If you are looking for a great spot to have a private tasting, this is it. Chef Darian and a host…read moreof his friends do pop-up private dining events throughout the year here. You can also hire and rent the space for a private event. The place is intimate and fits about 26 people comfortably. Most recently, I attended Chef Chris' Summer Soiree, which included a 4 course meal. It was a great experience, and the food was phenomenal. The price is well worth it and it's a great way to meet new people. Go in Facebook or Instagram and check out their social media page for any upcoming events. I'm definitely returning for another!!!

This food truck came to my job and after seeing the photos on their website, I decided to try it. I…read moregot a chicken hoagie with fries and was honestly pleasantly surprised. It came out pretty fast and it was loaded, almost hard to pick up. Flavor-wise, it could've used a little more punch, but for a food truck hoagie, I really can't complain. Pete was super kind and high-energy, which made the whole experience even better. I also grabbed one of the "mom's homemade cookies" just to show some support. They had chocolate chip and peanut butter butterfinger, I went with the latter. I was a little surprised to hear they don't allow trailers at Larkin Square Food Truck Tuesday, because I think they'd do really well there. All things considered, I'd give this place an 7.8/10.

Pete is my old landlord! I told him we would be the first to try his new food truck, but sadly it…read moredidn't work out that way. Almost 2 years later after moving out, we finally got to try Pete's Hoagie Roller. Wow were we missing out this whole time. Stinger Hoagie 10/10 Soo good! First off, the hoagies are humongous, you could share them between 2 people. The meats were cooked so good, everything was super flavorful and juicy. I do wish there was a touch more steak to balance out all the chicken. But either way it was delicious! Peanut butter chocolate chip cookie 10/10 Good cookie made by Pete's mom!

Such a wonderful experience. Since returning from Europe, I've been missing the subtle joys of a…read morelocal (non-Wegmans) bakery to get fresh baguettes and breads, until stumbling across this place. The ambiance is simple, a few tables, some baskets setup as decorations on the wall and that's it. The focus is on the food, not the atmosphere. Came around 11:00 and much of their options were already sold out, which I actually take as a good sign and an incentive to get there early. Ordered a traditional, and cherry-walnut baguette and tea. I wish I knew the tea brand they have to pick it up myself, very unique (think it was blood orange and something else). The baguettes were the freshest I've had in a long time. The cherry walnut was all natural and not too sweet. Absolutely should try it if you are looking for a nice, no frills bakery. Will be back, earlier next time.

Tucked deep in a North Tonawanda location is this little gem of a bakery. It's pretty small but…read moreI've always managed to get a seat. Be prepared for a constant flow of customers- some staying and many just taking their goodies to go. It's a small place, so choices are limited both in bakery items and breads, but, guaranteed, you won't go empty handed or disappointed.

Stop reading now. Just go and grab a plate. Doesn't matter what it is. Your taste buds your tummy…read moreyour ancestors gonna be happy you came. Stumbled upon here as I was searching for hidden gems. It's a shame more people don't know about this kitchen. Came in on a Saturday night around 7pm. Ordered the Blackened shrimp po boy and the Szechuan Udon with shrimp which has noodles stir fried & tossed with veggies in a spicy Szechuan inspired sauce. Both were tasty. Seasoned beautifully. Had lovely colored and delivered with every bite. Honestly it was so good that two hours later I came back and ordered food for my family. They licked the plate clean. I got them the Creole Seafood Eggrolls and the southern fried shrimp po boy. There's a few seats outside the restaurant but most people take it to go it looks like. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Slide thru. It won't disappoint. Plus it's Black owned. Bonus info! If you don't wanna order in person you can get it with grubhub, door dash, and other delivery platform

Are you ready for a journey combining cuisine from East and West that will tantalize your taste…read morebuds and make you want more? Than look no further than Far East Bayou! We were looking for cajun food and stumbled upon this hidden gem. When I say hidden, its hidden tucked inside an old industrial building (with zero street signage) that now houses a bunch of pop up culinary surprises. On the second floor tucked in the back corner you will find Far East Bayou. This casual take out restaurant, is a fusion of Southern New Orleans and Korean flavors. The chef was extremely friendly and ready to take us down his culinary journey down the bayou. I ordered a bunch of different dishes for my husband and I to sample: Shrimp Bo Poy - blackened, shrimp po boy- fried, crab hush puppies and honey cajun udon noodles. Everything was extremely flavorful! The sauces were out of this world. They had a nice spice on them. Not a spice that sets your mouth on fire, but spice that is flavorful and enhances everything else on the plate. The fried shrimp was super crispy and the cornmeal breading was perfectly seasoned. My only complaint is the preparation of the shrimp. The shrimp are prepared with their tails on, which made it difficult to eat. We had to dig through the sauces and toppings to find each shrimp and pull the tails off . I learned the owner makes his own kimchi, which is made using more spices and vegetables and less fish. He allowed me to sample some, and I will be dreaming about this kimchi tonight! I will definitely be coming back to try their rotating specials menu, and grab some more kimchi!

