This collection is comprised of menus from Chef Steve's personal menu collection that he uses to help teach his students in his menu design class. Each menu in this collection has been organized by key elements of menu design that the menus reflect. Each menu also contains information written by Chef Steve to help explain how each menu uses these elements of menu design.
Some of the materials in this collection may be subject to copyright and are to be used for educational purposes only. Many of the menus in this collection are not current and do not reflect the current menus or prices of their corresponding restaurant. Additionally, some items in this collection are only available to Buffalo State students, staff, and faculty.
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Betty's
Betty's
Opening in October, 2004, Betty's quickly won the hearts and loyalty of Buffalonians with its cheerful, sunny dining room, its friendly and funky staff, and its moderately priced eclectic cuisine. Betty's food is simple, fresh, and creative, drawing on American and international influences, resulting in food that is wholesome, interesting, and unpretentious. 370 Virginia St, Buffalo, NY 14201. Chef Hakes.
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Caffé Aroma
Caffé Aroma
Buffalo's longest running locally owned coffe shop. Serving great coffee and espresso, beer liquor and wine, fine italian panini and other lite fare. Gourmet desserts prepared at Trattoria Aroma (Bryant and Ashland). 957 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222.
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Justine's Menu #1
Justine's
Justine's located in the Buffalo Hilton; 120 Church Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Justine's Menu #2
Justine's
Justine's located in the Buffalo Hilton; 120 Church Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Justine's Menu #3
Justine's
Justine's located in the Buffalo Hilton; 120 Church Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Justine's Menu #4
Justine's
Justine's located in the Buffalo Hilton; 120 Church Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Olive Garden
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is an American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. It is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which is headquartered in unincorporated Orange County, Florida, near Orlando. 3951 Maple Rd, Amherst, NY 14226
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Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery came into existence in 1997 at 76 Pearl St in downtown Buffalo, NY. It was initially formed as a partnership between a group of local investors and the Wynkoop Brewing Company of Denver, Colorado which was already a successful brewpub operation.
After only a few short years into the partnership, the local investors bought the Wynkoop in 1999 and continued to develop the brewpub into the icon that it is today. Over the years, successive floors have been remodeled and opened to the public for restaurant and banquet space.
As it now stands, Pearl Street Grill & Brewery has opened all four floors and the basement for a total of 9 bars and countless tap handles – all of which are serving house-made craft beer from holding tanks in the basement.
The building in which Pearl Street resides was originally built in 1870. The first owner was a local dressmaker, Mrs. George Palmer. The business was sold in 1891 to H.O. Putnam, another dressmaker. The building ceased being a dressmaking operation in 1919, after nearly 50 years of being home to the dressmaking business. That year the R.C. Neal Co. took over the building and established a hardware store. The R.C. Neal Co. operated the building as a hardware store for the next 60 years, until 1982. During the time in which the hardware store operated, a restaurant set up shop in the building as well. Mac Garry’s restaurant operated out of the basement of the building from 1927 until 1963. When in 63′ the street grade was changed with the arrival of the expressway and the windows looking into Mac Garry’s were now below ground. It was 20 years before another restaurant opened, Garcia’s Irish Pub, in 1983. Garcia’s was the only business in the building from 1983 until 1996. In 1997, the dawn of Pearl Street Grill & Brewery began.
Our multilevel and New Orleans style wrap around copper-roofed patios, visible from the I-190, have hundreds of blooming hanging baskets, Lake Erie sunsets, cityscapes and waterfront vistas. 76 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202.
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Siena
Siena
We take pride in our Italian fine dining cuisine, and we aim to create an unforgettable experience for every customer who walks through our doors. We offer delicious contemporary Italian dishes and our entire team has been trained by a master pizzaiolo from Italy, which means we have authentic Italian pizza and food that you won’t find anywhere else in the area. We offer a full lunch and dinner menu, and additional services including banquets and drop off catering. When it comes to Italian food and fine dining restaurants in Buffalo, NY, you need not look further than Siena Restaurant. 4516 Main Street, Snyder, NY 14226.
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Spot Coffee
Spot Coffee
SPoT Coffee has been proudly operating in New York State since 1996. The company designs, builds, operates and franchises community-oriented cafés that provide customers with world class service, signature dishes and gourmet coffee roasted in-house. SPoT’s headquarters are located in downtown Buffalo, NY. 765 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222.
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St. Angelo's Restaurant
St. Angelo's Restaurant
Closed circa 2013. 4709 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.
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Zu Zon Bar & Grill
Zu Zon Bar & Grill
Closed circa 2002. “See you at the Zu,” is not an invitation to go and view the polar bears and giraffes, though sometimes things can get a bit wild. Zu Zon’s, with its jungle motif, and often a standing-room only crowd at the bar, is one of the areas most popular watering holes. Owners Sue and Mark Warren, who also own Warren’s in Tonawanda, have put together a menu of traditional favorites, perked up with some exciting touches. They call it “casual food with attitude.” 5110 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14221.
