Buffalo, New York, has a rich history that all started as a trading community around 1789. There are many things to do in Buffalo. You can see where Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as President, or walk along the Erie Canal and enjoy a day of shopping. Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, is just miles away.
Buffalo is also home to an array of food choices. Most people know about Buffalo Chicken Wings (I previously wrote about the Anchor Bar) but Buffalo is also home to a sandwich called “Beef on Weck”. This sandwich is thinly sliced roast beef with au jus sauce and horseradish, all piled onto a roll. There are so many wonderful places to try this specialty sandwich and I got to try it at The Blackthorn Restaurant.
The Blackthorn Restaurant makes you feel like you stepped back in time, back to a time when neighborhood pubs were on every corner. When you walk in you feel like you are at home.
I couldn’t wait to try the beef on weck. At first I thought it would be like a Philly cheesesteak just without the cheese, however, I was totally wrong. The roast beef was thinly sliced and tender and it took on a unique flavor when paired with horseradish. I’ve never had this combination before but it worked well on the fresh made roll.
I also made sure to try a cup of the Irish Beer soup. I love soup and thought it would be a nice accompaniment to the sandwich.
If you are planning on visiting Buffalo, make sure to check out www.visitbuffaloniagara.com to see everything there is to do.
And make sure you save some time to visit The Blackthorn Restaurant www.blackthornrestaurant.com
Enjoy!
T
