Eden-North Collins Holiday Dining Guide

EDEN-NORTH COLLINS PENNYSAVER

NOVEMBER 11, 2012 / PAGE 11

Welcome to our

2012 Holiday Dining Guide Pull out this center section to help in planning your holiday parties, to find places to dine for the holidays and while doing your holiday shopping.

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EDEN-NORTH COLLINS PENNYSAVER

3-Star Restaurant

10770 Main Street, North Collins, NY

337-3872

Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Daily Specials

OPEN: Mon. - Fri. 6 am - 8 pm; Sat. 6:30 am - 2 pm; Sunday Closed

Enjoy your Holidays!

Before you go shopping, stop in for a good meal!

We also do Catering!

Joey V’s Pizza 6884 Erie Road, Derby

947-4414

We wish you a Happy and ‘Safe Holiday Season!

Great Pizza and Wing Specials Every Day! Catering Available!

New Menu Items!

Dining Out on a Budget People examining their monthly budgets often find that dining out is one of the main sources of excessive spending. Many are quick to think a healthy budgeting remedy is to cease dining out completely. This doesn’t have to be the case; it’s possible to dine out even if you’re keeping your budget in check. It simply takes some planning and a few minor adjustments.

Discounts and Coupons Much in the way you’d clip coupons for grocery shopping, you can check for specials or coupons for favorite restaurants. Newspapers often run coupons for pizza parlors, chain restaurants and local establishments. Check the mail for coupons that come in bulk mailers. Oftentimes, you’ll find there are restaurant coupons inside. Signing up to be on a restaurants e-mail or mailing list could also result in special discounts that are not available to the general public.

Early Bird Specials Many a joke has been made about the senior community dining out early in the evening. But they are on to something — reduced cost menus. Restaurants may feature a lower-cost lunch menu up until 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Others offer “happy hour” deals that may be discounted menu items, some even half-price.

Another cost-saving idea is to dine on “off-days.” Restaurants may have lower-priced deals if you visit the establishment on a weekday that is not typically known for dining out, such as a Tuesday.

Family Style Restaurants Who hasn’t ordered food for the family only to discover one or more of the kids leave most if not all of their food on the plate? Some family-style places offer “kids eat free” nights or enable you to order dishes that are larger in size and can be shared among a few people (without a sharing charge). Other restaurants cater especially to the family crowd, with prices that are generally lower and more accommodating.

Skip the Extras Appetizers, soft drinks and desserts can add a good deal to the bill. Some restaurants charge $2 to $3 dollars for a glass of soda or iced tea. Multiply that by a family of four and you’ve already added $8 to $12 dollars to the bill. Opt for water, instead. Also, appetizers fill you up and may not be necessary when a good-portioned meal is on the horizon. Pass on the appetizers and save another $10 or more dollars.

At the end of the meal — if you still have room — dessert can beshared if cost is an issue. This way you watch your wallet and your waistline.

Prix Fixe vs. A la Carte Some restaurants give the option of a packaged meal at a set price or several items that can be ordered separately. If you have big eaters who are looking for quanity, prix fixe may prove the better bargain. If you only want to sample one or two items, then a la carte could be the way to go.

Special Occasions To save money on dining out, save the experience for special occasions, or once a month. This way you look forward to the event and reserve extra funds for that evening. Brown-bag lunch for work and resist the urge for afternoon coffee runs. This will pay off when you can sit down to a well-deserved and enjoyable meal.

Busy with the Holidays Approaching?

Let

Let the Dining Guide help you get through the Holidays a little easier!

help make things easier for you!

Stop in for a quick meal and to pick up some gift cards!

GIFT CARD

8259 N. Main St. Eden Open 24 hours

7600 Southwestern Blvd. (Rte. 20) 716-627-7722 Hours: Tues. - Sun. 8:30 - 1:30

We thank you, Southtowns, for making us a part of your community “SERVING A HEARTY BREAKFAST AND TASTY FILLING LUNCHES WITH A LITTLE SOUL FOOD FLAIR ...”

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Eat’sa Pizza

BRAYMILLER MARKET, INC.

8569 N. Main St., Eden 992-9054

Mon.: Large C & P Pizza - $10.49 Wed.: Small C & P Pizza - $7.99 Thurs.: Buy 2 Subs, get 3rd for $1.50

6936 Gowanda State Road (Rt. 62), Hamburg

SUB OF THE MONTH

649-2356

Turkey - $4.99 • Pork Filet: $5.99

DAILY: HOT LUNCH SPECIALS

PIZZA OF THE MONTH

Roasted Red Pepper with Artichoke Large: $13.99 • Small: $11.99

Delicious assortment of deli sandwiches Homemade: Salads, Soups, Desserts Order your Holiday Fruit Baskets & Party Platters!

