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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 36th annual festival. The judging took place this morning by a panel of representatives from the local media, political and business sectors.

The nation's largest two-day food festival, Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops returns Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 14 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Enjoy culinary delights from 56 restaurants and food trucks, six local wineries, live music, family-friendly entertainment, and much more in downtown Buffalo along Delaware Avenue starting at Johnson Park, and throughout Niagara Square.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops today announced a change to the value of the festival's food and beverage tickets. For the first time, each ticket will be valued at $1, a modification that is designed to simplify the experience for visitors.

Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo have announced the grand prize winner of the 2019 Poster Art Contest - Joseph Piersa, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, N.Y. Joseph's design earned top honors in the 13 to 18-year-old age group. His artwork will be featured on the cover of the event's festival guide and on the festival poster.

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 five recipients with a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward their college educations.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops today announced Matthew Testa, a longtime volunteer and Board of Directors member, has been appointed chairman for 2019.

The Taste of Buffalo presented by TOPS announced today that the organization donated $2,500 to the Food Bank of WNY through the Food 2 Families Food and Fund Drive sponsored in part by Tops Friendly Markets. This donation is possible thanks to the Taste of Buffalo participating restaurants and the purchases of festival-goers at the event last July.