Food Network’s Favorite Restaurants in Western New York

Have you ever watched the Food Network and thought, “Hey, that looks like my hometown!”? Well, if you live in Western New York, you’re in luck. The Food Network loves this area and has shown lots of its restaurants on TV over the years.

From the birthplace of the famous Buffalo Wing to a butcher everyone in Buffalo knows, here are some tasty spots that got their moment on the network.

Important Point: Western New York is famous for foods like Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck (a roast beef sandwich on a salty, seeded roll). The Food Network noticed and featured many local spots!

Five Spots Featured on the Food Network

Here are five restaurants that the Food Network has shown on its shows:

1. Anchor Bar

   • This is the home of the “Original Buffalo Wing.”
   • It appeared on several Food Network shows, including:
     • Food Wars
     • Food Paradise
     • Throw Down with Bobby Flay
   • (Photo Credit: Google Maps)

2. Las Puertas Buffalo

   • Located at 385 Rhode Island Street in Downtown Buffalo.
   • Featured on the show Best Thing I Ever Ate.
   • The episode was called “In the Last Place You’d Expect.”
   • (Photo Credit: Google Maps)

3. Schwabl’s

   • Known for their Beef on Weck.
   • Found on Center Road in West Seneca.
   • Shown on the show No Reservations.
   • (Photo Credit: Google Maps)

4. Charlie the Butcher’s Kitchen

   • Another Buffalo place famous for Beef on Weck.
   • Located on Wehrle Drive.
   • Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate.
   • (Photo Credit: Google Maps)
5. Duff’s Wings
   • Another spot for yummy wings.
   • Was on the show Food Wars.
   • (Photo Credit: Google Maps)

Bonus Wing Spot

Because Buffalo is the wing capital of the world, here is one more wing place that made it on TV:

• Wing Kings
  • Located on Elmwood Ave.
  • Featured on Food Paradise.
  • Shown because people travel from all over just to eat Buffalo wings!
  • (Photo Credit: Google Maps)

More Western NY Restaurants on TV

Lots of other restaurants were also featured on the show Triple D (short for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri). These include:

• Grover’s
• The Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub
• Mulberry Italian Ristorante

Extra Reading: There is a photo gallery called “10 Amazing New York State Restaurants on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” that shows some of the best NY spots ever on that show with Guy Fieri. You can find it on Food Network’s website.

Summary

Western New York is a food star! The Food Network has featured many local restaurants, especially places known for Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck. The big names include Anchor Bar, Las Puertas, Schwabl’s, Charlie the Butcher’s Kitchen, Duff’s Wings, and Wing Kings. Plus, places like Grover’s and Mulberry Italian Ristorante appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. If you’re ever in the area, you know where to eat!

FAQ

1. What is the “Original Buffalo Wing” place?
The Anchor Bar is known as the home of the Original Buffalo Wing and has been on several Food Network shows.

2. What does “Beef on Weck” mean?
It’s a sandwich with roast beef on a kummelweck roll (a salty roll with caraway seeds). Schwabl’s and Charlie the Butcher’s Kitchen are famous for it.

3. What is “Triple D” on Food Network?
It stands for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, a show hosted by Guy Fieri that visits casual, tasty restaurants.

4. Why does the Food Network like Western New York so much?
Because the area has unique, famous foods like Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck that make great TV!

5. Are there more than five featured restaurants?
Yes! Besides the five (plus a bonus wing spot), others like Grover’s and Mulberry Italian Ristorante were on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.