Lunch Specials: 11-3

All Cold Subs - $4.99 2 Slices & Pop - $3.68 3 Chicken Fingers w/FF - $4.99

When you’re out shopping with your BFF, your Mom, your spouse, or alone, you can take a break and refuel at one

of these local extablishments!

Or you can bring a fabulous meal home to your family!

GRUB & SPIRITS

6558 Old Lake Shore • 947-4111

Food, Fun & Festivities!

* Having a holiday hoopla? Have it here!

Dinners • Luncheons • Hors d’oeuvres • Happy Hour • Group Rates We seat up to 50, Drop of catering up to 300

* Scallywags Gift Certificates makes a great gift! * Blizzard Bash - Sunday, Dec 23rd ~ Live Music * Buy $25 get a FREE dessert voucher.

We hope your season is full of love & laughter!

WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

188 Kennedy, Angola Open Mon. - Fri.: 4:00 pm Sat. & Sun.: Noon Book Your Holiday Party or Enjoy your favorite Sporting Event with us at great prices!

Kitchen always open.

Eat in or Take out

Gluten Free Pizza

Scallywags

CASTAWAYS

w/ Only Up From Here, Christmas Cocktails, Silly Hats & Ugly Sweater Contest. You Don’t wanna miss this one!!

Jack Frost nipping at your nose? 1/2 Price Snowy Cocoas

everytime it snows ~ Rich Hot Chocolate & whipped cream vodka

Celebrating 23 Years in Business Gift Certificates Available

Fri. ~ Fish Fry

549-6090

Four Corners Cafe

8571 N. Main St., Eden, N.Y. 992-4347 Hours: New Sunday Hours 7 am - 2 pm Mon., Tues, Thurs., Sat. 6 am - 2 pm Wed. 6 am - 8 pm

~~~~~~~~~~ Nov. 14th - Grilled Pork Chops Prime Rib & Pasta Dishes Eat-in or Take-out Specials

Serving Breakfast and Lunch

FRIDAY FISH FRY - 6 am - 9 pm

Full Menu Available

Special Parties, Banquets, Meetings Accommodating 25 - 80 DECEMBER 15TH

Holiday Dinner and Dance

RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED

BIG BUCK CONTEST - Stop in t0 Register!

Book your Holiday Parties Now!

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PIZ-A-ITALIA

10518 MAIN STREET NORTH COLLINS, NY 14111

337-2591 Try our Delicious Gluten Free Pizza

Pizza • Subs • Salads • Pasta • Wings • Tacos • Ice Cream

649-1707

7171 Boston state Rd., HamBuRg We Serve Wine & Beer!

FREE WiFi WWW.BRUNNERSEATERY.COM

COUPON

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT

5.00 OFF

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CONVENIENT DRIVE-THRU SERVICE

380 BUFFALO ST. www.EdiesPizza.com

FREE Small Pizza

Say

Happy Holidays with

EDIE’S

with purchase of

$50.00 GIFT CARD

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Gift Card

Expires 12/31/12 Not Valid on Delivery

Total Food & Beverage Purchase of $25 or More EAT-IN ONLY

(Before Sales Tax)

Brunner’s Eatery Expires 12/31/12

HOLIDAY GIFT CARD SPECIAL!

Next to Erie County Fairgrounds 5748 S. Park Ave., Hamburg, NY

Buy a $30 Gift Card, get a FREE $5.00 Bonus Certificate!

Where Value is a Tradition Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Serving The Area’s Best Chicken & Beef Souvlaki Pita Wraps and Our Famous Friday Fish Fry

WITH ANY PURCHASE OF $45.00 Not Valid with other Offers, Daily Specials, or Friday Fish Fries.

Only 1 Coupon per table.

With Coupon Only Expires 1/31/13

SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Book our New & Beautiful Decorated Private Room for your next Special Occasion or Event.

(Meetings, Showers, Holiday Parties, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Memorials etc.)

WWW.PEGASUSRESTAURANT.NET

5.00 OFF

$

TAKE OUT - 649-9639

Happy Holidays!

From all of us at Pegasus Restaurant!

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5* eden1212

6177 West Quaker Street Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-667-2100

Tips for families dining out for the holidays Dining out for the holidays is a tradition for many families. Dining out has many advantages, including no cleanup once the meal is over and a more varied menu that provides guests more choices than the standard holiday fare.

Dining out can also prove less expensive for the holiday host. The tab at the end of a night on the town can be split among the guests, whereas the food bill when hosting a holiday dinner at home is often left to the host and the host alone.

