Taste Test
Taste Test
Showcasing Our Top Food and Drink Picks
WINE AND CHOCOLATE PAIRING
Winery of Ellicottville | 14 Monroe St. | EVL | 716-699-1055
If you’re in the mood for a light dessert or just need a little something sweet, stop by the Winery of Ellicottville. They offer the perfect pairing! Their Wine and Chocolate Pairing expertly matches four of their wines with four different artisan chocolates from Watson’s Chocolates. The flavor notes in each wine draw out similar flavor notes in the chocolate it is paired with, creating an enhanced experience for your palate. Stop in and enjoy a pairing; no reservation needed! (And be sure to grab a bottle or two of your favorite flavors for home!)
BLUEBERRY EVERYTHING
Ashford Station Bistro | 5386 Depot St. | West Valley, NY | 716-942-3040
The Station Bistro has teamed up with Burdicks Blueberries of East Otto to offer hand-picked blueberries directly from farm to your plate or glass! Make plans to dine at The Station, and follow up your dinner with any of their specialty drinks topped with fresh berries or one of their desserts featuring a blast of blueberry flavor. The Station is also baking up extra treats so that visitors to Burdicks U-Pick Blueberry Patch have the opportunity to take home some blueberry goodness - blueberry crumb bars, single serving blueberry tarts, and of course, fabulous blueberry pies.
THURSDAY DATE NIGHT
Silver Fox Steakhouse | 23 Hughey Alley | EVL | 716-699-4672 | thesilverfoxrestaurant.com
Thursday is Date Night at The Silver Fox. Two can dine for $52 when ordering a shared meal off the Date Night menu. The meal begins with two glasses of wine (must be 21 years or older), then a large house salad to share. Next is one shared appetizer of Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Spanish Mussels, or Chicken Fingers. After that, a shared entree: choices include Chicken Gorgonzola, Bouillabaisse, Sea & Land or Rib-eye and Tuna. The meal is finished with a delightful dessert to share. See the full Date Night menu on the Fox’s website. Regular menu also available on Thursday nights.
FRIENDS, FUN AND FLAVOR
Dina’s | 15 Washington St. | EVL | 716-699-5330 | dinas.com
Proudly serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 30 years, Dina’s is all about friends, fun and flavor, and their menu surely has a flavor to satisfy every taste bud in your group. A popular dinner entree is the Chicken Cecelia - panko and herb crusted pan-fried free range chicken breast with gorgonzola potato rissole, blistered tomatoes and baby arugula, sprinkled with shaved Parmesan and balsamic glaze. Follow any meal up with one of Dina’s freshly baked desserts or gourmet coffee drinks.
OYSTERIA IS BACK
Villaggio | 7 Monroe St. | EVL | 716-699-2199 | villaggioevl.com
Where to begin??? Oysteria is BACK at Villaggio on Thursday nights! Get your fix of oysters, raw little neck clams, steamed clams and grilled shrimp, and wash it all down with a glass or two (or a bottle) of Prosecco. If seafood isn’t your thing (is that even a thing?), order up Villaggio’s Peroni & Pie special: get two peroni and one pizza for $25 (Thursdays only). Come back Friday when kids eat FREE with purchase of an adult entree. Try their Fish Fry - delish! And then there’s Sunday … oh happy Sunday! Prime Rib Night, Pasta Bar Night, Live Music Night with Chris Maloney … ‘nuff said.
OH FUDGE!
Marino’s Pizzeria | 219 Broad St. | Salamanca, NY | 716-945-5000
Housemade Bear Paw Fudge is a special treat that everyone deserves! When dining in (our out) at Marino’s Pizzeria, make sure you save room to hit up the fudge stand for a sweet ending. New flavors are being added regularly - choose from Pina Colada, Key Lime, Maple, Chocolate Overload, Chocolate Walnut, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, and yes, Buffalo Bills! Plus, hot fudge sundaes, slushies, milkshakes, and of course, ice cream cones. (The cinnamon waffle cones are the bomb!) Clip out the ad in the 7/15 issue of ellicottvilleNOW for $1.00 OFF any ice cream treat or $2.00 OFF any large pizza.
STICKY BUNS
Mad Crazy Batter Bakery | 4915 Route 219 | Great Valley, NY | 716-265-8585
A quick trip out to Great Valley and you’ll find cookies, cakes, donuts and other sweet pastries to satisfy your sweet tooth. But nothing says Saturday morning better than sticky buns! The Mad Crazy Batter’s maple pecan sticky buns are to die for, drizzled in more than their share of maple caramel sauce and loaded with pecans. The buns are homemade and rolled up with a healthy amount of butter, cinnamon and sugar. When you take a bite out of these fluffy buns, you’ll get a taste of each ingredient! Simple, sweet, delicious! Check their FB page for hours.
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT CHERRY
Ellicottville Brewing Company | 28 Monroe St. | EVL | 716-699-2537 | ellicottvillebrewing.com
She’s really something! There’s Something About Cherry is packed with cherry-drenched tart, tangy and fruity layers, refreshingly sour - but not puckered. Reminiscent of freshly-squeezed lemonade with just-picked cherries, balanced with a mixed-culture depth and softness of flavor. Finishes silky-smooth and satisfying. Now available for a limited time this season at most beer stores and grocers in NY, PA, OH and beyond! Grab your 6-pack, and pick up another sixer for a friend!