Buffalo’s food reputation has long started and ended with wings, but the city has quietly built a much richer dining scene.
New restaurants are exploring global flavors, nose‑to‑tail cooking, and polished cocktails—often while still sneaking in a nod to Buffalo’s classics.
These five relatively new or recently buzzed‑about spots show the city’s range.
1. Las Puertas
Las Puertas brings refined, modern Mexican cuisine to Buffalo’s West Side in an intimate, minimalist space…