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Restaurant Review: Bada Bing

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: American Who I went with: my dad and my Uncle Dan How I would describe the restaurant: bar-like, sporty, welcoming, in the spirit of fun! What I ate: caesar salad and a chicken spinach sandwich What I liked about this meal: The chicken is well seasoned andContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Bada Bing”

Restaurant Review: Souvlaki: Authentic Greek Cuisine

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: Greek Who I went with: my mom, Lauren, and Ty How I would describe the restaurant: festive, modern rustic, and contemporary What I ate: gyro pita wrap with pork, french fries, feta, red onions, and tzatziki inside. We also shared the greek fries. What I liked aboutContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Souvlaki: Authentic Greek Cuisine”

Restaurant Review: Mississippi Mudds

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “This restaurant is good for fall, spring, and summer weather to eat and hang out!” – Chef Genevieve Type of cuisine: on the grill and on the stove American and seafood Who I went with: my mom How I would describe the restaurant: fun, cheerful, colorful What I ate: HalfContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Mississippi Mudds”

Restaurant Review: The Fish

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: Seafood Who I went with: my mom How I would describe the restaurant: fun, festive, live band playing 80’s music What I ate: Blackened cajun mahi mahi, french fries, and a shirley temple to drink What I liked about this meal: The food is very tasty andContinue reading “Restaurant Review: The Fish”

Restaurant Review: The Cherry Lounge

“My mom and I ate lunch here after visiting the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball museum.” – Chef Genevieve Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: American Who I went with: my mom How I would describe the restaurant: casual, sporty, friendly What I ate: Gyro pocket with rilled gyro meat, lettuce,Continue reading “Restaurant Review: The Cherry Lounge”

Recipe: Summer Ratatouille

“I dedicate this dish to my sister because she is vegetarian. This was a challenging vegetarian dish to make!” – Chef Genevieve Recipe grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The recipe in three words: colorful, crunchy, earthy! Where I discovered it: I got the recipe from Chef Tom at the East Aurora Country Club. CookingContinue reading “Recipe: Summer Ratatouille”

Review: Taste of Buffalo 2023

Festival Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: all around the world Who I went with: my mom and grandma The atmosphere: fun, festive, and amazing! What to wear: casual summer for lots of walking and standing What I ate: I shared lots of different foods with my mom and grandma My recommendation: I recommendContinue reading “Review: Taste of Buffalo 2023”

Restaurant Review: Zaytinya by José Andrés

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese Who I went with: my mom and my sister What the restaurant is famous for: The restaurant founder, José Andrés, is a celebrity chef and has been on the show Top Chef. The restaurant is known for small plates of authentic and innovativeContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Zaytinya by José Andrés”

Recipe: Cafe de Monde Biegnets

“The reason why I love this recipe is because it’s made from a world famous dessert from Louisiana!” – Chef Genevieve Recipe grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Where I got this recipe: My sister bought the Cafe du Monde Beignet Mix in New Orleans, LA! Baking Partner: My sister Lauren The recipe in fourContinue reading “Recipe: Cafe de Monde Biegnets”

Recipe: Sourdough Rye Bread

Recipe grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Where I got this recipe: Our family friend, Stephanie Baking Partner: My mom The recipe in three words: delicious, fabulous, soft What I liked about this recipe: It’s the perfect recipe! The bread is better quality than the bread in stores and it costs less money, too! YouContinue reading “Recipe: Sourdough Rye Bread”