Brick Oven Bistro & Deli will once again offers its popular Easter brunch on Sunday, April 20, at the restaurant, located at 904 Abbott Road in South Buffalo.

The brunch buffet will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and reservations are highly recommended. 

The Frank Sclafani family, owners of Frank’s Sunny Italy restaurant in North Buffalo, will host its three-generation annual St. Joseph Table and asks only a free will contribution to take part in the feast; there is no other charge. All are invited to the traditional meal, celebrated on the Feast of St. Joseph, which will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at the restaurant, 2491 Delaware Ave.

The restaurant has designated Catholic Charities of Buffalo as the recipient of all of the contributions this year.

Each year, the Sclafanis choose a local charity to benefit.

The St. Joseph Table is an Italian (more specifically Sicilian) event celebrating the principal Feast Day of St. Joseph, spouse of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Sclafani family donates the food for the meal, their family and employees volunteer their time to prepare and serve the meal. Catholic Charities’ staff also will be on hand to greet and thank participants.

A new gastropub featuring a wide variety of comfort foods — including delicious stuffed burgers and a daily haddock fish fry served five different ways — has opened in Tonawanda. Located at 3191 Eggert Road, Exit 2 Bar & Grille, which opened its doors on Nov. 15, hopes to celebrate with an official “grand opening” event in the near future.

“We pride ourselves on serving the freshest foods and the trendiest craft beers in a warm and cozy atmosphere,” said owner Lisa Galus. The new business is also a benefit to the local economy with the addition of 25 jobs.