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What are some chain restaurants you wish Buffalo/Western New York had?  Discuss!

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1/31/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

I'll start: Carl's Jr. and Rubio's Fish Tacos (both Western US chains that I've never seen anywhere east of the Rockies). I also miss Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon (there used to be one on Niagara Falls Blvd next to Swiss Chalet) - not for the country music/line dancing theme, but for the savory Amarillo Cheese Fries and the Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce.

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    2/1/2009 Kelly "CHAMPERS!" S. says:

    honestly, i think our restaurants kick any chain's ass any day of the week...but...i would love a sonic or an in-and-out if those count as chains

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    2/1/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    In-and-Out Burger: Good call!  I forgot about that California chain.  Reminds me of another Western chain: El Pollo Loco.  I've never had Sonic.

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    2/1/2009 Jen L. says:

    Hot Dog on a Stick.

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    2/1/2009 Jen L. says:

    I also like Maggiano's.  But only if I'm feeling like a big fat fatty.  Their serving sizes are ridiculous.  Oh, and I sort of like Chick Fil A and PF Chang's.

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    2/1/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    Have you tried Pei Wei?  It's a streamlined, less expensive, mix and match cafeteria-style version of Changs (I think they're the same outfit)?  I know they have them in Philly.  I'm embarrassed to say I know not of Maggiano's.  I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's an Italian place - like Macaroni Grill or Bertucci's?  Because I don't know this place, does that mean my foodie card is revoked?

    Anybody want a White Castle?  If only for the novelty?

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    2/2/2009 Kelly "CHAMPERS!" S. says:

    mmmmm, White Castle.
    I wouldn't mind a Chipotle or a Cosi.

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    2/2/2009 lars "likes his meat" H. says:

    I wish we could swap one of our chipolte or other west coast chains for a Tim Hortons.....  

    I wish there was a Jamba Juice in buff.

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    2/2/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    I'd trade a Tim Horton's for a Rubio's, Carls Jr, or an In and Out Burger any day.  Hell, I'd even take a Del Taco or a Wienerschnitzel.

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    2/2/2009 Hungry A. says:

    No Particular Order...

    a.) CHIPOTLE

    b.) Chick-Fil-A

    c.) In-and-Out Burger

    d.) What-A-Burger (had it in Texas a few times - liked it better than White Castle ...)

    e.) Qdoba (Fresh Mex fast food)

    ** I especially like Chipotle and Chik-Fil-A .....

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    2/3/2009 Jennifer W. says:

    Chipotle's and Carl's Jr.

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    2/3/2009 Brandon "B" V. says:

    In-And-Out burger, of course.  And Bertucci's.  I'm surprised that there are none of those out in Buffalo.

    http://www.bertuccis.com/

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    2/3/2009 Jen L. says:

    Oooh, Bertucci's!  I forgot about Bertucci's.  They have Bertucci's in Boston.  Love it!
    Maggiano's is indeed an Italian joint - but more upscale than Olive Garden or one of those other Italian chains.
    Rich:  Will have to try Pei Wei - there's one about 6 miles outside the center city area here in Philly.  Field Trip!

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    2/3/2009 lars "likes his meat" H. says:

    I would love a Peets coffee too, they just started to sell the coffee at wegmans

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    2/3/2009 Brandon "B" V. says:

    While we are at it, though, I'd really like for Buffalo to get a Trader Joe's.  I'm considering moving back home to Buffalo, but WHAT!?  NO THREE BUCK CHUCK?!?  I'd go broke buying wine every week!  :-)

    Well, at least it will necessitate a monthly trip to Cleveland (nearest TJ's), but still...

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    2/3/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    Upscale though it may be, I wish we had a Morton's or Ruth's Chris technically chains).  Has anyone hit the new Hyde Park Steakhouse at Galleria?  On principle, I DON'T want an IKEA or the Swedish food that comes with it (sorry, Eurotrash furniture lovers).

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    2/3/2009 Jen L. says:

    A Capital Grille might be kind of nice.  I had a bad experience at EB Green's and I don't love the atmosphere at Buffalo Chop House.
    I second the Trader Joe's cry.  I bought nearly 200 bucks worth of stuff while in Philly last week and kept it on ice for the 6.5 hour drive home. Would like to avoid that in the future.

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    2/3/2009 Donna "You Scorpion Woman!" R. says:

    I'm not adding anything new here...because I'm not big on "chain restaurants" but here goes:

    1.) Not a "chain restaurant"  (durr) but I HAVE to put this here:  *TRADER JOE'S.  TRADER JOE'S  TRADER JOE'S*  Maybe if you say it's name three times, it'll magically appear...???  

    2.) Chipotle.  (Carnitas and/or chicken burrito bol. I want you.)  

    3.) Chik-Fil-A.  Delicious and SIMPLE grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle slices....mmmm.  Don't forget a side of horribly-bad-for-you, crispy, salty waffle fries.  PLEASE COME TO BUFFALO!

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    2/4/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    Shoney's breakfast buffet is a pretty solid, Southern-style (grits included) feedbag.

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    2/4/2009 Kelly "CHAMPERS!" S. says:

    I would give up my right arm in a tragic work accident for a trader joes or a whole foods.  and no, it's not whole paycheck.  i lived at whole foods in law school when i was sucking on the student loan teat

    merchants, sushi samba, craftwich, pret a manger, good noodle place are all multiple location restaurants that i would not mind

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    2/5/2009 Mary "My slavish devotion to Wegman's is sickening" G. says:

    OOOH!  Capital Grille! Good one Jen!  I got tanked on Stoli Doley's at the Capital Grille in Boston, and 9 months later Grace arrived!

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    2/8/2009 John Z. says:

    For starters:

    1) In-N-Out Burger

    2) ANY of the COUNTLESS Mexican restaurants from Southern California. The words "carne asada" need to become assimilated into the Buffalonian vocabulary.

    3) Portillo's Hot Dogs - would give Ted's some competition.

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    2/8/2009 John Z. says:

    Good call on Rubio's and Carl's Jr!

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    2/8/2009 John Z. says:

    Wow... Del Taco or Wienerschnitzel??? Southern California? You're bringing back memories of greasy goodness.

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    2/8/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    I once almost missed a plane connection at the San Jose Airport just to chase down a bag of Rubio's signature fish taco and a lobster burrito for my wife.  Well, that and the Gordon Biersch draft(s) on the way to the gate.

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    2/11/2009 Tim "The Essence" E. says:

    I think it would be nice to have a Sheetz, with their M.T.O. machine.  That is a haven for high-cholesterol junk food! (http://www.sheetz.com/...)
    Also, Bojangle's is an awesome southern chain.  Can you say Cajun Filet Biscuits???  (http://www.bojangles.c...)

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    2/11/2009 Hungry A. says:

    I may give up a digit or two for a Trader Joe's, Sheetz, and Chipotle in Buffalo.

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    2/11/2009 Moisha S. says:

    Noodles and Company

    http://www.noodles.com/

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    2/12/2009 Jennifer W. says:

    I have been convinced that I'm the only person in the world who hates raspberries and Trader Joe's.

    I forgot to add Sweet Tomatos and YC's Mongolian Grill.

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    2/17/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    New entry: Five Guys Burgers and Fries - the In and Out Burger of the Northeast!  Just had it today (in Mystic, Connecticut)!  Quite savory!

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    2/23/2009 Jen L. says:

    two words:  beard papa's.

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    2/23/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    Sweet doesn't count. Only savory!

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    2/26/2009 Jen M. says:

    Okay.. Not trying to go off topic here but I wanted to say I used to live in Buffalo, and now I live in Dallas. I really miss Wegmans Subs, Parner's Subs, Wings from the Anchor Bar, Chicken Fingers, and Taco Place on Seneca(?).  Oh, you guys are nuts for wanting  Chick-Fil-A. Really? The only thing good there is the sweet tea. Buffalo has the best chicken fingers.

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    2/28/2009 Donna L. says:

    In-N-Out Burger
    Sonic
    good food and good prices
    Five Guys Burgers and Fries
    less known but sounds good
    Chick-Fil-A
    Good chicken and better shakes

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    3/1/2009 Moisha S. says:

    How is it that there are two (or three) Five Guys in Rochester but NONE in Buffalo?  Weak!!!

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    3/2/2009 Amy M. says:

    What about Macaroni Grill?  Or maybe we have those already?!?

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    3/2/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    Romano's Macaroni Grills have crashed and burned all over the Northeast.  They're going bye bye.

