Taste Test
Taste Test
A Sneak Peak of a Some of the Dishes Being Showcased at the Taste of Ellicottville
BEEF TENDERLOIN
Dina’s Restaurant: 15 Washington St. • EVL, 716-699-5330, dinas.com
If you want to have a little fine dining during your tasting of the town, then Dina’s Restaurant & their Dina’s at the Mont spots are the place for you. There will be nine amazing options between the two for you to try and they are highlighting Dina’s Beef Tenderloin with caramelized onions, crumbled Gorgonzola and Port Wine demi glacé. That’s luxury at its best in the most affordable setting you’ll find. Who can pass up such a succulent piece of beef? You may want to make sure you reserve enough tickets for two of these - you’re going to want to have more than one!
SUMMER BERRY SHORTCAKE
Katy’s Cafe: 38 Washington St. • EVL, 716-699-8860,
Summer is berry season and Katy’s Cafe has taken full advantage of that! Of course, berries are great to snack on fresh, but why not kick it up a notch? They’ve taken the staple strawberry shortcake and gave it the ultimate twist for an upgraded version of summer’s best dessert for the Taste of Ellicottville. Think a fluffy, homemade biscuit, topped with a mix of summer berries, brought together with a vibrant lemon whipped cream. The iconic summer treat with a little bit of modern day sass. Make sure you’ve got tickets ready to go, you don’t want to miss this one!
EDNA’S SIGNATURE HUMMUS
Edna’s @ The Tammarack Club: 6557 Holiday Valley Rd • EVL, 716-699-5350, holidayvalley.com/dining
Who says that a classic appetizer has to be boring? Edna’s at the Tamarack Club brings new life to an old favorite with this Taste of Ellicottville entry. Their house-made hummus, complemented with pickled onion, bell pepper & radish, cucumber, marinated olives, toasted sesame seeds & olive oil, presented in a mini martini glass with pita points is sure to get your tastebuds going - and this is just the tip of the menu iceberg! Up at the actual restaurant, they’ve got fried favorites, salads, burgers, and inspired mains. Try everything they’ve got at Taste of EVL, then make your way to Holiday Valley for more.
ASIAN TUNA
Silver Fox Steakhouse: 23 Hughey Alley • EVL, 716-699-4672, thesilverfoxrestaurant.com
If you’re gluten-free, you aren’t going to be left out of this great weekend. The Silver Fox, Ellicottville’s only steakhouse, has the perfect dish in their Taste of Ellicottville line-up for you. Come grab one of their gluten-free Asian Tuna dishes. It is a perfectly pan seared tuna filet, encrusted with wasabi and both black and white sesame seeds, and finally enhanced with a spicy sesame sauce. Yes, it’s all gluten-free! It’s also great for the sushi lovers in your life who appreciate fresh flavor. Get a taste, then head over to the restaurant for a full delicious dinner.
MORNING BUNS
Ellicottville Bake Shop: 5 E. Washington St • EVL, 716-699-9116, ellicottvillebakeshop.com
Ellicottville Bake Shop is thrilled to present its delectable Morning Buns at their first showcase in The Taste of Ellicottville! Crafted from the bakery’s signature buttery croissant dough, these pastries offer an irresistible flaky, croissant-like texture. Fresh out of the oven, each Morning Bun is generously sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, creating a perfect blend of sweetness and warmth. The Bake Shop will also offer an array of tapas dips with baguette bread, brownies, shortcakes, and iced coffee from RocketCup! They’ve got you covered from sweet to savory, so make sure to pay them a visit.
STOP BY FOR A SLICE
Monroe Street Brick & Brew: 21 Monroe St. • EVL, 716-699-1051
If you haven’t had a chance to try the best pizzeria in Cattaraugus County, now is the perfect time. Taste of Ellicottville will see Monroe Street Brick & Brew offering up some of their best slices, from their Traditional Pepperoni and Cheese, Buffalo Chicken, Vegetable and Pesto offerings - you’ll be happy to spend some of those tickets at this tent! Or maybe you’ll want to just head in and make your own delicious creation. Don’t forget to add on some wood-fired wings. Whatever you decide, you will definitely enjoy!
RISOTTO BITES
Villaggio: 7 Monroe St. • EVL, 716.699.2199, villaggioevl.com
Ellicottville’s hot spot for upscale Italian food in a casual setting right in the heart of the village, Villaggio is known for creating some excellent Taste of Ellicottville dishes. This year, they are featuring their one-of-a-kind Risotto Bites served with a spicy rose sauce. Super crispy on the outside and stuffed full of Romano cheese, creamy risotto rice, and Italian sausage that packs a wonderfully spicy kick, enhanced with the robust rose sauce. It’s a small package that’s full of flavor and a fantastic way to get the saliva flowing for more.
ICE CREAM TACO
The Tee Bar: Washington St. • EVL, 716-699-9079
The Tee Bar is Ellicottville’s one stop shop for the largest selection of Ellicottville branded gifts but they are also one of the best spots for ice cream. Soft serve, cakes, shakes, sundaes, novelties, slushies, floats… they’ve got it all! One of their best (and most fun) Taste of Ellicottville offerings is their Ice Cream Taco. It’s a homemade waffle cone shaped into a taco shell and filled with velvety vanilla custard, dipped in rich chocolate and then rolled in nuts or sprinkles. A Taste of Ellicottville favorite!