Who are the winners of Taste of Buffalo 2025?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The winners of the 42nd Taste of Buffalo were announced Saturday, featuring 14 awards for a variety of wineries and eateries in Western New York offering up delicious dishes. 

This year, nearly 50 vendors gathered in Niagara Square for one of the largest food festivals in the country.

WIVB News 4’s Jacquie Walker, Dave Greber, Kelsey Anderson and Marlee Tuskes were part of the panel of over 60 food judges who chose the winners.

The awards, winners and dishes can be seen in the full list below.

• Chair’s Choice (chosen by Matthew Reis, 2025 Taste of Buffalo chair): El Coquito - Chicharron de pollo
• Children’s Choice (chosen by Cameron Reis, son of 2025 Taste of Buffalo chair): Not Just Cakes - Chocolate brownie mousse cups
• Louis J. Billittier Sr. Rookie of the Year Award: Roaming Bison BBQ
• Veteran Restaurant Winner: Carrubba’s Chicken Pit
• Eric DuVall Memorial Best of Buffalo Winner: Avenue29 Foods - Meatball bomber
• Best Overall Item: Resurgence Brewing Company - Barley brussels
• Best New Item: Chrusciki Bakery - Cream puff with powdered sugar
• Best Surf or Turf Item: La Casa de Sabores - Pernil (roasted pork)
• Best Dessert: Sweet Melody’s - Red white and blue sundae
• Best Handheld: AJ’s Kitchen - Smack burger
• Hot Ones Best Item: D.A. Taste - Birria waffle fries
• Best Red Wine: Merritt - Bella Rosa
• Best White Wine: Victorianbourg - D’Astra
• Favorite Fermentation: Three Brothers - Concord Grape Hard Cider

Taste of Buffalo continues from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo. Click here for WIVB News 4’s full guide to the festival.