Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Statler Buffalo
6:00pm – 8:30pm
VIP Early Entry at 5:30pm
Don’t miss Western New York’s premiere sampling event! Join us at the historic Statler Buffalo on Thursday, November 16 for amazing food, delicious craft beer, tantalizing spirits, local wines, live music and more — it’s a great night out!
General Admission – $36.97 Advance (all in price) — $45 plus fees/tax day of event
- All food and beverage samples
- Complimentary tasting glass
VIP Package – $60.23 Advance (all in price)
- All food and beverage samples
- Complimentary tasting glass
- Early entry at 5:30pm
- Reserve craft beer selections
- $25 Ilio DiPaolo’s gift card
- Limited quantity available
Scroll down to hear interviews with many of the restaurants, breweries and distilleries you’ll be sampling! You’ll be amazed what you’ll learn about Western New York’s food & beverage industry!
Bottles & Bites Audio Previews
John Ciperman from 42 North Brewing:
Andy Ru from Andy Ru Foods:
Eon Verrall from Shalooby Loofer Brewing:
Brandy Lombardo from BTR Brews:
Corey and Matt from Big Ditch Brewing:
Pete Cimino from Lloyd Taco:
Nick Pitillo from Osteria 166:
Andy Wegrzyn from Buffalo Distilling:
Justin Hartman from Hartman’s Distilling:
Linda Lund from Babcia’s Pierogi
Kevin Sampson from Jack Rabbit:
Joe Mendolera from Genevieve’s Cheesecakes & Bake Shop: