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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.

Organizers of the Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops have announced winners of the Taste Takeout Awards. Thirty-five restaurants and food trucks, five wineries, and Tops Markets served special Taste Takeout menu items during Taste of Buffalo at Home this past weekend, and many will continue to offer deals throughout the week in celebration of the virtual food festival.