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    3/9/2009 heather k. says:

    Definitely Sonic Drive-In and Joe's Crab Shack. I miss them. And Spoon and Fork (not technically a chain but they have many locations)

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    3/12/2009 Jen L. says:

    Not chain food by any means, but if I could get a Thai place out in Niagara County I would die a happy girl.

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    3/15/2009 Moisha S. says:

    Culvers is a good burger/fries/ice cream chain in the Midwest.  Yumm.  Shoney's breakfast is good.  People rave about Trader Joe's - to which I say, "Meh."

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    3/16/2009 Melissa T. says:

    Ugh, Chipotle, really?! That place is so overrated. When I finally visited one after everyone's clamoring, it was not worth the 45 minutes' wait and $10 I paid for a mediocre tortilla mostly filled with rice. There are many better "burrito" (and I use that term loosely) places in  the area, and they're locally owned to boot. Support local businesses!
    Now, Trader Joe's, that is a campaign I can support. Wegmans does have a good selection of natural/organic stuff, but TJ's is usually cheaper and their store brand stuff is better. Let's get a petition going!

  41. 3/16/2009 Ricardo A. says:

    Here are some of my favorites that are not available in WNY:

    1. Sonic
    2. In 'N Out Burger
    3. Steak & Shake
    4. Peter Luger Steak House
    5. Macaroni Grill
    6. Sub Station II
    7. Ruth's Chris Steak House
    8. Morton's The Steakhouse
    9. East Side Mario's
    10. Sonny's BBQ

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    3/18/2009 Jen L. says:

    I keep hearing from those crazy hippies in California about a Chicken and Waffle joint.  WTF?

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    3/24/2009 Danielle C. says:

    OMG Sheetz is totally on the list,,,,
    and Trader Joe's Three Buck Chuck needs to happen asap!

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    4/2/2009 Susan "Sabine" W. says:

    Chicago's very own...Mon Ami Gabi..a terrific french bistro , originated on Lincoln Park West near the Zoo...Bflo could use a fine, but comfy bistro...

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    4/16/2009 Moisha S. says:

    Well - finally tried Chick fil-a on the way down South.  Meh.  The milkshakes were the best part.  Chicken's basically chicken.  Again, meh.

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    4/17/2009 Jeffrey "Guenther" H. says:

    bojangles...a kick ass chicken joint found in nc, sc, and tn

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    4/19/2009 Justin "This Pizza Sucks" S. says:

    1. Whole Foods
    2. Trader Joes
    3. Chipotle (Buffalo just doesn't do Mexican right).

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    4/19/2009 Ryan "Eat it all" W. says:

    Yes - chicken and waffles would be great.  Something that I could trust that isn't dirty.  

    Also, a noodle shop or a Korean BBQ joint would be great.

    I also second Ricardo A for 90% of his recommendations.  

    Trader Joe's YES - Whole Foods NO!  Never heard of Five Guys, but now I'm gonna go.

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    4/22/2009 Leigh D. says:

    The last thing WNY needs is another chain restaurant.

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    5/5/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    Not all chains are bad.  Even though it's unrealistic (given Buffalo's shrinking population), a McKormick and Schmick's or a Legal Seafoods would be a huge improvement over any of the land-locked, non-chain, local seafood pretenders that offer nothing but previously frozen items.

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    5/6/2009 Lis "Patron Saint of Drunks" K. says:

    Chipotle please!

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    5/6/2009 Dane K. says:

    WF is more sustainable than Trader Joe's.

    ...buffalo needs less chains not more....  you people!!!!!

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    5/17/2009 Lis "Patron Saint of Drunks" K. says:

    You're true Dane, but I think more people would stay in Buffalo if they had a Chipotle. Just sayin'.

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    5/23/2009 Melissa T. says:

    What is the appeal of Chipotle? Seriously, I've been to a couple of different locations and I just did not understand the cult behind it. It wasn't that bad, but it really did not stand out. Really nothing more spectacular than Moe's or Qdoba, except the price.
    I agree, Buffalo really does not really need more chains. Have you been up Niagara Falls Boulevard or Transit Road? It's a veritable wasteland of chains.
    But  I stand behind my Trader Joe's suggestion, it's cheaper than Whole Foods and supposedly they treat their employees pretty well too. Buffalo needs more good jobs, not more bland food.

