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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Joe White and Anna Hartzell of Dopest Dough spend 40+ hours week making bagels overnight. Gilmore Girls marathons help, but the best tonic is selling out their East Aurora store's supply before they're done sweeping up. They explain how they do it at fourbites.net/sunday-news-...

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Emily Savage inspires me. Her baked goods have rules: no refined flour, white sugar, or seed oils. With farmer allies, she has 60 acres of buckwheat growing. Savage Wheat Project are now at the North Tonawanda City Market, and 20 other outlets. fourbites.net/sunday-news-...

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A billboard on I-190 in Niagara Falls. Anyone who has read my work during my solo career knows that every writer could use an editor.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Try homestyle chicken stew and biscuits on a baked spud, with Livvie putting little biscuits, baked by her dad, on your potato, only at the Niagara County Fair. Mexican street corn, pomegranate cheesecake, and more. 10-10 Fri, Sat, 10-5 Sunday. 4487 Lake Ave, Lockport.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The challenge of cooking sugar-laquered dark meat chicken on the bone without excess carbon deposits makes it the most-abused backyard barbecue beast. With 40 years of practice, I have it down to a science. Let me help. Get the free recipe here: fourbites.net/sunday-news-...

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Come see me Wednesday night in Clarence as I explain what makes Nellai Banana Leaf’s Chettinad cuisine so darn good. Chettinad 101: vada, Marina Beach sundal chickpeas, sambar rice, Chettinad chicken, chili parotta, masala tea. $30 including tax and tip. fourbites.net/shop

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Loganberry burnt ends are the best bite at Taste of Buffalo 2026. Yankee BBQ, Stand 27, also rocks Mac Daddy deep-fried mac and cheese balls stuffed with pulled pork. SUNDAY: I’ll be at the Read It & Eat Bookshop tent in Niagara Square, signing books. Stop by and say hi.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Explore Northern Chinese (July 15) Indian (July 23) or Chettinad cuisines at local independent restaurants with me as your guide, questions encouraged. $30 including tax and tip. Seats available at fourbites.net/shop

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join me Wednesday, July 15 at Peking Quick One in Tonawanda to explore Northern Chinese cuisine. Pretty good deal for $30 including tax and tip, but you also get a doggy bag of knowledge. I’ll explain what’s in the food, how to make it, and where to get the ingredients. Tickets fourbites.net/shop

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I bet mom was so proud. Nice job. 🤗

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Why is butter chicken SO GOOD? Join me Thursday May 28 6 pm for my all-you-can eat educational seminar at Alibaba Kebab in West Seneca. I’ll explain tandoori, kebabs, curries, samosas and gulab jamun while you hammer all the Alibaba Kebab you can handle. $30. Tickets: fourbites.net/product/may-...

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Join me Thursday April 30 for Burmese 101, a 5-course dining seminar with Chef Elizabeth Sher of Pattaya Street Food in Int'l House. Tea leaf salad, chicken curry puff, owno khao swe, green papaya salad, lotus flower cookie. $30. 6 pm. Get tickets here: fourbites.net/shop/

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

When the first flush of spring brings us greens, I think of spanakopita. The Greek greens pie is a delicious vehicle for any greens you have on hand, not just spinach. Read my recipe on how to make your own spanakopita at home on Fourbites.net

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

With so many beloved restaurants closing this year, it can be hard to tell which ones are still open. This reader was curious about the status of Tortuga Sandwich in Kenmore, which temporarily closed a few months ago after experiencing building issues. Read about Tortuga and more on FourBites.net.

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Everybody’s Gotta Eat Hungry 4 Buffalo? Four Bites is the answer. Dig into 300+ reliable restaurant reviews, recipes, and event alerts. Free Articles Paid Articles Subscribe Now Upcoming Events Whatcha need? Search by dish, restaurant, cuisine, or town. All BlogsFreeRecipeRECIPE: How to add pakoras…

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Dave Delaney cooks the Hawaiian blue-collar surfer-stoner grub he grew up loving during Oahu childhood summers, served inside Buffalo Brewing Company in Larkinville.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

This is your last Easter to explore Broadway Market's bazaar before its $45 million renovation ends this chapter of its history. Visit FourBites.net and read the Sunday News for free.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Join me tonight, March 27 at the Ukrainian-American Civic Center, 205 Military Road in Black Rock. I’ll be guest bartending starting at 5 p.m. while Pani Maria knocks out Ukrainian soul food in the kitchen.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Just added takeout option to April 2 dinner at Amira's Kitchen, 1500 Cleveland Dr, Cheektowaga (And better image of chef to video) Mansaf, lamb braised in yogurt broth with toasted almonds over rice; chopped salad with tahini; 1 beef kibbe; rice pudding. $30 order here: fourbites.net/product/amir...

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Join me at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, for Amira’s Kitchen 101, a night dedicated to Amira Khalil’s Palestinian cuisine. You’ll get mansaf, lamb braised in yogurt broth with almonds over rice, with jam...

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Buffalo has no Michelin stars, but there is Michelin-level talent cooking at DiTondo, where Fabio Consonni and Rita DiTondo have used their Michelin resumes to reinvent the restaurant her great-grandfather Sebasiano founded in 1904. Learn more about DiTondo and other restaurants on fourbites.net

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

You can't get mansaf, lamb braised in yogurt broth, in Buffalo – except Thursday, April 2 at Amira’s Kitchen, 1500 Cleveland Dr, Cheektowaga. With tahini salad, beef kibbe, rice pudding, and me explaining what it is and how to make it. Tickets $30 here: fourbites.net/product/amir...