A on the go food truck with 2 crepe griddles and a staff of 3 working the Yelp event we just…read moreattended. Staff was pleasant and made each order fresh as it was placed. The even had gluten free option for those who need or prefer. The crepes came out warm and soft, with a pancake like taste. We sample the Nutella which was rich and complimented the crepe very well.I would have liked to have seen prices on the large menu that was on side of the truck. We enjoyed the the crepes folding into triangles and inserted into a specialized tear -away holder. It made it much easier to eat

First and foremost...thank you fellow Yelper Einas for posting on the best addition to share space…read morewith Wheatberry. I stopped in twice this past week, one of there off day a Tuesday, and this past Sunday. Mark & Austin the owners were extremely friendly, and you could see they both worked well together, and had the skill along with passion for crepes. After visting several other establishments that sold crepes, The Mad Irons Cafe is the real deal with talent and savory flavors. The crepes are made fresh to order. The prices are reasonable, and the best part of the experience is watching them be prepared in front of you. Sweet, savory and breakfast crepes one cant go wrong with the variety. Look forward to trying more crepes again sometime soon.

Had a fabulous meal and experience with Sobremesa. This pop-up dinner was in the Five Points…read moreneighborhood rather than their usual space on Chandler Street. There were twelve people for a 6 course vegan menu. While the menus aren't always 100% vegan, they can do a full vegan option at any of their pop-ups if you provide advance notice. It's a pop-up, so the only food there will be what is being served to the small group. The courses are spaced out so you have a chance to talk with the other diners and meet new people. Everyone sits together at one table. All meals are gluten free and BYOB, so feel free to bring wine to share or beverages for yourself. The meal was thoughtful and vegetable forward. There's nothing like this in Buffalo, but lots of places serving food like this in bigger cities - Chicago, Philadelphia, NYC, LA. Do yourself a favor and let Chef Claire wow you with vegetables and other plant-based foods where the animal products, if any, just play a supporting role. Eat better.

A friend and I went to a St. Patrick's Day pop up event with a 5 course Irish meal, and it was so…read morephenomenal! Claire is clearly really knowledgeable and passionate about her ingredients and flavor combinations, and everything was truly phenomenal. Every single course was thoughtful, generous in portion, and delicious, and Claire was so helpful and lovely. Can't wait to find more events in the future with Sobremesa!

So I had no idea the Monocle Building even existed, but I have had my eye on Cafe Bewilderment…read morethrough Instagram for quite a while. I was thrilled to finally make to it Cafe Bewilderment for lunch yesterday. First and foremost, the Monocle Building itself is stunning with immaculate vibes. Once we found Cafe Bewilderment, I was, in fact, bewildered. It's beautiful, it's wild, and it's a place I already know I'll want to return to again and again. The setup is simple: order at the counter, grab your table marker (a very tiny tree stump - how fun is that?), and your food is brought out to you. All of the employees were friendly and the gentleman at the register helped me decide between the Lox Sandwich and the Hot Honey Burrata. He recommended the lox so I went with that. The Lox Sandwich was more of a lox toast than a sandwich, but whatever it was delicious and surprisingly filling. My mom ordered the Bewild BLT and ended up taking half of it home, so I'd say hers was also filling. To drink, I ordered a hot latte with lavender and cardamom. It was so, so good, and the presentation was chef's kiss. Honestly, though, the decor is mesmerizing. Everywhere you look there's something interesting to admire - even the bathroom. I really, really, really want to come back to try more of the menu as well as their cocktails. Something tells me Cafe Bewilderment is just as magical in the evening as it is during the day!!!

Always busy! We were able to get seats at the bar on a Sunday. Bartender was very pleasant. They…read moreshould probably figure out better seating organization, and the front of house probably would benefit from hiring one more person. Many of the Sunday Specials had been sold out by 10:30 am, felt a little early to be sold out with the daily specials but ok. The sandwiches looked terrific! Next time I'll have one of those. Great addition to Hertel.

worked OT and treated myself to dinner at Tiny Thai and there was nothing tiny about the amazing…read moremeal I had! Got spring rolls; a small Ton Kha soup and mango sticky rice - welp, I was bursting with happiness despite dining solo - everything was soooooooooooo delicious! and hot !! and flavorful !!! First and will definitely not be my last trip to Tiny Thai! side note: I was going to take the food back to work to eat but couldn't resist trying a few bites so I ended up eating outside the restaurant (there were a few table and chairs with a big window - quiet and aesthetic ambiance if I do say so myself) and took 1/2 of the soup and 1/2 of the mango sticky rice back to work. The soup was still delicious -and I didn't reheat it- ! I loved the 'warm' mango sticky rice and left the last half in the fridge - pretty sure it'll also taste good so definitely looking forward to late night dessert!!! (will post cold mango sticky rice verdict next review)

I was over in the neighborhood on Chandler Street, and needed some dinner. As my friend said, I…read morepicked up an old classic and something new to me. I got the Pad Ka Pow with pork and an order of the spring rolls. The service was so fast here and friendly. I got my food to go and it was still piping hot when I got home 15 minutes later. This is quite the meal with a large portion of rice in the main dish and five spring rolls. It was delicious from start to finish. Each dish came with an extra sauce to use or dip into. The spring rolls were crispy and full of flavor. The pad ka pow was a perfect balance of savory flavor with the right amount of spice. I should have asked to get shrimp with it this time, but that will happen when I go back next time. The parking at Chandler Street can be a little tough but I found a spot which was nice. The building is full of businesses so it is a nice place to be when you're hungry. Tiny Thai is one of my new favorite places to check out in the city and if you're ever over near the Westside, you should too!