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Who won the awards at Taste of Buffalo 2024?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The winners of the 41st Taste of Buffalo were announced Saturday, with a dozen honors going to restaurants across Western New York.

Judging took place Saturday morning with a panel of more than 60 people representing local media, political, business and community development sectors.


You can see the full list of winners below:

  • 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 Tom Mahoney): 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 Tacos
  • Best Surf or Turf Article:BW’s Barbecue – Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings
  • Best dessert: Fat Lady’s Cakes & Pies – Award Winning Sweet Potato Pie Cupcake
  • Best Handheld Computer: Burger on the battery – Burger on the battery
  • Best red wine: Domaine A Gust of Sun – Pinot noir
  • Best white wine:Victorianbourg Wine – Domaine Pechette
  • Preferred fermentation: Domaine and Three Brothers Estate – Cabernet Franc Rosé

Want to taste the winners yourself? Taste of Buffalo continues from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo. Check out WIVB News 4’s full guide, including a festival map, here.

Adam Gorski is a Buffalo native who joined the WIVB News 4 team in 2022. You can find more of his work here.