But dining out for the holidays does require some work, even if none of that work involves scrubbing dirty dishes or finding extra seats for guests. When planning a holiday dinner at a restaurant, consider the following tips. * Do your homework. A favorite restaurant might be tops on your list, but do some comparison shopping before settling on a restaurant. Prices can vary greatly when it comes to private parties, and some might not even be capable of accommodating the kind of large party that might accompany you for a holiday dinner. Start shopping well before the holiday season to see who offers the best menu, the most affordable prices and the best accommodations. * Choose a restaurant that’s accessible to everyone. Guests can stay overnight when a holiday dinner is at a relative’s house. However, guests will almost certainly be driving home after a holiday dinner at a restaurant. Make everyone’s post-meal commute home as easy as possible by choosing a centrally located restaurant that’s equidistant from everyone’s home. Consider the proximity of public transportation to the restaurant as well, as some guests might prefer to avoid holiday traffic by taking public transportation. * Inquire about a restaurant’s pricing flexibility. There might be room for negotiation regarding the menu, including choices on the food and beverages being offered, but you’ll never know if you don’t ask. Traditional holiday fare will likely be available, but discuss alternatives to such menu items, including if there is anything for vegetarians or if there is a gluten-free meal option. In addition, some restaurants might be willing to negotiate price, especially for large parties. * Sign a contract if your party will be especially large. Contracts can ensure that especially large dinner parties don’t go awry. This may require a deposit in advance of the holiday, but the contract should spell out the menu, including food and beverages that will be offered, and the final price of the meal. * Be an early bird. If the responsibility of planning or hosting the dinner has fallen on your shoulders, then get to the restaurant before your guests. This gives you time to ensure everything is ready and increases the chances your holiday dinner will go according to plan. * Don’t forget invitations. Treat the holiday dinner like you might treat a wedding reception or a birthday party, inviting guests several weeks in advance so everyone has time to plan their trip. Include directions to the restaurant in your invitations, and remind guests that holiday traffic might require they leave earlier to make it to the restaurant on time for the start of the meal.

12/31/12.

Your Holiday entertaining can be a breeze with delicious and affordable catering service.

8557 North Main Street, Eden, NY • 992-4300 www.obrienspubeden.com Kitchen Hours: Mon. - Fri. 4 - 10 p.m.; Sat. Noon - 10 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Now booking Holiday Parties in our Banquet Room!

Buffets starting at just $11.99/person or Pub is available for your luncheon parties or Happy Hour Hurry ... Dates are filling up fast!

Let us do the cooking for Thanksgiving Dinner or Christmas Dinner!

We have Turkey & Ham dinners with all of the fixings for you to pick up and enjoy in the comfort of your own home ... $71.99 (serves 8-10)

We will also have gift baskets available featuring some of our smoked goods.

NEED THE PERFECT GIFT??

O’BRIEN’S GIFT CARDS

No time to stop and purchase?

Just call us at 992-4300 with your info. and we will mail it to you!!

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Ventry’s Catering

Cala’s Kitchen & Catering 6888 Erie Rd., Derby

947-5211

www.derbycalas.com

(716) 992-9010 Try Our Famous Fried Chicken!

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS!

Deck The Office Halls with all of your Catering Wishes!

And for all you Santa’s Helpers ... we Cater Home Parties too!!

Book your Holiday Parties Now! Your Place or ours • Full Service Hot Drop-Off Buffet All Parties ~ All Occasions

8530 N. MAIN STREET• 992-9020

COMING SOON

New Menu Items!!

Monday Special Large Cheese & Pepperoni $10.50

Calzones Char Broiled Wings & more..

Let us Cater Your Holiday Party!

Buffets Starting at $7.49 per person ventryscatering.com NO PARTY TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! Use this ad for FREE Delivery (Catering only)

Treat yourself and your Holiday Company to a fantastic Dinner Out!

SCHUNK’S WEST HILL GRILL

Now taking orders for Holiday Desserts

Sunday Brunch Buffet 9 am - 1 pm

Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

4274 Keller Rd. East Eden

992-4432

TUESDAY: FREE Taco Bar 7-10 p.m.

FRIDAY: FISH FRY SAT: What’s Your Beef?

Prime Rib, Ribs, T-Bone Steaks SUNDAY: Crab Leg Specials & All You Can Eat Chicken

Everyday Lunch Specials Homemade Soups!

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Origins of a holiday staple The thick, spiced drink we know as eggnog has become synonymous with the holidays. It is so linked with the Christmas season that a person may be hard-pressed to find it sold in the supermarket any other time of the year. But eggnog wasn’t always the holiday beverage it has become.

