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The Blackthorn Restaurant – Buffalo, NY

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…

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Anchor Bar – Buffalo, NY

This historic establishment was founded in 1935 and is the home of the Original Chicken Wing that was created in 1964. It was thought up by Teressa Bellissimo who made a batch of wings in a secret sauce to satisfy her hungry son and his friends. Needless to say, the result of a mother’s love turned into a sensation that can be found all over the world. When I heard this story on both the Travel Channel and the Food Network, I knew the Anchor Bar had to be on my food bucket list of places to visit. I arrived…

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