Buffalo is typically a bit behind on the latest trends. Whether we like it or not, the rest of the country is usually a small step ahead of us in terms of trends and fads. But if there is one thing we are ahead of the curve on, it’s our knowledge of perfect food pairings. Here are nine strange (to outsiders) food combinations you’ll love if your tastebuds have been cultured in the Queen City:
- Pierogis and chicken wings
Ru’s Pierogi - Facebook What’s better than puffy pillows of dough? Said pillows of dough filled with hot sauce and chicken!
- Hot dogs and pickle slices
Ted’s Hot Dogs - Facebook Who needs relish when you can use an entire pickle slice? Ted’s is famous for this ultimate Buffalonian hot dog topping, and we can’t thank them enough.
- Gravy, cheese curds, and french fries
Allen St. Poutine Company - Facebook Okay, so technically Canadians love this one, too, but if you travel too far from the border (and Buffalo), poutine is practically unheard of. Sorry, rest of the world. You’re missing out.
- Pizza/wings and bleu cheese
Amherst Pizza and Ale House - Facebook This seems like a no-brainer, but if you venture far beyond Buffalo, bleu cheese and pizza is not one of your typical food combinations. If we could choose one dip to use on pizza and/or wings for the rest of our lives, bleu cheese would win the blue ribbon for sure. Pro tip: always ask for extra.
- Bison dip and… everything
Bison Dip - Facebook Veggies? Yep. Chips and breads? Duh. Burgers and fries? Sure, why not! When I dip, you dip, we dip Bison dip in anything and everything we can think of.
- Horseradish and mustard
Weber’s Mustard - Facebook Because dijon mustard is for wimps. We go big in Buffalo with straight up horseradish for an extra kick to the classic yellow condiment, and no one does it better than Weber’s!
- Chiavatta’s marinade and salad
Chiavetta’s - Facebook Nothing beats the sweet smell of Chiavetta’s in the summer time, and when grilling season comes around, you’ll likely find Buffalonians dousing poultry, veggies, and yep - even salads - with the delicious marinade. We just can’t get enough!
- Roast beef and frozen custard
Andersons Frozen Custard - Facebook So technically we don’t eat these together, but roast beef and custard is a classic combination in Buffalo, thanks to Andersons of course. Nothing cleanses the palate after a savory roast beef on salty kimmelweck roll than a nice cold custard treat!
- Chicken wings and soup
wyn ♥ lok - Flickr If you haven’t tasted the glory that is chicken wing soup, we are sincerely sorry for you. Hot sauce, chicken, and cheeses combine for this Buffalo specialty. It’s the classic comfort food you know and love - but better!
Which of these food combinations is your favorite? Are there any classic Queen City combos we forgot about? Remind and enlighten us in the comments below!
Ru’s Pierogi - Facebook
What’s better than puffy pillows of dough? Said pillows of dough filled with hot sauce and chicken!
Ted’s Hot Dogs - Facebook
Who needs relish when you can use an entire pickle slice? Ted’s is famous for this ultimate Buffalonian hot dog topping, and we can’t thank them enough.
Allen St. Poutine Company - Facebook
Okay, so technically Canadians love this one, too, but if you travel too far from the border (and Buffalo), poutine is practically unheard of. Sorry, rest of the world. You’re missing out.
Amherst Pizza and Ale House - Facebook
This seems like a no-brainer, but if you venture far beyond Buffalo, bleu cheese and pizza is not one of your typical food combinations. If we could choose one dip to use on pizza and/or wings for the rest of our lives, bleu cheese would win the blue ribbon for sure. Pro tip: always ask for extra.
Bison Dip - Facebook
Veggies? Yep. Chips and breads? Duh. Burgers and fries? Sure, why not! When I dip, you dip, we dip Bison dip in anything and everything we can think of.
Weber’s Mustard - Facebook
Because dijon mustard is for wimps. We go big in Buffalo with straight up horseradish for an extra kick to the classic yellow condiment, and no one does it better than Weber’s!
Chiavetta’s - Facebook
Nothing beats the sweet smell of Chiavetta’s in the summer time, and when grilling season comes around, you’ll likely find Buffalonians dousing poultry, veggies, and yep - even salads - with the delicious marinade. We just can’t get enough!
Andersons Frozen Custard - Facebook
So technically we don’t eat these together, but roast beef and custard is a classic combination in Buffalo, thanks to Andersons of course. Nothing cleanses the palate after a savory roast beef on salty kimmelweck roll than a nice cold custard treat!
wyn ♥ lok - Flickr
If you haven’t tasted the glory that is chicken wing soup, we are sincerely sorry for you. Hot sauce, chicken, and cheeses combine for this Buffalo specialty. It’s the classic comfort food you know and love - but better!
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