessert the cash register candy is right there. Tienda Monte Alban, 507 E. Center St. (Route 31), Medina. Get the details at fourbites.net
Flat 12, tucked away at 37 Chandler St., has Buffalo’s only borek, flaky Turkish pastry stuffed with mushrooms and feta, or spiced beef. Its revolutionary vegetarian mushroom nugs are tossed in sauce and even stuffed into a sub.
Learn more about how Flat 12 at fourbites.net.
Learn more about how Flat 12 at fourbites.net.
September 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Flat 12, tucked away at 37 Chandler St., has Buffalo’s only borek, flaky Turkish pastry stuffed with mushrooms and feta, or spiced beef. Its revolutionary vegetarian mushroom nugs are tossed in sauce and even stuffed into a sub.
Learn more about how Flat 12 at fourbites.net.
Learn more about how Flat 12 at fourbites.net.
At Buffalo’s only Filipino restaurant, Pinoy Boi, in International House, 617 Main St in Theater District. Inihaw na baboy (grilled sliced pork), pork sisig (diced pork belly marinated in citrus soy and griddled) with lumpia (crispy pork rolls), Basque ube cheesecake.
September 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
At Buffalo’s only Filipino restaurant, Pinoy Boi, in International House, 617 Main St in Theater District. Inihaw na baboy (grilled sliced pork), pork sisig (diced pork belly marinated in citrus soy and griddled) with lumpia (crispy pork rolls), Basque ube cheesecake.
Gametime grub got your digestive system on 3rd & long? Immersion Cold Pressed Juice, located in the Ellicott Square building and in Orchard Park, is providing that detoxifying cure.
Learn more about Immersion Juice and their taste tantalizing juices at fourbites.net.
Learn more about Immersion Juice and their taste tantalizing juices at fourbites.net.
September 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Gametime grub got your digestive system on 3rd & long? Immersion Cold Pressed Juice, located in the Ellicott Square building and in Orchard Park, is providing that detoxifying cure.
Learn more about Immersion Juice and their taste tantalizing juices at fourbites.net.
Learn more about Immersion Juice and their taste tantalizing juices at fourbites.net.
In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, cold and heat collide at RingRing Artisan Gelato to delicious effect. The ice cream shop offers artisanal gelato combined with filled cakes finished in front of customers. ringring.com.vn 233/28 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Quận 1, TP. Hồ Chí Minh.
September 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, cold and heat collide at RingRing Artisan Gelato to delicious effect. The ice cream shop offers artisanal gelato combined with filled cakes finished in front of customers. ringring.com.vn 233/28 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Quận 1, TP. Hồ Chí Minh.
Fresh bread, chicken gallaba, lamb haneeth, kibdah, seltah and fahsah stews, Adeni zurbian beef-potato pilaf, lamb mandi, at Shibam Mediterranean Restaurant, 727 Kenmore Ave. Get all the details at fourbites.net.
September 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Fresh bread, chicken gallaba, lamb haneeth, kibdah, seltah and fahsah stews, Adeni zurbian beef-potato pilaf, lamb mandi, at Shibam Mediterranean Restaurant, 727 Kenmore Ave. Get all the details at fourbites.net.
Concord grapes are here, grabbable by the handful for the next couple weeks. Get a bunch at both Lexington Coop stores, Tuesdays at Groundwork Market Garden, or your nearest farmers market. Otherwise you’re going to be jelly.
September 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Concord grapes are here, grabbable by the handful for the next couple weeks. Get a bunch at both Lexington Coop stores, Tuesdays at Groundwork Market Garden, or your nearest farmers market. Otherwise you’re going to be jelly.
Zereshk is teaching Persian Cuisine 101 at the intersection of N. French and Maple. Zereshk is the next stop for hungry students and curious foodies.
Learn more about Zereshk's story and all their delightful dishes with my full review at fourbites.net.
#BuffaloFood #Foodie
Learn more about Zereshk's story and all their delightful dishes with my full review at fourbites.net.
#BuffaloFood #Foodie
September 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Zereshk is teaching Persian Cuisine 101 at the intersection of N. French and Maple. Zereshk is the next stop for hungry students and curious foodies.
Learn more about Zereshk's story and all their delightful dishes with my full review at fourbites.net.
#BuffaloFood #Foodie
Learn more about Zereshk's story and all their delightful dishes with my full review at fourbites.net.
