If you’re interested in finding out when some of WNY’s Farmers Markets are open this summer, here’s the skinny on local produce…
East Aurora’s Farmers Market is officially opening Saturday, May 2nd! (open every Saturday/7 am – 1 pm). The Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market will provide city-dwellers with locally grown produce & goods beginning Saturday, May 9th (open every Sat/8 am – 1 pm). The Downtown Farmers Market will also host market hours for savvy cosmopolitans interested in shopping local starting Thursday, May 21st! (open every Thur/8am – 2pm). The Town of Amherst is about to welcome back the Williamsville Farmers Market at the Mill on Saturday, May 23rd (open every Sat/8am – 1pm). Lastly, Roswell Park’s Farmers Market will open to the public on Wednesday, June 3rd (open every Wed/11am – 2pm).
For more info on Farmers Markets near you, visit http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/regionwesterie.htm
Although WNY Restaurant Week is officially over, Fiamma Steak (1735 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, 716-834-2662) has extended the $20.09 fixed-price menu promotion until May 1, 2009! The limited time menu features a choice of Petit Filet Mignon OR Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus. Please keep in mind that the offer excludes Saturdays, tax & gratuity.
Fiamma’s also featuring 7 different entrees for under $25.00 including Buttermilk Fried Chicken ($19), Pancetta & Pesto-crusted Atlantic Salmon ($24), and a Prime Double-Cut Pork T-Bone ($19).
If you feel like taking a break from cooking over Easter weekend, Fiamma’s serving a special holiday menu. Appetizers include Smoked Salmon Carpaccio adorned with capers & creamy horseradish vinaigrette ($12) and a Ricotta & Asparagus Frittata ($8). Entrees vary from Filet of Lemon Sole ($22) to Lemon Caper Chicken served w/ garlic mashed potatoes & grilled spring vegetables ($19). Ginger Ale Glazed Ham Steak & Roast Leg of Lamb are also part of the festive menu. For holiday hours, reservations, and additional info, call 716-834-2662.
Fuji Grill II is now open in the Southtowns! (4141 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14219, 716.646.6888). Open for lunch & dinner, the Japanese restaurant serves similar fare to the Williamsville location (i.e. Sushi, Sashimi, Noodle dishes, Stir-fry) but they’ve made a brand new addition onto the menu; Table-side Hibachi! Hibachi-style cooking is similar to Teppanyaki (think Benihana or Shogun). A personal chef prepares dishes from scratch on a hot iron plate at the center of a community table and serves each guest whatever he or she orders from the Hibachi menu. Vegetarian, meat, and seafood entrees are available from grilled chicken to filet mignon, scallops, and lobster tail. Soup, salad, mixed vegetables, and fried rice (or noodles) are served with each full-course dinner along with a specialty shrimp appetizer. Hibachi is best enjoyed with friends & family so reservations are strongly recommended.