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

From wings and pizza to vegan cupcakes, here's Buffalo's March Madness menu. As teams duke it out for a spot the Sweet 16, here are my suggestions for your best eats close to the arena. #MarchMadness #CBB #MBB #BuffaloNY #MarchMadness2026 #FourBites #AndrewGalarneau

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow yet? 💰

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Join me April 2, 6pm at Amira's Kitchen to explore Palestinian cuisine! 🇵🇸 Sample Amira Khalil’s outstanding cooking while I share the stories, methods, and ingredients behind every bite. 📍 1500 Cleveland Dr, Cheektowaga 🎟️ $30 (inc. tax/tip) or $37 with a copy of my book. See you there!

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Great news. Yankee BBQ in Hamburg does ramen nights, and the next one is April 21. The ramen is really, really good. Read more on FourBites.net.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Here’s some of the historic menus from Buffalo area restaurants you can check out at the Buffalo History Museum

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Hidden in plain sight on Hertel Avenue, Horn of Africa opened last September. Behind the plain facade lie remarkable opportunities for transporting culinary escapades. Patrons can read our review later this week on FourBites.net.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I want to sincerely thank everyone who attended, and International House for hosting my March 5 event. I gave a quick 101 on the food you can explore at Intl House and offered stories from my new book Next up: Amira's Kitchen 101 on April 2. Tickets at fourbites.net/shop.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Fitz Books has its liege waffles back at last. Instead of pouring batter into a waffle iron, use cookie dough sprinkled with sugar crystals, and you’ll end up with something reminiscent of a liege waffle. Learn more on FourBites.net.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

How far off the beaten path would you go for something different? While you chew on that question, check out the Sunday News on FourBites.net to learn about some international bakers working hard to be part of our daily bread

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Show everyone you are a part of the Four Bites Fam😎 Four Bites T-shirts are now available, so grab yours and let everyone know you read the best food blog in Buffalo🤟 #fourbites #becauseeverybodysgottoeat #foodie #foodstagram #smallbusinessbuffalo #WhatToEatInBuffalo

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

These days, most restaurants have something for vegans on their menu, a definite improvement from a decade ago, when pasta primavera, french fries, and salad with Italian dressing were the default options. Read about our top vegan-friendly spot on FourBites.net.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

You don’t have to serve dinner to be a first-class restaurant. Café Bar Moriarty is proof. Patrons can read our review later this week on FourBites.net.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Four Bites: Where to Eat in Buffalo – 2026 Edition features 177 must-try restaurants, stands, and markets across WNY. Discover local favorites like 99 Fast Food for standout banh mi and pho. Ready to explore Buffalo’s best bites? Get your copy now at fourbites.net.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Come to downtown Buffalo March 5 to savor what Buffalo’s new Americans have to offer. My seminar includes four international cuisines dedicated to Buffalo’s immigrant roots. Learn where it comes from, what’s in it, and how to make it yourself. Good seats are still available, for $25.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Lent is fish season in Buffalo, and the fish fry is our homegrown pride and joy. But if you look beyond the deep-fryer, there’s so many more delicious ways to enjoy aquaculture on our collective menu. Visit FourBites.net and read the Sunday News for free.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Do you want the 411 on Buffalo's best restaurants, markets, bars and all things food related? Become a Four Bites subscriber today for just 8 dollars a month.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Thanks to the Orchard Park Public Library for hosting me and all of the amazing folks who came out to my event to hear me talk. On March 5th, I'll be at the International House, at 617 Main St., with a mini-seminar on the kaleidoscope of cultural foods at International house.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Come get an earful at Winter Writer's Night at 6 tonight at Lock City Books, 8 Market St. Six talented local writers speak for ten minutes each. Andrew Galarneau, Four Bites; Narcissia Netal; Fran Parrish, Heirloom Soul Florals; Sinead Tyrone; Aly Welch, and Mike X. Welch.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Mark @bittman was my idol when I started my career as a food writer in 2012. Thanks to the scammers who hacked his account, we got in touch, and I ended up writing food stories for @bittmanproject. Feels weird to thank hackers, but that's the Internet for you. fourbites.net/how-hackers-...

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

At Merit Badge Books, talking about my book, Where to Eat in Buffalo: 2026 Edition, a participant was hungry for English meat pies. I got to tell him about Parker's Great British Institution, sausage rolls for lunch just five minutes from his office.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Still? No copy? You are seriously missing out on some delicious intel. Where to Eat in Buffalo: 2026 Edition is a guide to all the wonderful food Buffalo has to offer. Well for those who need some more convincing, here is yet another restaurant you can find in my book.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The book tour has officially left the station, with the next stop at the Orchard Park Public Library Feb. 21. If you want to get on board, check our events page for a stop near you. #fourbites #becauseeverybodysgottoeat #foodie #foodstagram #wheretoeatinbuffalo2026

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Thanks to Merit Badge Books for hosting me and all of the amazing folks who came out to my event for my new book, Where to Eat in Buffalo: 2026. On Feb. 21, I'll be at the Orchard Park Public Library with a seminar on how to use social media to help your favorite restaurants.

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is all about love — in every shape and form. 💖🌎

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

After weeks of bitter cold, we have reached the middle of February. So let's stop and look back at these deliciously divine dishes from the restaurants I reviewed in January. Become a Four Bites subscriber today to get the expert's opinion on fourbites.net

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Andrew Galarneau @buffalofood.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

To give you another sneak peek into what you are missing by not owning a copy of my book Where to Eat in Buffalo: 2026 Edition, here's one of the 177 restaurants in my guide. Looking to purchase a copy? Well you can do that online at fourbites.net/shop

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