2018 Restaurant & Winery Award Winners

Lou Billittier Memorial "Rookie of the Year" Award Ru’s Pierogi, Pierogi	Chair's Choice (chosen by Rich McDermott, 2018 Taste of Buffalo Chair): Carmine’s, Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp

Best Overall Item Stack Burger, Demon Burger	Best of Buffalo Award Rolling Cannoli, Sponge Candy Caramel Cannoli

Best Seafood Black & Blue Steak and Crab, Tuna Tartar	Children's Choice (chosen by Estelle & Louis Roma) Paula’s Donuts, Donut Holes

Best Dessert Taste of Siam, Fried Ice Cream with Sweet Berries	Pat Sardina Memorial Award for Best Comfort Food Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles, Chicken N’ Waffle on a Stick

Best Meat Item Stack Burger, Demon Burger	Best Sandwich Mineo & Sapio Street Eats - Chorizo Po'Boy

Veteran Restaurant Award India Gate, Chicken Butter Tikka Masala	Gusto Critic's Choice Award SEAR for their Guajillo Roasted Hog Taco

Yelp's Choice Award Fat Bob’s Smokehouse for their Smoked Watermelon
Best Red Wine Spring Lake Winery, Cabernet	Best White Wine Victorianbourg Wine Estate, Pechette, Blend

2018 Independent Health Foundation's Healthy Options

First Place Lloyd Taco Truck, Black Bean Tacos	Second Place Osteria 166, Arugula Salad


Third Place Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Chilled Grilled Shrimp & Couscous
Healthy Options - Best Healthy Dessert” Award Sweet Melody’s for their Red, White & Blue Sundae