For Immediate Release
Healthy Options Restaurant Week returns to Western New York March 24 – 30
Week begins with free samples of Healthy Options at “Taste of Health” event
BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 17, 2025) – Western New Yorkers will have the opportunity to try new restaurants, support local businesses, and positively impact their own health as part of this year’s Healthy Options Restaurant Week presented by the Independent Health Foundation, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals, and the food delivery service appétit.
March is National Nutrition Month, and this is the third year of this unique restaurant week in Buffalo which will run from March 24-30, offering a variety of ways to discover how eating out can, in fact, be a healthy experience.
Menu items have been analyzed by a registered dietitian to meet Healthy Options standards for calories, fat, saturated fat, and sodium.
The week kicks off on Monday, March 24 with the Taste of Health from 6-8 p.m. at the Northland Workforce Training Center (683 Northland Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14211). The free community event features samples of Healthy Options menu items from participating restaurants along with live cooking demonstrations, a book signing, health screenings, and education.
“As research continues to show evidence of the impact of food and diet on health outcomes, we are proud to work with community-based partners, like the Independent Health Foundation, to create educational resources about, and access to, nutritious meal options,” said Beth Machnica, Director of Health & Well-Being for the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. “We hope Healthy Options Restaurant Week serves as a catalyst for Western New Yorkers to learn that it is possible to nourish yourself with tasty, healthy food and enjoy local restaurants.”
Participating restaurants include (menu items subject to change):
- Buffalo Plant Burger: Grilled Jackfruit Veggie Kabobs with Quinoa; Buffalo Plant Veggie Burgers;
- Carine’s Caribbean Cuisine: Carine’s Vegetable Skewers; Caribbean Honey Jerk Chicken; Pineapple Rice Bowl;
- The Cheesy Chick: Tuna Salad Whole Wheat Sandwich; Vegan Chili;
- Fresh Catch Poke: Signature Bowls (Aloha OG & Bubba); Tuna Poke;
- Mario’s Bistro and Brews: Beans & Greens; House Salad with Grilled Lemon Chicken;
- Mister Pizza Elmwood: Vegan Pizza; Veggie Delight Pizza;
- Sto Lat Bar: Roasted Beets Salad; Seared Mahi;
- Sunshine Vegan Eats: Kale Salad; Veggie Stir Fry
- Venus Greek & Mediterranean: Hummus with Pita; Greek Salad with Chicken;
- Marlboro Kitchen & Bar: Buffalo Cauliflower Bites; Garlic Shrimp; Zucchini Scampi;
- Vibe Clarence: The OG Acai Bowl;
- Juicey Quartz: Hodge Podge Salad; Vegan Chili;
- Tom’s Restaurant: Tzatziki Sauce with Pita; Open Chicken Souvlaki Salad;
- Radah Baked Goods: Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
For more details, visit Healthy Options Restaurant Week online at healthyoptionsbuffalo.com/restaurantweek.
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