Critics Consider Demetri’s Family Restaurant, Thirsty Buffalo

IN THE NEWS: The Buffalo News’s Anne Neville reviews Demetri’s Family Restaurant (2265 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda), while Janice Okun considers Thirsty Buffalo (555 Elmwood Ave., www.thirstybuffalo.com). www.buffalonews.com

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Reviewers Rate Serenitea Cottage, Union Family

IN THE NEWS: The Buffalo News’s Janice Okun reviews Serenitea Cottage (2014 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island; www.sereniteacottage.com), while Anne Neville considers Union Family Restaurant (1747 Union Road, West Seneca). www.buffalonews.com
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Amaryllis Closes; Critics Rate Bacchus, Pano’s

IN THE NEWS: Critically acclaimed Amaryllis closed just before the new year. … The Buffalo News’s Janice Okun reviews Bacchus (56 W. Chippewa St., www.ultimaterestaurants.com), while Anne Neville considers Victor’s Subs, Hoagies & Pizza (1380 French Road, Depew). www.buffalonews.com … In the January/February issue, Buffalo Spree magazine reviews Pano’s (1081 Elmwood). www.buffalospree.com
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Reviewers Rate Amigo’s, Christopher’s Family Restaurant

IN THE NEWS: The Buffalo News’s Janice Okun reviews Amigo’s (1609 Kenmore Ave., Kenmore, www.amigosrestaurantbar.com), while Anne Neville considers Christopher’s Family Restaurant (820 Maple Road, Amherst). www.buffalonews.com
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‘Buffalo News’ Critic Reviews Buffalo Chophouse

IN THE NEWS: The Buffalo News’s Janice Okun reviews Buffalo Chophouse (282 Franklin St., www.buffalochophouse.com). www.buffalonews.com
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Critics Consider Citta di Militello, Papa Jake’s Saloon

IN THE NEWS: The Buffalo News’s Janice Okun reviews Citta di Militello (760 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, www.militellos.com), while Anne Neville considers Olympic Family Restaurant (4611 Genesee St., Cheektowaga). www.buffalonews.com … www.BuffaloRising.com reviews Papa Jake’s Saloon (1672 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo).
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‘News’ Critics Consider Kuni’s, Heidi’s Hideway

IN THE NEWS: The Buffalo News’s Janice Okun reviews Kuni’s (226 Lexington Ave., www.kunisbuffalo.com), while Anne Neville considers Heidi’s Hideaway. www.buffalonews.com
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Openings Include Sea Bar, Kenmore’s The Buffalo Room

IN THE NEWS: The Buffalo News’s Janice Okun details the opening of The Buffalo Room (2797 Delaware Ave., Kenmore) and reviews Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More (6675 Transit Road, Williamsville, www.salvatoresgrand.com)), while Anne Neville considers The Seneca Towne Restaurant (3445 Seneca St., West Seneca). www.buffalonews.com … www.BuffaloRising.com details the opening of Sea Bar on Ellicott […]

Critics Consider Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Big John’s

IN THE NEWS: The Buffalo News’s Janice Okun reviews Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse (1 Walden Galleria, Cheektowaga, www.hydeparkrestaurants.com), while Anne Neville considers Big John’s Pasta House (546 Niagara Falls Blvd., Town of Tonawanda. www.buffalonews.com
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Verbena Hires Ex-Emeril’s Atlanta Chef Wiezala

IN THE NEWS: The Buffalo News’s Janice Okun reviews W.J. Morissey’s (30 Mississippi St., www.wjmorrissey.com) and reports that Bruce Wiezala (Atlanta’s Emeril’s) has taken over as chef at Verbena (930 Maple Road, Williamsville), and also reports that Kuni’s (226 Lexington Ave.), which formerly offered only takeout sushi, has installed a sit-down operation. www.buffalonews.com
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