About Us
The Taste of Buffalo
From one of our Taste Fans, Jeffrey W.
"Grew up in WNY (Cassadaga) and was home to celebrate parent's 65 anniversary. 12 of us went to the Taste of Buffalo, for the first time, this year. It was absolutely a fantastic experience. Very well organized; food was great and people everywhere at the festival were pleasant and considerate. Security was obviously present and we felt safe. Thanks to all who made this event a great success."
On Our Menu
The mission of the Taste of Buffalo is to promote the City of Buffalo and showcase the greater Buffalo area restaurants and businesses by providing an affordable and enjoyable weekend festival that takes place in an inclusive and socially responsible manner for all.
Tasty Facts
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is the largest two-day food festival in the United States. It began in 1984 and we are celebrating our 40th year in 2023. The Taste is a not-for-profit corporation registered with the State of New York and is run by an all-volunteer board of directors and Connie Wendling of Sell-utions Inc., our event management and sponsorship agency. The Taste awards annual scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a major in culinary arts or the hospitality field. Each year the Taste of Buffalo awards stipends to local organizations that man the festival's ticket and beverage tents. Over $543,000 has been donated by the Taste. If monies remain left over after expenses are paid, the Taste Chair and Board of Directors make additional donations to local charitable organizations.
40 Years of Tasting
Join us Saturday, July 8th and Sunday, July 9th, 2023 in celebration of our 40th year of sharing food, drinks and good times with the great city of Buffalo!
Admission to the Taste is Free! Food and beverages are purchased with tickets.
Food and beverage tickets can be purchased at one of three ticket tents located throughout the festival. Tickets are sold in $6 sheets. You’ll receive 10 tickets for $6. Food items range between 2 and 10 tickets.
You can also purchase pre-sale food ticket vouchers at the register at participating Tops Markets locations through 5 p.m. on July 10. Purchase a $60 food ticket voucher and get 4 free non-alcoholic drinks at the Taste. Available in $10 pre-sale vouchers are also available.
2023 Board of Directors
Officers
ChairElizabeth Mamot, Aventra |
TreasurerRozana Ayanbadejo, Catholic Health |
1st Vice ChairThomas Mahoney, SAHD |
Past ChairLuke Baecker, Roofers Local No. 74/203 Benefit Funds |
2nd Vice ChairMatthew J. Reis, Tallinger Associates, Foodservice Design |
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SecretaryMatthew J. Reis, Tallinger Associates, Foodservice Design |
Directors
| Greg Beckwith, NFTA-Metro | Leonard Hubbard, NFTA-Metro |
| Douglas Boehm, Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services | Thomas P. Muscarella, Erie County Department of Health |
| Becky Chambers, Delaware North/Erie Sportservice LLC | Valerie E. Pillo, Clarivate Analytics |
| Erin Collins, PCB Piezotronics | Mark E. Reimann, U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
| Cheryl Goldstone, Clarence Schools | Adam C. Roma, Principal Financial Group |
| Amelia Hakes, Horizon Health Services, Inc. | Matthew Testa, Keybank |
| Amber Hartman, National Veterinary Associates | Mark Zawodzinski, Integer Holdings Corporation |
| Darcy Hitchcock, Cognigen Corporation | Amanda Ziegler, The University at Buffalo |
Ex-Officio
| James K. Morrell, NFTA-Metro |
| W. Morgan Smith, Buffalo Place, Inc. |
Advisory Committee
| Ann Hackett, aHa! Designs |
| Mac Hartman, Freed Maxick & Battaglia CPA |
| Laura Jacobs, e3communications |
Festival & Sponsorship Management
| Connie Wendling, Sell-utions Inc. |