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    7/10/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    Just resurrecting this topic lest it be retired. I admit that it's tapped out (and has played), but scoring the most responses in the Buffalo area "Talk" apparently matters to me. What of it?

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    7/12/2009 Mike "espressoshots" P. says:

    Sonic and Chik Fil A, though Chik Fil A is closed on Sundays.

    I wish we had Tim Hortons in NE Ohio!

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    7/14/2009 Dane K. says:

    "Trader Joe's suggestion, it's cheaper than Whole Foods "

    i'd disagree that it's cheaper than WF.  here at least, they have the same prices on meats but WF's are much higher quality.  as far as produce, TJ's is higher priced.  

    and as far as chipotle's appeal... their burritos are pretty good...  but i pay attention to them because they're the one fast food retailer in america that is attempting to do sustainable food.  they use organic, free range meats and most of their produce is organic as well.  they're also the same price as Qdoba here at least... so to me it's a no-brainer to go to chipotle over qdoba (which i don't like taste-wise anyway)

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    7/15/2009 Brandon "B" V. says:

    Dane: you are missing the one big thing that differentiates Trader Joe's from Whole Foods: Three Buck Chuck (called Two Buck Chuck in states with lower taxes).  Tell me where else you can find decent, drinkable wine for that price.

    I love Whole Foods for some things, but I think TJ's would fly better in Buffalo.

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    7/22/2009 Joshua L. says:

    In-N-Out Burger - that's about it.  Although it isn't really a chain restaurant, Trader Joe's would also be most welcome.  Maybe I'm different, but I haven't really considered what chain restaurants I feel are missing in my life... for me the only thing I'm missing terribly in Buffalo are decent tacos and a truly legit Korean BBQ joint.  I've heard mixed reviews of Korea House and I'm not inclined to drive to the 'burbs to try it.

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    7/22/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    Yeah Josh: That's quite a trek from the Elmwood center of the universe out to Williamsville.  For the record, Korea House is adequate and flavorful, but overpriced and not that filling.

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    7/22/2009 Fox E. says:

    I don't do chains. Buffalo NY has the best local places on earth (on par with Chicago, better than NYC), we don't need them. If we were forced to bring in some more chains, then:

    (1) Waffle House
    (2) In-N-Out
    (3) Sonic
    and
    (4) Cook Out from North Carolina.

    But rather than bring those 4 in, I'd rather kick all the McDs and BKs and Wendys and DQs and Olive Gardens and Applebees and Chillis and TGIFs and BWW out, and force the local teens and twentysomethings to eat real food - maybe they would then discover that their city has the best local food on the planet, and like everywhere else, those pathetic chains are forcing all the gems out of business, and we're losing the heart and soul of American food - which is not, not now, and never has been, the chain restaurant.

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    7/22/2009 Fox E. says:

    And as for... Chipotle doing Mexican right.... (shakes head)

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    7/22/2009 Rich "Yelp Is So 2008" U. says:

    ...said the guy who gives everyplace but Duff's (technically a chain, I suppose) 5 stars and claims that Buffalo has better pizza places than Italy.

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    7/22/2009 Fox E. says:

    I only rated my faves so far. I've got a lot more to come. Italian Pizza isn't even the same dish as American Pizza, they're like chalk and cheese, and personally I think American Pizza is better (if it's done right). Italian food in both Italy and USA is fantastic, but absolutely different (much like many American versions of other cuisines).

    Five Guys is fairly decent too, it's not In N Out or Cook Out but it's not bad. I should also clarify that I only mentioned Sonic for their unexpectedly excellent selection of drinks. Their Banana shake is actually good, and has chunks of real bananas - very unusual for a chain.

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    8/3/2009 Rachel C. says:

    Trader Joe's and P.F. Changs.  We have everything else.

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    8/3/2009 Rachel C. says:

    And on the Trader Joe's comments, they treat their employees so well you all should be very jealous.  Also, like others have said, TJ's would definitely fly in Buffalo, unlike Whole Foods, which is too similar to Wegmans.  The only difference being, Whole Foods has higher prices.

    Trader Joe's had many products that are uniquely theirs and wouldn't take business away from Wegmans and vice versa.