Eggnog is believed to have originated in 17th century Europe, primarily as a drink for the elite, since the ingredients in the beverage were hard to come by and thusly relegated to the very rich.

There are different theories on the origins of the word eggnog itself.

Some believe it has gotten its name from the Old English word “nog,” which meant “strong beer.” The “egg” refers to one of the ingredients in the beverage, fresh eggs. Others surmise that it comes from the word “noggin,” which was a vessel for serving drinks in taverns. The drink was called “egg in a noggin,” which was shortened to “eggnog.”

Still, there are others who say its name is derived from the term “grog,” which was another term for booze. “Egg n’ grog” was eventually abbreviated to “eggnog.”

Although there is little certainty to the origins of the name, the recipe for eggnog has essentially remained unchanged throughout the centuries. It consists of beaten eggs, cream or milk and sugar mixed with some sort of alcoholic spirit. The Old English were believed to mix it with wine, though once the drink was brought to the New World, colonists substituted rum for the wine. Rum was readily available through tradesman running between the Americas and the Caribbean and therefore less expensive than another spirit. As America grew and eggnog was enjoyed in different parts of the country, the rum was replaced with regional spirits, including bourbon or grain alcohol. Other ingredients were also added to give it a customized flavor.

However, the use of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves has become traditional flavors for the holiday brew.

Although eggnog is widely enjoyed throughout the holiday season, in the past it was served at special events and social occasions. As a warmed beverage it can easily chase away winter’s chill. This is how it may have come to be enjoyed primarily during the holidays.

Love it or hate it, eggnog is a drink that can evoke strong feelings of the holidays within minutes. There are variations of eggnog sold commercially, but many people swear by homemade versions for their taste and authenticity. Try your own homemade eggnog with this recipe, courtesy of Cooks.com.

Holiday Eggnog (Spirited) 1 1 1/2 1/4 8 3 1

dozen eggs pound powdered sugar teaspoon salt cup vanilla cups evaporated milk cups water quart spiced rum Nutmeg, to garnish

Beat eggs until light in color, gradually add sugar, salt and vanilla. Then add milk and water. Stir in rum (brandy, bourbon or rye may also be used). Cover the nog and ripen for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Stir again and serve sprinkled with nutmeg.

Wedding Cake Boutique and Italian Cookies 549-1040 - Rose - 912-0591

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Lynn’s Cakes & Catering 337-2267

Full Menu for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Hor’douvres, party trays, pies, cookies Decorated cakes for all occasions Call me for more information

Fine Dining at Pub Prices!

Dine in ~ Take Out Banquets ~ Catering

Check out our website: jpspublakeview.com

1986 Lake View Road, Lake View, NY

627-3499

• Holiday Parties • Memorial Lunch • Showers • Sports Banquets Contact Karen @ 574-9401

Kitchen Open

LUNCH, DINNER, LATE NIGHT 7 DAYS A WEEK Banquet Room Available can seat up to 125 people.

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Newell-Faulkner Post #880 American Legion

Go Back in Time to a Simpler Place!

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Friends & Family.

Inn Water Valley

Quiet, Casual Country Dining Along Historic 18 Mile Creek Just 2 minutes from the Village of Hamburg

Hall Rental • Banquet Facility

Full Menu & Bar Featuring: ~ DAILY ~ 4 Homemade Soups • Lunch & Dinner Specials Fish Fries • Excellent Pies LUNCH and DINNER SPECIALS 649-9691 OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY FOR LUNCH & DINNER

THURSDAY NIGHT - Steak Special: 14 oz. Steak, Baked Potato, Bread & Salad $12.00 FRIDAY Famous Fish Fry!

TAKE-OUT FISH FRIES Buy 2, Get 1

2912 Legion Drive, Eden, New York 14057 992-3304

H O T & F R E S H

FREE No Substitutions Expires 12/25/12

6656 Gowanda State Rd. (Rt. 62 & 75), Hamburg www.watervalleyinn.com

3 OFF

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5 OFF

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Your Total Bill Your Total Bill when You Buy when You Buy 2 Lunches 2 Dinners DINE-IN ONLY Single Diners Welcome $1.50 Expires 12/25/12

NOW BOOKING Holiday Parties

Sundays Thursdays 15-50 People

DINE-IN ONLY Call Debbie for Details Single Diners Welcome $1.50 (Limited Dates Still Expires 12/25/12 Available)

Now Serving FRESH BREWED 8 O’CLOCK COFFEE Mid-Week Savings Special Every Wednesday From 4 pm - 7 pm ONLY

Large Cheese & One Topping

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