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The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors aspiring to careers in the Foodservice and Hospitality industries. This year's program will award four recipients with a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward room and board, books, or fees.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops today announced that the deadline for restaurants, food trucks and wineries to apply for the 2023 festival is Friday, February 17. Applications can be completed at www.tasteofbuffalo.com.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops today announced that several local restaurants were named award winners in a variety of categories at the 39thannual festival. The judging took place this morning by a panel of representatives from the local media, political, and business sectors.

Highlights include 40 restaurants and food trucks, New York State wineries and plenty of food fun for the whole family

Highlights include 40 restaurants and food trucks, New York State wineries and plenty of food fun for the whole family

The 39th annual Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops will take place on Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Food and beverage tickets can be purchased at Ticket Tents located throughout the festival. Pre-sale food ticket vouchers will also be sold at Tops Markets beginning in June.

Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that Cameryn Zastrow, a talented artist from North Tonawanda, N.Y. is the grand prize winner of the 2022 Taste of Buffalo Tops Poster Art contest.

Calling All Artists! 14th Annual Taste of Buffalo Poster Art Contest Presented by Tops

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York high school seniors aspiring to careers in the foodservice and hospitality industries. This year's program will award four recipients with a $500 scholarship to be applied toward non-tuition expenses, such as room, board, books and fees. At least one scholarship will be awarded to a student in the city of Buffalo.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops today announced that Luke Baecker, CPA, CGMA, a fund administrator at Roofers Local No 74 / 203 Benefit Funds, has been elected chair of the festival's board of directors. He will lead planning efforts for the 39th annual event, which takes place on July 9 and 10 along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops today announced that several local restaurants were named award winners in a variety of categories at the 38th annual festival. While food judging was limited this year due to a pared-down event, there was no shortage of delicious food and drink items available for festival participants.

After receiving updated guidance from New York State following the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions on capacity for public gatherings that was announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday, admission to The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops will again be free and open to everyone for this year's festival.

Admission tickets required for entry. Highlights include 26 restaurants and food trucks, New York State wineries and plenty of fun by the forkful both onsite with live music and sponsors and online via the Virtual Culinary Stage

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced today that 27 restaurants/food trucks and two wineries, all veterans of past years, will participate in the 38th annual event, which will be held July 10 and 11 in downtown Buffalo.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced today that it has received all necessary approvals from local and state agencies to hold an in-person festival on July 10 and 11 that accommodates expected Covid-19 health protocols in place at that time.

Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that Jill Pettigrew, a talented artist from Batavia, N.Y. is the grand prize winner of the 2021 Taste of Buffalo Tops Poster Art contest.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New Yorkarea high school seniors aspiring to careers in the foodservice and hospitality industries. This year's program will award four recipients with a $500 scholarship to be applied toward non-tuition expenses, such as room, board, books and fees.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is announcing that planning is underway for an in-person festival for July 10 and 11, 2021, occupying a portion of its longtime home on Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops today announced that Amber Hartman, a benefits manager at the human resources company Employer Services Corp., has been elected chair of the festival's board of directors. She will lead planning efforts for the 38th annual event, which takes place on July 10 and 11.