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    8/8/2009 Shari "is blowing in the wind" M. says:

    Olive Garden.  Miss it.  And now, Outback.

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    8/18/2009 Jen L. says:

    There is still at least three or four Olive Gardens in WNY...am I wrong?

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    8/30/2009 BuffaloChicken "thebuffalochicken@yahoo.com" C. says:

    None! We have the best food. Chains are like well you all know,and none smell well!!!!!!

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    8/31/2009 Ron S. says:

    P.F. Changs is opening soon and the G. Mall. I want some Alfredo's Mexican Food.

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    9/3/2009 Juneko R. says:

    It's a conundrum. On the one hand, the last thing Buffalo needs is another chain restaurant. What it really needs is more support for locally owned restaurants. On the other hand, the chain restaurants & stores are often the only way you can get certain things fairly reliably.  Sad to say, but some of the better restaurants & stores in Buffalo are the chains. What can be done about that?

    Gawd, I can't tell you how much I longed for a Trader Joe's when I lived in New York. Once, when we visited a friend in Long Island, we loaded up the trunk of our car with as many mostly non-perishables as we could for the long drive back. A High Tech Burrito would probably go well in Buffalo with its unconventional & nontraditional burritos (e.g. Thai style burritos, curry burritos, etc.)

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    9/5/2009 Lou S. says:

    Trader Joe's is OK for packaged goods, but their meats, produce and breads are pretty awful.  Wegmans does pretty good job at everything.

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    10/29/2009 Kate B. says:

    Oooh I agree about getting Sheetz!  When I'm travelling and see one, I have an automatic compulsion to stop.  Maybe Macaroni Grill as well!

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    10/30/2009 G "smac" M. says:

    I want fish. Long johns is gone (sniff). Whats that place in New england that has the lobster sammys...mmmmmmm.
    Oh and chik-fila is good. I like pickles on my chicken sandwiches.

    And i will say this just once WHITE FREAKIN CASTLE!!!!!! I want my food bite size and in a sack

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    11/2/2009 from Yelp for iPhone Beth C. says:

    Sonic!
    El Chicos (Texas Tex-Mex chain)

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    11/7/2009 from Yelp for iPhone Heather "Blondie" C. says:

    Snatches!!! Delish!

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    11/9/2009 Jen L. says:

    Sometimes I see Sonic commercials on TV and I get bitter and depressed that I have never been to one.

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    11/13/2009 ALEXIS S. says:

    1. In-N-Out
    2. Cook Out (excellent, inexpensive food and great selection of tasty milkshakes so you won't need Sonic)

    non-restaurant picks:
    NORDSTROM (please, please, please)
    and Trader Joe's
    so I don't have to keep sending clothes to my niece and nephew that the may end up having to return or exchange if they don't fit OR I schlep suitcases full of Nordstrom clothes and TJ items with me from California OR (continued....)

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    11/13/2009 ALEXIS S. says:

    (con't) I take them on a road trip to Cleveland to shop and fill up the Suburban at Nordstrom and TJ's !

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    11/13/2009 ALEXIS S. says:

    BTW, I would kill for a Wegmans and a Mighty Taco in San Francisco!
    I love those Mission style burritos that I can get on any corner but sometimes I just crave MT, ya know what I mean?

    And pizza too. The worst pizza in BUF is still better than the best pizza in SF. I've settled for Little Caeser's because it's the cheapest (other pies start at $15-20 in SF) and they don't overbake or use the wrong "pepperoni" (pizzerias in SF use a salami type of meat...weird) and they don't add strange things like sprouts or avacados (which I like....but not on pizza) and they don't insist on copying NYC style as being the "best" pizza......I hate superthin, flimsy pizza! So I end up paying $6 for a mediocre pizza instead of $20 for a bad one but I'd rather pay $10-15 for a great one from Buffalo!

    Don't get me started on wings.......

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    11/14/2009 from Yelp for iPhone Beth C. says:

    Another one:  popeye's fried chicken. Kfc is edible but not all that good

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    11/17/2009 Nathan Y. says:

    in-n-out and jack in the box

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    11/21/2009 from Yelp for iPhone Beth C. says:

    Looks like buffalo (well Amherst) is getting chiplotes- in the new part of the plaza by old navy/ target/ best buy on niagara falls blvd

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