#BuffaloFood #Foodie
Get your babcia what she needs at Euro Deli. Ukrainian, Polish, and Baltic groceries, yogurt, cheese, beer, Reubens, smoked fish, daily cake selection, dried mushrooms, bread, ice cream, and 12 flavors of pierogi, including cherry and cheese-and-pepperoni. Euro Deli, 4166 Union Road, Cheektowaga.
September 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Get your babcia what she needs at Euro Deli. Ukrainian, Polish, and Baltic groceries, yogurt, cheese, beer, Reubens, smoked fish, daily cake selection, dried mushrooms, bread, ice cream, and 12 flavors of pierogi, including cherry and cheese-and-pepperoni. Euro Deli, 4166 Union Road, Cheektowaga.
Ryan Fernandez of @southernjunction716, the world’s only Texas BBQ-Indian restaurant in the world, takes pride in “joocy” hot links. To taste his cheddar-Kanthari (Keralan bird’s eye chile) hot link, you need to get to Buffalo, NY. southernjunction716.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Ryan Fernandez of @southernjunction716, the world’s only Texas BBQ-Indian restaurant in the world, takes pride in “joocy” hot links. To taste his cheddar-Kanthari (Keralan bird’s eye chile) hot link, you need to get to Buffalo, NY. southernjunction716.com
Get your mojo workin’ with roast beef on griddled housemade sourdough, greens-lentils-rice salad with feta and tahini dressing, apple-avocado toast with maple quinoa brittle, Mojo Salad. Mojo Market, 3030 Delaware Ave, Kenmore mojomarket.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Get your mojo workin’ with roast beef on griddled housemade sourdough, greens-lentils-rice salad with feta and tahini dressing, apple-avocado toast with maple quinoa brittle, Mojo Salad. Mojo Market, 3030 Delaware Ave, Kenmore mojomarket.com
Parker's GBI, based out of 495 Aero Dr. in Cheektowaga, is perfecting shipping British fish & chips through the post. With shipping to kick off sometime in October, Parker's is serving out proper scran.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Parker's GBI, based out of 495 Aero Dr. in Cheektowaga, is perfecting shipping British fish & chips through the post. With shipping to kick off sometime in October, Parker's is serving out proper scran.
Get your free subscription to Sunday News at fourbites.net.
Get your free subscription to Sunday News at fourbites.net.
Jay’s puts Kenmore on the WORLD pizza map for the third year running. All hail Joe Powers and his crew of pizzaiolos 🌟
September 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Jay’s puts Kenmore on the WORLD pizza map for the third year running. All hail Joe Powers and his crew of pizzaiolos 🌟
Jay’s Artisan Pizza is famous for world-class Neapolitan-style pizza - but its Detroit-style pies deserve applause too. Here is the “Red Top” - cup-and-char pepperoni, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and chorizo & corn. Jay’s Artisan Pizza, 2872 Delaware Ave., Kenmore.
September 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Jay’s Artisan Pizza is famous for world-class Neapolitan-style pizza - but its Detroit-style pies deserve applause too. Here is the “Red Top” - cup-and-char pepperoni, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and chorizo & corn. Jay’s Artisan Pizza, 2872 Delaware Ave., Kenmore.
Cafe 59, nestled in Allentown at 62 Allen St, provides the comfort of a cafe and the fun of a bar & grill.
Learn more about why Cafe 59 should be your next stop with my full review at fourbites.net.
#FourBites #AndrewGalarneau #BuffaloFood #Cafe59 #Allentown #UBMedicalCampus #buffalony
Learn more about why Cafe 59 should be your next stop with my full review at fourbites.net.
#FourBites #AndrewGalarneau #BuffaloFood #Cafe59 #Allentown #UBMedicalCampus #buffalony
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September 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Cafe 59, nestled in Allentown at 62 Allen St, provides the comfort of a cafe and the fun of a bar & grill.
Learn more about why Cafe 59 should be your next stop with my full review at fourbites.net.
#FourBites #AndrewGalarneau #BuffaloFood #Cafe59 #Allentown #UBMedicalCampus #buffalony
Learn more about why Cafe 59 should be your next stop with my full review at fourbites.net.
#FourBites #AndrewGalarneau #BuffaloFood #Cafe59 #Allentown #UBMedicalCampus #buffalony